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Shopping for bling has never been easier!

You no longer need to go to Mallorca for pearls, or to Italy to find great deals on gold... buying jewelry online is the best way to get the highest quality at the lowest prices.

Say goodbye to buyers remorse... where you're left wondering if you really got what you paid for. Leave the high pressure sales tactics behind and look for wholesale and retail outlets that include ring building guides and diamond buying lessons and advice.

You'll be shown what to look for in pearls, precious and semi-precious stones whether you buy them mounted or loose. The strange language that jewelers use to describe what you're buying is translated into words that make sense so you really can shop with confidence and know that you made the right choice.

Along with a selection that you'll never find at your jewelery store or local mall, you'll get tips on what's in fashion and what's not so hot as well as which pieces will be a good investment in years to come.

It doesn't matter whether you're in the market for accessories for yourself, a special holiday gift, prom jewelry, a diamond engagement or wedding ring, or want to learn about jewelry as an investment. You'll find brilliant advice, an amazing selection of certified stones, designer settings and prices that will delight you available at these online resources...

More jewelry buying tips and advice from around the Web:

Jewelers of America - Consumer Education - Professional organization of ethical jewelers with downloadable brochures in PDF format on shopping intelligently for gold and diamonds, how to choose a professional jeweler, pick out an engagement or wedding ring, and lots more for a complete education on jewelry buying.

How to Choose Prom Jewelry & Accessories - Good tips on choosing purses, hair accessories and jewelry for the big night out.

Engagement Ring Guide - Tips, advice and overall education on what to look for in diamonds, settings, how much to spend, plus a special section on the 4 C's - cut, color, clarity, carat plus more on diamond care and certification.

Jewelers Vigilance Committee - This organization provides links to industry-recognized appraisal organizations and The Complete Consumer Guide to Purchasing Fine Jewelry offers a good checklist to have handy when you make a purchase.

World Gold Council - Gold in all its forms with consumer articles on gold jewelry, designers, trends and more.

About Gemstones - Guide to gemstones lists major gemstones with some interesting facts. To shop online, click on their 'Links' button.

Antiques-Estate Jewelry - From antique diamond jewelry to designer accessories. "Most of it is uncommon and some of it is rare." The site also has a good listing of other jewelers, wholesale priced jewelry and more in the links in the lower left column.

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also see Feature Articles -> A Guide to Buying Gold & Diamonds