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World Water Day 2011

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Right now, almost a billion people on the planet do not have access to clean, safe drinking water. That’s 1 in 8 of us! This is a staggering number that is hard to comprehend, especially if your access to clean water has never been in jeopardy. March 22 is World Water Day, an international day to celebrate freshwater. Started in [...]


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Cleaning & Care Tips

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Cleaning and Care Proper care of your diamond jewelry is important. In the course of life, diamonds collect dirt and grease and as a result appear less brilliant. To keep your diamond jewelry looking its best, you should clean it regularly. Basic Cleaning Information Cleaning your diamond jewelry at home is easy to do. For [...]


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Tips on Getting Her Ring Size

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If you plan to surprise her with the proposal, you want to make sure that the ring is the right size. A ring that won’t slip onto her finger can really put a damper on the moment! Since she’s going to wear the ring on the ring finger of her left hand, you’ll need to [...]


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The beauty of a diamond with the allure of color

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Once a mystery to most, colored diamonds have gained huge popularity over the past few years. From engagment rings tofashion, the popularity of colored diamonds continues. Most diamonds used in jewelry are colorless – which may be way so many people are drawn to rarity of colored diamonds. Although, most people have no idea why these beautiful [...]


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Kwiat + charity: water

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Tuesday night at The Surrey Hotel in NYC, we celebrated our partnership with charity: water, a non-profit organization bringing clean and safe drinking water to people in developing nations. Their cause is so vitally fundamental and many of us take it for granted every day. Our Kwiat team has developed the Waterdrop bracelet to support their work; all the [...]


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A Cure For Our Winter Woes… Kwiat Looks Forward

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It’s hard to believe that it is almost February. It seems like just yesterday we were reaching for a scarf only to take the chill off and now we are bundled up in heavy coats and boots. …Of course, that is if you have a cold winter season where you live. It seems that many [...]


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Our Beloved Patriarch, David S. Kwiat, Dies at 94

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David S. Kwiat, a prime force behind the jewelry house Kwiat and the son of the company’s founder Sam Kwiat, died on Monday at the age of 94. David was an icon in the diamond industry and will be long remembered for his sharp mind, his love of diamonds and his reputation for integrity. In [...]


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Metal Matters: What’s the Difference between Platinum and White Gold?

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When it comes to jewelry, especially engagement rings, we all know people tend to focus on diamond.  But, let’s not forget it’s the setting that holds the diamond – one of the first major investments of your life – securely for as long as you both shall live. So, make sure to do your homework to [...]


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Wedding Attire: What to Wear

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I’m always flattered when I receive a wedding invitation; I think it’s an honor to be a wedding guest.  Think about it like this, a couple has chosen you to be one of the few to participate in one of their most private and sacred moments.  You’ll be a witness as they pledge their love [...]


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A Few Jewelry Spring Cleaning Tips From JIC!

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GET ORGANIZED: SIMPLE TIPS TO MAKE OVER YOUR JEWELRY BOX If you are like most women across America, your jewelry box is most likely cluttered and unorganized.  However, getting it organized is easier that you might think.  It is also very important.  Storing jewelry properly will help ensure it will last for generations to come.  The right [...]


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