Giving the Gift of Fine Jewelry…on Any Budget

During these tough economic times, people truly cherish gifts with meaning. "There are few possessions in people's lives that hold deep emotional meaning and can be passed down for generations to come. Fine jewelry is one of them," says Amanda Gizzi of Jewelry Information Center www.jic.org. She provides tips on how to find the perfect piece of jewelry while staying within your budget.

For more information on the jewelry showcased, email Amanda Gizzi at Amanda@jic.org or visit www.jic.org. Below is a list of jewelry showcased on ABC7:

Diamonds
Blue Nile www.bluenile.com
1 carat diamond studs in H-I color, SI1-SI2 clarity 1 carat diamond studs in G-H color, VS1-VS2 clarity

Gabriel&Co. www.gabrielny.com
Diamond hoop earrings with .65 total carat weight

KC Designs www.kcdesignsnyc.com
Diamond hoop earrings .25 carat total weight Diamond pave studs with .30 carat total weight

Gold
Carla Corporation www.carlacorp.com
Full moon hammered pendant in 14 karat yellow gold and tumbled smoky quartz necklace

Meira T www.meiratdesigns.com
Circle pendant with diamond charm

Jane Basch www.janebasch.com
14 karat rose gold and diamond disk necklace

Rembrandt Charms www.rembrandtcharms.com
Gold plated, 10 karat, and 14 karat charm bracelets

Pearls
Imperial www.pearls.com
"Smart Pearl" cultured pearl station necklace Station necklace with colored freshwater pearls

Tara www.tarasons.com
Tahitian pearl bracelet with 8-9mm pearls

Liza Shtromberg www.lizashtromberg.com
Gray freshwater cultured pearl and sterling silver bracelet