What is Fine Jewelry? – It is jewelry made of a precious metal such as Platinum, Gold or silver and set with precious or semi-precious stones. Why is it important to make this distinction? Because all too often individuals are purchasing fashion jewelry and falsely assuming their jewelry is worth more than it is. One vs. The Other – Fashion jewelry, also called cheap jewelry, almost diamonds, budget-friendly jewelry and costume jewelry, can be best described as imitations of fine jewelry. You can buy fashion jewelry for a fraction of the cost of fine jewelry. For example, a 1 carat Princess Cut Diamond Engagement Ring, will cost around $4800.00 to $6500.00, depending on the quality of the diamond, the setting and the jeweler. You can purchase a Cubic Zirconia look-a-like for around $25.00 to $70.00 at the most. Fashion jewelry, with its gold plating, silver platting, synthetic diamonds, Cubic Zirconia’s and other man made stones will never compare to genuine jewelry in terms of looks,...