If you’ve done any research at all into diamond engagement rings, you’ve probably come across “The Four Cs” of diamonds. And you’ve probably already checked Wikipedia to find out exactly what each C is. But what sort of impact do the Four Cs really have on your search for an engagement ring? ColorDiamonds rated D through F are considered the most valuable, since they are the “whitest” or “clearest”, or as some stores will claim, the “purest”. But color is an incredibly subjective characteristic. A perfectly white diamond may seem cold and harsh to some, while a diamond with a…
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Every business should have a dress code. Yes, even the more informal companies. Screen printed, customized shirts make for great uniforms, and they don’t even have to be expensive–most shirt printing companies that can make cheap custom shirts for your employees for only a couple hundred dollars. Not convinced that your business needs custom work shirts? Here are a few benefits of having at least some kind of dress code. Allows Customers to Identify Employees. Making custom works shirts a mandatory part of dress creates visual uniformity in the workplace. This allows customers to help identify who’s an employee, so…
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Buying new furniture can often be an unnecessarily expensive endeavor. In 2010 alone, Americans spent 3 billion dollars on furniture! However, you have several less-costly alternatives to traditional furniture shops while you look for new furniture for your home. Here are just a few! Estate sales: At estate sales, a large amount of a person’s property is liquidated, usually due to the person’s death or a need to dispose of his or her belongings. At estate sales, you’ll find all the different types of furniture you’ll need. Estate sales are a great source of affordable furniture because it’s sold for…
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Updated 5/02/23 It’s not hard to find great quality jewelry, but you probably haven’t considered going to pawn shops directly. There’s a stigma around these places, as people pawn their items when they need money. However, that means that you might be able to find some fantastic pieces for better prices. Therefore, you should investigate these stores more thoroughly and visit them before purchasing anything from the local jeweler. When a person wants to get some money for their jewelry, he or she takes it to a pawn shop, but it’s important for them to understand how to pawn gold,…