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Hi - I am Les Scammell, a 50 plus (just) father of four girls all under five. We live in the SE corner of Queensland (Australia).

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Style & Beauty > Jewelry Wedding bands: Platinum or white gold?: 1 of 9
There is a popular misconception that platinum and white gold are both lustrous cold white metals. If you purchase jewellery like wedding bands that are made from one of these substances then you would believe that misconception. Which is best? Let's look at each one. White gold - one of the most popular metals around these ... More..
Style & Beauty > Jewelry New trends in jewelry: 1 of 6
Trends in jewelry are ever changing and can be affected by seasonal and economic conditions. The economy is playing a big role in current trends with the cost of gold being quite high. This has led to a resurgence of silver jewelry as a cheaper alternative whilst those who are looking for more classical types of jewelry are ... More..
Style & Beauty > Jewelry Tips for buying bargain jewelry: 1 of 2
Buying bargain jewelry is an interesting concept since the term bargain can mean many things to many people. For a millionaire, a $100,000 diamond going for $50,000 would be considered a bargain. For a youngster, a bracelet for $2 could be a bargain. Bargains can be found everywhere - you just need to open your eyes to what ... More..
Style & Beauty > Jewelry Comparing the durability of wedding ring materials: 2 of 3
Wedding rings were traditionally made from gold, however gold in its purest form is very soft. In fact, rings made from pure gold, or 24 carat gold to be more precise, only last 3-4 years before becoming extremely thin and fragile. For this reason, gold is combined with other metals to form an alloy. Gold alloys come in a ra... More..
Style & Beauty > Jewelry How to care for jewelry: 6 of 7
Jewelry comes in a wide variety of shapes, sizes and textures and can be created using a million and one different materials. For most people, when they think about jewelry they think only of gold, silver and perhaps platinum. However, jewelry can be made from any material and often contains materials such as precious and se... More..