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For all of us, Tax Day is a pain; it’s a stressful deadline whether you do your own taxes or have to find the time to meet with the person who takes on that task for you. But for some of us, Tax Day is a bit exciting!

How could Tax Day be exciting, you ask? REFUNDS! (Plus rebates to be expected in the near future.) Though some may owe taxes on this spring day, many experience the excitement of knowing they will be getting some money back from the government!

I remember a quote from a TV show that said something like, “Tax refunds are found money!” In other words, tax refunds are like finding money in the parking lot of an abandoned building—finders: keepers! (Of course all things can be argued, but “finders: keepers” would be the general consensus in this situation.)

So what will you do with your tax refund this year? That is, assuming you’re one of those lucky schmucks expecting a refund! Whatever you plan to do with it, a smart purchase is always made here on Bidz.com. Check out our online jewelry auctions today and invest your refund in a gorgeous piece of jewelry.

As I’ve mentioned in recent days’ posts, I am more than excited to be seeing Vera Wang pieces in our online jewelry auctions!

Since 1990, Vera Wang’s fashion sense has etched its way into the Hollywood lifestyle. Her efforts focus on the modern young woman. She has worked for Vogue (as the world’s youngest fashion editor of age 23) and Ralph Lauren until she was married, which became her inspiration to jump into the fashion business under her own name.

Vera’s design genius has been behind her high-end clothing lines, including favorite wedding gowns of the celebrities (she is certainly a wedding guru), her accessories and jewelry, and even a line of Vera Wang signature fragrances.

Check our jewelry auctions daily for the chance to win gorgeous fine jewelry by Vera Wang at prices that will keep you smiling.

Aquamarine is a gemstone we all know and love. It is considered a mineral and is named after the Latin phrase aqua marina, or “water of the sea.”

This beautiful gem glows a delicate blue or turquoise coloring, hence the relation to sea water. It is also closely related in makeup to emerald. Technically, aquamarine is a transparent variety of beryl and is known to be found in yellow, pink and white varieties.

Aquamarine is the official birthstone of the month of March, as well as the gemstone associated with the 19^th wedding anniversary. During the Middle Ages the stone was believed to hold the magical abilities to cure poison. Anciently, sailors toted the crystals to ensure a safe journey and safe return home. Sailors also believed mermaid’s fins to be made of aquamarine. I’m not sure how they thought the mermaids could swim…perhaps this is where the “drunken sailor” in them came out.

We often feature pieces with aquamarines in our jewelry auctions here on Bidz.com. Check the auctions daily to find the perfect pieces to add to your jewelry collection.

A visual rhapsody of sapphires and diamonds serenade the mind and eye with this typically stunning BVLGARI ring.

“Sapphire Flower, a combination of coloured sapphires of various sizes. Pure, vivid sapphires become multicoloured expressions of elegance highlighted by the brilliance of diamonds on a warm 18 kt yellow gold setting and by the luminosity of cultured pearls. Each product is unique: the combination of the petals’ different colours will vary from one item to the other, always creating a perfect harmony of color.”
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A symphony of imagination and craftsmanship define all jewelry designs from the inimitable BVLGARI. Be sure to browse our jewelry auctions for our BVLGARI offerings as well as many other famous designer names, and check back frequently for new additions as they arrive.

We have posted about gold and diamond cell phones, golf balls, fishing hooks, laptops and chess boards. Just to keep the ball rolling, we thought we’d let you know that there is now available a solid gold Ipod.

Here is a dazzling Apple iPod in real 24carat Gold…rather ‘unique hardened mirror gold’. If you have succumbed to the power of Gold then order one of the Ipod,Nano or Ipod
video (80GB or 30GB) with a black or white front.
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We love the way gold gets around and we love the gold that we offer you in our every day, all day long, jewelry auctions. Nope, no solid gold iPods, but we kind of figure that you would like to put your gold to better use. Browse our online selection and find your special gold.

“For platinum, gold, and silver jewellery there are many different techniques to create different finishes. The most common however are: high-polish, satin/matte, brushed, and hammered. High-polished jewellery is by far the most common and gives the metal the highly-reflective and shiny look. Satin, or matte finish reduces the shine and reflection of the jewellery and is commonly used to accentuate gemstones such as diamonds. Brushed finishes give the jewellery a textured look, and are created by brushing a material (similar to sandpaper) against the metal, leaving ‘brush strokes’. Hammered finishes are typically created by using a soft, rounded hammer and hammering the jewellery to give it a wavy texture.”
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No matter how you finish them, silver and gold jewelry make a classic and sophisticated statement, such as this handsome two tone gold man’s bracelet, available for bidding now.

BARAKA Made in Italy
Wonderful Gents Bracelet Made of Solid 18K Two tone Gold
Total item weight 49.4g
Length 7in

Polo Ralph Lauren today announced the formation of a new watch and jewelry company. The company will design and create luxury watches and fine jewelry.

The new company will develop, design, manufacture and distribute products through high-end independent jewelry and luxury watch retailers. Perhaps we’ll see some piece available in Bidz.com online jewelry auctions soon.

Polo Ralph Lauren Forms New Watch and Jewelry Company [The Israeli Diamond Industry]