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* *A Monthly. Fashion and Bea.uty Re'view,* J.ewelry Mak'e,,sure th price ,i s righ.t Jeweélry is always popular for birthday and holiday season gifts. Howcean youtell if the price is right?.1 Mbarilyn Gurevsky, a manager of the c onsumer services branch of Ontario'e consumer ministry, says ta buy good quality jewelry for a fair price, shoppers. should take the time ta find Jareliable delr.* "So.:me jeweiy shape have This Christmas give the fi ft of health and mness.. The Amrble Studio allers quallty ftness for lad les. Three, six or twelve month mem- bershlps avallable .- $1 8.99 / month - no G.S.T. before Chrlstmas. Money back guarantee. ' THE AEROBICS STUDIO 223 Brock St. N. <at Mary) Whtby.- 666-5773 & ÉBd This Year Gîve The Gift To Remembêr. A Glft Voucher - Lot our friend choose. A wonderfui energy healing& relaxation. 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We off or perm specials Mon., Tues., & Wed., plus g iîft certificates for that' special p orson. SCISSORS HAIR DESIGN 601 Dundas St. W. Town Plaza, Whltby 668-1640 For complote hair caro and additional srvices, tho entiro family will enjoy Anthony's Hair Studio. Our speciatly qùalified staff are periodicatly updated with the latest -trends and fashionable looks. Tanning and waxing are also, avaitýle. Relax and enjoy a free cup of coffee. For your weddinq or prom Anthony's Hair Studio is there for your consultation. Cati ahead for a time that's most convonient for yau. ANTHONYS HAIR STUDIO 1200 Rossland Rd. E. Whltby' (et Anderson> 430-0966 or 668-0538 reasons for taking the time to, find à reputable -jsweller is because it's easy ta be confused by the. terme that describe the quality cf geme, ilver and gold. Forexample, smre peple tbhink that if they bu a Ilsolid', gold bracelet it =ul contain nothing but the preciaus metal. In fact, the term means only that the. abject isn't hollow. 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Most of the glitter in nelaces. and rings cae afo gold that bas been alloyed or mixed with other motels ta make it stronger -- 18K gold is three-quarters pure gald alloyed with six, parts (or one-quarter) other -metals. The metals allye with the pure. gold affect the clou c gold BEUT PROFSSIO AL Color Me Beautiful Boutique Let our certif ied image, con- sultants show you how to pull together your total look through our; Ulimate Hour colour analysis, 'Flnlshlng Touches Style consultation, 'and aour Beauty Break make-up artistry lessons. Try our colour perfect cosmetio's and skin cars products or choose from our gre.at selection of lewellery, acesre & clothing. Gîft certif bates available. COLOR ME BEAUTIFUL *5ecau» oaklng good shauidnt b. a iuxury' 103 1/2 Mary St. Pearson Lanes - Whltby 666-5547 (Upstairs next ta Laura Badour's> (E~m)Ltd Gîve a gift certIf Icats for a spa day at Jane's. Spond four leisurety hours at Jane'sý in a friondl y atmosphore aboing pampered by ostheticians '& massage thorapists. Your spa day 'includos whirlpool, massage, ',facial,. pedicuro, manicuro, & make-up. A iight lunch will be sorvod. Cal & bookyour spa day individually or Ilt a group. Other services availablo are -eloctroiysis, waxing& make-up lessons JANE'S FACE FASHIONS 1& COLOURS LTD. 49 Division St. Oshawa, jewelry. Yellow gold ie a mix of gold, copper and silver, white gold contains gold, nickel, zinc and copper; pink gold resulte when gold and coppér are mixod; and green gold is an allqy.of gold, silver coppe and zinc. WLafitevor your taste in colour, even- if you're familiar with the terrninology and products cf -the jewelry industry, Gurevsky stresses the importance of dealmng with a reputable, shop. - "The industry isn't regulated by- government so, anyono who wants to can ssii and appraise jewehy," se.says. "To get:good value-,for your money, buy fi=m a -dealer Who, bas a gaod selecti on of pieces you likes, and .can answer your questions knowledgeably." The difficulty "of.learn ing the true value of jewelry was shown in a -1991 case. A Msmsuga' jéweller was found guilty, of making a nnsleading represen- tIýtîon to a consumer about a diamond ring, under the Business Pý,actioes 'Act. The seller valued -the .ring, at $ 7,995 .,but -,.the c onsumer believed hé had ben misled. In three. more appraisals the consumer had done by othor companies, values ,of $4,800, $3,250 and $4,000, were quoted. Ail three eçerts ýappraised the ring atamûceh lower price than the seller -- but'their opinions of its value differed by up to, $1,550. In an area where even the experts can't agree, you're beet to compare items an& prices, at s9everal shops,'ask aboutrefund and- exchange policies, thon buy from,'the ' dor ýwho>gives yau the greateet confidentce. Consumers who, think theyve been given a bad deal in a jewelry store may wish to contact Jewellers Vigilance Canada (JVC) at (416) 480-1452. The', non-profit assocation reports an 80 Pr cent success rate at mediaLg disputes botween consumers and Can&àdian 'jewellers JVC wa set up in"'1987 by jswellers, Who, wanted to, help ensure honesty- in .the industry. The watchdog group wull.pursue dealers on behalf of consumers wheÎther or not they are members' of the. traditional indUstiy group, the Caziadian, Jewoelr Association, Bath the JVC and the. ministry suggest constumers be cautiaus of anyone who, wants, ta, ss11,jewefry or gema by mail order or over the telephone. SEE PAGE 15 Lo.cal..Ne ws WHITBY-ý FREE, I Mir&, qý Page 14, Whltby Fiee Pqee, Wednesday, *Deomber 16,199m