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Sometimes a particular style or name brand can generate so much interest that designers make a special effort to duplicate the appearance of jewelry items at a lower cost. The goal, of course, is to put quality jewelry items in the possession of those who could not afford the original, often unique article. http://www.topjewelryoutlet.com/
'''Team Fortress Wiki''', formerly and founded as '''TF2 Wiki''', was created by [[User:Nos|Nos]] in October 2007. Its goal is to provide ''[[Team Fortress 2]]'' players with information that they will find useful to further their understanding of the game.
 
  
In June 2010, the wiki and its content was moved to a new server hosted by Valve and became the official Team Fortress Wiki, covering everything related to ''Team Fortress 2'' and its older siblings – ''[[Team Fortress Classic]]'' and ''[[Quake Team Fortress]]''.  
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This is certainly true with the world-class Tiffany name. Tiffany's jewelry is so recognizable for quality and workmanship that thousands of people want to wear something from the famous source. Often, the thoughts along this line are nothing more than dreams because of the cost of acquiring an original Tiffany item. It is much more realistic for most members of the working class to add nice jewelry pieces to their collection by purchasing replicas of Tiffany jewelry. This gives them the look of the original without the high price. http://www.topjewelryoutlet.com/tiffany-rings_10002_1.htm
  
==== What is a wiki? ====
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It is a fact of life that jewelry from a renowned designer or store becomes so popular that it sets a trend. In addition, some designer jewelry items become classics and desired collectibles because of the art and materials involved. In this situation, jewelry makers around the world attempt to copy the design, using similar materials, then sell their work as replicas. These sources of replica designer jewelry have become so popular, in fact, that items are often mass produced to meet demand. Even those jewelry items that are not factory-made can be produced in larger numbers by skilled craftsmen working every day. The result is often an item of jewelry that becomes almost as desirable as the original, because of the talent of these lesser-known artisans. http://www.topjewelryoutlet.com/tiffany-earrings_10003_1.htm
See Wikipedia's article on the definition of a "{{w|wiki}}".
 
  
:''A wiki is a website that allows the creation and editing of any number of interlinked web pages via a web browser using a simplified markup language or a WYSIWYG text editor. Wikis are typically powered by wiki software and are often used collaboratively by multiple users. Examples include community websites, corporate intranets, knowledge management systems, and note services. The software can also be used for personal notetaking.''
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For many years, the Tiffany name has inspired makers of replica jewelry to copy design and form. The result has been the creation of a profitable business with a large clientele among those who want the Tiffany look. Many lesser-known designers and craftsmen have been able to replicate the luxurious style of Tiffany, using materials other than the quality diamonds and metals in the original. http://www.topjewelryoutlet.com/tiffany-necklaces_10004_1.htm
  
== How to get started and where to find things ==
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It all comes down to affordable Tiffany style without the Tiffany price. More people are now able to purchase a jewelry item that is a Tiffany replica, and those who see it will not know the difference. These replicas can surprise even the more knowledgeable among jewelry enthusiasts in the way the items mimic an original. Jewelry made from inexpensive materials such as "paste" gems and quartz often look surprisingly authentic, though the materials are certainly not diamond and platinum.
* Those links on the left under "Navigation" are the way to find your way around the site.
 
* First check out the [[Main Page]]. It tells you what's new and has useful links.
 
* Try the search box! It is quite useful, though you can always search within the wiki using Google.  
 
* If you are bored you can always check out [[Special:Random|a random page]]!
 
  
== How to edit ==
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Of course, buyers should be careful not to purchase an item that is marketed as a Tiffany original, only to discover that it is an imitation. This will be an expensive mistake. Some unscrupulous traders on the world jewelry scene don't hesitate to take advantage of the population's desire for Tiffany style. Keep in mind that authentic Tiffany & Co. items have the company engraving/signature mark. If this is not present, the item is not an original Tiffany piece. Some of the things to look for when trying to distinguish original Tiffany items from imitations: several sizes of one item; fake platinum will appear much too bright; rough edges; and a suspicious looking forgery of the trademark. Compare the offered item with other original Tiffany pieces, even in photos, to help evaluate it. The Tiffany look is so popular that it will continue to be imitated for decades. http://www.topjewelryoutlet.com/tiffany-key-rings_10009_1.htm
This is a wiki, a cooperative and informative website that ''anyone'' can edit to make it better.
 
 
 
To edit a page you have to first [{{fullurl:Special:Userlogin|returnto={{FULLPAGENAMEE}}}} sign in], or if you haven't created an account yet, [{{fullurl:Special:Userlogin|type=signup}} create one].
 
 
 
The Team Fortress Wiki, like Wikipedia, utilizes the wiki markup to format a page. For example, entering any text between two equal signs creates a title. Wikipedia has a [[Wikipedia:Wikipedia:Cheatsheet|cheat sheet]] designed to help newcomers. You should also check out the [[Wikipedia:Wikipedia:Tutorial|tutorial]] for the very basics.
 
 
 
We also have a [[Help:Style guide|Manual of Style]] which you should follow. It has guidelines on the way you should format pages.
 
 
 
=== Resources ===
 
;Wiki markup
 
* [[Help:Editing]]
 
* {{w|Wikipedia:Cheatsheet|Cheatsheet}} on Wikipedia
 
* Editing {{w|Wikipedia:Tutorial|tutorial}} on Wikipedia
 
 
 
;Translation
 
* [[Help:Language translation]]
 
 
 
;Other
 
* [[Help:Contents]]
 
* [http://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Help:Contents Help:Contents] on Meta-Wiki
 
 
 
== Where to get help ==
 
* [irc://irc.freenode.net/tfwiki #tfwiki] IRC channel ([[Team Fortress Wiki:IRC|how to connect]])
 
* [[Team Fortress Wiki:Discussion]] – our main discussion page
 
 
 
== Who are the people in charge? ==
 
This site is operated by volunteers from the ''Team Fortress 2'' community. Valve's direct involvement in the day-to-day running of the site is minimal, apart from a [[Team Fortress Wiki:Terms of Use|terms of use]] policy which all contributors must adhere to.
 
 
 
See [[Help:Group rights|Group rights]] for a complete list of users with elevated privileges.
 
 
 
== Site statistics ==
 
These are just a few pages listing facts and statistics about this site:
 
 
 
* [[Special:Mostrevisions|Most edited]]
 
* [[Special:Fewestrevisions|Least edited]]
 
* [[Special:Mostlinked|Most linked]]
 
* [[Special:Statistics|Or see even more here.]]
 
 
 
== Trivia ==
 
* The Team Fortress Wiki became an official Valve wiki on June 30, 2010 as part of the unofficial [[Valve Wiki Network]]. <ref>[http://www.tf2.com/post.php?id=4009 TF2 Official Blog- Listen!] </ref>
 
* Entering the Konami Code (up, up, down, down, left, right, left, right, b, a, enter) on your keyboard anywhere on the wiki will trigger an Easter egg where a BLU Spy saps the wiki logo at the top of the sidebar to the left.
 
 
 
== See also ==
 
* [[Team Fortress 2]]
 
* [[Team Fortress Classic]]
 
* [[Team Fortress Wiki:IRC|Team Fortress Wiki IRC]]
 
* [[Team_Fortress_Wiki:Wiki_Birthday|Team Fortress Wiki Birthday]]
 
* [[Wiki Cap]]
 
 
 
== Note ==
 
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Revision as of 08:12, 21 September 2011

Sometimes a particular style or name brand can generate so much interest that designers make a special effort to duplicate the appearance of jewelry items at a lower cost. The goal, of course, is to put quality jewelry items in the possession of those who could not afford the original, often unique article. http://www.topjewelryoutlet.com/

This is certainly true with the world-class Tiffany name. Tiffany's jewelry is so recognizable for quality and workmanship that thousands of people want to wear something from the famous source. Often, the thoughts along this line are nothing more than dreams because of the cost of acquiring an original Tiffany item. It is much more realistic for most members of the working class to add nice jewelry pieces to their collection by purchasing replicas of Tiffany jewelry. This gives them the look of the original without the high price. http://www.topjewelryoutlet.com/tiffany-rings_10002_1.htm

It is a fact of life that jewelry from a renowned designer or store becomes so popular that it sets a trend. In addition, some designer jewelry items become classics and desired collectibles because of the art and materials involved. In this situation, jewelry makers around the world attempt to copy the design, using similar materials, then sell their work as replicas. These sources of replica designer jewelry have become so popular, in fact, that items are often mass produced to meet demand. Even those jewelry items that are not factory-made can be produced in larger numbers by skilled craftsmen working every day. The result is often an item of jewelry that becomes almost as desirable as the original, because of the talent of these lesser-known artisans. http://www.topjewelryoutlet.com/tiffany-earrings_10003_1.htm

For many years, the Tiffany name has inspired makers of replica jewelry to copy design and form. The result has been the creation of a profitable business with a large clientele among those who want the Tiffany look. Many lesser-known designers and craftsmen have been able to replicate the luxurious style of Tiffany, using materials other than the quality diamonds and metals in the original. http://www.topjewelryoutlet.com/tiffany-necklaces_10004_1.htm

It all comes down to affordable Tiffany style without the Tiffany price. More people are now able to purchase a jewelry item that is a Tiffany replica, and those who see it will not know the difference. These replicas can surprise even the more knowledgeable among jewelry enthusiasts in the way the items mimic an original. Jewelry made from inexpensive materials such as "paste" gems and quartz often look surprisingly authentic, though the materials are certainly not diamond and platinum.

Of course, buyers should be careful not to purchase an item that is marketed as a Tiffany original, only to discover that it is an imitation. This will be an expensive mistake. Some unscrupulous traders on the world jewelry scene don't hesitate to take advantage of the population's desire for Tiffany style. Keep in mind that authentic Tiffany & Co. items have the company engraving/signature mark. If this is not present, the item is not an original Tiffany piece. Some of the things to look for when trying to distinguish original Tiffany items from imitations: several sizes of one item; fake platinum will appear much too bright; rough edges; and a suspicious looking forgery of the trademark. Compare the offered item with other original Tiffany pieces, even in photos, to help evaluate it. The Tiffany look is so popular that it will continue to be imitated for decades. http://www.topjewelryoutlet.com/tiffany-key-rings_10009_1.htm