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29.08 19:16 ET

The Poker Craze

Gaming Gems - When Poker Is Not Only a Game

  Until fairly recently the poker table was a place where one could hide from the pressure of being a fashion plate. This was a place where you could wear a Hawaiian shirt and a pair of sunglasses that would make Elton John cry with envy. It was generally agreed that these were reasonable fashion decision considering the fact that most of the physiques of avid poker players were the product of hot wings and pizza. Over the past few years poker has exploded as a television phenomenon. As most of us know, television cameras attract celebrities as if they were high-tech bug zappers. As poker has become the favorite pastime of movie stars, the sport as whole has found itself "going Hollywood".

  With the exception of a few players who still dress like aging cowboys, or consider their wife's used maternity clothing and a pair of sweat pants as an appropriate fashion statement, it has become commonplace for those taking part in the game of poker to adorn themselves in a very stylish manner.

  Even the best clothing though is not complete without some stunning jewelry. That is where GamingGems.net comes into the picuture.

  GamingGems offers some of the most unique and attractive pieces of jewelry that the poker aficionado could hope to wear. Their designs are high quality pieces that are made with the finest gold and diamonds. Along with the versions of their products that are set with precious stones, they also offer high quality gold and enamel pieces.

  Just about all of their pieces are specific to the symbols that are familiar to all avid card players. Wearing such jewelry not only adds that subtle, missing piece to just about any outfit, but also reflects one's love of card games.

  Along with their product line that is a must for poker, blackjack, and players of any other card game, they offer some rather unique pieces that display Chinese symbols for luck and prosperity. They may not bring actual good fortune (or they can?), but they are stylish conversation pieces.
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1. Hmm... by Jane (30-10-2006, 11:44 am)

If you are a Hollywood star, it is quite normally to decorate yourself. But if you are a poker player, what is it for? How do high quality gold or enamel pieces will help your game? No way.
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2. No, It's Really Nice by Renee (30-10-2006, 01:42 pm)

No, I think it could be really nice to wear this stuff while playing at the table... You know, poker themed t-shirt, fine poker jewelry, The Gambler in the player - kinda cool
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3. Why wear anything by John Armadillo (30-10-2006, 04:16 pm)

Why wear cloths when playing poker? ;-)
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