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1. Synthetic Gems: The Whole Story

   FJU Category: Gemstones | Tags: Gemology, Moissanite, Synthetic Gemstones

   … price. Just a one carat gem could cost $3,000 and more. Most of the time people don’t wear them as an engagement ring where people can spend over $10,000 routinely. The answer was to find a less expensive way to have these gems. It took … synthetic gems are not natural; they are manmade. Knowing what you are buying is key. Shopping for jewelry in this 24/7 gem networks on cable or satellite or internet sites can be over whelming. Another tricky way to buy is estate …

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   Types of Jewelry Clasps

   FJU Category: General Info | Tags: Chain, Clasps, Comparison

   …. There is a notched post on one end of the clasp which fits into a catch on the other end. A simple squeeze of the fingers opens the mechanism and releases the clasp. While it is not as common as some of the other options shown here, this …production of jewelry, and the demand for simpler, more affordable clasps grew. This led to the development of the spring ring clasp, which is still widely used today. The spring ring clasp features a small, spring-loaded mechanism that …

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   Gem in the Spotlight: Iolite

   FJU Category: Gemstones | Tags: Colored Gemstones, Folklore, Gem Spotlight, Gemology, Iolite, Jewelry History

   … be observed today. However, if you ever need to find north, I would recommend a different approach. Just use the finger that your iolite jewelry is worn on to open the compass app on your smart phone. From there you can find both magnetic … different colors when observed at different angles, especially with polarized light. Pleochroism is caused by differing absorption of light rays in doubly refractive crystals. Thus, no singly refractive gemstone can exhibit pleochroism. …

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   Alternative Metals for Men’s Jewelry

   FJU Category: Jewelry Metals | Tags: Alternative Metals, Black Band, Non-Traditional

   …fact better for the patient in many cases because tungsten’s hardness stops the ring from bending and damaging the finger. Tungsten carbide rings are an excellent, modern choice for wedding jewelry. They are scratch resistant, which makes …. Also like titanium, cobalt rings need to be cut in two places instead of one because they cannot be bent off the finger after one cut like precious metal rings. Cobalt is alloyed with other metals, especially chromium, to increase its …

5. Learn Secret Diamond Buying Skills From a Professional Diamond Buyer

   FJU Category: Diamonds | Tags: Consumer Protection, Diamond Buying, Tips and Tricks

   One of the most valuable memories in life is the look of your love when she sees that shining diamond ring on her finger for the first time. If there are any magic moments in life, that is one. Nothing expresses love and commitment like … three carat. The diamond’s shape should be one of the earliest decisions you make. It will determine the style of ring and influence how much stone you can get for the money. The second aspect of cut is the most complex of all the …

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   Is a Lab Grown Diamond Right for Me?

   FJU Category: Lab Grown Diamonds | Tags: Engagement Ring, Environment, Lab Grown Diamonds, Synthetic Gemstones

   Picking a diamond for your engagement ring is a big decision. For most of us, buying a diamond is a significant financial undertaking, and we want to get it … are conflict free, and you can buy verifiable Canadian diamonds of known origin if you want), it is still reassuring to know that with lab grown diamonds, you can be totally confident that your diamond did not support wars or child labor… economy of the host country. Often times, these countries are impoverished, and the jobs and income that the mine brings can help elevate many people out of poverty. Lab grown diamonds are not one-of-a-kind in the same way that natural …