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Types of Necklace Chains
… – They are probably the easiest chain style to maintain and repair. Keep in mind that this only applies to solid link cable chains. Hollow cable chains, like any hollow jewelry, are difficult to work on. CONS Common – It’s one of the most… most chain styles can come in a hollow link version, for rope chains, hollow links are almost as common as the solid link. This is possible because the basic rope chain design is so strong. Keep in mind though that, like any hollow chain…
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Gem in the Spotlight: Quartz
…quartz, others are exotic like Drusy Quartz. Some quartz material is a dollar per pound while others are $1,000+ per carat. Quartz is a gemstone with surprising variety. The most important reason for this variety is that quartz comes in 3 …uncut until 2009 due to the the difficulty of faceting such a large stone. Finished, this flawless gem weighs 20,200 carats (just under 9 pounds) and has dimensions of 200mm x 150mm. In 2012 the stone disappeared from the public eye due to…
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Gem in the Spotlight: Amethyst
…Notable Stones One of the most famous amethyst stones is in The Morris Amethyst Brooch which is set with a large 96 carat heart shaped amethyst. It resides in the collection of the Smithsonian Institution, National Museum of Natural … of quartz at 1.54-1.55 and is doubly refractive. It has a vitreous polish luster and its specific gravity is 2.66. Its chemical composition is SiO2. History and Lore The rich history of amethyst dates all the way back to ancient Greek…
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How to Value Inherited Jewelry
…or other factors. One quick warning, many “cash for gold” businesses do not pay for the gems. So, their offer can be significantly lower than even the intrinsic value of a piece. We have even heard of cases where a ring with a one carat diamond and $50 in scrap gold was valued at $50 by these operations. The intrinsic values for the gems are based on the cash wholesale price of the gem minus any cost for re-cutting or re-polishing the gem if it is worn or cut in an …
