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  1. A group of art deco and art nouveau rings together

    Art Deco vs. Art Nouveau Style Jewelry

    …stones to create pieces that were not just adornments but works of art. Many Art Nouveau jewelry pieces were made in silver, but white gold and platinum were quite common as well. The diamonds used in Art Nouveau jewelry were typically Old …-1930 Key Aesthetic Organic, flowing lines, nature Geometric symmetry, bold contrast, simplicity Materials of Choice Silver, semi-precious stones, enamel Platinum, diamonds, emeralds Prominent Designers Louis Comfort Tiffany Cartier, Van …

  2. Caring for and Cleaning Your Jewelry

    … the softest. Pure gold (24 karat) is Mohs 2.5, 14 and 18 karat list at Mohs 3. Platinum list at Mohs 4.33. Sterling silver list at Mohs 2.5. This shows why jewelry metals get scratched by things like hard toothbrushes and dirt (most dirt … beauty is due to its light show. Diamonds make light reflect, show its many colors, and dazzle. To perform its magic the diamond must be clean. Diamonds are grease magnets. They will pull the oil from your fingers. Soaps and lotions …

  3. Get more cash for your gold and jewelry from Arden Jewelers

    How to Sell Your Jewelry

    …. Damaged beyond repair jewelry is bought at its intrinsic worth. The intrinsic value is the metal (gold, platinum, silver) price plus any gems. The refining process used to recover the metal utilizes strong chemicals and has strict …be in ounces, pennyweights or grams) . The purity is the karat of gold or percentage of noble metal (gold, platinum, silver). 24 karat is pure. 10 karat is 10/24 or .410 gold and the balance of weight is the alloys. 14 karat is 14/24 or ….

  4. Collection of many different styles of jewelry clasps laid out together

    Types of Jewelry Clasps

    … – The tongue (insert) can become loose over time and will need to be adjusted. If the tongue is made out of silver this can happen quite quickly. Serviceability – If a box clasp does break, it can be difficult to find replacement parts … and need to be adjusted. Also, like box clasps, this loosening happens much faster with softer metals like sterling silver. Adjustability – The bracelet needs to match your wrist size closely. Sometimes a second bar can be added to allow …

  5. Evaluating inherited estate jewelry can be tricky

    How to Value Inherited Jewelry

    … gem prices are not readily available like precious metal prices are to the general public. The gold, platinum, and silver prices are well publicized. The diamond and gem wholesale trade keeps their prices confidential, so there can be a …, one or a few people are responsible with the deposition of the estate.  Making sure everyone is on the same page as to the value standard that is being used for the jewelry aspect of the estate is important to equity. It may not …

  6. Single white round pearl on white background

    Gem in the Spotlight: Pearl

    …, with many shades in between. The most valuable pearls are those with a pure, even color, such as white, pink, or silver. Luster: Luster is the intensity of light reflected from a pearl’s surface. Pearls with excellent luster have sharp …Pearls have captured the imagination and adoration of people from diverse backgrounds throughout history. They are both simple and infinitely … have been recognized as the emblem of modesty, chastity and purity, and they have come to symbolize a happy marriage. Often associated with love and tears, pearls were dedicated to Aphrodite, the Greek goddess of love, and symbolized …

  7. A group of yellow gold chains of different kinds of a blue background

    Types of Necklace Chains

    …an investment and a means of trade. The Baht is the official currency in Thailand, and it is named after a weight of silver (or gold) of the same name. One baht is approximately fifteen grams. Chains of this style have historically used S … treasured piece of jewelry. But, what kind of chain is best for you? In this article we’ll introduce you to the staggering variety of necklace (and bracelet) chains that are available right now in the jewelry world. Each one has its …