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Platinum
…, it is advisable to follow a few simple steps to help keep your platinum ring looking its best. You should avoid wearing it while doing manual work, at gym or playing sports or while working with abrasive substances. One ought to remember … of Equador. Not realizing its superb qualities, they named it contemptuously platina (little silver) and threw it back into the river to ripen into silver. In 1912 white gold was “invented” in Pforzheim, Germany, as a substitute for …
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How to Sell Jewelry on eBay and Other Websites
…and also certified checks. Sometimes, it takes weeks for the fraud to show up and again the bank will take the money back from you. You also have to know if the person making the deal is that person or faking their identity. If you take …, no hassle at all. Our gemologist buyers are fast, friendly, and professional, and our 20+ years in Sacramento mean you know you’re getting a great deal from a safe and reputable jewelerSafeguards and presentation are critical when selling jewelry online Take a few great photos of your jewelry from different angles. Think about how you want to present your jewelry. Do you …
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Types of Jewelry Clasps
… loose over time, the snug fit of the threads is usually more than strong enough to keep them closed in normal wearing circumstances. Longevity – There are no moving parts or springs to wear out over time. It is likely that the metal rings … of the jewelry and provide a secure way to wear and display precious pieces. The history of jewelry clasps dates back centuries, and we can watch as clasps have evolved over time to meet the changing needs and preferences of different …
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Laser Jewelry Repair
… jewelers can help our clients take the personal jewelry out of the storage box, fix it, and bring that sentiment back into their life. Jewelry is a very personal item in our lives sometimes monetary worth has nothing to do with what … a sharp, focused light beam. The benefit of the laser is that very little heat is generated at the weld point. This means the heat will not damage the surrounding area. The jewelry’s intricate design and gems which are heat sensitive are…
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Is a Lab Grown Diamond Right for Me?
… your diamond has a rich history and tradition behind it. Our parents, and our parents’ parents, and so on going back hundreds of years wore natural diamonds. A natural diamond has likely spent millions of years under pressure, being …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 right. Unfortunately, … refractive indexes from high school physics?). Even more unfortunately, the diamond industry suffers from a lot of misinformation and paranoia both from inside the trade and from outside observers. I have heard people say that natural …
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Fake Diamonds: The Great Diamond Attack
…Moissanite is lab-created, silicon carbide, and it gives a positive reading on a diamond tester. But science fights back with a Moissanite tester. This instrument has the ability to identify Moissanite. More on Moissanite Moissanite also … uses of this man made gem are in the pipeline. The Big Bad Synthetic In the gem world we use words with particular meanings. Synthetic is one of those words. Synthetic, in the gem world, means made of the same chemicals (elements) and …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Topaz
…discussing Topaz. You can hear one person say, “I love Topaz; it reminds me of a blue sky.” Then her friend says back, “Topaz may be like a golden sunset, but not the sky.” A third friend will chime in, “You’re both crazy, it’s like a ….” Then, a passerby contributes, “You all are nuts, it’s like a rainbow with all the colors at once.” And of course, all of them are right. History and Lore Topaz in its pure form is naturally colorless, clear like a diamond. The famous…
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Frequently Asked Question about Jewelry
… redesigned? Simply put, a redesign is a custom design using your existing gems and gold or platinum. This does not mean you are limited by the gems you have, but what you have is incorporated into the new design. You can add gems or use … is not right for me now, or, the very popular reason, going bigger/upgrade time. Does redesigning the wedding ring mean I don’t love him anymore or things need to change in the marriage some ask? Styles change, what can be done in the …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Amethyst
… be synthetic. This is a fairly recent discovery as many low cost, high quality, deeply colored amethysts are now appearing in inexpensive jewelry. Because the cost of testing is higher than the cost of even the natural stones it is not …it a durable gemstone that is resistant to scratching and chipping. It is also resistant to heat and chemicals which means that it can withstand daily wear and tear. Amethyst has the same refractive index as other varieties of quartz at 1…
