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  1. Rough lab grown man made diamonds

    Is a Lab Grown Diamond Right for Me?

    …natural and lab grown diamonds, beautiful jewelry to set them in, honest and upfront descriptions of every product, and a proven track record of incredible prices. P. S. If you are considering a lab grown diamond, be sure to checkout Balance , our own collection of unique engagement rings made exclusively with

  2. Group of loose spinel gemstones with finished jewelry

    Gem in the Spotlight: Spinel

    … “leading stone,” but you may not have known that lodestone is a form of spinel. Spinel is believed to possess healing powers related to reducing anxiety and revitalizing its wearer. The magnetic form, magnetite, is said to help bring balance and alignment to one’s internal energies calming mood swings and improving mental clarity. Care and Cleaning of Spinel Spinel is usually safe to be used in ultrasonic and steam cleaners, but certain inclusions can sometimes pose …

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

    Types of Jewelry Clasps

    … 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 clasp does provide a nice balance between ease of use and security. PROS Style – Push release clasps typically have a sleek, low profile which allows them to integrate cleanly into the design of the piece that they are used on. Designers can also add patterns and …

  4. Single white round pearl on white background

    Gem in the Spotlight: Pearl

    … Large pearls created by tropical oysters. Grown in Australia, Myanmar, Indonesia and the Philippines. Surface markings Imperfections on the pearl’s surface. Often described as spots, blisters, or indentations Symmetrical A pearl with balance of form. Equal or corresponding characteristics on opposite sides. Why Pearls Pearls are unique in the jewelry world. Almost every over gem comes from an inorganic process of the earth. Pearls are the product of a living thing and are…

  5. Frequently Asked Question about Jewelry

    … rings are available in a comfort-fit style. Comfort-fit engagement rings have extra metal to make the inside of the band slightly domed, resulting in a very comfortable fit. Comfort-fit wedding rings are generally more expensive than non…

  6. The different parts of an engagement ring

    Anatomy of a Ring

    … friends with your vast knowledge of jewelry terms. Shank Every ring has a shank. This is the technical term for the band of metal that encircles the finger. There would be no ring without the shank. If the ring has a distinct design … and break or crack over time. The gallery is also a prime location to see wear caused by other rings (e.g. wedding bands) that are worn next to each other. The constant friction with another ring can actually wear through the gallery …

  7. Collection of loose and mounted quartz gems of various types

    Gem in the Spotlight: Quartz

    … colored material (otherwise more specific names are used) Sard Reddish-brown chalcedony Sardonyx White and brown banded Tiger’s Eye Fibrous gold to red-brown colored quartz, exhibiting chatoyancy Fossilized Wood Multi-colored and …Agate Multiple shades of green or brown moss like inclusions in chalcedony Onyx Black, also white and black straight banded agate Jasper Opaque chalcedony, typically red to brown but can be various colors Bloodstone Green jasper dotted …