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Diamond Selection – 4C’s and an F
… when a diamond is exposed to low or high wave ultraviolet light. Some degree is common in nearly one half of all diamonds. One major point in understanding ultraviolet light is sun light is a strong source of ultraviolet light. Therefore, … fire in the sunlight. The good news about fluorescence is that sometimes it can actually improve the appearance of diamonds by improving its color grade in the face up view (which is the way most people see their diamond in jewelry). So, a …
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Today’s Top Engagement Ring Trends
…. Vintage Halo Engagement Rings The halo design, which features a center diamond surrounded by smaller accent diamonds, has become a modern classic. Today, we are seeing designers add their own unique touches to the traditional halo pattern … in the ring shank. With these designs, the shank is no longer just a structural piece that’s there to hold accent diamonds and keep the ring around your finger. Now the metal work itself has become an integral part of the design with complex…
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2014 Holiday Gift Collection and Sale
… exciting new additions we have on sale right now: We are featuring a stunning new type of jewelry called Dancing Diamonds . These pieces have a diamond, or group of diamonds, suspended on a special setting that causes them to flicker and … like nothing you have seen before. We have a great collection of pendants and earrings with these amazing dancing diamonds, so be sure to check those out. We have an entire collection of brand new sterling silver jewelry. These pieces …
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How to Find Your Diamond When It’s Lost
… our best tips and tricks to help you find it again. These tips are what we have learned from working with small diamonds and gemstones day in and day out for years. Of course, the general advice for finding lost things (slow down, retrace … some diamond-specific insights to help where the general advice isn’t working. Fluorescence is your friend. Many diamonds will give off a colored luminescence when placed under ultraviolet light. This is normally invisible, but you can use a…
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Learn about Morganite and Jewelry Allergies
…we want to do more than that. Which is why we created the Fine Jewelry University . There, you can learn about gold, diamonds, gemstones, buying, selling, cleaning, and just about anything else related to jewelry from GIA trained, battle-… you to checkout: What is Morganite? Morganite is a beautiful, soft-pink gem that is growing in popularity . It is a form of the mineral Beryl which puts it in the same family as Emerald. But, unlike its green cousin, Morganite is …
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Store Moving Sale
… and gemstone jewelry, pendants, charms, pearl necklaces, chains, watches, earrings, diamond studs, bracelets, loose diamonds and gems. But they won’t last long at these prices. Our exclusive section of estate jewelry will be heavily … jewelry that won’t last like most going out of business sales offer. With the dollar falling and gold and diamonds going up this may be the most affordable jewelry will be in a long time. Please don’t miss this closing sale to buy a …
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The Truth About Synthetic Gems
… is called a simulant. So clear glass to rock quartz to GGG to moissanite are all diamond simulants. They look like diamonds, but they are not diamonds. These simulants are easy for a well trained and equipped gemologist to detect. But if you…One of the most intimidating subjects for new comers to the jewelry industry is synthetic gems, so I figured I’d start with a quick explanation of the subject… tell them apart. In gemology we call this a synthetic gem. So a man made synthetic ruby has the same exact chemical formula and crystal structure and optical characteristics as a natural ruby. How can a person tell them apart? I will …
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Engagement Ring Trends for 2024
… twist on this classic design where different shapes like tapered baguettes or triangles are used for the accent diamonds. To many the three stone ring symbolizes the past, present, and future of the relationship which gives this design extra…like the traditional three-stone ring style is not a new trend by any means. Versions of this style have been around for 100+ years. That being said it is absolutely taking center stage this year because it’s an elegant way to add extra …
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3 Things You Might Not Know About Jewelry Repair
… even scratch most metals without the help of tools. Gemstones are rocks which we think of as hard and unbreakable. Diamonds are used in industrial tools to cut through even the toughest materials. So, why would something made from such …daily wear and tear we put on our jewelry takes more of a toll than we think. Also, not all gemstones are as hard as diamonds. Gems like opal, emerald, pearls, and more are actually very “soft” on the hardness scale. This means that they are …
