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Gem in the Spotlight: Alexandrite
… counterpart is very affordable. So no matter the occasion or budget, our gemologists will be able to find the right stone for you. Contact us today to get … night, more expensive than diamond and more illustrious than sapphire, emerald, or even ruby, alexandrite has been known around the world as one of the most sought-after gems for the better part of 200 years. But, what makes this stone… are less prone to impacts than rings, for example. Alexandrite isn’t the only stone to display color-change phenomena. There are color-change varieties of many gems including sapphire, tourmaline, spinel, garnet, etc. Alexandrite is, …
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Jewelry Solder: What You Should Know
… jewelry? What is Solder? To answer this question we first have to understand metal alloys. If you haven’t already, now would be a great time to read our article on gold purity . Now you should know that the metals that make up our …, but the same concepts also apply to silver and platinum as well. If your ring is made out of 14 karat gold, you know that approximately 56% of it is gold with the rest being made up by a variety of different metals like silver, copper…
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What to Do When Your Ring Irritates Your Skin
… an allergic reaction is not as simple as it may seem. Jewelry, especially white gold, is often plated to give it a brighter finish. White gold alloys are often plated with Rhodium which is a member of the Platinum family. People are … considering for a few days. That way, you can know for sure if it will irritate your skin. Once you have found the right metal, we can either recreate your existing ring in that metal, or start from scratch. As a final reminder, we are …
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Caring for and Cleaning Your Jewelry
… away the shine. Ammonia-based cleaners clean diamonds and gold well but they may hurt other gemstones. It is also not a good idea to soak jewelry for very long in ammonia-based cleaners. Some anti-bacteria cleaners can also degrade the…especially). It is safe to use an ultrasonic cleaner with diamond jewelry. Ultrasonic’s can damage other gemstones, know for certain it is safe to use. Ethyl alcohol is good for rinsing diamonds because it evaporates so quickly. Do not …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Ruby
… 4.00. A unique optical property of rubies is that they emit fluorescent light at a very specific wavelength (694 nanometers) under certain conditions. Scientists used this fact to build the world’s first functioning laser in 1960 using… in metamorphic rocks such as marble, gneiss, and schist. The most famous source of rubies is Myanmar (formerly known as Burma), where rubies were first discovered more than 4,500 years ago. Other significant sources of rubies include …
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Jewelry Repair FAQ
… actually whiter and harder than platinum. Rhodium plating is done the same way as gold plating, and it produces a bright white finish on the jewelry. Some alloys of white gold naturally have a yellow tint to them, so they require regular … repair related questions. If you have a question that you don’t see answered here, please contact us and let us know. A gemstone fell out of my ring. Will the new stone match the old one? We get this question all the time. People want …
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Styles of Earring Backs
… “ear wires,” rather than shepherd hooks. Occasionally you will see them with a catch (as shown above in the far right picture). Also, a small rubber backs. PROS Cost Efficient – An inexpensive option. Ease of Use – Very easy to put in and… types of earring backs, highlighting some of the pros and cons of each. Maybe you have a style in mind and don’t know the proper name for it. Maybe you are looking for the perfect gift. Maybe you are having trouble with your current …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Tsavorite Garnet
… time tested durability of garnet. Tsavorite is a unique form of garnet with a stunningly vivid green color. It is bright and lively with a high refractive index giving it excellent sparkle and scintillation. Tsavorite is also a very rare … faceted stones are below two carats. By some estimates, Tsavorite is around 200 times rarer than the much better known Emerald. Gemology Tsavorite’s rarity and beautiful green color reminds one of the other green garnet called …
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The Difference Between White Gold and Platinum
… alloy makes white gold a harder metal than alloyed platinum. The hardness issue is important when considering the brightness of the finish. The harder the metal, the more shine the finish will show and hold. White gold is harder than …touch and see the differences in person. Or, you can checkout some platinum and white gold products available online right… choice of the alloying metals, which bleach the yellow of pure gold. Platinum is a naturally white metal. It does not need to be alloyed for color. Jewelry platinum is typically an alloy containing 90% to 95% platinum and the balance …
