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Star White Gold
… gold family of alloys does not require rhodium plating. They have been color tested by the American Assay & Gemological Office, a division of BAO Technical Services Ltd., the most authoritative testing source in the world. All of … keeps the promise of white gold. The bright clean style of Star White gold will enhance the look of diamonds and gemstones. Star White jewelry will last a very long time with a clean pure white gold look. Your prestigious White jewelry …
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Caring for and Cleaning Your Jewelry
… metals. This will take 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 …professions 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 …
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How to Sell Your Jewelry
… that determine the value of estate jewelry and the options to liquidating it. Does this mean you have to become a gemologist just to sell your jewelry? No. But some homework and note taking can mean a much higher price paid for your … factors. Preowned jewelry by in large is not as valuable as new. Some people will never buy a previous owned engagement set for superstitious reasons. I have had clients who could have saved hundreds of dollars if they would have bought…
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Laser Jewelry Repair
…of Radiation” which produces 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 safe from the heat with a laser. What type of metals can be laser welded? All the traditional metals can be laser welded, including base metals, karat gold, sterling silver, palladium and platinum, offering…
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Understanding the Diamond Buying Game
… report. Does this sound like a commodity? The nature of diamonds is that every diamond is unique. Diamond reports don’t tell the whole story. It takes some training and experience to accurately assess the value of a diamond and gemological equipment to check the grades. I see internet diamond buyers all the time not getting what they think they are getting. The surest way to get ripped off when buying a diamond is to think of it as a commodity. Hopefully you know you …
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Measuring Gold Weight
…gold because it is heavier. Others say they are both a pound so they weigh the same. Both are wrong. There is more trivia about gold weights. The troy system historically was used for measuring the weight of drugs, precious metals and gemstones. The name comes from the French city of Troyes. The noble metals (gold, silver and platinum) all use the troy system. A troy ounce is 20 pennyweights. The pennyweight was the weight of a silver penny in medieval England. When …
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What to Do When Your Ring Irritates Your Skin
… can begin hours or even days after contact and may last for several weeks. Some people’s skin even turns black or green when they wear certain jewelry. One of the most common metal allergies is Nickel which is added to pure gold in many … necessarily allergies. For example, copper or metals that contain copper (like bronze) can cause the skin to turn green where the metal comes in contact with it. This isn’t an allergic reaction but a simple discoloration on top of the …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Garnet
… varieties brighten the world in colors of yellow to gold, bright orange to true orange, brown to cinnamon, pinks to greens, and of course many shades of red. Garnets are given as symbols of consistency, perseverance and good health. … – brown to orange sometimes with a tint of violet varieties. The grossular, demantoid and uvarovite are the Emerald green to yellow type. Garnets are beautiful and widely diverse gemstonesGarnet’s rich history and varieties demonstrate garnets are more than the little red gem. Garnets allow for great personal diversity and style. The wide world of garnets invites all to become a garnet fan…
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Gem in the Spotlight: Opal
…packed together, you will get different colors. Opals can display just about every color of the rainbow, but hues of green and blue are the most common. Typically the higher end opals have a darker body color, and a wide range of colors. … treatment. Opals can also sometimes be dyed, giving them an unnatural but fascinating body color such as a vibrant green or pink. Some opals that have cracked can sometimes be reused by making “mosaic opals” gluing smaller broken pieces …
