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   3 Things You Might Not Know About Jewelry Repair

   Posted on: June 9, 2014 | Category: Jewelry Information | Tags: Caring for Jewelry, Jewelry Repair, Laser Jewelry Repair, Ring Sizing

   … 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 susceptible to small … 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 strong substances need regular maintenance…

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   How Much is My Jewelry Worth?

   Posted on: June 19, 2014 | Category: Jewelry Information | Tags: Appraisal, Consumer Protection, Designer Jewelry, Gold Information, Jewelry Buying, Selling Jewelry

   …: intrinsic value = metal value + gem value The metal (gold, silver, platinum, etc.) and gems (diamonds, sapphires, emeralds, etc.) are valued as raw materials based on current market rates. So, gold jewelry value, in this context, is …, and scrap value. Let’s look at an example. Assume a ring is made out of 5 grams of 14k gold and it has a 0.25 carat diamond. It has a gold value, of approximately $121 when gold is $1,300 per ounce, and a diamond value of roughly $250. …