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Gem in the Spotlight: Jade
Jade has one of the richest heritages of all gemstones. People have been using jade from as early as 6,000 BC, and it has… history ever since. But, what is jade, and what has given it such a prominent place in human history? The term “jade” actually refers to two completely different gems: nephrite and jadeite. These are actually two unique mineral species, …have been confused for so many years, and are similar in many ways, they are both referred to by the blanket term “jade”. Both materials are silicates that have exceptional toughness, can be carved, and can be taken to a high polish. …
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Gold Purity and The Differences Between White and Yellow Gold
…a piece of jewelry is pure gold or solid gold or 24 karat gold, but what does it all mean? Gold used in jewelry like wedding rings can come in many forms. Basic to understand the uses of gold in jewelry is karat. Karat with a K is the purity…917 24K 24/24 100% 999 The key to understanding gold karat is the karat value over 24. An example is a 14 karat gold wedding ring. It is 14/24, which equals 58.3% gold and 41.7% alloy. In most engagement rings the stamp in the ring is 14k or…
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Frequently Asked Question about Jewelry
… changes, but it is basically the same look and feel, just newer. I have worked with clients who have changed their wedding ring after only two years and others waited until over 50 years. The reasons to redesign range widely: the ring is …), the style is not right for me now, or, the very popular reason, going bigger/upgrade time. Does redesigning the wedding ring mean I don’t love him anymore or things need to change in the marriage some ask? Styles change, what can be done …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Tanzanite
… and spiritual awakening. It is often associated with the idea of personal growth and enlightenment, helping individuals connect with their higher selves. It is also believed to signify new beginnings which makes it a great gift for weddings, births, and graduations Notable Tanzanite Gems The Mawenzi Tanzanite is the largest rough tanzanite in the world, weighing around 6 pounds (over 13,000 carats!). Discovered in 2005, it has dimensions of 218.44x 80.01 x 71.12 mm. Its …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Pearl
… that are made to look like pearls but are in fact a different material altogether (e.g. plastic, shell, or some type of composite). History and Notable Pearls Pearl is the traditional birthstone of June and is a favorite gem for weddings. Natural pearls have been discovered and cherished for hundreds of years. Only more recently have cultured pearl farming techniques been introduced that have made these incredible gems more widely accessible. The La Peregrina pearl is one…
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The Magic of Polarized Light
… other two built into the machine. As you rotate the stone, depending on the orientation, it will blink from dark to light. This is because one of the refractions will get blocked but the other one goes through. Aggregate stones like jade, on the other hand, scatter light as it passes through them randomizing it again and negating the first filter. So, they stay light the whole time. Notice how this DR stone appears to blink as it is rotated. Snake Banding on Glass Gems…
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Alternative Metals for Men’s Jewelry
Until very recently, men only had a handful of choices when choosing a metal for their wedding band. Gold, silver, and platinum are all excellent metals which make great wedding bands, but with the advent of new… down many of the new “alternative metals” (and non-metals) and explains why you may want to choose one for your wedding band. Titanium Titanium is an excellent metal for wedding bands. It is naturally silver-white in color, but it can be … about the same as or even less than sizing a traditional ring. Overall, titanium is a splendid choice for a man’s wedding band. It is light weight, has the cool image of being made of aircraft metal, and is named after gods. It has a …
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Jewelry Solder: What You Should Know
Solder is the unseen “glue” that holds most jewelry together. If you have ever had a ring sized, a chain repaired, or your wedding set joined together, you have very likely seen solder in action. But, what is solder and how is it different than the rest of the metal that makes up your jewelry? What is Solder? To answer this question we first have to understand …
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The Difference Between White Gold and Platinum
…a careful choice of the alloying metals, which bleach the deep yellow of pure gold. The amount of alloy mixed with gold is called its karat. The key to understanding gold karat is the karat value over 24. An example is a 14-karat gold wedding ring. It is 14/24, which equals 58.3% gold and 41.7% alloy. The white color is achieved by a careful choice of the alloying metals, which bleach the yellow of pure gold. Platinum is a naturally white metal. It does not need to be …
