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The vibrant round blue sapphire is carefully set next to a cute carved metal panda which sits atop this ring. The panda features white and black rhodium which gives this little guy the classic markings. A lattice of open metal bamboo stocks on both sides of the ring with marquise cut emeralds gemstones make this ring truly unique
Fine Jewelry University
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Gold Purity and The Differences Between White and Yellow Gold
… engagement rings are advertised as solid 14k gold which means the ring is made out of 14 karat gold not just plated with gold. A plated piece of jewelry has a thin layer of gold over a base or non gold metal. Some plated jewelry has markings that look like real solid gold. For example, a plated piece can be stamped: 14k HGE or 18k GE. HGE means hydrostatic gold electroplating. Plated gold is measured in how many molecules of gold are around the ring. In other words, a …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Pearl
… A hint of a secondary color (see body color) Orient The rainbow effect that seems to encircle a pearl’s surface. South Sea Large pearls created by tropical oysters. Grown in Australia, Myanmar, Indonesia and the Philippines. Surface markings Imperfections on the pearl’s surface. Often described as spots, blisters, or indentations Symmetrical A pearl with balance of form. Equal or corresponding characteristics on opposite sides. Why Pearls Pearls are unique in the jewelry …
