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Alternative Metals for Men’s Jewelry
… 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 technologies the “big three” have been joined by a slew of new options. Options are great, but … 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 treated to different colors. Titanium is very light weight …
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Anatomy of a Ring
… and break or crack over time. The gallery is also a prime location to see wear caused by other rings (e.g. wedding bands) that are worn next to each other. The constant friction with another ring can actually wear through the gallery … enough to hold the ring together? Are the gallery wires thin and easily breakable? Will it accommodate any bands or other rings you plan to wear next to the main ring? Head The head is the piece that holds the gemstone. Pronged heads are …
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Frequently Asked Question about Jewelry
…, resulting in a very comfortable fit. Comfort-fit wedding rings are generally more expensive than non comfort-fit bands. A Comfort Fit Ring is beveled inside, in that manner the edges of the ring are not in direct contact with the flesh …? A gemologist is one who studies gems and jewelry scientifically, who knows and identifies them, can judge the elements and their beauty and value, and can apply this knowledge. This training and experience combine to make a gemologist…
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Platinum
… of platinum are equivalent to the ideals of eternal true love. All over the world, engagement rings, wedding bands and anniversary rings made in platinum symbolize the everlasting endurance of love. Platinum is pure, an expression of …securely. Like all precious metals, platinum scratches. However, the scratch on a platinum piece is merely a displacement of the metal and none of its volume is lost. In addition to its strength and density, platinum has another …
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The Magic of Polarized Light
…optics manufacturers use a polariscope to analyze the internal stresses of their glass. Can you see the dark “snake” bands on this glass gem? In Conclusion So there you have it, a brief introduction to polarized light and its many uses in … of glasses that have polarizing filters for lenses. This tricks your brain into thinking you are seeing a three-dimensional object using our perception of depth. Liquid crystal displays: Polarizing filters are part of an LCD screen’s …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Quartz
… typically still has the appearance of wood (also called petrified wood) Agate Multi-colored chalcedony with curved bands Fire Agate Brownish red with a fire of color Moss Agate Multiple shades of green or brown moss like inclusions in …earth’s crust, but there are still many noteworthy examples that have been found. One of the most famous quartz specimens is the “Berns Quartz,” named after the donors that donated it to the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural …
