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This engagement ring has a unique offset twisted shank and floating diamond setting style that showcases an unconventional way to show off a princess cut diamond
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This modern yet feminine design has personalized inlaid detail and a unique shape that highlights the playful color of this cushion cut purple sapphire.
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A sleek solitaire engagement ring in rose gold, with an offset shank design. One side of the shank sweeps toward each tip of the marquise diamond, securing the stone while giving an allusion of suspension. A simple design, with an original flare
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This is a truly artistic take on the popular two stone ring concept. Two perfectly matching diamonds are set at an offset on the top of the ring with a gently curved line of sparkling accent diamonds running in between them. A very special ring for a very special person
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How to Untangle Knotted Chains
… your thumb and finger for several seconds to help loosen it. Use a pair of tweezers with sharp points and spring tension to loosen it further. Hold the tweezers together, and then push the points into the knot. Then relax your grip to let …
Fine Jewelry University
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Types of Jewelry Clasps
… the traditional oblong shape, hearts, teardrops, specialty designer styles, and more. They have a simple spring tension mechanism that holds the clasp closed. When the trigger is pushed down, the clasp opens. When the trigger is released, … of in the Barrel Clasp section below. A piece of folded metal called a tongue is pushed into the open box. The tension on the fold in the metal causes it to click into place once it is full inserted into the box. When it’s time to open the …
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The Magic of Polarized Light
… gem is formed. When the gem is cast, as most glass gems are, the inside cools at a slower rate than the outside. This is because the center retains more heat. As it cools and contracts, the surface of the stone is put under a lot of tension from the internal forces pulling in on it. The strain distorts the polarized light showing anomalous double refraction (ADR). Many optics manufacturers use a polariscope to analyze the internal stresses of their glass. Can you see the …
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Types of Necklace Chains
… thickness. Cleaning – Dirt can get inside the rounded design causing them to need a bit more frequent cleaning than other chain types. Herringbone Chain The classic herringbone chain is made with short links that are connected in an offset V pattern. These chains are wide and flat with a very thin profile. This flat design gives herringbone chains a much bigger look than other chain styles that use a comparable amount of material. However, due to the design of the …
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Jewelry for Cheapskates
…Our Asteria line features many pieces in silver with white sapphire accents, for example. Keep in mind though that sterling silver is much softer than 14k or 18k gold. This means that it will generally wear faster, and anything with a tension based clasp (like a fold over or a box clasp) will need much more frequent adjustment. Small nicks and scratches will show up sooner on silver than on gold. Another concern is tarnishing. There are new, tarnish resistant silver alloys…
