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The History of Diamond Cuts
… a lot of experience to get the job done right. The point cut diamond is likely where the tradition of the diamond engagement ring began. Mary of Burgundy became the first to receive a diamond engagement ring. Archduke Maximilian of Austria …or hearts the way the modern round brilliant has. It has been and remains the most frequently chosen diamond cut for engagement rings and other jewelry. We hope you have enjoyed this exploration of diamond history. What’s your favorite old …
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Synthetic Gems: The Whole Story
… seen jaw dropping rubies, sapphires and emeralds. These gems in high quality have put ownership beyond most people to justify the price. Just a one carat gem could cost $3,000 and more. Most of the time people don’t wear them as an engagement ring where people can spend over $10,000 routinely. The answer was to find a less expensive way to have these gems. It took over a hundred years and millions of dollars of research to create what nature can produce. Man made gems come …
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The Birthstones
… diamond has been a symbol of eternal love since the 15th century, when Archduke Maximillian of Austria sealed his engagement to Mary of Burgundy with a diamond ring. Of all jewels, the diamond is supreme and worthy of the name precious stone. … for the immune system, protecting the body in general from disease. When Prince Charles gave Diana a sapphire engagement ring, it was a trend that was copied again and again throughout England….Known as the celestial gemstone, the sapphire …
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What to Do When Your Ring Irritates Your Skin
Nothing is more frustrating than being unable to wear your engagement ring or other jewelry because it irritates your skin. Don’t worry. There are many options you have when faced with this problem. The first step is to try to determine what the cause of the irritation is. There are actually several …
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Jewelry Repair FAQ
… rhodium plating to keep looking white. How often should I bring my jewelry in for check-ups? A little preventative maintenance can go a long way towards keeping your diamonds from coming out and your jewelry looking great. For most engagement rings, we recommend stopping in every 6 months to a year . If your ring is white gold and rhodium plated, you may notice the plating wearing off and the ring taking on a slight yellowish hue. If this bothers you, you can stop by more …
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How to Sell Your Jewelry
… the value of estate jewelry. Estate is a general term used to describe previously owned. That fact is one of the determining factors. Preowned jewelry by in large is not as valuable as new. Some people will never buy a previous owned engagement set for superstitious reasons. I have had clients who could have saved hundreds of dollars if they would have bought a preowned ring, but refused. Jewelry is a style driven industry. Some styles are classic and stay around for decades…
