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Star White Gold
… similar to platinum and rhodium shares many of the properties of platinum including its white color. The rhodium plating is used to make the white gold look whiter. The natural color of the white gold could actually be a light yellow color… very hard, but it does wear away eventually. Regular, Plus, or Premium? The White Gold Task Force statement on the plating of white gold reveals how jewelry manufacturers view rhodium plating: “The lack of an industry-accepted definition of…
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Jewelry Repair FAQ
… do they use? Most commonly, nickle is used to make white gold. However, since many people are allergic to nickle , palladium (a member of the platinum family of metals) is being used more and more today. Other metals, like cobalt, have even … in the hands of our skilled craftsmen there is a good chance we will be able to repair your jewelry. What is Gold Plating? Gold plating is the process of depositing a thin layer of gold onto the surface of jewelry. This is done by immersing…
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What to Do When Your Ring Irritates Your Skin
… with Rhodium which is a member of the Platinum family. People are unlikely to be allergic to Rhodium, but as the plating wears off, irritation can start due to the fact that the skin is now in direct contact with the Nickel (or other metal… in your ring, we can usually remove it and laser weld the ring back together. Sometimes, a regular schedule of plating can be enough to solve the problem. Depending on how allergic you are, plating may prevent irritation for a few weeks, …
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The Difference Between White Gold and Platinum
… them unique. How is white gold made? White gold is an alloy of gold and some white metals such as silver, nickel or palladium. The white color is achieved by a careful choice of the alloying metals, which bleach the deep yellow of pure gold. … rings are usually coated with a hard protective finish of rhodium, a silver-white metal like platinum. The rhodium plating is used to make the white gold look more white. The Rhodium is very white and very hard, but it does wear away …
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Alternative Metals for Men’s Jewelry
… be seen from $10 dollars to over $500. Tungsten carbide jewelry is extremely durable. It is more durable than gold, palladium, silver, or platinum. Its extreme hardness makes it resistant to scratching, but it does have brittle properties. … color. The permanent black color is a unique feature in the jewelry world as most black metals are the result of plating or antiquing which fades overtime. Zirconium is currently the only permanently black jewelry that is workable enough to…
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Gold Purity and The Differences Between White and Yellow Gold
… 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 plated piece of jewelry …
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Give Your Jewelry Regular Check Ups…Really
A diamond may be forever, and gold may be a precious metal, but that doesn’t mean that your jewelry won’t wear with time. Routine wear can actually take quite a toll on jewelry: white gold starts to look yellow, scuff marks dull the once bright finish, valuable diamonds and gemstones come loose, and on and on. As with most items of value, the best approach with jewelry is preventative maintenance. Don’t wait until your diamond is on the verge of falling out to have your jewelry looked at. It’s not
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Making Our True North Diamond Star Pendant
… we take the 14k karat white gold and diamond version from a rough casting all the way to a finished piece. The steps include: Melting and casting the gold Sanding and smoothing the rough casting Polishing to a mirror finish Rhodium plating Steam cleaning Setting the diamond We hope you enjoyed this look behind the scenes of this beautiful piece of jewelry. Remember, if you would like us to make something unique just for you feel free to contact us anytime
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How to Clean Jewelry at Home
… Cloth . Only use on solid precious metals like: Sterling Silver, Karat Gold (10k, 14k, 18k, etc.), Platinum, Palladium. Also, keep in mind that a high percentage of white gold is rhodium plated . Excessive polishing can actually remove the … is gold plated, gold filled, or a base metal (commonly found in costume jewelry) polishing can actually remove the plating and make the metal look worse. Cautions As we have mentioned above, cleaning jewelry can be risky and certain …
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At Home Gold Tests
…a really fast and effective test you can do at home. This test works best with very strong magnets like rare earth magnets . Bleach. This is definitely a destructive test, so use with caution. File a a small section to get through any plating, and then leave the piece in the bleach for 15-30 minutes. If you see any kind of reaction, the piece is likely not genuine gold. Your mileage may vary, but we found that this can catch some fakes. Liquid Foundation. This one really …
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Trusted Jewelry Repair in Sacramento
… loose gems that are in danger of falling out Converting earrings to pierced or clip backs (or visa-versa) Rhodium plating/dipping and gold plating And much, much more… Not sure if your jewelry needs to be repaired? No problem, just stop …
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Jewelry That We Buy
… Wedding bands Engagement rings Diamond engagement rings Class rings Achievement rings Antique jewelry Estate jewelry Broken jewelry Custom made jewelry Chains Sapphires Pearls Gold nuggets Promise rings Hair pins Rope chains Brooches Palladium jewelry Military gold rings Claddagh jewelry Rubies Emeralds Tanzanite Diamonds Pendants Charms and charm bracelets Wedding rings Tennis bracelets Platinum jewelry Designer jewelry Tiffany jewelry Scott Kay jewelry Cartier jewelry …
