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Frequently Asked Question about Jewelry
Here we answer some of your questions about jewelry in general. If you have a question you’d like answered, please contact us and we would be happy to …is changing the very nature of diamonds. First, new synthetic (man made) diamonds of gem quality are coming into the market now. Next, companies can now change the color of diamonds. They are making the diamonds both more transparent (… diamond. Color is actually looking for the absence of color or transparency. Clarity is inclusions and natural birthmarks of a diamond and is useful as identifying characteristics. For more information see the Diamond Buying Guide . What…
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How to Sell Jewelry on Craigslist and Facebook Marketplace
Selling jewelry on Craigslist, Facebook Marketplace, and other online local classified sites is a great way to get cash for your jewelry, but there are some …’t have a way to meet the potential buyer at a public place, then do not sell your jewelry through the Craigslist or Marketplace. The buyer’s bank is a good public location because if they wish to buy the jewelry they can go and get the … method. Checks of all kinds (personal, cashiers checks, money orders, etc.) can be fakes. If you are on Facebook Marketplace, check the profile of the potential buyer. Is it a brand new profile with an obviously generic or fake image? …
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How to Tell If a Diamond Is Natural or Lab Grown
How can I know if my diamond is real? This is a question we get all the time, and it’s not as simple as you might think. First, you have to decide what “real” means. If you …the Gemological Institute of America) have developed even more complex and sophisticated machines for answering this question. They have imaginative names like DiamondCheck, DiamondSure, and DiamondView. Roughly speaking, these machines work … organizations that are upfront about their products. Some even laser inscribe all of their diamonds to clearly mark them as lab grown. The Type IIa Test That said, we would still like to be able to tell if a diamond is natural or lab …
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Jewelry Repair FAQ
Here you will find answers for all of your jewelry repair related questions. If you have a question that you don’t see answered here, please contact us and let us know. A gemstone fell out of… you time and money. Can my costume and fashion jewelry be fixed? Yes and no. A few years ago, the answer to this question would have normally been no, but with the introduction of the laser welder, we are actually able to repair many costume…. A micron is roughly equal to 4/100,000 or 0.00004 inches. Gold plated jewelry is often indicated with a “GP” marking stamped somewhere on the piece. Heavy Gold Electroplating is gold plating with a minimum thickness of 2.5 microns. Look…
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Brands and Designer Jewelry
… that goes beyond image. It becomes the identity of the person. Personas’ are formed by what we wear, and top jewelry brands provide value that goes beyond jewelry for many people. Is Designer Jewelry for Me? Ultimately, this is a question that only you can answer. You can find un-branded, high quality, in-fashion jewelry from quality jewelers all over. You can also find un-branded jewelry that looks great on day one, but turns out to be very cheaply made. Some designers …
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Understanding the Diamond Buying Game
…If the diamond has fluorescence is an issue. And if the fluorescence has a negative impact on the diamond is another question. The nature and position of the inclusions can have a big impact on diamond value as well. All these issues …Jewelers to use our experience and equipment to find the best diamond value for you or your friends. If you have any questions please feel free to ask at any time… with the same standard. GIA and AGS use the most technical standards. EGL uses a looser grading standard, I call market grading. In addition, EGL has a franchise like business model and different EGL labs grade wildly different. Some …
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How to Sell Jewelry on eBay and Other Websites
… unique and are willing to pay a high price for it. Second, the others are looking for a great bargain, wanting only to pay the lowest price. If your jewelry is unique, get a high price if not, then the bargain hunters are your market. The success of eBay helped a much older business the pawn shops. The pawn shops who sell jewelry on eBay and other online sites are willing to take much less because they buy them so cheap. Unfortunately, they may be your biggest …
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The History of Diamond Cuts
… but did not have the technology to change their shape. So, the Romans wore uncut diamonds. One of diamond’s remarkable attributes is that the natural diamond crystal is beautiful without any human modification. Diamonds normally form in … or almost the same diamond cut can be known by different names. This is done in the modern era is for branding and marketing reasons to increase the perceived value of the diamond. In historical times, it was most likely for national and…
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Platinum
… of the metal and none of its volume is lost. In addition to its strength and density, platinum has another remarkable quality – pliability. Platinum is a symbol of true love, purity, rarity and strength. These qualities of platinum are … white luster. This helps to reflect the true radiance of diamonds. In the United States platinum is usually marked: PT or PLAT. In Europe, platinum is identified by the following marks: 950 or PT950. The History of Platinum in Jewelry …
