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Gold Purity and The Differences Between White and Yellow Gold
Gold, just the word brings to mind value, rarity, wealth, beauty and jewelry. But what is gold? Yes the scientists tell us gold is an element …Gold is a beautiful metal that is used to make timeless jewelry. Gold can be bent and molded into elegant engagement rings to show the eternal affection of one person to another. Gold is an expression of love. Gold Purity Is all gold the …of jewelry is pure gold or solid gold or 24 karat gold, but what does it all mean? Gold used in jewelry like wedding rings can come in many forms. Basic to understand the uses of gold in jewelry is karat. Karat with a K is the purity of …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Ruby
For much of human history, rubies have been the most prized gemstone. But, what is it about this red gem that has …. Gemology of Ruby Rubies are in the corundum gem family along with sapphires. Corundum is an extremely durable form of aluminum oxide with a Moh’s hardness of 9. This makes ruby one of the hardest gems commonly used in jewelry second … machine demonstrated the concept first described by Albert Einstein over 40 years earlier in 1917. Rubies are formed under extreme pressure and temperature in metamorphic rocks such as marble, gneiss, and schist. The most famous source …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Topaz
… a rainbow with all the colors at once.” And of course, all of them are right. History and Lore Topaz in its pure form is naturally colorless, clear like a diamond. The famous “Braganza Diamond” was thought to be the largest diamond ever… still sits in the Portuguese crown jewels today. The name “Topaz” comes from the old Greek name “Topazios” for an island in Foul Bay, Egypt (now called Zabargad). Of course, topaz isn’t found there, but the island used to be a source …
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Styles of Earring Backs
Earrings come in many different styles. Here we will explore the more common types of earring backs, highlighting some of the… proper name for it. Maybe you are looking for the perfect gift. Maybe you are having trouble with your current earrings and are looking for alternatives. Or maybe you are simply interested in expanding your general jewelry knowledge. Keep… backs,” and sometimes “push backs.” These are undoubtedly the most common style of earring back. They work on earrings with posts, using friction to secure the earring in place–hence the name. Often times the post has a notch so that the…
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Gem in the Spotlight: Quartz
What is common and yet rare? What is well known but surprising? What is affordably priced sometimes and sometimes unattainably expensive? If you answered quartz to all these questions you would … pound while others are $1,000+ per carat. Quartz is a gemstone with surprising variety. The most important reason for this variety is that quartz comes in 3 main forms: macrocrystalline, microcrystalline and cryptocrystalline. Within … are given different names. Below is a quick list to help you get a better handle on the vast diversity of quartz. Before we dive in to the list, we need to touch on the most dangerous part of the quartz story: the naming of names. No …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Garnet
Garnet’s rich history and varieties demonstrate garnets are more than the little red gem. Garnets allow for great personal diversity and style. The wide world of garnets invites all to become a garnet fan. Garnet is January’…. It was also a charm against the effects of anger and said to be a calming influence. Some promoted it as a cure for depression and mental instability. Garnets’ other cures are red garnet to relieve fever and yellow garnet was the … is also protected against diseases and preserves their honor and health. All these powers were said to double for people born in January. The dark red garnet has long been associated with blood. Christian tradition considered the blood-…
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How Are Lab Grown Diamonds Made?
… formation are naturally found. We see diamonds closer to the surface of the earth when a rare type of deep volcano brings them up to where humans can find and mine them. The first successful synthetic diamonds were made by mimicking …to produce gem quality, lab grown diamonds that are large enough to be used in jewelry. But, how is it done? Early Efforts Throughout history, many people have claimed to have successfully synthesized diamonds. However, it was not until …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Tourmaline
…. Care and Cleaning of Tourmaline Tourmaline makes a great gem in a ring for occasional wear or a pendant/earrings for daily wear. Because it isn’t exceptionally hard (Mohs hardness of 7-7.5), it should be stored away from other gemstones … fact, tourmaline is found in almost any color you can imagine, and people have most likely used and appreciated it for hundreds of years. But, before the advent of modern gemology, most tourmaline was believed to be ruby, sapphire, or …
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Anatomy of a Ring
… the shank, going as far up the sides as the design and the extent of the wear require. If you are careful with your rings (removing them when doing dishes, cleaning with harsh chemicals, gardening, etc.), the shank may last your lifetime … wires which can wear 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 …
