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How to Sell Your Jewelry
… sell your jewelry? No. But some homework and note taking can mean a much higher price paid for your jewelry. Let’s start with what determines the value of estate jewelry. Estate is a general term used to describe previously owned. That …In a hurry? Visit us today to get a free value appraisal of your jewelry. Or, learn how KCRA 3 got more for their jewelry when they… 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 …
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Anatomy of a Ring
… without the shank. If the ring has a distinct design feature on the top part, the ring shank is generally said to start at the point that the design stops. A jeweler will usually add or remove metal from the bottom of the shank when …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 and …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Blue Zircon
… colorless, pale gray, or pale yellow variety of Zircon. Matura Diamond is another trade name for colorless Zircon. Starlite is the name for the blue gem variety of Zircon. The color of Starlite is rarely natural, and is almost always … the 1880s. Tiffany’s famous gemologist George Kunz was a distinguished zircon advocate. He proposed the name “starlite” to promote the gem’s fiery nature. Unfortunately, the name never caught on, and today we use the simpler term, Blue …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Morganite
… pastel or pale in color by nature and known for its transparent peach-pink hue though it also occurs as soft pink, violet-pink, or pale salmon. It is the subtle, understated nature of Morganite’s color that sets it apart from many of … scale which is comparable to emerald, topaz, and spinel. Its refractive index is 1.560 – 1.600, and its specific gravity is 2.67 – 2.90. These characteristics help identify Morganite as beryl and distinguish it from other pink …
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Laser Jewelry Repair
… you probably think of blowing things up (all you sci-fi people) or high tech scientific experiments or even crazy villains trying to take over the world with a “laser”. One of the last things you think a laser can do is to work on your… to repair our customer’s jewelry. Lasers can repair an antique enameled pin without damaging the enamel or leaving visible signs of the restoration work. Our laser can fix jewelry without removing the stones or running the risk of …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Amethyst
… throughout history. Gemology Amethyst is a variety of quartz that is colored by the presence iron and aluminum. The violet color of amethyst can range from a pale lavender to a deep, dark purple, and it is often found in shades of pale…Amethyst has the same refractive index as other varieties of quartz at 1.54-1.55 and is doubly refractive. It has a vitreous polish luster and its specific gravity is 2.66. Its chemical composition is SiO2. History and Lore The rich …
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Art Deco vs. Art Nouveau Style Jewelry
… which led to very different expressions in jewelry. Once you learn about the fundamental styles of each, you will start to see their influence everywhere. They are also important guide posts that can aid in dating vintage and antique …, plique-à-jour (stained glass inspired enameling), and intricate metalwork. Art Deco, on the other hand, stands in stark contrast to the unruly, free-form expression of its predecessor. Geometric Precision: Art Deco jewelry is …
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Learn Secret Diamond Buying Skills From a Professional Diamond Buyer
… determine the price. In the final analysis, the price of a diamond is whatever two people agree it is. The easiest starting place for diamond value is carat. All carat describes is how much a diamond weighs. Diamonds are small so the … Grading These insider secrets to diamond grading allow for fast, accurate assessments that are easy to learn. Let’s start with low grade stones. If you can see any inclusion with a non magnified look at the stone, the diamond is a lower …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Jade
… including pink, purple (often called lavender jade), blue, black, white, and the most valuable/desirable color: a vibrant green. The finest of all green jadeite colors is a saturated emerald green that is almost transparent, and it is … it a spot as one of the most important items in the global gem market. In fact, jadeite is often sold by the individual piece instead of by weight like most gems. This is because even small differences in color or imperfections can …
