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Gem in the Spotlight: Tsavorite Garnet
The discovery of Tsavorite in East Africa in the 1960s changed the jewelry world. Here was a gem with the color to rival the …, all with the time tested durability of garnet. Tsavorite is a unique form of garnet with a stunningly vivid green color. It is bright and lively with a high refractive index giving it excellent sparkle and scintillation. Tsavorite is … is around 200 times rarer than the much better known Emerald. Gemology Tsavorite’s rarity and beautiful green color reminds one of the other green garnet called Demantoid. Demantoid, however, is a completely different variety of garnet…
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How to Sell Your Jewelry
… factors that determine the value of estate jewelry and the options to liquidating it. Does this mean you have to become a gemologist just to sell your jewelry? No. But some homework and note taking can mean a much higher price paid for…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 …
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Types of Jewelry Clasps
… learn more about them, this article is for you. History of Jewelry Clasps Jewelry clasps are a small but important component of many types of jewelry like necklaces, bracelets, and anklets. Clasps allow for easy attachment and removal … Egyptians and is the oldest known clasp style. This type of clasp was often made from softer metals like gold or copper and used to fasten necklaces and bracelets. The hook-and-eye clasp was also used by the Greeks and Romans who often…
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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 … Backs (Butterfly Backs) Also called “butterfly 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 … – They are easy to put on and take off. Budget Friendly – Friction backs are among the more budget friendly styles. CONS Losing an Earring – The closest thing to a con for this style is that if you are a very active person, it doesn’t …
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Understanding the Diamond Buying Game
How would you feel if your favorite soft drink tasted different in every can you drank? You expect a coke to taste like coke everywhere. In business, this is called a commodity. The soda is the same and you can shop … make the grading standard more uniform, diamond certification by grading laboratories is thought to make diamonds a commodity. Again the dream is not the reality. The nature of diamonds is that every diamond is unique. Diamond reports … will put on a report what the customer, the diamond owner wants the report to say. So the first problem you have to contend with is what lab graded the diamond and how they grade. Next, understanding a diamond report is not just seeing…
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How to Sell Jewelry on Craigslist and Facebook Marketplace
…online local classified sites is a great way to get cash for your jewelry, but there are some things that you should consider before you take the plunge. Safeguards are critical when selling jewelry in person First NEVER, NEVER, and … go with someone else. I have met people who had another person standing in the background just watching. Sometimes con-men work in teams. If you bring someone along to look at the whole situation, they may be able to pick that up in …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Jade
… is jade, and what has given it such a prominent place in human history? The term “jade” actually refers to two completely different gems: nephrite and jadeite. These are actually two unique mineral species, but since they have been … are silicates that have exceptional toughness, can be carved, and can be taken to a high polish. Nephrite is commonly found in a darker olive green color but can also be very light green, orangey-red, black, and yellowish green. …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Peridot
… was the favorite gemstone of Cleopatra. The ancients called it the “gem of the sun”. It was believed that peridot could chase away evil spirits and dissolve curses but only when set in gold. Peridot is the birthstone for August. It is … is very attractive. The name “Peridot” is simply a French word derived from the Arabic for green. Peridot’s color ranges from yellow-green to a warm olive green, and it is distinguished by its soft appearance. Color is the most …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Iolite
… first gemstone people think of for their blue-violet jewelry, but it should be near the top of the list. Iolite’s color range of blue, blue-violet, and violet competes for public attention with sapphire, tanzanite, and amethyst. They … gem value on its side. It is more subtlety nuanced than amethyst and deeper than many tanzanites. Iolite’s name comes from its violet color. It is from the Greek word “ios” meaning violet. Unlike many other popular gems, iolite cannot …
