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Alternative Metals for Men’s Jewelry
… of the other super-hard alternative metal options like tungsten. Finally, it is difficult and expensive to resize, repair, or engrave aircraft grade titanium rings, again because of the remarkable properties of the alloy. This may or may …moonstone Scratches more easily than others Tungsten Nice heft, scratch resistant Shatter with pressure 9, sapphire Watch out for low grade pieces with more nickel Cobalt Looks like white gold or platinum, hypoallergenic Cut in 2 places 7-…
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Gem in the Spotlight: Emerald
… to green than to any other color thereby making it easier on the eyes. Pliny said that emeralds were the only gemstones that delighted the eye without fatiguing it. In fact, Emperor Nero was said to wear a kind of emerald glasses to watch the gladiatorial games in ancient Rome (possibly one of the earliest forms of sunglasses ever recorded). Emerald was used in the Middle Ages to foretell the future and was thought to ward off evil sorcery and cure demonic possession. …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Ruby
… of the world, rubies are definitely a gemstone worth owning. If you are looking for a fantastic new piece of ruby jewelry, please reach out to us anytime. We would love to create something together or help find that one-of-a-kind antique
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Gem in the Spotlight: Opal
… leaving them glued together after the fact to be set into jewelry. In triplets, that thin piece of opal is sandwiched between a piece of onyx and a clear piece of laboratory grown quartz (the same material that is commonly used for watch crystals). This helps show off the opal’s beauty while keeping it safe and strong. Doublets and triplets are much less expensive than other forms of opals because you only need a paper thin slice to make them. History and Lore of Opal …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Quartz
… exactly 32,768 vibrations/second or ~32kHz. This property is utilized in various electronic devices such as quartz watches and oscillators. In a quartz watch a battery applies a current to the quartz, and the circuit counts the vibrations… watches are so accurate, oftentimes several orders of magnitude more accurate than even the most precise mechanical watches. Triboluminescence is another amazing physical property of quartz. When quartz is broken, pulled apart, or …
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Types of Jewelry Clasps
… have any questions. Remember that our team of in-house jewelry experts is always ready to help… a secure way to wear and display precious pieces. The history of jewelry clasps dates back centuries, and we can watch as clasps have evolved over time to meet the changing needs and preferences of different cultures and styles. One of … tab holds the hinged piece in place until it is pried up to open the clasp. This style of clasp is commonly used on watches and wider bracelets. The design lends itself well to customization and it can be made to almost invisibly blend …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Pearl
… the irritant, eventually forming a pearl. This process can occur naturally or via human intervention. Natural pearls grow in the wild without human intervention. They are very rare, and most natural pearls on the market today are antique. They can take years, even decades, to form, and are found only in a few select locations around the world. The process by which they are created is completely unpredictable, and as a result, natural pearls come in a wide range of shapes…
