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Caring for and Cleaning Your Jewelry
… number and anything lower. Hardness is related to the Mohs hardness scale. Diamond is the hardest at 10. Talc is listed as 1 the softest. Pure gold (24 karat) is Mohs 2.5, 14 and 18 karat list at Mohs 3. Platinum list at Mohs 4.33. …
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Gold Purity and The Differences Between White and Yellow Gold
… rings can be from 100% gold to as low as 37% gold. Gold’s karat grade is used to express the proportion of gold in an alloy or the quality of a gold alloy. Fine (pure) gold is 24 karat. The proportions in other karat grades are listed in the table below: Karat Parts Gold to Alloy Percentage Fineness 9K 9/24 37.5% 375 10K 10/24 41.67% 417 14K 14/24 58.33% 583 18K 18/24 75.00% 750 22K 22/24 91.66% 917 24K 24/24 100% 999 The key to understanding gold karat is the karat …
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Jewelry Repair FAQ
… tragic. To prevent this from happening, the best thing you can do is take your jewelry in for regular check-ups. In between check-ups, it’s also a good idea to check if your ring has any loose stones. The easiest way to do this is to listen for a faint rattling sound from your ring. Every so often, take your ring off, hold it very close to your ear with one hand and gently tap the bottom of the ring with the other. If you hear a rattling sound, a gemstone might be …
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How to Sell Jewelry on eBay and Other Websites
…grade or even a CZ and claim that is what they got). If you use eBay, you have to be found, do the research on the best category and keywords for your item. Remember to add up all the cost of selling to set your price (the cost of the listing, how many times it takes to sell, shipping and supplies, insurance, the fees for credit card processing, other fees for things like appraisals, etc.). Two types of people shop online. First, there are the ones who are looking for …
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Types of Jewelry Clasps
…for thin light weight chains and can be a little more expensive than alternatives. Ease of Use – Yes, this is also listed as a “Pro,” but if you have arthritis or other dexterity issues, lobster clasps (especially the small ones) can be …fold over clasp). Barrel Clasp (Threaded Clasp, Screw Clasp) The barrel clasp is not as common as some of the others listed here, but it is a good, secure option that definitely deserves to be mentioned. The design is very simple …
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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 …. If you don’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… be useful indicators of a potential scam. Be aware of switching of jewelry. Con-men are good at this and they use Craigslist very effectively. Know your jewelry. Recheck it when they hand it back. Don’t take risks just to make a little …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Emerald
…have the mystical ability to improve memory and enhance persuasiveness. Emerald amulets were worn to prevent epilepsy, avoid panic, and stop bleeding. Emeralds also have a strong association with Christianity. In the Bible, emerald is listed as one of the twelve stones that adorned the breastplate of Aaron, Moses’ brother. Emerald was also believed to symbolize resurrection and was used in the Christian tradition to represent Christ’s victory over death. Cleopatra …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Quartz
… each of these broad categories, the different colors of the gemstone 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… your naked eye as with Drusy Quartz, or you may need the aid of 10-50x magnification. This will not be a complete list, but it includes the most common gem varieties. Of these gems, Gold Matrix Quartz is probably the one that you have …
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Diamond Buying Guide: The 4 C’s
… to the shape of the stone. Round, marquise, pear, oval, square, princess all describe the shape of the diamond. Checkout the picture above to see examples of the most popular diamond shapes. There are many more shapes than we can list here and there are even variations on the common shapes with more facets or different facet patterns. When you are choosing a diamond shape, keep in mind that different shapes have different light properties. Some shapes, like round, are …
