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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 pros and cons of each. Maybe you have a style in mind and don’t know the proper name for … 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 name. Often times the post … helpful and informative. Feel free to leave a comment below about your experiences with any particular style of earring backs, or with any additional questions you may have. We would also love to hear what is your favorite style of back, and why…
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How to Sell Jewelry on Craigslist and Facebook Marketplace
…number in the ad, use your cell number and not a home phone number. That way, when someone calls you, you get a call back number, and they can’t find your home address. It is also a good idea to go with someone else. I have met people who…. 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 more on the sale of your estate jewelry. Trust your instincts. Keep diligent…
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How to Tell If a Diamond Is Natural or Lab Grown
… of diamond material was built on the next. The end result is that we can ship a diamond to a GIA gem lab and get back a report telling us with certainty whether or not it is lab grown. Is My Diamond Lab Grown? So, should you be worried …at our disposal including the powerful DiaTrue tester. So, you can buy with confidence knowing our experts
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Art Deco vs. Art Nouveau Style Jewelry
… more popular. In contrast, Art Deco arrived in the 1920’s and 1930’s, characterized by its celebration of modernity, geometric shapes, and luxurious materials. The opulence and optimism of The Roaring 20’s formed the perfect backdrop for this new kind of art to emerge. Art Deco jewelry design embraced symmetry, bold colors, and streamlined forms influenced by Cubism and the Machine Age. Precious metals like platinum and white gold alongside rare and valuable gemstones …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Opal
… cleaners that could potentially damage the stone’s surface. For more valuable stones, setting them in a pendant or earrings instead of a ring will help them last as long as possible. With proper care opals can last for generations. Opals …known as opalescence . The colors seen in an opal depend on the size and arrangement of these spheres as well as the background colors and the gem’s transparency. This captivating optical phenomenon gives rise to a diverse range of opal …
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What to Do When Your Ring Irritates Your Skin
… which has a different mix of alloys than regular gold. Solder is often used when a ring is sized to bond the ring back together again. This can lead to a confusing situation where a ring suddenly begins to irritate someone after years of…if you determine that you are allergic to the solder in your ring, we can usually remove it and laser weld the ring back together. Sometimes, a regular schedule of plating can be enough to solve the problem. Depending on how allergic you …
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Platinum
… of Equador. Not realizing its superb qualities, they named it contemptuously platina (little silver) and threw it back into the river to ripen into silver. In 1912 white gold was “invented” in Pforzheim, Germany, as a substitute for … ancient Egyptians were the first to use it in jewelry, however, widespread knowledge of the white metal stretches back only a few hundred years. Despite being worked with some skill by South American Indians over 1000 years ago, it was …
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How to Sell Jewelry on eBay and Other Websites
…; the card company will take the money out of your account if there is fraud. Be aware that bank checks can be faked and also certified checks. Sometimes, it takes weeks for the fraud to show up and again the bank will take the money back from you. You also have to know if the person making the deal is that person or faking their identity. If you take travelers checks make sure they are in us dollars. I was given some checks in another country’s dollars and it was worth…
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Types of Jewelry Clasps
… of the jewelry and provide 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 …later down the road. They work similar to a lobster clasp with a simple spring loaded mechanism. Slide the clasp tab back to open the clasp and release it to let the clasp close. PROS Weight – Spring Rings are typically small and …
