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Gem in the Spotlight: Amethyst
… gemstone known as amethyst. Amethyst has a long history of being used in jewelry and other decorative items. It was highly prized by ancient civilizations such as the Egyptians, who believed that amethyst had the power to protect against… amethysts on the world market are now believed to be synthetic. This is a fairly recent discovery as many low cost, high quality, deeply colored amethysts are now appearing in inexpensive jewelry. Because the cost of testing is higher …
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Alternative Metals for Men’s Jewelry
… that you should consider. Titanium rings can be cut off with a diamond-tip ring cutter, but because of their very high strength, Titanium rings are much more difficult to cut off than other metals. Also, while it is a hard metal, … periodic table with the chemical symbol “W”. The “W” comes from its earlier name, wolfram. Tungsten has a high melting point at an astounding 6,191 degrees Fahrenheit. Tungsten is rated at about a 9 on the Mohs scale of hardness which is…
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Fake Diamonds: The Great Diamond Attack
… theory is basically recreating nature’s diamond forming process and changing the stone. The companies are using a high pressure, high temperature (HPHT) process to change the atomic structure of a diamond. There are two common changes …
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Jewelry Repair FAQ
… gemstones had to first be removed from their mountings for retipping, and then reset after it was done due to the high heat that is generated by the jeweler’s torch. However, with our laser welder we are able to retip prongs next to many… is naturally a white metal, many people believe it is mixed with pure gold to create white gold. In truth, even a high percentage of silver content will not result in a white gold alloy. Silver is actually used in 14k yellow gold and a …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Tsavorite Garnet
… to rival the most exquisite emeralds and the clarity of the cleanest sapphires, 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 also a very rare gemstone. It is uncommon to find Tsavorite in sizes larger than five carats, and most faceted stones are below two carats. By some estimates, …
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Laser Jewelry Repair
When you hear laser 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 intricate jewelry. Well, laser technology is making it possible to …
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How to Sell Your Jewelry
… 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 your jewelry. Let’s start with what determines the value of estate jewelry. Estate is a general term …’s only value is its intrinsic worth. The other extreme is that the jewelry could be antique. Antique jewelry is highly collectible and may require a specialty option to sell. Knowing if your jewelry is just old and out of style or an …
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Types of Necklace Chains
…, you can have a big chain look without a big chain price. This is a very nice feature to have when gold prices are high. The only downside is that this style isn’t quite as strong as a traditional cable chain of the same size would be. …same large, heavy links that give the curb chain its strength and style also make it expensive. When gold prices are high, a heavyweight curb chain with solid links can be quite the investment. Common – As with some of the other popular …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Pearl
… environments. They come in a wide range of colors, shapes, and sizes, and they are generally considered to be of a higher quality than freshwater pearls. They are also typically more expensive. Some of the most famous types of saltwater … oysters found in Japan and China, were first introduced in the early 1900s and quickly became popular due to their high quality and consistency. Freshwater Pearls: Grown in freshwater mussels rather than saltwater oysters, they are …
