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Gem in the Spotlight: Opal
… to have a black body color. A gemologist with right training and equipment will be able to detect this treatment. Opals can also sometimes be dyed, giving them an unnatural but fascinating body color such as a vibrant green or pink. Some opals that have cracked can sometimes be reused by making “mosaic opals” gluing smaller broken pieces of opal together in something similar to stained glass windows. This is also a good time to discuss doublet and triplet opals. These …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Quartz
… ways of saying “Quartz!” Crystal Name Color Amethyst Purple Citrine Yellow to reddish orange to brown, greenish yellow Prasiolite Green (often mistakenly referred to as Green Amethyst) Rock Quartz Clear Rose Quartz Various shades of pink, typically has a smooth, milky or hazy appearance Smoky Quartz Transparent brown Morion Dark-gray or black crystal quartz Rutilated Quartz Typically colorless and can have black or gold needle inclusions Ametrine Purple and yellow/…
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Types of Necklace Chains
…, what kind of chain is best for you? In this article we’ll introduce you to the staggering variety of necklace (and bracelet) chains that are available right now in the jewelry world. Each one has its own unique style, strengths, and … to support the weight of a pendant during daily wear and tear. Larger link cable chains make a good base for charm bracelets. PROS Wearability – The simple design of cable chains makes them very flexible and nearly impossible to kink. …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Pearl
… rainbow colors that shimmer on or just below a pearl’s surface). Pearls come in a range of colors, from white to black, with many shades in between. The most valuable pearls are those with a pure, even color, such as white, pink, or silver. Luster: Luster is the intensity of light reflected from a pearl’s surface. Pearls with excellent luster have sharp bright reflections on the surface. Pearls with high luster are more valuable than those with a dull or cloudy surface…
