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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 it. Maybe you are looking for the perfect gift. Maybe you are having trouble with your current earrings and are looking for alternatives. Or maybe you are …
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Is a Lab Grown Diamond Right for Me?
… you’re not sure what a lab grown or synthetic diamond is, please check out our basic introduction to lab grown diamonds before reading on. So, how should you decide if a lab grown diamond is right for you? Let’s take a look at the pros and cons. Pros, the benefits of lab grown diamonds The first and most often cited benefit of lab-grown diamonds is their environmental sustainability . While this issue hasn’t been full studied yet, it is generally accepted that it takes …
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Types of Necklace Chains
… rolo chain is essentially the same as the cable chain except that it features wide, rounded chain links. This gives the chain a heavier appearance and can increase its longevity and strength to some extent. It shares many of the same pros and cons as the standard cable chain. PROS Strength – The wider links give added strength to the basic cable design CONS Cost – The extra metal required to make rolo links typically makes them more expensive than a comparable cable chain of …
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Types of Jewelry Clasps
… features a spring-loaded mechanism that opens and closes by pressing a small lever, and the toggle clasp, which consists of a bar that slides through a circular loop to secure the jewelry. Today, jewelry clasps are available in a wide … trigger is pushed down, the clasp opens. When the trigger is released, the spring tension closes the clasp again. PROS Strength – Lobster clasps are sturdy and ideal for heavier chains. Ease of Use – They are easier to use than some …
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How to Sell Your Jewelry
… gained from the sale of estate jewelry, the longer the time and more difficult the transaction. Finding another consumer to buy your jewelry is the most profitable but the most difficult, time consuming and problematic. Walking into a …take the jewelry around to a number of shops. Then sell to the shop that offers the best value. More Selling Options Consignment offers the incentive of a higher price when sold but the draw back of time. No one knows how long it will …
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What Are Lab Grown Diamonds?
… gems, again, are attempting to mimic another gem, and if they are not clearly disclosed as simulants they are considered fakes. A white sapphire is not, by nature, a fake (in fact it is a beautiful and highly valuable gem). But if it is …. The complexity arises from the fact that lots of different terms have been used to describe lab grown diamonds and their cousins, and not everyone uses these terms in the same way. So, let’s begin with some vocabulary. Synthetic. …
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How Are Lab Grown Diamonds Made?
… . So, Which Kind of Lab Grown Diamond Should I Choose? If you are considering a lab grown diamond, you might be wondering if you should go with an HPHT diamond or a CVD diamond. Both technologies are fascinating, and both have their pros and cons. Fortunately, you don’t really have to worry about how your lab grown diamond was made. As with natural diamonds, the beauty of a lab grown diamond comes from its physical characteristics and not the precise method by which it was …
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Alternative Metals for Men’s Jewelry
…, mythical Greek giants who ruled the earth and personified different forces of nature. There are some potential cons to wearing a titanium ring that you should consider. Titanium rings can be cut off with a diamond-tip ring cutter, but … it pairs well with gold and other materials for a very creative look. Wood You may not think of wood when you are considering an alternative metal for your wedding band, but today there are some excellent options that are definitely …
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Understanding the Diamond Buying Game
…? You expect a coke to taste like coke everywhere. In business, this is called a commodity. The soda is the same and you can shop based on price or convenience; the product is the same. People like shopping this way. I like it this way. … are not this way. The four C’s of diamonds are not that old, less than 100 years. Before that system every business and diamond seller had their own system. It was impossible to buy a diamond without seeing it first. The GIA four C …
