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How to Untangle Knotted Chains
… your thumb and finger for several seconds to help loosen it. Use a pair of tweezers with sharp points and spring tension to loosen it further. Hold the tweezers together, and then push the points into the knot. Then relax your grip to let …
Fine Jewelry University
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Types of Jewelry Clasps
… the traditional oblong shape, hearts, teardrops, specialty designer styles, and more. They have a simple spring tension mechanism that holds the clasp closed. When the trigger is pushed down, the clasp opens. When the trigger is released, … of in the Barrel Clasp section below. A piece of folded metal called a tongue is pushed into the open box. The tension on the fold in the metal causes it to click into place once it is full inserted into the box. When it’s time to open the …
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The Magic of Polarized Light
… gem is formed. When the gem is cast, as most glass gems are, the inside cools at a slower rate than the outside. This is because the center retains more heat. As it cools and contracts, the surface of the stone is put under a lot of tension from the internal forces pulling in on it. The strain distorts the polarized light showing anomalous double refraction (ADR). Many optics manufacturers use a polariscope to analyze the internal stresses of their glass. Can you see the …
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Jewelry for Cheapskates
…Our Asteria line features many pieces in silver with white sapphire accents, for example. Keep in mind though that sterling silver is much softer than 14k or 18k gold. This means that it will generally wear faster, and anything with a tension based clasp (like a fold over or a box clasp) will need much more frequent adjustment. Small nicks and scratches will show up sooner on silver than on gold. Another concern is tarnishing. There are new, tarnish resistant silver alloys…
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What’s Your Jewelry Style?
… show today’s most popular engagement styles from the run way to the red carpets to the work place. Being in fashion enhances a connection to the culture and each other. Unique and Original You believe your style should be an extension of who you are. For you, off-the-rack is never the best option. You don’t follow the crowd, and you don’t fit into the common mold. If everyone else is wearing it, you won’t be caught dead in it. Nontraditional wedding jewelry removes all …
