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Gem in the Spotlight: Tanzanite
…. Tanzanite has them both. In fact, it is estimated that Tanzanite is 1,000 times rarer than diamond. But, what makes Tanzanite so popular is its color. Tanzanite’s gorgeous color is a captivating mix of blue and purple. The deep hues …, and blue come together in an unrivaled blend only found in tanzanite. Yet, even with its rarity and dynamic look, tanzanite is still less in price than more commonly known gems like rubies, sapphires, and emeralds. Gemology of …
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The Difference Between White Gold and Platinum
… as gold. Gold is yellow. Platinum is itself a white metal. White gold and platinum have their own properties that make them unique. How is white gold made? White gold is an alloy of gold and some white metals such as silver, nickel or…of the alloying metals, which bleach the deep yellow of pure gold. The amount of alloy mixed with gold is called its karat. The key to understanding gold karat is the karat value over 24. An example is a 14-karat gold wedding ring. It …
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Caring for and Cleaning Your Jewelry
How to Clean Jewelry A diamond’s spectacular beauty is due to its light show. Diamonds make light reflect, show its many colors, and dazzle. To perform its magic the diamond must be clean. Diamonds are … will pull the oil from your fingers. Soaps and lotions add a coating that stops the light show. Dust and dirt stick to the grease and oils creating a lifeless diamond. Cleaning your diamond jewelry at home is simple and rewarding. Use… (gold, platinum, etc.). Abrasive cleaners and toothpaste or toothpowder will also scratch the metals. This will take away the shine. Ammonia-based cleaners clean diamonds and gold well but they may hurt other gemstones. It is also not…
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Types of Necklace Chains
… fundamental pieces of jewelry that exists. It can simply be the thing you use to wear your pendants, or it can make a statement all by itself. You can wear one everyday and not think twice about it, or it can be your most treasured …. But, 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…
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Gem in the Spotlight: Opal
Opal has been described as containing the wonders of the skies, sparkling rainbows, fireworks, and lightning. Its dazzling play of color is totally unique in the gem world, and… of tiny silica spheres arranged in a pattern, which diffract light and create the spectacular play of colors known as opalescence . The colors seen in an opal depend on the size and arrangement of these spheres as well as the …possessing its own distinctive beauty. The distance between each sphere of silica causes interference with light breaking it up into its spectral hues. Depending on how the spheres are packed together, you will get different colors. …
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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 … earrings and are looking for alternatives. Or maybe you are simply interested in expanding your general jewelry knowledge. Keep reading; we have your answers. Friction Backs (Butterfly Backs) Also called “butterfly backs,” and …, using friction to secure the earring in place–hence the name. Often times the post has a notch so that the back actually snaps into place. PROS Availability – These backs are the go-to for many jewelry wearers. Security – They are a…
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How to Sell Your Jewelry
In a hurry? Visit us today to get a free value appraisal of your jewelry. Or, learn how KCRA 3 got more for their jewelry when they came to us. Which is more fun, getting a root canal, paying your taxes, or… is some knowledge that can take the frustration out of selling your jewelry. And answer the hard questions like: Will I receive a fair price for my jewelry? Or did I pay too much? The two critical areas of knowledge to get the best … to liquidating it. Does this mean 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 …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Blue Zircon
Zircon may be last in the alphabet of gemstones, but it is first in sparkle. The crystal structure of zircon creates one of the liveliest displays found in any colored gem. In fact, before … simulates were made, the colorless version of zircon was used in jewelry to mimic diamond. Why? Natural zircon is known for its scintillation, brilliance, and flashes of color or fire just like diamond. Zircon also is known for its … speed of light through a transparent gem. Light is bent as it moves from air to the gem material. This process breaks light into its spectral hues like a rainbow. Then the rainbow effect is broken and focused by the facets of the gem …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Morganite
Morganite is a beautiful, soft pink gemstone and a graceful expression of elegance. It is not a very well-known gem, but it definitely should be. It is … pale in color by nature and known for its transparent peach-pink hue though it also occurs as soft pink, violet-pink, or pale salmon. It is the subtle, understated nature of Morganite’s color that sets it apart from many of the more … in the same family as emerald and aquamarine. Because of its association with emerald it is sometimes called “Pink Emerald”. Other names for Morganite are “Pink Beryl”, “Rose Beryl”, and “Cesian (or caesian ) Beryl”. “Cesian” refers …
