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Learn Secret Diamond Buying Skills From a Professional Diamond Buyer
One of the most valuable memories in life is the look of your love when she sees that shining diamond ring on her finger for the first time. If there are any magic moments in life, that is one. Nothing expresses love and … three carat. The diamond’s shape should be one of the earliest decisions you make. It will determine the style of ring and influence how much stone you can get for the money. The second aspect of cut is the most complex of all the … to own. The secret for the diamond buyer is have your own color grading master stone. If you own a diamond bring it with you as you shop. Compare all the stones you are looking at to your diamond. Note: keep your diamond very clean to …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Opal
… shall see the living fire of the ruby, the glorious purple of the amethyst, the sea green of the emerald, all glittering together in an incredible mixture of light.” During the Middle Ages, opal gained an interesting reputation for … of illness, particularly the plague. In Arabian cultures, opal was considered a celestial gift that rained down during lightning storms and carried with it the magic of the heavens. Arguably the most famous opal of all time is “Aurora …
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Jewelry Repair FAQ
… you have a question that you don’t see answered here, please contact us and let us know. A gemstone fell out of my ring. Will the new stone match the old one? We get this question all the time. People want their jewelry to look just the … have a yellow tint to them, so they require regular rhodium plating to keep looking white. How often should I bring my jewelry in for check-ups? A little preventative maintenance can go a long way towards keeping your diamonds from …
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Gold Purity and The Differences Between White and Yellow Gold
…a piece of jewelry is pure gold or solid gold or 24 karat gold, but what does it all mean? Gold used in jewelry like wedding rings can come in many forms. Basic to understand the uses of gold in jewelry is karat. Karat with a K is the purity…917 24K 24/24 100% 999 The key to understanding gold karat is the karat value over 24. An example is a 14 karat gold wedding ring. It is 14/24, which equals 58.3% gold and 41.7% alloy. In most engagement rings the stamp in the ring is 14k or…
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Anatomy of a Ring
… can wear and break or crack over time. The gallery is also a prime location to see wear caused by other rings (e.g. wedding bands) that are worn next to each other. The constant friction with another ring can actually wear through the …Knowing the different parts of a ring can help you make a better decision when choosing a new ring and it can help you know when your ring may need … ring has a shank. This is the technical term for the band of metal that encircles the finger. There would be no ring without the shank. If the ring has a distinct design feature on the top part, the ring shank is generally said to start …
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Frequently Asked Question about Jewelry
… changes, but it is basically the same look and feel, just newer. I have worked with clients who have changed their wedding ring after only two years and others waited until over 50 years. The reasons to redesign range widely: the ring is …), the style is not right for me now, or, the very popular reason, going bigger/upgrade time. Does redesigning the wedding ring mean I don’t love him anymore or things need to change in the marriage some ask? Styles change, what can be done …
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How to Sell Jewelry on eBay and Other Websites
…’t be discouraged if it does not sell the first time. The timing may not be right. I know of people who put the same ring up a dozen times before it sells. Patience is needed with online sales, but remember to add this into the price you …, do the research on the best category and keywords for your item. Remember to add up all the cost of selling to set your price (the cost of the listing, how many times it takes to sell, shipping and supplies, insurance, the fees for …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Sapphire
… sacred and was worn by priests to show their connection to the sky and heaven. Sapphires were set in the Bishop’s ring as a symbol of unity between the priest, the sky and heaven. Sapphire has been associated with divine favor. The … Anglo-Saxons from 1042-1066, met a beggar one day. King Edward had nothing of value on him except for his sapphire ring, which he generously gave to the beggar. The beggar was really a messenger from God, who later returned the ring to …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Tourmaline
… as their concentration, different colors will be present. Copper, manganese, chromium, and vanadium are the key coloring agents in tourmaline. Another unique facet of tourmaline is its ability to become electrically charged in certain … with opal, tourmaline is October’s birthstone. Care and Cleaning of Tourmaline Tourmaline makes a great gem in a ring for occasional wear or a pendant/earrings for daily wear. Because it isn’t exceptionally hard (Mohs hardness of 7-7.5…
