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   Gem in the Spotlight: Tourmaline

   FJU Category: Gemstones | Tags: Colored Gemstones, Folklore, Gem Spotlight, Gemology, Jewelry History, Tourmaline

   … the power to grant enlightenment, give power over spiritual affairs, reconcile opposites, and change base metals to gold. Tourmaline has a special place in our hearts as California natives because it is one of the few gems that are found…

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   Styles of Earring Backs

   FJU Category: General Info | Tags: Comparison, Earring Backs, Stud Earrings

   … put in and take out. CONS Losing an Earring – The backless style is not as secure as lever backs or other similar styles Irritant – If used with costume jewelry made of non-precious metals, it may cause irritation to sensitive skin. Gold options found on more valuable jewelry do not typically have this problem. Lever Backs (European Backs) Lever backs, sometimes called European backs, have a curved ear wire instead of a straight post, and have a hinged lever piece that…

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   How Are Lab Grown Diamonds Made?

   FJU Category: Lab Grown Diamonds | Tags: Gemology, Jewelry History, Jewelry Tech, Lab Grown Diamonds, Synthetic Gemstones

   … the imagination of scientists and visionaries alike. Just like the alchemists of old who sought to turn lead into gold, many have tried to achieve this impressive feat. We have only recently been able to produce gem quality, lab grown … the HPHT method with a cubic press. Weighing in at 10.02 carats, this incredible diamond is graded as E color and VS1 clarity. CVD Diamonds Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) is a more recently developed technique by which diamonds can be…