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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… found in any colored gem. In fact, before any of the manmade diamond 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 … fire just like diamond. Zircon also is known for its variety of colors. Blue zircon is the most popular color. But, zircon can be almost any color you can imagine including red, yellow, orange, brown, green, champagne, golden, saffron, and…
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Star White Gold
How white is your white gold? Style, fashion, and beauty are all reasons to choose white gold. White gold compliments diamonds…addition, not all gas is created equally. We have all had the experience of poor performance due to poorly made gas. White gold also has three grades. Grade 3 is off white, grade 2 is standard, and grade 1 is premium. This means that when …. Rhodium is a metal very similar to platinum and rhodium shares many of the properties of platinum including its white color. The rhodium plating is used to make the white gold look whiter. The natural color of the white gold could …
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The Difference Between White Gold and Platinum
The first difference between white gold and platinum is the most basic and is the foundation of all the other differences. White gold and platinum are …. 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 palladium. The white color …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. The white color is achieved by a careful choice of the alloying metals, which bleach the yellow of pure gold. Platinum is a …
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What to Do When Your Ring Irritates Your Skin
…when they wear certain jewelry. One of the most common metal allergies is Nickel which is added to pure gold in many white gold alloys. The Nickel is what makes the gold white, but it can also cause an allergic reaction. Some people are … the exact cause and solution of an allergic reaction is not as simple as it may seem. Jewelry, especially white gold, is often plated to give it a brighter finish. White gold alloys are often plated with Rhodium which is a member of the …
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Gold Purity and The Differences Between White and Yellow Gold
…. Some governments allow 13.5k to be stamped 14k so the 14KP tells the consumer that this is a true 14 karat mix. White Gold Can there be other colors of gold engagement rings? Yes, Gold is yellow metal but adding copper to gold makes it … a careful choice of the alloying metals, which bleach the deep yellow of pure gold. It is interesting to note that white gold for engagement ring and wedding jewelry was originally developed in the 1920’s as a substitute for platinum. …
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Alternative Metals for Men’s Jewelry
…Overall, ceramic jewelry is a great option with space-age tech for someone who wants a non-traditional wedding band. Zirconium Zirconium is a natural element which begins with a silver color. Zirconium is then heat treated and exposed which… feature in the jewelry world as most black metals are the result of plating or antiquing which fades overtime. Zirconium is currently the only permanently black jewelry that is workable enough to allow the setting of diamond or other gems…
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…, and this piece is a great example of that. It is a classic two stone ring with a diamond set alongside a blue zircon. These gems are not often seen together, but they make a striking duo. The oval diamond nestles perfectly next to the …
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This wedding set is designed with the accent diamonds on the band and engagement ring lining up perfectly. The alternating bezel and prong setting gives these rings their own unique flair. The stunning center diamond is set low and securely with 6 solid prongs.
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This sleek and modern pendant design showcases a round brilliant center diamond. Two flush set diamonds accent the center, one of which is a black diamond. Created in 14k Star White Gold
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…marquise cut diamonds, creating a vintage flavored silhouette. Additional diamond accents descend down either side of the shank. Six prongs hold the center stone for extra security, instead of just four. Created in hypo-allergenic 14k white gold
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This ring was designed for an equestrian. Twin horses jump into the center. The ring is constructed with 14k star white gold in a smooth low profile which helps prevent snagging while riding
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This is a truly artistic piece. White and yellow gold elements are used to create contrast and to highlight the beautiful Tsavorite Garnet center piece. Two marquise diamonds add a bit of sparkle to the design
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White Christmas
White Christmas This classic collection features pearl earrings and necklaces in a beautiful variety of styles and price ranges. Pearls exude a timeless beauty and a subtle elegance that no other gift can match. You can’t go wrong when you …
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Rare and Beautiful
…from more traditional Sapphires in blue, pink, etc. Kunzite , a soft pink gem that actually fades in color when exposed to light over time. This unique material is meant to be kept hidden away and only worn on special occasions. Blue Zircon , one of December’s birthstones, but much less well-known than Blue Topaz. This gem has more fire and sparkle than almost any other colored gem. Custom Fantasy Cuts , these gems are cut by hand in totally unique shapes and faceting …
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Presentation Engagement Ring
… without any hassle. Here’s how it works: Pick out the diamond. If you know a general shape and size, that helps, but it is not needed. Next, we set it in a four or six prong solitaire (Tiffany style) setting. It can be in 14 karat white or yellow gold. Propose with the presentation ring. Come back with your new fiancée, and pick out the ring style she wants. We charge a small amount for the presentation ring, and, if you bought the main diamond from us, when you bring …
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Jewelry That We Buy
… jewelry is a big category. Any karat of gold is worth money. Any color of gold is worth money. We buy yellow gold, white gold, rose gold, and even green gold. The gold jewelry can be even broken and still worth a lot of money. We buy …awards or time with a company can also be valuable. We Buy Platinum Platinum jewelry is also valuable. Platinum is a white metal and can last for many years. Broken platinum jewelry is welcome. We buy just about anything made out of …
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Double Halo Engagement Ring
… cushion shaped halo also adds a vintage feel to the piece when compared with the more common fully round halo. Our white gold double halo engagement ring setting takes the halo concept to a whole new level. With two cushion shaped halos … is incredible as well. Each of the 96 accent diamonds was hand picked and set by hand into the premium 18k white gold setting. Only high quality G color and VS clarity diamonds were used. Another key benefit that you get when you buy your…
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Custom Jewelry Design FAQ
… changes every season just like clothes do. What’s hot now will not be next season. Some trends are long like the white gold and platinum look which has been going on for over seven years now. The current design look with every surface of …. We can make your jewelry in many different types of gold like 9, 10 14, 18, 22, 24 karat gold. The gold can be white or yellow or even red or green. We can make two tone white and yellow or red and white. For that fact, if you want we …
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Making Our True North Diamond Star Pendant
This video is a short walk through showing how we make on of our original True North necklaces. We show you how we take the 14k karat white gold and diamond version from a rough casting all the way to a finished piece. The steps include: Melting and casting the gold Sanding and smoothing the rough casting Polishing to a mirror finish Rhodium plating Steam cleaning Setting…
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How to Clean Jewelry at Home
…Sterling Silver, Karat Gold (10k, 14k, 18k, etc.), Platinum, Palladium. Also, keep in mind that a high percentage of white gold is rhodium plated . Excessive polishing can actually remove the plating and cause the white gold to look yellow…
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Manly Jewelry for Men
… from online or in store today. Alternative Metals You may see some materials here that you don’t recognize. Titanium and Tungsten have become well known as jewelry metals, but we also offer bands in some more unique materials like Zirconium, Cobalt, Carbon Fiber, etc. If you are curious about any of these new options, checkout our article on alternative metals for men’s jewelry . We break down all of today’s most common metals and give you the pros and cons for each. If …
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Jewelry for Cheapskates
… gold, more people are turning to silver as an alternative metal for fine jewelry. You can find high quality pieces set with precious gemstones in silver for very reasonable prices. 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…
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Give Your Jewelry Regular Check Ups…Really
A diamond may be forever, and gold may be a precious metal, but that doesn’t mean that your jewelry won’t wear with time. Routine wear can actually take quite a toll on jewelry: white gold starts to look yellow, scuff marks dull the once bright finish, valuable diamonds and gemstones come loose, and on and on. As with most items of value, the best approach with jewelry is preventative maintenance . Don’t wait until…
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Win 0.50ct Diamond Stud Earrings
… excited to be holding our first ever Instagram contest. We’re giving away a pair of 0.50ct TDW earrings set in 14k white gold completely free with no strings attached. These earrings normally retail for $1,495! Ready to find out how you ….com . Prizes. There are two prizes in this contest. The Grand Prize is a pair of diamond stud earrings in 14k white gold mountings with a total diamond weight of at least 0.50 carats. The Second Price is a pair of diamond stud earrings in…
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Learn about Morganite and Jewelry Allergies
… Morganite is quite rare, it is still very affordable, and it makes a great gift (wink, wink). Read the full article on Morganite . How deal with jewelry that irritates your skin Does your silver ring turn your finger black? Does white gold give you an angry rash? There are many different causes for skin irritation from jewelry, and it’s not always easy to tell what the true culprit is. We have put together an in-depth article on how jewelry can irritate your skin, and …
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Engagement Ring Trends for 2024
… modern at the same time. Couples are loving how warm and elegant it looks whether it’s paired with a traditional diamond or something more colorful. Yellow engagement rings were the “gold” standard in the 1960s-1980s. Since then, white gold has been much more popular until recently. As of the writing of this blog, we have sold more engagement rings in yellow gold than any other color. Simple Accented Solitaires The trend of adding accent stones on the sides of the main …
