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Fine Jewelry University
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How to Sell Your Jewelry
…). 24 karat is pure. 10 karat is 10/24 or .410 gold and the balance of weight is the alloys. 14 karat is 14/24 or .583 gold and 18 karat is 18/24 or .750 gold. Platinum most of the time is 90% pure and 10% alloy. Silver jewelry is …; say the spot price of gold is $300 and a 14K ring weighing 10 grams would work out like this. $300 (spot price) X .583 (the fineness of gold) equals $174.90 per ounce divided by 31.15 (troy ounce to gram) equals $5.63 per gram times …
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Gold Purity and The Differences Between White and Yellow Gold
… or the quality of a gold alloy. Fine (pure) gold is 24 karat. The proportions in other karat grades are listed in the table below: Karat Parts Gold to Alloy Percentage Fineness 9K 9/24 37.5% 375 10K 10/24 41.67% 417 14K 14/24 58.33% 583 18K 18/24 75.00% 750 22K 22/24 91.66% 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 …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Aquamarine
… green component, and in some markets, a deep greenish blue is the most desirable. Brazil is the most prolific supplier of aquamarine where it is often found in shades of blue-green. Aquamarine has a refractive index of 1.577 to 1.583 and is doubly refractive. Aquamarine’s specific gravity is 2.72 and it has a Mohs hardness of 7.5-8.0. For comparison, this means that it is softer than Sapphire, harder than Quartz, and similar to Topaz. This makes it a very durable …
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Alternative Metals for Men’s Jewelry
… you may want to choose one for your wedding band. Titanium Titanium is an excellent metal for wedding bands. It is naturally silver-white in color, but it can be treated to different colors. Titanium is very light weight which is its hallmark feature and one of the reasons it is used so heavily in manufacturing. It resists scratching well, and it is both hypoallergenic and biocompatible. Titanium is stronger than steel yet lighter than aluminum. It comes in different …
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Finding the Perfect Engagement Ring Style
…Nouvaeu schools, but the strongest influence today is Art Deco. Arden Jewelers has a great section of modern, vintage-inspired engagement rings as well as some estate and antique rings from the original eras. Custom Individuality is a hallmark of American’s today. Designing your own engagement ring is a great avenue for you to express your individuality and stand out from the crowd. You can easily design a unique engagement ring with the help of our world class designer …
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How Much to Spend on an Engagement Ring
… how much to spend, so you can make the right decision. First, let’s consider how the three month rule came about. Where did the three months’ salary rule come from? The simple answer is: marketing. In much the same way that the Hallmark Company influenced our culture to make giving cards for the Holidays a social norm, the diamond and jewelry industry influenced culture to provide guidelines on the amount to spend on an engagement ring. In the 1930s, it started with one …
