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Gold Purity and The Differences Between White and Yellow Gold
…another. Gold is an expression of love. Gold Purity Is all gold the same? We hear 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. … mean the wedding ring is 14 karat gold. So the only pure gold is 24 karat gold which is sometimes called 999 gold. Solid Gold What does the term solid 14k gold mean? Some engagement rings are advertised as solid 14k gold which means the …
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Types of Necklace Chains
… – They are probably the easiest chain style to maintain and repair. Keep in mind that this only applies to solid link cable chains. Hollow cable chains, like any hollow jewelry, are difficult to work on. CONS Common – It’s one of the most… most chain styles can come in a hollow link version, for rope chains, hollow links are almost as common as the solid link. This is possible because the basic rope chain design is so strong. Keep in mind though that, like any hollow chain…
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How to Sell Your Jewelry
… 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 price for your jewelry…justify the restoration costs but most of the time damaged jewelry is only valued at its intrinsic worth. Jewelry repair in many instances is counter-intuitive. I have seen jewelry that has been mangled in such a way that the cost of …
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Jewelry Solder: What You Should Know
Solder is the unseen “glue” that holds most jewelry together. If you have ever had a ring sized, a chain repaired, or your wedding set joined together, you have very likely seen solder in action. But, what is solder and how is … time. Tarnishing, also called oxidization, is a result of chemical reactions between the metal and elements in the air and liquids that it comes in contact with. The result of this reaction is a new molecule that does not have the same …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Morganite
… is: color. Morganite of a pure, medium pink color is the most valuable. If the pink color is too light the stone often looks washed out and if the pink is too dark the stone looks too saturated with color and loses its Morganite air. Compared with many other gemstones, Morganite is a relatively new addition with its first recorded discovery occurring in California in the early 1900s. This means you won’t find any tales of ancient kings wearing Morganite on their …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Emerald
…natural resin, synthetic resin, silicone, and epoxy being the most. The basic technique involves submerging the stone in the desired liquid (oil, resin, etc.) inside of a vacuum chamber. Then a vacuum is applied which pulls all of the air out of the cracks and draws the filler into place. Finally, pressure is released back into the chamber and the filler is cured (some cure in ovens and some cure from UV light exposure). History and Lore of Emerald Emeralds have been …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Blue Zircon
… index (1.92-2.01). The refractive index (abbreviated RI) of a gemstone is its optical property that refers to the ratio of the speed of light in a vacuum to the 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 to create the brilliant light show we see. Zircon is also of interest to …
