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How to Value Inherited Jewelry
…more factors the seller may only find a buyer willing to pay $800. This does not change the jewelry value. It simply means that the current owner could only find a willing buyer at that price. So, how can we fairly determine how much a … estimates the price an item would sell to a used jewelry customer. The word “estate” in this context simply means used or pre-owned. When someone chooses to buy a piece of used jewelry, excluding cases of rare or highly sought after …
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The Magic of Polarized Light
…of the molecules are aligned with each other so only a certain vibrational direction of light can pass through. This means that all of the light that passes through a polarizing filter is “polarized.” Common Uses for Polarizing Filters … out a different direction of light, and the second one is filtering out the opposite direction of the first. This means that all of the light that makes it through the first filter is then blocked by the second one. Placing a gemstone in…
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Types of Necklace Chains
…design of these chains does not lend itself well to holding pendants and they require special care when storing and wearing. These chains make a big, bold statement that, for many, is worth the extra care needed to keep them looking their …’t compare to the strength and flexibility of simpler designs like the rope or curb. They require special care when wearing and storing. Serviceability – If your omega chain does get kinked, it can be very difficult to repair cleanly. Curb …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Amethyst
… be synthetic. This is a fairly recent discovery as many low cost, high quality, deeply colored amethysts are now appearing in inexpensive jewelry. Because the cost of testing is higher than the cost of even the natural stones it is not …it a durable gemstone that is resistant to scratching and chipping. It is also resistant to heat and chemicals which means that it can withstand daily wear and tear. Amethyst has the same refractive index as other varieties of quartz at 1…
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Is a Lab Grown Diamond Right for Me?
… your diamond has a rich history and tradition behind it. Our parents, and our parents’ parents, and so on going back hundreds of years wore natural diamonds. A natural diamond has likely spent millions of years under pressure, being …Picking a diamond for your engagement ring is a big decision. For most of us, buying a diamond is a significant financial undertaking, and we want to get it right. Unfortunately, … refractive indexes from high school physics?). Even more unfortunately, the diamond industry suffers from a lot of misinformation and paranoia both from inside the trade and from outside observers. I have heard people say that natural …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Topaz
…discussing Topaz. You can hear one person say, “I love Topaz; it reminds me of a blue sky.” Then her friend says back, “Topaz may be like a golden sunset, but not the sky.” A third friend will chime in, “You’re both crazy, it’s like a ….” Then, a passerby contributes, “You all are nuts, it’s like a rainbow with all the colors at once.” And of course, all of them are right. History and Lore Topaz in its pure form is naturally colorless, clear like a diamond. The famous…
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Gem in the Spotlight: Ruby
… insignia believed to protect the wearer from injury and to keep them safe and healthy. Many cultures believed that wearing rubies in battle made warriors invincible and protected them from harm. Innumerable powers have been associated with…, but are still vulnerable to breakage and chipping. Don’t apply hairspray, makeup, lotions and the like while wearing rubies. They can leave residue on the ruby that will dull their shine. Some rubies may have been filled or treated to …
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Laser Jewelry Repair
… jewelers can help our clients take the personal jewelry out of the storage box, fix it, and bring that sentiment back into their life. Jewelry is a very personal item in our lives sometimes monetary worth has nothing to do with what … a sharp, focused light beam. The benefit of the laser is that very little heat is generated at the weld point. This means the heat will not damage the surrounding area. The jewelry’s intricate design and gems which are heat sensitive are…
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Fake Diamonds: The Great Diamond Attack
…Moissanite is lab-created, silicon carbide, and it gives a positive reading on a diamond tester. But science fights back with a Moissanite tester. This instrument has the ability to identify Moissanite. More on Moissanite Moissanite also … uses of this man made gem are in the pipeline. The Big Bad Synthetic In the gem world we use words with particular meanings. Synthetic is one of those words. Synthetic, in the gem world, means made of the same chemicals (elements) and …
