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Alternative Metals for Men’s Jewelry
…band. If you like the look of white gold but not the price tag, cobalt may be the perfect alternative metal for you. Carbon Fiber Carbon fiber wedding rings are popular with the modern, stylish ring buyer. Carbon fiber rings are certainly the … ring on the market, but they are also very strong. This combination of high strength and light weight is what makes carbon fiber so popular with high tech designs from space craft to high performance sports. Carbon fiber is a symbol of cutting …
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How Are Lab Grown Diamonds Made?
The dream of making a beautiful and valuable diamond from simple carbon has long captivated the imagination of scientists and visionaries alike. Just like the alchemists of old who sought …field. In 1893, he claimed to have successfully made a diamond by heating charcoal to 3,500 degrees Celsius inside a carbon crucible. Many attempts were made to reproduce his techniques with some reported successes, but none could ever be … and temperature where diamond growth can occur. Each process starts with a small diamond seed which is placed in carbon and put under very high pressure and temperature to grow the diamond. The 10.02ct HPHT Diamond Made by NDT. Thanks to …
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What Are Lab Grown Diamonds?
… synthetic diamonds is the Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) technique. In the CVD process, a chamber is filled with a carbon rich vapor. Carbon atoms are extracted from the rest of the gas and deposited on a wafer of diamond crystal which …
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How to Tell If a Diamond Is Natural or Lab Grown
… some tools available to help us do this. One of the best indicators of whether a diamond is lab grown is whether or not it is a Type IIa diamond. Type IIa is actually a gemological variant of the diamond that relates to how pure the carbon is that makes up the diamond. In nature, less than 2% of all diamonds are Type IIa, however, most gem quality lab grown diamonds are Type IIa. So, if a diamond is Type IIa, that’s a pretty good indication that it is lab grown. However…
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Types of Necklace Chains
… snake chain does need to be repaired, the damaged area may become stiff and remain visible even after the repair. Snagging – Although they look like one, continuous piece, the tightly packed rings can actually catch on hair and other fibers during daily wear. Serpentine Chain (Cobra, Boston Link, S-Link, C-Link, Flat Link) Serpentine, Cobra, S-Link, and C-link chains are all examples of a flat link style. These chains have smooth, interlocking links that are flat on top…
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Fake Diamonds: The Great Diamond Attack
…use words with particular meanings. Synthetic is one of those words. Synthetic, in the gem world, means made of the same chemicals (elements) and crystal design as nature but is man made. So, a synthetic diamond is the same chemistry (carbon element) and crystal structure (cubic) as natural diamond but made in a factory. Yes, they can make synthetic diamonds and have for many years now. Most are used in the manufacturing of tools like diamond tip drills. Synthetic diamond…
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Manly Jewelry for Men
…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 you are considering an…
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Fancy Color Diamonds
… their diamond-like brilliance. Green Most other diamond colors happen when another element is add to the pure carbon of diamonds, but with green diamonds the color is the result of a change in the construction of the crystal lattice of the…
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In House Laser Engraving is Now Available
Drum roll please… Introducing the newest gadget to join our shop: our very own high-powered, fiber laser engraver. At this point, you might be asking yourself: “Why do I care about your new toy?” That is excellent question, and the answer is because a whole new world of exciting jewelry options just opened up for you. Yes, we can …
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How to Find Your Diamond When It’s Lost
… your diamond might be, you can feel around with your bare hands and feet for something sharp (please be careful while you do this). This trick is especially effective in areas with thick carpet where the diamond can be nestled in the fibers making it hard to see. It’s not going to bounce where you think. If you know exactly where you were when the diamond was knocked out of its setting, you might think finding it will be easy. But, because of their unusual shapes …
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Meet Our New Laser Engraver
We’re very excited to introduce you to the newest addition of our shop: a high-powered, fiber laser engraver! This incredible machine unlocks a whole new world of possibilities for jewelry customization. Not only can we do traditional engravings like names, dates, and initials, but now we have even more options like: Your own …
