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Gem in the Spotlight: Quartz
… exactly 32,768 vibrations/second or ~32kHz. This property is utilized in various electronic devices such as quartz watches and oscillators. In a quartz watch a battery applies a current to the quartz, and the circuit counts the vibrations… watches are so accurate, oftentimes several orders of magnitude more accurate than even the most precise mechanical watches. Triboluminescence is another amazing physical property of quartz. When quartz is broken, pulled apart, or …
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Alternative Metals for Men’s Jewelry
… we discussed. Material Main Feature Removal Mohs Hardness Cons Titanium Incredible strength Cut in 2 places 6, moonstone Scratches more easily than others Tungsten Nice heft, scratch resistant Shatter with pressure 9, sapphire Watch out for low grade pieces with more nickel Cobalt Looks like white gold or platinum, hypoallergenic Cut in 2 places 7-8, quartz or topaz Scratches more easily than others Carbon Fiber Light weight, modern look Cut NA Can feel “too light” …
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How to Sell Jewelry on Craigslist and Facebook Marketplace
… number. That way, when someone calls you, you get a call back number, and they can’t find your home address. It is also a good idea to go with someone else. I have met people who had another person standing in the background just watching. Sometimes con-men work in teams. If you bring someone along to look at the whole situation, they may be able to pick that up in time to help you not get ripped off. Fraud should be next on your mind when selling jewelry through online…
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How to Sell Your Jewelry
…You can even tell them that you will call after the meeting just to check in. It is helpful to have a mobile phone. It is also a good idea to go with someone else. I have met people with another person standing in the background just watching. Sometimes con-men work in teams and someone looking at the whole situation can see that it is a bad situation in time to help you not get taken. I’d like to make one final point: most of the world is filled with wonderful people …
