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Gem in the Spotlight: Tourmaline
…. Paraíba: is a copper colored blue, intense violetish blue, or greenish blue tourmaline from Paraíba, Brazil. Chrome tourmaline: is a vibrant and intense green. Most of chrome tourmaline’s color actually comes from vanadium. Watermelon: …
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Alternative Metals for Men’s Jewelry
… an affordable alternative to gold or platinum jewelry especially for people with active lifestyles. Cobalt Cobalt chrome jewelry looks more like white gold or platinum than the other alternative metals. It is just a little lighter in color… is about the same as quartz or topaz but softer than tungsten or sapphire. Like most alternative metals, cobalt chrome bands are hypoallergenic and biocompatible. But, in our experience, cobalt is more hypoallergenic than the others. So, …
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Art Deco vs. Art Nouveau Style Jewelry
… and Contrasts: Contrasting colors and materials create striking visual effects in Art Deco designs, emphasizing symmetry and balance. Innovation in Materials: Art Deco designers embraced new materials like Bakelite, celluloid, and chrome alongside traditional precious metals and gemstones to create dynamic and futuristic designs. Influence and Legacy Although it was relatively short-lived, Art Nouveau continues to inspire contemporary jewelry designers with its emphasis …
