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The History of Diamond Cuts
The cutting of diamonds is an art and science that has evolved over centuries of innovation and human ingenuity. See the history of diamond shapes and diamond cutting as we trace them all the way from the ancient Roman point cut to the modern round brilliant. You can see real photos of actual examples of most of the diamond cuts and 3D CAD renders of the oldest and most obscure diamonds that we weren't able to find a great example of (please email us if you have good photos or examples of any of these diamonds).
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Gem in the Spotlight: Alexandrite
… History and Lore Alexandrite was first found in the Ural Mountains in Russia in the 1830s. When it was first discovered by a Finnish mineralogist, he mistook it for emerald because of how exceptional the green was in daylight. Named … set multiple records at auctions including a 21-carat gemstone selling for 1.49 million dollars which works out to over $70,000 per carat! Alexandrite is said to bring luck, prosperity, and intellect to its wearer. Its changing colors …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Opal
… and Lore of Opal Opal’s rich history is intertwined with beliefs and legends that have shaped its significance across cultures for centuries. In ancient Greece, opal was regarded as a stone of foresight and prophecy, believed to offer its…as long as possible. With proper care opals can last for generations. Opals have very high water content, typically hovering around the 5-10% mark. As opals dry out over time they can sometimes crack at the surface, which is called …
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Laser Jewelry Repair
… blowing things up (all you sci-fi people) or high tech scientific experiments or even crazy villains trying to take over the world with a “laser”. One of the last things you think a laser can do is to work on your intricate jewelry. Well… work. Now they can be done. The laser gives us the ability to fix jewelry with glass stones that a torch would overheat and destroy. Inexpensive jewelry that has great sentimental value but could not be fixed at any price in the past can…
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How to Clean Pearl Jewelry
… of purity get dirty from time to time. As you know pearls are produced when a mollusk secretes nacre to form a covering around a foreign body in its shell. Pearls are not as durable as gemstones produced by the heaving pressure beneath … because water could get into the drill hole and cause the pearl to discolor. Also, if the silk thread becomes overly wet, the dampness can cause deterioration of the silk. All pearls should be knotted to prevent the pearls from rubbing …
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How to Sell Jewelry on eBay and Other Websites
… up a dozen times before it sells. Patience is needed with online sales, but remember to add this into the price you want for the jewelry. Fraud should be next on your mind when try to sell your jewelry for cash online Be very wary of overseas sales. I would say never do them, but you make that call. Be aware of the many fake credit cards; the card company will take the money out of your account if there is fraud. Be aware that bank checks can be faked and also …
