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The History of Diamond Cuts
… many variations. A 3 facet rose cut looks a lot different than a 24 facet rose cut. Some cuts can vary by multiple facets and still be considered properly cut. With other cuts even changing 1 facet would result in the diamond being labeled a miss-cut (often causing it to be sold at a discounted price). It just depends on the type of cut and where the deviation from the “standard” facet pattern is. The next important diamond cut is the French cut. The French cut is a …
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The Difference Between White Gold and Platinum
…white, and does not need to be rhodium plated. This new alloy is called Star White Gold . It is still not widely available, so these paragraphs still apply to most jewelry, but Star White is different. Learn more… White gold is an … at higher temperatures. These and other reason make platinum more expensive to work with than white gold. So, the labor cost of platinum jewelry is more also. Want to see some real-life jewelry in these different metals? You can always …
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Anatomy of a Ring
… that halos bring to most rings. In fact, like cathedrals, they can even help protect the center stone from damage. If you are shopping for a halo engagement ring, first look for the overall shape of halo that you like (e.g. round, cushion, square, something else), and then consider how the accent stones in the halo are set. Are they secure? Will the halo help protect the center stone from impact? So there you have it. A brief introduction to the anatomy of a ring. We hope…
