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Jewelry Repair FAQ
… idea to check if your ring has any loose stones. The easiest way to do this is to listen for a faint rattling sound from your ring. Every so often, take your ring off, hold it very close to your ear with one hand and gently tap the bottom of the ring with the other. If you hear a rattling sound, a gemstone might be loose. We recommend you stop wearing the ring immediately and bring it in so one of our jewelers can evaluate it for you. Another test you can do is to gently…
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What Are Lab Grown Diamonds?
…variations in crystal structure are one of the main ways to differentiate between lab grown and natural diamonds. You can also learn more about how to tell if a diamond is lab grown or natural from our main article on the subject. The bottom line: lab grown diamonds are just like natural diamonds, but man-made. Diamond simulants are not the same as diamonds. They have the general look of diamonds but not the same properties. Now that you understand what a lab grown …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Pearl
… of Turkey and the French Crown Jewels. The Hope Pearl is known for its large size and unusual shape. It weighs approximately 450 carats and is shaped like a teardrop, with a slightly elongated top section and a wider, more rounded bottom section. The pearl has a beautiful iridescent quality, with a range of colors that shift and change depending on the lighting and angle. One of the most interesting things about the Hope Pearl is its connection to the famous Hope Diamond…
