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Throwback Pricing for Our 30th Anniversary
… it was 1989). This sale will run from now until December 24th or until the throwback case is empty, so come in today for the best selection. What Is Throwback Pricing? Here are a handful of examples so you can see just how low we’re marking down these prices. You’ll save hundreds and even thousands off the regular price. But, remember when the countdown ends, all of the prices go back to the future. Store-Wide Sale Not sure if you’ll find something phat enough in the …
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Throwback Pricing Jewelry Sale
Let’s Party Like It’s 1989 To celebrate our 30th anniversary we’re going back in time and marking down select pieces at 1989 prices! One entire showcase at our shop has been filled with jewelry all priced at these crazy low throwback prices. We’re including vintage 80s styles in the case alongside modern designs (still priced as …
Fine Jewelry University
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Gold Purity and The Differences Between White and Yellow Gold
…with gold. A plated piece of jewelry has a thin layer of gold over a base or non gold metal. Some plated jewelry has markings that look like real solid gold. For example, a plated piece can be stamped: 14k HGE or 18k GE. HGE means …. You can learn more about gold plating on our FAQ page. Sometimes engagement rings are stamped 14KP. The 14KP is a marking for plum gold which is a true mix of 14 karat gold. Some governments allow 13.5k to be stamped 14k so the 14KP tells …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Pearl
… Sea Large pearls created by tropical oysters. Grown in Australia, Myanmar, Indonesia and the Philippines. Surface markings Imperfections on the pearl’s surface. Often described as spots, blisters, or indentations Symmetrical A pearl with … are grown against the inside shell of a mollusk, rather than within the body of the mollusk itself. This creates a flat, rounded pearl that has a distinctive shape and appearance. Mabe pearls are typically used in jewelry designs that …
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Jewelry Repair FAQ
…. A micron is roughly equal to 4/100,000 or 0.00004 inches. Gold plated jewelry is often indicated with a “GP” marking stamped somewhere on the piece. Heavy Gold Electroplating is gold plating with a minimum thickness of 2.5 microns. Look … Heavy Gold Electroplated. On the other hand, gold flashing (or washing) is thinner than standard gold plating. Gold flashing is only about 0.175 microns (or 0.000005 inches) thick. What is Rhodium Plating? Rhodium is a member of the …
Custom Designs
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The vibrant round blue sapphire is carefully set next to a cute carved metal panda which sits atop this ring. The panda features white and black rhodium which gives this little guy the classic markings. A lattice of open metal bamboo stocks on both sides of the ring with marquise cut emeralds gemstones make this ring truly unique
