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Frequently Asked Question about Jewelry
… reach this level of trust. For more information see our Custom Design page . What are the 4 C’s? The four C’s are Carat Weight, Cut, Color and Clarity. Carat is the weight of a gem. A carat equals 1/5 of one gram. Cut has two components … to how clean, or free of imperfections a Diamond is. The GIA standard for the clarity scale consists of: FL, IF, VVS1, VVS2, VS1, VS2, SI1, SI2, ???, I1, I2, I3 The SI3 was born out of the desire of the Diamond Industry to incorporate …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Tourmaline
… hundreds of years. But, before the advent of modern gemology, most tourmaline was believed to be ruby, sapphire, or emerald. Gemology of Tourmaline Gemologically speaking, tourmaline is its own mineral and not a species or member of a …was first discovered in 1554 in Brazil when Francisco Spinoza’s expedition confused its vibrant green with that of emerald. Thus began a long trend of confusing tourmaline with other gems. Another notable example of this is the “Caesars Ruby…
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Understanding the Diamond Buying Game
… report is not just seeing the four C’s grade to compare diamonds. The same lab can grade two stones H VS2 1.00 carat and the value of the two diamonds can be hundreds, if not thousands of dollars different. It is a favorite trick of some … a quality lab and mistakenly thinks the diamond is quality. The Dirty Little Secret of Diamond Grading So, two 1.00 carat H VS2 accurately graded diamonds from GIA labs can be worth thousands of dollars apart. How? One way is the cut of …
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Anatomy of a Ring
… are thin or missing, the more likely you are to lose a stone. In addition to prong heads, you can also find bezel, half-bezel, and channel heads. A bezel head encircles the entire stone in metal and is possibly the most secure way to set… between two straight pieces of metal on either side of it (this style is most commonly seen with square or princess cut diamonds). As you may have guessed, all styles of head can wear thin over time and may need to be built up by a …
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Types of Necklace Chains
…to their flat design. San Marco Chain The San Marco chain is a unique fashion chain that has a big, bold look. Domed half circle links are connected by a pin and rivet in a angled position. They have a flat bottom to allow the links to … the most durable chain designs there is. Each twist on these chains reflects light easily and when they are diamond cut they are extremely sparkly. Although most chain styles can come in a hollow link version, for rope chains, hollow …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Aquamarine
…passed down for generations but this tiara she special ordered from Garrard in 1957. The Gemology of Aquamarine Like emerald, aquamarine is a member of the beryl family (along with morganite, heliodor, and others). Unlike emerald, it is … ever mined was 19 inches long. The largest cut aquamarine is named the Dom Pedro and is an astounding 10,363 carats. It measures 14 inches long and is currently on display in the Smithsonian. Another famous aquamarine is the incredible …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Quartz
…quartz, others are exotic like Drusy Quartz. Some quartz material is a dollar per pound while others are $1,000+ per carat. Quartz is a gemstone with surprising variety. The most important reason for this variety is that quartz comes in 3 …uncut until 2009 due to the the difficulty of faceting such a large stone. Finished, this flawless gem weighs 20,200 carats (just under 9 pounds) and has dimensions of 200mm x 150mm. In 2012 the stone disappeared from the public eye due to…
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Gold Purity and The Differences Between White and Yellow Gold
… come in many forms. Basic to understand the uses of gold in jewelry is karat. Karat with a K is the purity of gold, Carat with a C is a measure of weight use mostly in gem weight (one carat is 1/5 gram). Karated gold used in engagement …
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Art Deco vs. Art Nouveau Style Jewelry
… Machine Age. Precious metals like platinum and white gold alongside rare and valuable gemstones such as diamonds, emeralds, and sapphires, were the materials of choice for Art Deco jewelry makers. The most prevalent diamond cut found in Art… symmetry, bold contrast, simplicity Materials of Choice Silver, semi-precious stones, enamel Platinum, diamonds, emeralds Prominent Designers Louis Comfort Tiffany Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels Main Diamond Cut Old Mine Cut Old European …
