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Styles of Earring Backs

FJU Category: General Info | Tags: Comparison, Earring Backs, Stud Earrings

Earrings come in many different styles. Here we will explore the more common types of earring backs, highlighting some of the… the proper name for it. Maybe you are looking for the perfect gift. Maybe you are having trouble with your current earrings and are looking for alternatives. Or maybe you are simply interested in expanding your general jewelry knowledge. … backs,” and sometimes “push backs.” These are undoubtedly the most common style of earring back. They work on earrings with posts, using friction to secure the earring in place–hence the name. Often times the post has a notch so that the …

Types of Jewelry Clasps

FJU Category: General Info | Tags: Chain, Clasps, Comparison

… of the jewelry and provide a secure way to wear and display precious pieces. The history of jewelry clasps dates back centuries, and we can watch as clasps have evolved over time to meet the changing needs and preferences of different …later down the road. They work similar to a lobster clasp with a simple spring loaded mechanism. Slide the clasp tab back to open the clasp and release it to let the clasp close. PROS Weight – Spring Rings are typically small and …

Gem in the Spotlight: Pearl

FJU Category: Gemstones | Tags: Folklore, Gem Spotlight, Gemology, Pearl, Pearl Jewelry

… shape and appearance. Mabe pearls are typically used in jewelry designs that require a flat surface, such as earrings, pendants, and rings. Seed Pearls: These are very small pearls, typically less than 2mm in diameter, that are so named … though that pearl rings in particular are not intended for everyday wear. Rings take more abuse than necklaces or earrings, so wear your pearls rings for special occasions to help them last. Restring Often: Even following all of these rules …

What to Do When Your Ring Irritates Your Skin

FJU Category: General Info | Tags: Allergic Reactions, Laser Jewelry Repair, Metal Alloys, Plating, Redesign, Star White Gold, Tips and Tricks

… which has a different mix of alloys than regular gold. Solder is often used when a ring is sized to bond the ring back together again. This can lead to a confusing situation where a ring suddenly begins to irritate someone after years of…if you determine that you are allergic to the solder in your ring, we can usually remove it and laser weld the ring back together. Sometimes, a regular schedule of plating can be enough to solve the problem. Depending on how allergic you …

How to Sell Jewelry on Craigslist and Facebook Marketplace

FJU Category: Selling Jewelry | Tags: Consumer Protection, Craigslist, How To, Jewelry Buying, Selling Jewelry, Tips and Tricks

…number in the ad, use your cell number and not a home phone number. That way, when someone calls you, you get a call back number, and they can’t find your home address. It is also a good idea to go with someone else. I have met people who…. Con-men are good at this and they use Craigslist very effectively. Know your jewelry. Recheck it when they hand it back. Don’t take risks just to make a little more on the sale of your estate jewelry. Trust your instincts. Keep diligent…

Platinum

FJU Category: Jewelry Metals | Tags: Platinum Jewelry, Rarity, Trivia

… of Equador. Not realizing its superb qualities, they named it contemptuously platina (little silver) and threw it back into the river to ripen into silver. In 1912 white gold was “invented” in Pforzheim, Germany, as a substitute for … ancient Egyptians were the first to use it in jewelry, however, widespread knowledge of the white metal stretches back only a few hundred years. Despite being worked with some skill by South American Indians over 1000 years ago, it was …