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Gem in the Spotlight: Tanzanite
…and won’t be harmed under normal conditions the low hardness and poor to fair toughness (and a property called cleavage, which is a tendency to break when struck) means that care should be taken to avoid sharp impacts. Setting it in earrings or a pendant will help protect it if the intended use is daily wear. Rings and bracelets set with tanzanite should only be worn carefully on occasion. We recommend cleaning with warm soapy water and a soft bristle brush. You should …
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Frequently Asked Question about Jewelry
…wedding ring not the marriage itself. There is one exception I have seen over the years. The wife never liked the ring, but did not tell him. The why’s are: did not wish to hurt his feelings, we settled for it, that’s just what we did back then and others. As the marriage deepens an open and trusting bond can allow the wife to finally share “I love you, but not the ring so much”. It is a great joy to work with these couples who reach this level of trust. For more …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Amethyst
… as other varieties of quartz at 1.54-1.55 and is doubly refractive. It has a vitreous polish luster and its specific gravity is 2.66. Its chemical composition is SiO2. History and Lore The rich history of amethyst dates all the way back to ancient Greek mythology. The word “amethystos,” is derived from the Greek word meaning “not drunken.” It is said that amethyst was created when Dionysus, the god of wine, was angered by an insult from a mortal. In his rage, Dionysus …
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How to Sell Your Jewelry
… could end up costing you a ton of money. Worn out jewelry impacts the value. It is a difficult repair to bring life back into a piece of jewelry. Most worn out jewelry is valued at its intrinsic worth. Jewelry looks it’s best when … or one the more traditional methods may work out just fine. Examine your options and evaluate the benefits and drawbacks to find the very best way to sell your jewelry. Auctions are the prestigious way to sell estate jewelry. There is an…
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Gem in the Spotlight: Ruby
… for each other. Famously, the Black Prince Ruby (formerly thought of as the largest cut ruby) at the center of the British Imperial State Crown, is actually a red spinel. History and Lore of Ruby The first discoveries of ruby date back to 2,500 B.C. They were found alongside stone age tools in historic mines in Mogok, Myanmar. The Bible compares the price of wisdom to the price of rubies and mentions them four separate times. In India, the ruby is known as “ratnaraj” …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Emerald
… involves submerging the stone in the desired liquid (oil, resin, etc.) inside of a vacuum chamber. Then a vacuum is applied which pulls all of the air out of the cracks and draws the filler into place. Finally, pressure is released back into the chamber and the filler is cured (some cure in ovens and some cure from UV light exposure). History and Lore of Emerald Emeralds have been revered for thousands of years and have been associated with many different cultures and …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Opal
… cleaners that could potentially damage the stone’s surface. For more valuable stones, setting them in a pendant or earrings instead of a ring will help them last as long as possible. With proper care opals can last for generations. Opals …known as opalescence . The colors seen in an opal depend on the size and arrangement of these spheres as well as the background colors and the gem’s transparency. This captivating optical phenomenon gives rise to a diverse range of opal …
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Types of Necklace Chains
… Chain (Spiga) The wheat chain is constructed with twisted, woven, oval links that move in one direction. The interlocking twisted links look like wheat stalks giving the chain its name. This chain, although not as popular as the cable and …pendant chain. They are rounded and flexible which allows pendants to slide easily and helps prevent snags. The interlocking design makes these chains strong and durable. PROS Wearability – The rounded and smooth links are super flexible and…
