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The Difference Between White Gold and Platinum
…or palladium. The white color is achieved by a careful choice of the alloying metals, which bleach the deep yellow of pure gold. The amount of alloy mixed with gold is called its karat. The key to understanding gold karat is the karat value over 24. An example is a 14-karat gold wedding ring. It is 14/24, which equals 58.3% gold and 41.7% alloy. The white color is achieved by a careful choice of the alloying metals, which bleach the yellow of pure gold. Platinum is a …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Morganite
… hues and to achieve a purely pink stone. This type of enhancement has an excellent stability rating, and the stone requires no special treatment once it has been enhanced. As you may know, the most important factor in determining the value of a colored gemstone is: color. Morganite of a pure, medium pink color is the most valuable. If the pink color is too light the stone often looks washed out and if the pink is too dark the stone looks too saturated with color and …
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Types of Necklace Chains
… approximately fifteen grams. Chains of this style have historically used S style claps for easy removal when trading. PROS Traditional Style – The baht chain is instantly recognizable, and it carries with it a rich cultural heritage. Value – As mentioned above, the baht chain is a great way to concentrate wealth in a small, easily portable vehicle. CONS Durability – The high karat gold that is traditionally used in baht chains is softer than gold alloys like 14k and 18k…
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The Birthstones
… of love and rebirth, the emerald has been treasured for over 4,000 years. The name for the emerald is derived from the Greek word “smaragdos”, meaning green stone. Spring and green symbolized faith and fertility. The early Christians valued the emerald as a symbol of resurrection. Emerald was believed to have special powers to improve a person’s psychic abilities and would help reveal the truth of a lover’s words. This brilliant green stone reinforces love and creates …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Tourmaline
…, communication, and the ability to relax. In the 18 th century, a Dutch scientist claimed that a tourmaline crystal wrapped in silk and placed on the cheek of a feverish child would help them fall asleep. The gem was also highly valued by alchemists who, perhaps because of its pyroelectric effect, believed it to be related to the Philosopher’s Stone. The Philosophers Stone is a mythical material thought to have the power to grant enlightenment, give power over spiritual…
