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Measuring Gold Weight
… wrong. There is more trivia about gold weights. The troy system historically was used for measuring the weight of drugs, precious metals and gemstones. The name comes from the French city of Troyes. The noble metals (gold, silver and platinum) all use the troy system. A troy ounce is 20 pennyweights. The pennyweight was the weight of a silver penny in medieval England. When pennies were introduced in England in the 8th century, their original weight is believed to have …
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Brands and Designer Jewelry
…jewelry must keep its promise to the customer to deliver a superior product. This is a no compromise area. The jewelry must meet the most stringent of quality standards. Jewelry brands must use quality metals (like high-karat gold and platinum), first-rate gems, and highly skilled jewelers to meet their obligation. Status When a jewelry brand reaches a level of excellence in style and quality of workmanship it attains a level of status. Brands like Tiffany & Co., Rolex…
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How to Value Inherited Jewelry
… of the gem minus any cost for re-cutting or re-polishing the gem if it is worn or cut in an obsolete style. Intrinsic diamond and gem prices are not readily available like precious metal prices are to the general public. The gold, platinum, and silver prices are well publicized. The diamond and gem wholesale trade keeps their prices confidential, so there can be a large difference in these prices depending on the dealer you talk to. Using this standard can lead to a value …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Aquamarine
… 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 stone housed in Queen Elizabeth’s tiara. Her tiara is an exquisite piece of platinum jewelry that has evolved several times over the years. Having larger stones swapped in and exchanging her pendant for the center stone in the tiara. The tiara is one of only a few items of jewelry that the late queen commissioned herself…
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Gem in the Spotlight: Ruby
…, dragons were often depicted holding or guarding precious rubies, which were believed to represent their fiery breath and fierce power. Today, ruby is recognized as the birthstone for July and the traditional gift for the 40th wedding anniversary. See More on Etsy › Notable Rubies Throughout history, rubies have been worn by royalty, nobility, and the wealthy as a symbol of power and success. The Sunrise Ruby is not only the most expensive ruby in the world, it is the …
