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Types of Jewelry Clasps
… design. If you have trouble operating your spring ring, a lobster clasp is a natural replacement. Box Clasp (Tongue and Groove Clasp) Commonly found on bracelets and larger necklaces the box clasp is a high quality option that combines … weight chains which you can see an example of in the Barrel Clasp section below. A piece of folded metal called a tongue is pushed into the open box. The tension on the fold in the metal causes it to click into place once it is full …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Tsavorite Garnet
… come to be called Tsavorite? Its technical description as a green grossularite doesn’t exactly roll off the tongue. So, a proper name was definitely in order. The nomenclature of gemstones follows certain rules, and according to modern … vivid green color. It is bright and lively with a high refractive index giving it excellent sparkle and scintillation. Tsavorite is also a very rare gemstone. It is uncommon to find Tsavorite in sizes larger than five carats, and most …
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Synthetic Gems: The Whole Story
…nature can produce. Man made gems come in many forms. Every thing from simple glass to plastic to high tech chemical tongue twister like gadolinium gallium garnet (also called GGG) and the modern diamond simulant Moissanite, a man made … stunning beauty. These four gems have been coveted by rulers and the rich for thousands of years. But, what if anyone could own them? At gem shows and museums, I have seen jaw dropping rubies, sapphires and emeralds. These gems in high…
Blog Posts
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The Truth About Synthetic Gems
…an article I wrote: Man made gems come in many forms. Every thing from simple glass to plastic to high tech chemical tongue twister like gadolinium gallium garnet (also called GGG) and the modern diamond simulant moissanite, a man made …One of the most intimidating subjects for new comers to the jewelry industry is synthetic gems, so I figured I’d start … used to look like a gem is called a simulant. So clear glass to rock quartz to GGG to moissanite are all diamond simulants. They look like diamonds, but they are not diamonds. These simulants are easy for a well trained and equipped …
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How to Clean Jewelry at Home
… dirt or residue left behind after other cleaning techniques are used. The steam is very hot , so always use tongs to hold the piece of jewelry so you don‘t get burned. As with the other cleaning methods, see the list below to make sure …Jewelry looks best when it’s cleaned regularly. While we recommend that you bring your jewelry in every 6 months to a year for a professional cleaning and checkup, there are a lot of great ways you can clean your jewelry at …
