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Star White Gold
…. In addition, not all gas is created equally. We have all had the experience of poor performance due to poorly made gas. White gold also has three grades. Grade 3 is off white, grade 2 is standard, and grade 1 is premium. This means that… when they buy it. I have seen a yellow gold ring heavily plated to look white. This was a true 14 karat yellow gold made to look white and it worked for a while. What the white gold task force did is come up with the three grade levels …
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Types of Necklace Chains
… the same look as a lay flat chain like an omega or a curb. Herringbone Chain The classic herringbone chain is made with short links that are connected in an offset V pattern. These chains are wide and flat with a very thin profile. This … omega chain has a flat, smooth, and shiny look. Some key differences from herringbone chains are omega chains are made of small metal plates that are installed very close together over a wire mesh. The wire substructure, which is often …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Spinel
… the official birthstone list. Spinel will be joining peridot as the August birthstone! This change was officially made in 2016, but only in the last couple of years have we started to see the majority of the industry get on board. If you… been opened up. Spinel is arguably the most overlooked and underappreciated gemstone of all time. Spinel was first made in a lab over 100 years ago when scientists who were trying to synthesize blue sapphire wound up creating spinel by …
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Frequently Asked Question about Jewelry
… purposes. What’s new with diamonds? Technology is changing the very nature of diamonds. First, new synthetic (man made) diamonds of gem quality are coming into the market now. Next, companies can now change the color of diamonds. They … have. Many clients have used the main diamond of the old ring to be a side diamond in the new design. Others have made a few design changes, but it is basically the same look and feel, just newer. I have worked with clients who have …
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Anatomy of a Ring
… design that supports it and hugs the top of the finger. In terms of maintenance, sometimes a ring gallery will be made up of thin wires which can wear and break or crack over time. The gallery is also a prime location to see wear caused …if you plan to wear them together all the time. When you are looking for a ring, pay attention to how the gallery is made. Does is look substantial enough to hold the ring together? Are the gallery wires thin and easily breakable? Will it…
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Is a Lab Grown Diamond Right for Me?
… industry has been around for a long time. It’s quite rare that something truly new comes around. Even though man-made diamonds have been around decades, we have only recently begun to see them reach a level of quality and size that is …you are considering a lab grown diamond, be sure to checkout Balance , our own collection of unique engagement rings made exclusively Picking a diamond for your engagement ring is a big decision. For most of us, buying a diamond is a significant financial …
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Jewelry Solder: What You Should Know
… our discussion on gold jewelry, but the same concepts also apply to silver and platinum as well. If your ring is made out of 14 karat gold, you know that approximately 56% of it is gold with the rest being made up by a variety of …re having some trouble with the solder in your jewelry and you are interested in having it removed (or the jewelry remade into something new) please don’t hesitate to contact us or leave a comment Solder is the unseen “glue” that holds most jewelry together. If you have ever had a ring sized, a chain repaired, or your wedding set joined together, you have very likely seen solder in action. But, what…
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Gem in the Spotlight: Blue Zircon
… structure of zircon creates one of the liveliest displays found in any colored gem. In fact, before any of the manmade diamond simulates were made, the colorless version of zircon was used in jewelry to mimic diamond. Why? Natural zircon… simulant. Cubic Zirconia, also known as CZ, is even incorrectly shortened to zircon by some. The situation is made even more confusing by the fact that in the past, zircon, like CZ, was also used as a diamond simulant. This only adds to …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Ruby
… the wearer from injury and to keep them safe and healthy. Many cultures believed that wearing rubies in battle made warriors invincible and protected them from harm. Innumerable powers have been associated with the ruby throughout time. …, rubies have been the most prized gemstone. But, what is it about this red gem that has captivated our hearts and minds for so long? Is it ruby’s color? It’s rarity, and thereby its high cost? Or, is it something deeper? Whatever it is…
