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Star White Gold
…, the term ‘white’ has been used elastically to encompass a wide range of color and this has led to consumer dissatisfaction.” (The White Gold Task Force, an initiative of the MJSA and the World Gold Council). For years I have been …telling my clients about the problem with no real solution…now we have a solution! Why are white gold consumers dissatisfied? Because they don’t know what the true color of the jewelry is when they buy it. I have seen a yellow gold …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Pearl
…, the Greek goddess of love, and symbolized the tears of Venus, the Roman goddess of love. In antiquity, pearls were said to prevent newlywed women from shedding any tears. Islamic cultures cherished pearls because they were believed to… tears cried by those in pain. The La Peregrina pearl also has a fascinating mythology surrounding it. The pearl is said to have been discovered by the devil himself and was once owned by a Spanish king who believed it to be a talisman …
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How to Sell Your Jewelry
In a hurry? Visit us today to get a free value appraisal of your jewelry. Or, learn how KCRA 3 got more for their jewelry when they came to us. Which is more fun, getting a… people will never buy a previous owned engagement set for superstitious reasons. I have had clients who could have saved hundreds of dollars if they would have bought a preowned ring, but refused. Jewelry is a style driven industry. …. Knowing if your jewelry is just old and out of style or an antique can mean the difference of hundreds, if not thousands of dollars. Remember you don’t get paid for the jewelry in relation to what you paid but the condition and demand…
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Gem in the Spotlight: Jade
…, black, white, and the most valuable/desirable color: a vibrant green. The finest of all green jadeite colors is a saturated emerald green that is almost transparent, and it is called “Imperial Jade.” Jade is one of the top selling …. When jadeite reached China for the first time in the 1700s, gem carving had already been a tradition for thousands of years. At that time, gem carvers worked primarily with nephrite, quartz, lapis lazuli, and wood. With the …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Tsavorite Garnet
… jewelry world. Here was a gem with the color to rival the most exquisite emeralds and the clarity of the cleanest sapphires, all with the time tested durability of garnet. Tsavorite is a unique form of garnet with a stunningly vivid green …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 faceted stones are below two carats. By some estimates, Tsavorite …
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What to Do When Your Ring Irritates Your Skin
…ring has never caused irritation in the past, and suddenly it does, it’s possible that a change in diet (eating more salty foods for instance) has caused your finger to swell slightly. Allergic Reactions Some people are allergic to … several weeks. Before we move on to solution it is important to note that not all skin reactions to metal are necessarily allergies. For example, copper or metals that contain copper (like bronze) can cause the skin to turn green where…
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Laser Jewelry Repair
…, focused light beam. The benefit of the laser is that very little heat is generated at the weld point. This means the heat will not damage the surrounding area. The jewelry’s intricate design and gems which are heat sensitive are safe from the heat with a laser. What type of metals can be laser welded? All the traditional metals can be laser welded, including base metals, karat gold, sterling silver, palladium and platinum, offering a complete array of design, …
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Learn Secret Diamond Buying Skills From a Professional Diamond Buyer
… a diamond’s weight but they all can be translated to a carat and its fractions. Find a system you like and make the salesperson convert the weight to fit your comfort zone. If you are looking for a ¾ carat diamond and they are talking …and other treatments must be disclosed. But you should ask just to make it clear. A treated diamond is almost like a salvage car. You may buy one but at a good discount and you want to know about it. Treated diamonds must be handled …
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Alternative Metals for Men’s Jewelry
… 6,191 degrees Fahrenheit. Tungsten is rated at about a 9 on the Mohs scale of hardness which is the same as Ruby or Sapphire and just below diamond (which is 10). Like these gems, tungsten is very scratch resistant and will not bend out of …come in around 7-8 on the Mohs hardness scale which is about the same as quartz or topaz but softer than tungsten or sapphire. Like most alternative metals, cobalt chrome bands are hypoallergenic and biocompatible. But, in our experience, …
