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This daisy themed skeleton key pendant has a whimsical fairy tale-like design and warm rose gold complimented by glittering round cut pink …
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How to Organize Your Jewelry
The key to organizing your jewelry is to stop thinking about organizing and start thinking about displaying. Think of your … and prevent them from getting tangled. You can group them by style or length to create a fun display. Coat or key hangers work great for this kind of thing. Just make sure to mount your hanger high enough to accommodate your longest …
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Today’s Top Engagement Ring Trends
…These design features give the rings a finished, and well-thought out feel. The ring shank is not afterthought but a key component in the design that has been carefully crafted and executed. Double Halo Engagement Ring If one halo is … even better. This trend is another variation of the halo design that takes the concept one step farther. One of the key appeals of the halo is that it enhances the look of the center diamond and even makes it appear larger than it is. …
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How Much is My Jewelry Worth?
…ther is not. Appraised Value or Replacement Cost Appraised value is the most confusing value partly because, on the surface, it seems to be the simplest. Most people are aware of jewelry appraised value. But, the key to understanding appraised value is that this value is only theoretical. It is not stating what the jewelry is worth, but what it would cost to replace the item in new condition. people come to a false understanding that their jewelry is worth what the app…
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The Truth About Synthetic Gems
… gems make excellent jewelry because they have the same property as the natural gem. Synthetic gems make owning beautiful jewelry affordable. But synthetic gems are not natural; they are manmade. Knowing what you are buying is key. In conclusion, synthetic gems are not bad, fakes, or the curse of a modern society. The story of how hard it is to make synthetic is one of mankind’s stories of perseverance and creativity. Synthetic gems are used in science and industry …
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How to Sell Your Jewelry
… longer wanted or even broken, but getting it out isn’t always easy and the potential of being taken advantage of is high. To help, I’ve put together an in-depth article on the art of successfully selling jewelry. Here are some of the key points that you shouldn’t try to sell your jewelry without knowing. The determining factors of estate jewelry price are style, condition, and intrinsic worth. You don’t get paid for the jewelry in relation to what you paid but the …
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Brown Diamonds and a Journey to the Center of the Earth
… diamond during its formation. In general, with engagement rings and other jewelry, the fewer inclusions a diamond has, the more valuable it is (read more about diamond grading here). However, in this case, one inclusion provided the key to unlocking a very old mystery. Ringwoodite, is a substance that has been theorized to exist in this subterranean ocean, but has never been found on Earth except when brought here by meteorites. It only forms in high pressure …
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What to Do When Your Ring Irritates Your Skin
… your jewelry to water or lotion. Check out our video on cleaning your jewelry at home for more tips and tricks here. If you are experience an allergic reaction, solutions vary greatly depending on the cause of the reaction. The key is to try to determine what is causing the reaction. If, for example, the irritation started after the ring was sized or worked on, maybe you are allergic to the solder. Our shop has a laser welder which allows us to bond metal without …
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Types of Necklace Chains
… was repaired. Omega Chain Similar to the herringbone chain the 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 … to move slightly in and out along the bars. This chain may seem familiar, because this same design is often used in key chains. PROS Fun and Different – This is a laid back chain style that can be fun to wear while creating an original …
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What Are Lab Grown Diamonds?
… terms in the same way. So, let’s begin with some vocabulary. Synthetic. Understanding this term correctly is the key that unlocks this entire question. Synthetic can mean artificial or even fake. Synthetic can also mean man-made, copied… because it looks like a diamond. That white sapphire can be natural or, here’s the trick, synthetic sapphire. The key to understanding the simulant issue is not how the gem is made (natural vs synthetic), but that it is a substitute …
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The Difference Between White Gold and Platinum
… 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 … state what alloy they are using like 90% Platinum 10% Iridium. How white gold and platinum start out is one of the key differences. White gold even in the best mixture has a hint of yellow. Platinum is a gray white and will keep its …
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Art Deco vs. Art Nouveau Style Jewelry
… to the Art Deco movement among many others. Quick Comparison Here is a quick chart to help break down the key difference between Art Nouveau and Art Deco jewelry design. Art Nouveau Art Deco Time Period 1890-1910 1920-1930 Key Aesthetic…
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Synthetic Gems: The Whole Story
… gems make excellent jewelry because they have the same property as the natural gem. Synthetic gems make owning beautiful jewelry affordable. But synthetic gems are not natural; they are manmade. Knowing what you are buying is key. Shopping for jewelry in this 24/7 gem networks on cable or satellite or internet sites can be over whelming. Another tricky way to buy is estate jewelry; many private sellers don’t really know what they have when they sell on e-bay or the …
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Art Deco vs Art Nouveau Engagement Rings
In this video we show you the key differences between Art Deco and Art Nouveau jewelry (specifically focusing on engagement rings). You’ll learn about…
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White Gold vs Platinum: Which One is Right for You?
… is a harder metal, tiny bits of it can actually flake off when it is scratched. The softness of platinum, on the other hand, means that the surface is normally pushed around more that removed when it’s scratched. This is one of the key reasons why platinum rings tend to require less maintenance than white gold rings. Comfort There are two main differences to consider when talking about comfort. First, if you think you might have a metal allergy , white gold could be …
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The History of the Engagement Ring
… a diamond’s brilliance by raising it up from the band. De Beers’ role in the diamond engagement ring story is twofold. First, they modernized diamond mining making diamonds available to everyone. Next, they marketed diamonds as the key symbol of love. One campaign in the 1930’s stated: “Every American bride deserved a diamond ring.” This and other De Beers campaigns (e.g. “Diamonds are forever”) have helped to embed in our culture the giving of diamond engagement …
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Double Halo Engagement Ring
… of the design and craftsmanship is incredible as well. Each of the 96 accent diamonds was hand picked and set by hand into the premium 18k white gold setting. Only high quality G color and VS clarity diamonds were used. Another key benefit that you get when you buy your double halo wedding ring from us, is that we can help you find the perfect center diamond. Our diamond experts are GIA trained, so they know more about diamonds than you can imagine. We use that …
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Get More Cash for Your Jewelry
…the gold weight. Of course, we feel her ring was worth much more because we evaluate jewelry as a total piece and not just a number on a scale. But, not everyone is able to accurately evaluate jewelry. How can I get the most cash? The key is to sell to a buyer who 1) has a good use for the jewelry you are selling and 2) has the skills necessary to accurately evaluate it. First, let’s talk about what it means to have a good use for jewelry. If you are buying a piece of …
