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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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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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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 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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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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Jewelry Repair FAQ
…layer of gold onto the surface of jewelry. This is done by immersing the jewelry in a liquid containing chemically bound gold molecules and then using electricity to adhere those molecules to the jewelry’s surface. Molecules are the key to understanding gold plating. The amount of gold used is on the molecular level. This means that only a very thin layer of gold covers the surface. Gold plating produces a layer of gold around 0.5 microns thick. A micron is roughly …
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Caring for and Cleaning Your Jewelry
… the light show. Dust and dirt stick to the grease and oils creating a lifeless diamond. Cleaning your diamond jewelry at home is simple and rewarding. Use a soft toothbrush and mild soap then rinse thoroughly with warm water. The key to diamond cleaning is the underneath side or pavilion. The light needs a clean surface to bounce upward. The diamond may need to be scrubbed several times before all the build up is removed. Some don’ts of jewelry cleaning. Never use …
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Is a Lab Grown Diamond Right for Me?
…love. There are plenty of people out there who will tell you that it’s morally wrong or unethical to buy a natural, earth-mined diamond, and visa-versa. Hopefully, by now you know that this is (to use a technical term): bologna. The key is to decide what is most important for you in a diamond (peace of mind, romance, price, how you feel about the purchase, etc.). Now that you understand the true benefits and disadvantages of lab grown diamonds, you can make the …
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The Magic of Polarized Light
… stay light the whole time. Notice how this DR stone appears to blink as it is rotated. Snake Banding on Glass Gems Polarized light also has some interesting effects on stones that have strain structures in them. Glass is one of the key examples of this. When rotated in a polariscope with crossed filters, something very strange happens. This visual phenomenon is referred to as snake banding, and it is a result of how the gem is formed. When the gem is cast, as most …
