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Star White Gold
…Just Brilliantly White Gold We have found a gold alloy that is extremely white and looks great without any plating. Star White Gold is bright and white without any plating. You see what you get. No guess work. No taking anyone’s word … white it truly is. Star White gold has a bright shinny hard finish that will keep its look. Our manufacturer of the Star White alloy has tested it and states: “Star white gold has been developed with the consumer in mind since some …
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The Difference Between White Gold and Platinum
… basic and is the foundation of all the other differences. White gold and platinum are different metals. White gold starts out as gold. Gold is yellow. Platinum is itself a white metal. White gold and platinum have their own properties …. Some manufacturers 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 …
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What to Do When Your Ring Irritates Your Skin
… of the Platinum family. People are unlikely to be allergic to Rhodium, but as the plating wears off, irritation can start due to the fact that the skin is now in direct contact with the Nickel (or other metal) that they are allergic to. … 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 …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Iolite
… to reinstate a sense of perspective to those who feel they are jinxed, and inspire anyone with a confused life to start to bring order in small, practical ways. It is also believed to aid the muses by activating the visionary, creative …Iolite is maybe not the first gemstone people think of for their blue-violet jewelry, but it should be near the top of the list. Iolite’s color range of blue, blue-violet, and violet … its side. It is more subtlety nuanced than amethyst and deeper than many tanzanites. Iolite’s name comes from its violet color. It is from the Greek word “ios” meaning violet. Unlike many other popular gems, iolite cannot be heat …
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Is a Lab Grown Diamond Right for Me?
…. Pros, the benefits of lab grown diamonds The first and most often cited benefit of lab-grown diamonds is their environmental sustainability . While this issue hasn’t been full studied yet, it is generally accepted that it takes … diamonds. However, you can still save 10-30% with a lab grown synthetic over a natural in most cases. Also, the savings go way up if you are looking for a colored diamond (natural colored diamonds are extremely rare and consequently …
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How to Sell Jewelry on eBay and Other Websites
… country’s dollars and it was worth pennies on the dollar (this could happen with other checks as well). Make sure their funds have cleared your bank. Take the time to understand all the rules. If selling jewelry online isn’t for you, visit Arden Jewelers and get a free evaluation of the jewelry you want to sell. If you like our offer, you can get cash on the spot for your gold and jewelry, no waiting for it to sell, no photographing, describing, pricing, no hassle at…
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Gem in the Spotlight: Garnet
… fan. Garnet is January’s birth stone. January babies born in the midst of cold, white (valley fog) and at times stark surroundings are rewarded with one of the most varying birth gemstones…Garnet. Garnet’s pizzazz energizes the … symbolic of Jesus Christ’s sacrifice. Legend tells that garnet lights up the night. Noah used a garnet lantern to navigate the Ark at night. The ancient world is full of praise for the carbuncle, the glowing red gemstone we now know as…
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Gem in the Spotlight: Emerald
… refractive index of emerald ranges from 1.57 to 1.58, making it a moderately refractive gemstone. Its specific gravity ranges from 2.65 to 2.75. One of the distinctive features of emeralds is that they often contain inclusions. … look like moss or a garden inside of the stone. These inclusions are tiny fissures, bubbles, or crystals that are visible to the naked eye. These inclusions are not necessarily considered flaws but rather add character and uniqueness …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Spinel
…with other gems and even today is often used as a substitute for similar looking stones. In recent years, spinel has started to move out of the shadows and be appreciated in its own right, and we can see why. Its colors rival even the … 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 know someone born in August, it’s time to get excited. …
