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Platinum
… it hypoallergenic and ideal for those with sensitive skin. All the platinum ever mined would fit in the average living room. Platinum is rare, the coveted treasure of discerning individuals. Platinum is one of the strongest and most …. Some of the world’s greatest treasures are set in platinum, such as the Hope Diamond. It is also one of the heaviest, weighing 60% more than gold. The word platinum sometimes enjoys a cachet higher even than gold – witness all those …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Topaz
…unseen by enemies. In the Victorian era, blue topaz signified faithfulness and love. Gemology As we mentioned at the start of the article, topaz comes in a huge variety of colors. Some of these varieties have their own names: Imperial …handled with special care because the coating can be scratched and the gem ruined very easily. Mystic topaz comes in virtually any color from sunset orange, to violet, to green. These coatings can allow topaz to be any color of your …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Opal
…white opal to give it a darker body color. This is a simple treatment that involves placing the stones in a sealed environment which is then filled with smoke. Opals are porous by nature, so small particulates can be absorbed, if the … with right training and equipment will be able to detect this treatment. Opals can also sometimes be dyed, giving them an unnatural but fascinating body color such as a vibrant green or pink. Some opals that have cracked can sometimes …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Sapphire
… makes the sapphire a long lasting piece of jewelry as well as a useful industrial tool. One last legend, the star sapphire has been called “the stone of destiny”; its three crossed lines represented faith, hope, and destiny…sapphire has been treasured for thousands of years. Kings and queens have always believed that sapphires represent divine favor. The color blue was considered sacred and was worn by priests to show their connection to the sky and heaven… the Bishop’s ring as a symbol of unity between the priest, the sky and heaven. Sapphire has been associated with divine favor. The Buddhists believed that the sapphire favored devotion and spiritual enlightenment. It is the birthstone …
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Jewelry Repair FAQ
… sauce that they use to try to achieve a brilliant and pure white color without the need for rhodium plating. Our Star White Gold is a great example of this. If you’re curious, you can learn more about gold purity here. How can I tell if … welder we are able to retip prongs next to many gemstones (diamonds, sapphires, and rubies for example) without removing them, saving you time and money. Can my costume and fashion jewelry be fixed? Yes and no. A few years ago, the …
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The History of Diamond Cuts
…culet (the point at the bottom of the diamond). Diamonds have gone from one facet (the table) to 18 facets. This cut started to unlock the brilliance within the diamond, and variations of it are still used today. Another early diamond cut… are four triangle facets that point towards the corners of the crown. This gives the appearance of a four-pointed star. The pavilion is cut into four main facets. Moving Towards Brilliance The evolution of the diamond cuts then takes a …
