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Alternative Metals for Men’s Jewelry
… to choose from, it can be difficult to know which one is best for you. This article breaks down many of the new “alternative metals” (and non-metals) and explains why you may want to choose one for your wedding band. Titanium Titanium is an excellent… is a hard metal, titanium may scratch and show signs of wear especially when compared some of the other super-hard alternative metal options like tungsten. Finally, it is difficult and expensive to resize, repair, or engrave aircraft grade titanium …
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What to Do When Your Ring Irritates Your Skin
… allergic reactions to metals. There are also alloys of white gold that do not include Nickel that can be used as an alternative. Our Star White Gold is a perfect example of this. When you are deciding on a new metal, it may be best to borrow a …what the true source of the problem is. There are two main types of irritation: 1) Physical irritation caused by the metal rubbing against the skin, and 2) allergic reactions to jewelry. These types of irritation can look very similar, but…
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Gold Purity and The Differences Between White and Yellow Gold
… what is gold? Yes the scientists tell us gold is an element with the chemical symbol Au. We know it is the heraldic metal and it is a rare yellow mineral that is the most malleable and pliable of all metals. Yes, but what does that mean … 14 karat gold not just plated with gold. A plated piece of jewelry has a thin layer of gold over a base or non gold metal. Some plated jewelry has markings that look like real solid gold. For example, a plated piece can be stamped: 14k …
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Anatomy of a Ring
… with your vast knowledge of jewelry terms. Shank Every ring has a shank. This is the technical term for the band of metal that encircles the finger. There would be no ring without the shank. If the ring has a distinct design feature on …, the ring shank is generally said to start at the point that the design stops. A jeweler will usually add or remove metal from the bottom of the shank when sizing a ring. This can sometimes be done so well that you would never know it was…
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Types of Necklace Chains
… beautifully, and their interlocking link design makes them very strong. Consequently, foxtail chains are a great alternative to weaker, flat chains if you want that flashy look but you still need some strength and durability. PROS Strength – … cable chain. PROS Strength – The wider links give added strength to the basic cable design CONS Cost – The extra metal required to make rolo links typically makes them more expensive than a comparable cable chain of the same width. …
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Types of Jewelry Clasps
…Lobster clasps can be a little bulky and heavy for thin light weight chains and can be a little more expensive than alternatives. Ease of Use – Yes, this is also listed as a “Pro,” but if you have arthritis or other dexterity issues, lobster … have arthritis or just don’t like fiddling with tiny mechanisms to wear your jewelry, magnetic clasps are great alternatives. They can even be added in conjunction to or as a replacement for other styles of clasps (often times without having to…
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Platinum
… to know (and more) about Platinum and its use in jewelry. Platinum is one of the rarest and most durable precious metals. Platinum’s rich, white luster enhances the brilliance and will maintain its shining luminosity forever, unlike other…Platinum is rare, the coveted treasure of discerning individuals. Platinum is one of the strongest and most enduring metals. Some of the world’s greatest treasures are set in platinum, such as the Hope Diamond. It is also one of the …
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How to Sell Your Jewelry
… since the time of Jesus. Damaged beyond repair jewelry is bought at its intrinsic worth. The intrinsic value is the metal (gold, platinum, silver) price plus any gems. The refining process used to recover the metal utilizes strong … which impact the price given for metal brought to be recycled. If you would like to know how to calculate the metal price and do the math read on, if not skip to next paragraph. The formula used to calculate the price is the metal price(…
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Jewelry Solder: What You Should Know
…, you have very likely seen solder in action. But, what is solder and how is it different than the rest of the metal that makes up your jewelry? What is Solder? To answer this question we first have to understand metal alloys. If you haven… gold purity . Now you should know that the metals that make up our jewelry are actually a mix of multiple different metals in different combinations called alloys. For the sake of simplicity, we will focus our discussion on gold jewelry, …
