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   Gem in the Spotlight: Iolite

   FJU Category: Gemstones | Tags: Colored Gemstones, Folklore, Gem Spotlight, Gemology, Iolite, Jewelry History

   … gemstone that is absolutely wonderful in jewelry. The subtle range of hues from blue to violet makes for elegant rings, pendants, and earrings. All in all, iolite is a great

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   Gem in the Spotlight: Spinel

   FJU Category: Gemstones | Tags: Colored Gemstones, Folklore, Gem Spotlight, Gemology, Jewelry History, Spinel, Synthetic Gemstones

   …hardness of 8 and good toughness spinel is a great choice for all forms of jewelry. We recommend occasional wear for rings and bracelets, but earrings and pendants are suitable for daily wear. Spinel can come in virtually any color of the …

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   Star White Gold

   FJU Category: Jewelry Metals | Tags: Gold Information, Plating, Star White Gold

   … performance due to poorly made gas. White gold also has three grades. Grade 3 is off white, grade 2 is standard, and grade 1 is premium. This means that when white gold is made, it can be yellowish to light yellow. When white gold rings are new they are coated with a white metal called rhodium. Rhodium is a metal very similar to platinum and rhodium shares many of the properties of platinum including its white color. The rhodium plating is used to make the white gold …

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   Is a Lab Grown Diamond Right for Me?

   FJU Category: Lab Grown Diamonds | Tags: Engagement Ring, Environment, Lab Grown Diamonds, Synthetic Gemstones

   … economy of the host country. Often times, these countries are impoverished, and the jobs and income that the mine brings can help elevate many people out of poverty. Lab grown diamonds are not one-of-a-kind in the same way that natural …S. If you are considering a lab grown diamond, be sure to checkout Balance , our own collection of unique engagement rings made exclusively