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Gem in the Spotlight: Ruby
… with the ruby throughout time. It was thought that the ruby could preserve health, remove evil thoughts, and settle disagreements. Rubies are also believed to aide physical and spiritual regeneration, enhance circulation, vitalize blood… cut is unrivaled. It is the most famous ruby, and was originally mined in Myanmar. The Sunrise Ruby was eventually set by Cartier into a ring along with two diamonds weighing a total of 5 carats. In 2015, Sotheby’s put the ring up for …
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How to Sell Jewelry on eBay and Other Websites
…switch the diamond with a lower grade or even a CZ and claim that is what they got). If you use eBay, you have to be found, do the research on the best category and keywords for your item. Remember to add up all the cost of selling to set your price (the cost of the listing, how many times it takes to sell, shipping and supplies, insurance, the fees for credit card processing, other fees for things like appraisals, etc.). Two types of people shop online. First, there …
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How to Tell If a Diamond Is Natural or Lab Grown
… world’s top gem labs and jewelry manufacturers daily, and it has already helped us catch undisclosed lab grown diamonds. It does not suffer from many of the limitations of the Type IIa tester, and it even works on diamonds that are set in jewelry. Of course, like all tools, it is not perfect. But, in the hands of our skilled gemologists, it is an absolute game changer. If you need to be absolutely, 100% sure whether a diamond is lab grown or natural, you can send it …
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Types of Necklace Chains
… or a curb. Herringbone Chain The classic herringbone chain is made with short links that are connected in an offset V pattern. These chains are wide and flat with a very thin profile. This flat design gives herringbone chains a much … styles due to its basic design. It can be easy to break. Serviceability – The combination of hollow beads and the inset connecting bars make this chain difficult to repair if it does break or get dented. Byzantine Chain (Turkish) This …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Opal
… onyx and glue the fragile piece of opal to it before cutting and leaving them glued together after the fact to be set into jewelry. In triplets, that thin piece of opal is sandwiched between a piece of onyx and a clear piece of … machines or abrasive jewelry cleaners that could potentially damage the stone’s surface. For more valuable stones, setting them in a pendant or earrings instead of a ring will help them last as long as possible. With proper care opals …
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Frequently Asked Question about Jewelry
… Gemological Laboratory describing a Loose Diamond. The laboratory will not issue certificates on Diamonds which are set in a mounting. A Diamond Certificate issues a “grade” indicating the physical properties of the Diamond “at the time…the years. The wife never liked the ring, but did not tell him. The why’s are: did not wish to hurt his feelings, we settled for it, that’s just what we did back then and others. As the marriage deepens an open and trusting bond can …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Alexandrite
… took the world by storm. Its use in top-quality pieces by companies like Tiffany & Co. and Cartier brought it to the forefront of the high-end jewelry world where it has remained ever since. In its short history, alexandrite has set multiple records at auctions including a 21-carat gemstone selling for 1.49 million dollars which works out to over $70,000 per carat! Alexandrite is said to bring luck, prosperity, and intellect to its wearer. Its changing colors …
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Learn Secret Diamond Buying Skills From a Professional Diamond Buyer
… are extremely exciting. The four C’s of carat, cut, color and clarity determine a common comparison. They don’t set the price, just the basis to determine the price. In the final analysis, the price of a diamond is whatever two people … on down the scale to more inner color. Colorless is also called white. The key to judging color is a master. Master sets cost a lot of money and only make sense for the diamond professional to own. The secret for the diamond buyer is …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Amethyst
… cost of even the natural stones it is not often performed. Beware of stones of perfect clarity, calibrated sizes, and precision cutting. Notable Stones One of the most famous amethyst stones is in The Morris Amethyst Brooch which is set with a large 96 carat heart shaped amethyst. It resides in the collection of the Smithsonian Institution, National Museum of Natural History. The amethyst was most likely mined in Brazil and exhibits a deep, rich purple color. Amethyst…
