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What to Do When Your Ring Irritates Your Skin
…, the color will easily wipe or wash off. You can avoid this type of discoloration simply by keeping your jewelry clean and tarnish free. It also helps to avoid exposing your jewelry to water or lotion. Check out our video on cleaning your…
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Frequently Asked Question about Jewelry
… or other noble metals. It is used to decorate and beautify jewelry by adding a graceful touch. Filigree was derived from the Latin filum, thread, and granum, grain. What is the SI3 grade? The GIA Diamond clarity-scale refers to how clean, or free of imperfections a Diamond is. The GIA standard for the clarity scale consists of: FL, IF, VVS1, VVS2, VS1, VS2, SI1, SI2, ???, I1, I2, I3 The SI3 was born out of the desire of the Diamond Industry to incorporate an extra grade…
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Learn Secret Diamond Buying Skills From a Professional Diamond Buyer
… to own. The secret for the diamond buyer is have your own color grading master stone. If you own a diamond bring it with you as you shop. Compare all the stones you are looking at to your diamond. Note: keep your diamond very clean to judge accurately. It does not matter if your diamond is yellow or D colorless you are using it as a measure to judge other stones. If you don’t have a diamond use a CZ, but have something to compare against. The light source will dramatic …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Spinel
… bring balance and alignment to one’s internal energies calming mood swings and improving mental clarity. Care and Cleaning of Spinel Spinel is usually safe to be used in ultrasonic and steam cleaners, but certain inclusions can sometimes …bet is to use warm soapy water and a soft-bristled brush. Or, you can always have your spinel jewelry professionally clean by a local jeweler like us. Spinel can be stored with other jewelry but like with all precious stones, it should be …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Ruby
… ring up for auction where it sold for a record setting $30.42 million dollars to an anonymous Swiss buyer. Care and Cleaning of Ruby Rubies are sturdy stones, but are still vulnerable to breakage and chipping. Don’t apply hairspray, … can be wiped with a soft, dry cloth often to remove dust and residue that will mar its sparkle. For more intense cleaning, use warm water and mild dishwashing detergent in solution. Soak the piece for 15 minutes, and then clean with a …
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How Are Lab Grown Diamonds Made?
…. Diamonds are a crystalline form of carbon, and so making artificial carbon crystal was the problem of lab grown diamonds. For decades, manufacturers of synthetic gemstones tried growing diamonds like they grew rubies, sapphires, and emeralds. It failed. Then they had the idea to grow diamonds in the lab like they grew in nature. High Pressure High Temperature Diamonds How does nature form diamond crystals? Nature does it very deep underground. Diamond growing naturally …
