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Gem in the Spotlight: Tourmaline
… of Tourmaline Gemologically speaking, tourmaline is its own mineral and not a species or member of a different family (unlike emerald and aquamarine, for example, which are members of the beryl family). It has a refractive index of 1.624 … warm, soapy water. With proper care, a piece of tourmaline jewelry can last generations and even become a treasured family heirloom. Why Tourmaline So, now that you know a bit more about this unique and beautiful gem, why would you add it …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Aquamarine
… from the Latin which literally means “seawater,” a tribute to its beautiful blue color. As a member of the beryl family, Aquamarine has some illustrious cousins in addition to a rich history of its own. The Mythology of Aquamarine Long …. The tiara is one of only a few items of jewelry that the late queen commissioned herself. Many other of the royal family jewels have been passed down for generations but this tiara she special ordered from Garrard in 1957. The Gemology of…
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Jewelry Repair FAQ
…is only about 0.175 microns (or 0.000005 inches) thick. What is Rhodium Plating? Rhodium is a member of the Platinum family of metals, but it is actually whiter and harder than platinum. Rhodium plating is done the same way as gold plating… is used to make white gold. However, since many people are allergic to nickle , palladium (a member of the platinum family of metals) is being used more and more today. Other metals, like cobalt, have even been alloyed with pure gold to …
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What to Do When Your Ring Irritates Your Skin
… to give it a brighter finish. White gold alloys are often plated with Rhodium which is a member of the Platinum family. People are unlikely to be allergic to Rhodium, but as the plating wears off, irritation can start due to the fact that …Nothing is more frustrating than being unable to wear your engagement ring or other jewelry because it irritates your skin. Don’t worry. There are many options you have when faced with this …but their root causes and solutions are very different. Physical Irritation This can be caused by the design of the ring, a rough area that is the result of normal wear and tear, or a ring that is not sized correctly. If the ring is too …
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How to Value Inherited Jewelry
… value. Choosing the correct value standard for the inherited jewelry is critical to an equitable resolution for the family and friends. Replacement Value The most popular jewelry appraisal is an insurance appraisal for replacement purpose…but a professional jewelry appraiser has no way of establishing or measuring this value. In the end, it is up to the family to work out a just solution. The desire to have a fair equitable division of a jewelry inheritance is doable. Having…
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Gem in the Spotlight: Emerald
… and is associated with love, fertility, and rebirth. Gemology of Emerald Emeralds are a member of the beryl mineral family (along with morganite and aquamarine) and are valued for their rich green color. The intensity of an emerald’s hue …Springtime exudes life, full of bright colors and renewed energy. Emerald, May’s gemstone, captures this enthusiasm for … are predominantly found. What sets trapiche emeralds apart from other emeralds is their unique growth habit, featuring six black spokes radiating from a hexagonal core. This distinctive pattern is believed to form due to interruptions in…
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Gem in the Spotlight: Morganite
… of Morganite’s color that sets it apart from many of the more popular gemstones. Morganite has an impressive family tree. It is a beryl gem which puts it in the same family as emerald and aquamarine. Because of its association with emerald…. Compared with many other gemstones, Morganite is a relatively new addition with its first recorded discovery occurring in California in the early 1900s. This means you won’t find any tales of ancient kings wearing Morganite on their …
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Anatomy of a Ring
Knowing the different parts of a ring can help you make a better decision when choosing a new ring and it can help you know when your ring may need … 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 top part, the ring shank is generally said to start … 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 sized looking at the shank with your naked eye. …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Sapphire
… as gem varieties of corundum. Today sapphire has become the collective name for all colors of the corundum family other than the red ruby. To avoid confusion, each stone’s color is used before the word sapphire. Sapphire, a variety of … sacred and was worn by priests to show their connection to the sky and heaven. Sapphires were set in the Bishop’s ring as a symbol of unity between the priest, the sky and heaven. Sapphire has been associated with divine favor. The …
