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Gem in the Spotlight: Quartz
…chatoyancy Fossilized Wood Multi-colored and typically still has the appearance of wood (also called petrified wood) Agate Multi-colored chalcedony with curved bands Fire Agate Brownish red with a fire of color Moss Agate Multiple shades … to be essential to fertility and is known as the stone of unconditional love. It is also believed to expel anger. Agate is believed to embody attributes of resilience and bravery, amplifying cognitive faculties while promoting mental …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Blue Zircon
…in jewelry to mimic diamond. Why? Natural zircon is known for its scintillation, brilliance, and flashes of color or fire just like diamond. Zircon also is known for its variety of colors. Blue zircon is the most popular color. But, …, orange, brown, green, champagne, golden, saffron, and colorless. Zircon colors are pure and have that distinctive fire that sets it apart from other gems. The Gemology of Zircon Why does zircon have so much more fire then other colored …
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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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The History of Diamond Cuts
… experience to get the job done right. The point cut diamond is likely where the tradition of the diamond engagement ring began. Mary of Burgundy became the first to receive a diamond engagement ring. Archduke Maximilian of Austria gave … for the cutting style is more about sticking close to the natural diamond octahedral shape than the release of fire and brilliance we know today. The Old Mine cut follows the angles and shape of the octahedral diamond crystal to save on …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Iolite
… different colors when observed at different angles, especially with polarized light. Pleochroism is caused by differing absorption of light rays in doubly refractive crystals. Thus, no singly refractive gemstone can exhibit pleochroism. … than Emerald or Topaz. Because of this, some extra care should be taken with your iolite jewelry. Try to avoid wearing it in situations where it might be hit against hard objects to keep it free from cracks and small chips. Iolite is a …
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Star White Gold
… 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 …? Because they don’t know what the true color of the jewelry is when they buy it. I have seen a yellow gold ring heavily plated to look white. This was a true 14 karat yellow gold made to look white and it worked for a while. What the …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Pearl
… changed hands many times, and was owned by several famous figures, including Napoleon III and Elizabeth Taylor. During Taylor’s ownership, the pearl was set into a necklace designed by Cartier, which also included diamonds and rubies. … once part of a larger piece of jewelry that also included the Hope Diamond, and that the two gems were separated during the French Revolution. Today, the Hope Pearl is owned by a private collector and is occasionally displayed at museums…
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How to Sell Your Jewelry
… reasons. I have had clients who could have saved hundreds of dollars if they would have bought a preowned ring, but refused. Jewelry is a style driven industry. Some styles are classic and stay around for decades, others last just a few … it, or it could end up costing you a ton of money. Worn out jewelry impacts the value. It is a difficult repair to bring life back into a piece of jewelry. Most worn out jewelry is valued at its intrinsic worth. Jewelry looks it’s best …
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Types of Necklace Chains
… piece of jewelry. But, what kind of chain is best for you? In this article we’ll introduce you to the staggering variety of necklace (and bracelet) chains that are available right now in the jewelry world. Each one has its own unique … and don’t often snag the pendant bail. They are also relatively strong to support the weight of a pendant during daily wear and tear. Larger link cable chains make a good base for charm bracelets. PROS Wearability – The simple design of …
