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What to Do When Your Ring Irritates Your Skin
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 problem. The first… of irritation: 1) Physical irritation caused by the metal rubbing against the skin, and 2) allergic reactions to jewelry. These types of irritation can look very similar, but their root causes and solutions are very different. Physical …caused your finger to swell slightly. Allergic Reactions Some people are allergic to certain metals that are used in jewelry. This can show up as a rash or discoloration of the skin which can begin hours or even days after contact and may …
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Laser Jewelry Repair
…take over the world with a “laser”. One of the last things you think a laser can do is to work on your intricate jewelry. Well, laser technology is making it possible to work on jewelry that once was impossible to fix or too costly to fix. …antique enameled pin without damaging the enamel or leaving visible signs of the restoration work. Our laser can fix jewelry without removing the stones or running the risk of solder flowing into the hinge and destroying its mobility. …
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Art Deco vs. Art Nouveau Style Jewelry
We also have a fun, informative video on Art Deco vs. Art Nouveau jewelry which you may like. The Art Nouveau and Art Deco movements have had a profound impact on virtually all forms of art … art, these two particular movements formed around very distinctive ideas which led to very different expressions in jewelry. Once you learn about the fundamental styles of each, you will start to see their influence everywhere. They are … Stile Liberty among many other monikers, simply means “New Art” and it impacted almost every artistic medium. Jewelry makers embraced materials such as enamel, horn, and semi-precious stones to create pieces that were not just adornments …
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Types of Jewelry Clasps
In the world of jewelry, there are a wide variety of clasps, each with its own purpose and unique design. Whether you are searching for a … for a broken clasp or just looking to learn more about them, this article is for you. History of Jewelry Clasps Jewelry clasps are a small but important component of many types of jewelry like necklaces, bracelets, and anklets. Clasps allow… attachment and removal of the jewelry and provide a secure way to wear and display precious pieces. The history of jewelry clasps dates back centuries, and we can watch as clasps have evolved over time to meet the changing needs and …
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Measuring Gold Weight
…is more trivia about gold weights. The troy system historically was used for measuring the weight of drugs, precious metals and gemstones. The name comes from the French city of Troyes. The noble metals (gold, silver and platinum) all use …
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Brands and Designer Jewelry
Status, style, and quality are the three attributes that luxury jewelry brands are known for. Jewelry brands or designers have a high standard to live up to or they are abandoned. There is… and last for years, but if it goes out of fashion, people won’t generally want to wear it. It is important that a jewelry brand changes to avoid becoming dated. Some jewelry designers can adapt, others cannot. When a designer brand cannot …. What makes a top jewelry designer is staying in style from year to year and decade to decade. Quality Luxury brand jewelry must keep its promise to the customer to deliver a superior product. This is a no compromise area. The jewelry must …
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Star White Gold
… eventually. Regular, Plus, or Premium? The White Gold Task Force statement on the plating of white gold reveals how jewelry manufacturers view rhodium plating: “The lack of an industry-accepted definition of white as applied to white gold … we have a solution! Why are white gold consumers dissatisfied? 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…
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Frequently Asked Question about Jewelry
Here we answer some of your questions about jewelry in general. If you have a question you’d like answered, please contact us and we would be happy to help. What is a … does not chip or is not otherwise altered. An appraisal can be performed on a loose Diamond, a mounted stone, or jewelry. If the stone is not loose, the physical properties are estimated using various estimation techniques. Most importantly… are getting harder to detect. Key: ask when buying a diamond if it is natural and untreated. What is redesigned jewelry or redesigned? Simply put, a redesign is a custom design using your existing gems and gold or platinum. This does not …
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How to Sell Jewelry on Craigslist and Facebook Marketplace
Selling jewelry on Craigslist, Facebook Marketplace, and other online local classified sites is a great way to get cash for your …but there are some things that you should consider before you take the plunge. Safeguards are critical when selling jewelry in person First NEVER, NEVER, and NEVER meet an unknown buyer at your house. Personal safety and protection against … or shopping mall. If you don’t have a way to meet the potential buyer at a public place, then do not sell your jewelry through the Craigslist or Marketplace. The buyer’s bank is a good public location because if they wish to buy the jewelry…
