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The History of Diamond Cuts
… human possessions.” said by Pliny, the Roman historian. The story of the diamond cut is the story of humankind’s love of diamonds and our quest to unlock their true brilliance. Before Diamond Cutting The Romans loved diamonds but did not…
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Gem in the Spotlight: Aquamarine
…. Sailors often wore amulets of aquamarine to give them courage and tame the ocean waves. One myth says, “to dream of aquamarine signifies the making of new friends.” Another saying is, “to wear aquamarine earrings brings love and affection.” Aquamarine as a precious stone has always been popular. In ancient times, the aquamarine was believed to instill courage in those who wore them. Ancient Indians wore aquamarine in amulets, and the Egyptians carved it into …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Jade
…can be damaged if cleaned with harsher chemicals or an aggressive brush. Wax can be reapplied if needed. Whether you love to rich olive green of nephrite or the rainbow spectrum of jadeite, you can’t go wrong adding a piece of jade to …
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Fake Diamonds: The Great Diamond Attack
… of a gem to all my clients and it should be an industry practice. Natural diamonds have a mystique that goes beyond their history and marketing. The uniqueness of the gem only reinforces the symbol of two unique people joining in love to take the pressures of life and making a bright and shining life together
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Gold Purity and The Differences Between White and Yellow Gold
…but what does that mean to me? Gold is a beautiful metal that is used to make timeless jewelry. Gold can be bent and molded into elegant engagement rings to show the eternal affection of one person to another. Gold is an expression of love. Gold Purity Is all gold the same? We hear a piece of jewelry is pure gold or solid gold or 24 karat gold, but what does it all mean? Gold used in jewelry like wedding rings can come in many forms. Basic to understand the uses of gold…
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Styles of Earring Backs
… security. We hope you found this article helpful and informative. Feel free to leave a comment below about your experiences with any particular style of earring backs, or with any additional questions you may have. We would also love to hear what is your favorite style of back, and why it’s your favorite
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Gem in the Spotlight: Opal
… optical properties, and wide range of varieties make opal one of the most exciting gems you can own today. If you are looking for that special piece of opal jewelry to add to your collection, the gemologists at Arden Jewelers would love to
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Brands and Designer Jewelry
…. Sadly, there are no guarantees. But, in general, buying from a respected brand will mean you pay a premium price for a premium piece of jewelry. In the end, the most important thing is that you choose a piece of jewelry that you love, and that you trust to be a quality piece
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Jewelry Solder: What You Should Know
…, these solder specific alloys, also contribute some of their other properties to the finished product. solder specific alloys contribute some of their easy-tarnishing properties to the finished metal. One of the reasons why we all love gold is that it is so resistant to tarnishing or discoloring over time. Tarnishing, also called oxidization, is a result of chemical reactions between the metal and elements in the air and liquids that it comes in contact with. The …
