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What to Do When Your Ring Irritates Your Skin
… often plated 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… for the metal that’s causing the allergic reaction while making the new ring out of a completely different metal. Platinum is hypoallergenic and generally a safe bet for people with allergic reactions to metals. There are also alloys of …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Opal
…for its extraordinary play of colors and its rarity. This opal is quite large, weighing approximately 180 carats (36 grams) and measuring 3 x 1.8 inches long. Its size and quality make it an exceptionally valuable gemstone. Care and …, here are the Mohs hardness values for some other gemstones you may know: Diamond 10, Sapphire 9, Amethyst 7, and Peridot 6. Turquoise is about as hard as opal, but you would need to consider Pearl or Amber (both 2.5) to find a commonly…
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Types of Necklace Chains
… in Thailand, and it is named after a weight of silver (or gold) of the same name. One baht is approximately fifteen grams. Chains of this style have historically used S style claps for easy removal when trading. PROS Traditional Style – …now in the jewelry world. Each one has its own unique style, strengths, and weaknesses. As always, if you would like personalized recommendations on a chain, feel free to contact us anytime. One of our experienced jewelry experts would …
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Anatomy of a Ring
… know it was sized looking at the shank with your naked eye. Over time, the shank can wear thin—yes, even gold and platinum can wear away. In such cases a jeweler can “re-shank” the ring by replacing the metal at the bottom of the shank, … would like to know more about any of these parts or if there was a part that we missed. If you are looking for the perfect ring, browse our online shop or contact us and one of our jewelry experts would be happy to help you find a ring …
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Brands and Designer Jewelry
… must meet the most stringent of quality standards. Jewelry brands must use quality metals (like high-karat gold and platinum), first-rate gems, and highly skilled jewelers to meet their obligation. Status When a jewelry brand reaches a level… are happy to pay the price. These designers foster a loyalty that goes beyond image. It becomes the identity of the person. Personas’ are formed by what we wear, and top jewelry brands provide value that goes beyond jewelry for many …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Aquamarine
… famous aquamarine is the incredible stone housed in Queen Elizabeth’s tiara. Her tiara is an exquisite piece of platinum jewelry that has evolved several times over the years. Having larger stones swapped in and exchanging her pendant for …your aquamarine jewelry when doing household chores, going to the gem, or otherwise working with your hands. With proper care a piece of aquamarine jewelry can last generations being handed down and treasured for years to come. Why …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Emerald
… by Mr. and Mrs. O. Roy Chalk in 1972 and can be seen on display at the National Museum of Natural History in a platinum and gold ring surrounded by 60 pear-shaped diamonds. According to workers at the Muzo mine in Columbia, it is one of the … the eyes. Pliny said that emeralds were the only gemstones that delighted the eye without fatiguing it. In fact, Emperor Nero was said to wear a kind of emerald glasses to watch the gladiatorial games in ancient Rome (possibly one of …
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Jewelry Solder: What You Should Know
…the sake of simplicity, we will focus our discussion on gold jewelry, but the same concepts also apply to silver and platinum as well. If your ring is made out of 14 karat gold, you know that approximately 56% of it is gold with the rest … metals like silver, copper, nickel, and so on. Each of these other metals contributes some of their unique properties of the final alloy changing its color, hardness, flexibility, and more. That’s great, but what does this have to do …
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How to Value Inherited Jewelry
… diamond and gem prices are not readily available like precious metal prices are to the general public. The gold, platinum, and silver prices are well publicized. The diamond and gem wholesale trade keeps their prices confidential, so there …tricky, but this article should help guide you through some of the issues. Before we begin, if you would prefer more personalized information, please feel free to reach out to us . We offer a free consultation where our jewelry experts …
