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Gem in the Spotlight: Tourmaline
… George F. Kunz. He documented reports about the tourmaline deposits of Maine and California and praised the quality of the stones they produced. Along with opal, tourmaline is October’s birthstone. Care and Cleaning of Tourmaline Tourmaline…variant of tourmaline has a pink center and green edges that resembles a watermelon. Crystals of this type are often cut in slices to display this unique property. One of tourmaline’s most distinctive traits is its ability to be …
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Anatomy of a Ring
… between two straight pieces of metal on either side of it (this style is most commonly seen with square or princess cut diamonds). As you may have guessed, all styles of head can wear thin over time and may need to be built up by a … of cathedral arches. Some are sleek and plain, some are wider and covered in accent diamonds. The size and cut of the center stone also may vary, but when you see those arches of metal rising up toward the center, you’ll know, it’s a …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Ruby
…, and spinel have been mistaken for each other. Famously, the Black Prince Ruby (formerly thought of as the largest cut ruby) at the center of the British Imperial State Crown, is actually a red spinel. History and Lore of Ruby The first… in the world. Weighing in at 25.59 carats, this ruby may not be the largest ruby ever found, but its color and cut is unrivaled. It is the most famous ruby, and was originally mined in Myanmar. The Sunrise Ruby was eventually set by …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Jade
…to 50 carvers to make. Because of the incredible detail, many of these centuries old carvings are still unmatched in quality to this day. Across the world, jadeite symbolizes prosperity, success, and good luck. The traditional jade flat disc…Jade has one of the richest heritages of all gemstones. People have been using jade from as early as 6,000 BC, and it has been an … green, orangey-red, black, and yellowish green. Jadeite can come in many different colors including pink, purple (often called lavender jade), blue, black, white, and the most valuable/desirable color: a vibrant green. The finest of …
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How to Sell Jewelry on Craigslist and Facebook Marketplace
… the most price knowledgeable and concerned buyers. It has to be the lowest price or they won’t buy. Take a few good quality pictures of your jewelry from different angles and include them in your ad. If possible, have a professional ready …bank should have some security in case something goes bad. Some other safeguards are notifying someone you can trust of the time and place of your meeting. Check in with that person after the meeting. Always have your cell phone with …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Opal
… 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 Cleaning While opal’s enchanting colors may seem otherworldly, it… doublets, a lapidarist will use a piece of ironstone or black onyx and glue the fragile piece of opal to it before cutting and leaving them glued together after the fact to be set into jewelry. In triplets, that thin piece of opal is …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Spinel
… are still relatively low for a stone of this durability, rarity, and beauty. Spinel can be just as stunning as top-quality rubies at just a fraction of the price. Now that spinel is joining peridot as one of August’s birthstones more people…Spinel, the Great Imposter” sounds like the title of an action movie, but it could also be the title of this article. For years spinel has been confused with other gems …even today is often used as a substitute for similar looking stones. In recent years, spinel has started to move out of the shadows and be appreciated in its own right, and we can see why. Its colors rival even the best rubies, …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Amethyst
… on the world market are now believed to be synthetic. This is a fairly recent discovery as many low cost, high quality, deeply colored amethysts are now appearing in inexpensive jewelry. Because the cost of testing is higher than the cost … the natural stones it is not often performed. Beware of stones of perfect clarity, calibrated sizes, and precision cutting. Notable Stones One of the most famous amethyst stones is in The Morris Amethyst Brooch which is set with a large…
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Star White Gold
…. Pure Star White gold enhances so many jewelry designs. See the Star White Difference When you buy a piece of quality jewelry you want it to last for decades. That is one of the reasons so many people are disappointed with traditional white… look. White gold is white…or is it? White gold can be compared with gasoline. There are generally three grades of gasoline, regular (really the lowest), mid grade, and premium. In addition, not all gas is created equally. We have all…
