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Show Mom How Much You Care
… gift, one that can represent the family that they have poured their hearts into raising. This Mother’s Day necklace is the perfect gift for mothers because of its personalization and elegance! This is a highly customizable and classic piece … including natural gemstones, lab gemstones, and synthetic gemstones to fit any budget. Choose the metal for the necklace and chain with options like sterling silver, 14k gold, and more. The length of the chain is 18 inches, and it has …
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Spreading Hope with Custom Jewelry
… different gauges and alloys of gold before we were finally able to reproduce the complex xHope logo faithfully. The necklace was finished literally hours before the final deadline for the event. In the end, all of the struggles were well … enjoyed this story. We had a great time working with xHope and solving all of the many design challenges that this necklace presented. If you have an idea for a custom project of your own or if you know of a non-profit that you would like to…
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News 10, Diamond Prices, and Shopping Local
A few weeks ago, a reporter from News 10 contacted us to get some expert insight into diamond pricing trends. We were happy to help, and our gemologist, Dan explained some of the factors behind the price drop. … advantage of up-to-date pricing data much faster to give you the best possible deal. Our gemologists understand the diamond buying game . Did you know that two 1ct H VS2 diamonds with GIA certificates can be valued differently by thousands … to correctly judge complex factors like diamond cut enables our gemologists to find you better values on beautiful diamonds. The way we source our diamonds and jewelry also allows us to save you money. When a big chain buys jewelry in bulk…
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The World’s Largest Diamond Mine is Shutting Down
The Argyle mine in Australia is the world’s largest single source of diamonds and accounts for over 90% of the global supply of pink diamonds. In 2020, the mine is set to cease operations and …. The question we’re all asking now is: what impact will this have on diamond prices? Is Now the Time to Buy Diamonds? Whether you’ve had the mis fortune of sitting through an introductory economics course or not you know the basic rules of …, prices will tend to increase and visa-versa. So, what effect will the closure of the Argyle mine have on global diamond supply? If you have your heart set on a natural pink diamond, we can only expect the prices to go up from here. The …
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A Legacy Worth Upholding
… of pendant. Finally, we used our laser engraver to inscribe the piece with the Legacy Classical Academy logo. The necklace turned out to be a big hit at the auction bringing in far more than we anticipated. One attendee of the event saw the …, non-profit school located in the foothills of Northern California. It fosters a unique blend of home education and a traditional classroom setting that both challenges and encourages its students. To quote one parent involved with the …
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Jewelry Style Basics
… you can afford, so you can add matching pieces later. In gold jewelry, such basics should include a gold chain necklace, classic hoop and a link bracelet. Additions could include slide-on pendants or drops to create different looks with your… role in determining the kind of jewelry that looks best on you. A smaller, petite woman would be better served with necklace lengths that fall below the breast but above the waist to elongate her figure. Meanwhile, a tall, thin woman may …
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Diamond Selection – 4C’s and an F
Diamond buying is hard enough. First you have to understand the 4C’s, and then you have to try to judge if diamond …, simple does not work here. What is fluorescence? Fluorescence is a form of lumination that is created when a diamond is exposed to low or high wave ultraviolet light. Some degree is common in nearly one half of all diamonds. One major …. Fluorescence: the good, the bad, and the inconsequential The bad news is that sometimes fluorescence can make a diamond look foggy or waxy as some people describe it. Most people don’t want a hazy looking diamond that loses some of its …
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Brown Diamonds and a Journey to the Center of the Earth
… of water between the Earth’s upper and lower mantle. Now, thanks to skilled scientists, a bit of luck, and a brown diamond, that theory has been confirmed. The breakthrough came from a tiny inclusion in a diamond that most people would … more about colored diamonds and their values here). Inclusions, as you may know, are small bits of foreign (non-diamond) material that were trapped inside the diamond during its formation. In general, with engagement rings and other jewelry…
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Jewelry for Cheapskates
… precious gemstones in silver for very reasonable prices. Our Asteria line features many pieces in silver with white sapphire accents, for example. Keep in mind though that sterling silver is much softer than 14k or 18k gold. This means that …, you should get a little more than you pay for. But, quality jewelry isn’t cheap, and the high prices of gold, diamonds, and platinum don’t help either. There are, however, some special cases where, if you know what you’re doing, you can …
