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Alternative Metals for Men’s Jewelry
…on the Mohs scale of hardness which is the same as Ruby or Sapphire and just below diamond (which is 10). Like these gems, tungsten is very scratch resistant and will not bend out of shape, but it will break if enough shock or pressure is… is currently the only permanently black jewelry that is workable enough to allow the setting of diamond or other gems. Ceramic is another permanently black option (it can even be made a more pure black than Zirconium), but it is too …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Pearl
… occasions to help them last. Restring Often: Even following all of these rules most pearl strands will stretch, loosen, and discolor over time. We recommend that you have your strand checked once a year. If the silk thread is starting to … of years. Only more recently have cultured pearl farming techniques been introduced that have made these incredible gems more widely accessible. The La Peregrina pearl is one of the most famous natural pearls in the world, and it has a …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Alexandrite
… ever since. In its short history, alexandrite has set multiple records at auctions including a 21-carat gemstone selling for 1.49 million dollars which works out to over $70,000 per carat! Alexandrite is said to bring luck, prosperity, and … than sapphire, emerald, or even ruby, alexandrite has been known around the world as one of the most sought-after gems for the better part of 200 years. But, what makes this stone so special? Gemology of Alexandrite Alexandrite is the …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Tsavorite Garnet
…and lively with a high refractive index giving it excellent sparkle and scintillation. Tsavorite is also a very rare gemstone. It is uncommon to find Tsavorite in sizes larger than five carats, and most faceted stones are below two carats… grossularite doesn’t exactly roll off the tongue. So, a proper name was definitely in order. The nomenclature of gemstones follows certain rules, and according to modern mineralogical methods, gemstones are given a name which ends in “-…
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Gem in the Spotlight: Peridot
…. If well cared for, Peridot jewelry can last generations. We have an excellent selection of Peridot jewelry and loose Peridot gems that we can set for you. Come by the shop to find your perfect Peridot is a lovely yellow-green gem with a rich history. Legend has it that Peridot was the favorite gemstone of Cleopatra. The ancients called it the “gem of the sun”. It was believed that peridot could chase away evil …dissolve curses but only when set in gold. Peridot is the birthstone for August. It is also the accepted anniversary gemstone for the 16th year of marriage. Peridot’s unique yellow-green color is very attractive. The name “Peridot” is …
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How to Tell If a Diamond Is Natural or Lab Grown
… are natural diamonds that are Type IIa, so it’s not a 100% conclusive test. Also, a diamond has to be completely loose (unmounted) to perform the test. Photoluminescence Spectroscopy and UV Radiation Going beyond the Type IIa test, more …
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Anatomy of a Ring
… by a jeweler, especially if it looks to you like any of the tips are missing or worn down, or if any stones are loose. The more tips that are thin or missing, the more likely you are to lose a stone. In addition to prong heads, you can … any bands or other rings you plan to wear next to the main ring? Head The head is the piece that holds the gemstone. Pronged heads are most common. The prongs are the little claws of metal that secure the stone. Most prong heads in rings…
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Types of Necklace Chains
…family of flat style chains, however they can be a bit more flexible than some other flat chains. They are made by interlocking and weaving links into a wide flat shape. The bismark can be made wide or thin, and it can have a tight or loose weave. These variations give bismark a wide variety of looks. Since it is a flat style of chain, pendants do not usually hang well, and theses chains are often worn on their own. PROS Bold Look – Bismark chains are usually eye …
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The Birthstones
… midst of cold, white (valley fog) and at times stark surroundings are rewarded with one of the most varying birth gemstones, Garnet. Garnet’s pizzazz energizes the gloomiest day. Garnet varieties brighten the world in colors of yellow to…was considered to be a strong antidote against drunkenness, which is why wine goblets were often carved from it! The gemstone still symbolizes sobriety. The Amethyst was credited with many other extraordinary attributes. Among its reputed…
