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Cathedral Ring Mountings
The cathedral mounting is one of the many choices you have when you’re looking for the perfect engagement ring. It has many variations and its own set of pros and cons. Knowing more about this unique style can help you decide if a cathedral engagement …
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How to Clean Jewelry at Home
… a toothbrush. Keep in mind that this intense vibration can damage some gems and cause gems to come loose in their mountings. So, we recommend that you follow these steps when using an at home ultrasonic. See the list below to make sure …in the ultrasonic and turn it on for no more than 15 minutes at a time. Check that all gemstones are secure in their mountings when you remove the piece. Watch our video on how to check if your gems are loose for tips on that. Steam …
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Informational Video: Cathedral Ring Mountings
We’re excited to announce our new series of informational web videos starting with this overview of the cathedral ring mounting style. These videos are designed to teach you about the different elements of jewelry in a way that’s quick, fun, and easy to understand. Check out the first video in the series right here: We hope you enjoyed the video and that you …
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How to Organize Your Jewelry
…by style or length to create a fun display. Coat or key hangers work great for this kind of thing. Just make sure to mount your hanger high enough to accommodate your longest necklaces. Bonus tip: going on a trip? You can thread your thin… a tip from jewelry stores and get (or make) a simple bracelet display. It’s essentially a wrist sized cylinder mounted horizontally on top of a post. This way, you can easily see your bracelets and easily access the one you want. Another …
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Win 0.50ct Diamond Stud Earrings
…Prizes. There are two prizes in this contest. The Grand Prize is a pair of diamond stud earrings in 14k white gold mountings with a total diamond weight of at least 0.50 carats. The Second Price is a pair of diamond stud earrings in 14k …
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Engagement Ring Trends for 2024
…. These rings are not only beautiful but also appeal to couples who care about sustainability and want something truly unique. The flow of organically inspired rings can be designed to remind the wearer of their favorite places with mountains, vines, flowers, or waves. So, whether you’re drawn to the classic elegance of yellow gold, the symbolism of accent stones, or the natural beauty of organic designs, there’s a trend for everyone in 2024. And, of course, our …
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Valentine’s Day 2017 Gift Guide
… the Rare and Beautiful collection last year as the ideal way to show someone how unique they are. This special line features one-of-a-kind gems like Kunizite, Tsavorite Garnet, Fantasy Cuts, and more hand set in modern, stylish mountings. Only one piece is made in each style and most can never be duplicated. What better way could there be to say how special someone is to you? You can shop the entire collection on our Etsy shop or in store today. Lastly, we always have …
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Gifts to Celebrate What Matters
… 24th and you’ll get a free gem with the purchase of any jewelry to set it in. You’ll have a tray of gems to pick from, and if you don’t see one you like, we can look at other options as well. You’ll also get 33% off on any custom mounting for your gem. So, you get a personalized piece of jewelry made just for you at a great price, and a free gem to go in it! Salt and Pepper Diamonds We’re also excited to announce a brand new collection just in time for the Christmas …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Tanzanite
… the violetish blue color pop (although technically speaking it doesn’t make it more blue, just less green). The amount of blue in a tanzanite is caused by the quantity of vanadium present. Raw, unheated tanzanite is sometimes marketed as… index of 1.69-1.70. History and Lore of Tanzanite Tanzanite was originally discovered in 1967 in Tanzania, near Mount Kilimanjaro, by a Maasai tribesman named Ali Juuyawatu, although the credit often goes to an Indian prospector named …
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Art Deco vs. Art Nouveau Style Jewelry
…New Art” and it impacted almost every artistic medium. Jewelry makers embraced materials such as enamel, horn, and semi-precious stones to create pieces that were not just adornments but works of art. Many Art Nouveau jewelry pieces were … Aesthetic Organic, flowing lines, nature Geometric symmetry, bold contrast, simplicity Materials of Choice Silver, semi-precious stones, enamel Platinum, diamonds, emeralds Prominent Designers Louis Comfort Tiffany Cartier, Van Cleef &…
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Frequently Asked Question about Jewelry
… Laboratory describing a Loose Diamond. The laboratory will not issue certificates on Diamonds which are set in a mounting. A Diamond Certificate issues a “grade” indicating the physical properties of the Diamond “at the time of evaluation…assuming the Diamond does not chip or is not otherwise altered. An appraisal can be performed on a loose Diamond, a mounted stone, or jewelry. If the stone is not loose, the physical properties are estimated using various estimation …
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Jewelry Repair FAQ
…these prongs can become worn down. If the prongs wear down too much, the stone becomes at risk of falling out of the mounting. Retipping is the process of adding a small amount of metal (usually gold or platinum) to the top of worn down … to adhere those molecules to the jewelry’s surface. Molecules are the key to understanding gold plating. The amount of gold used is on the molecular level. This means that only a very thin layer of gold covers the surface. Gold plating …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Alexandrite
…Stunning color change on a natural alexandrite. Alexandrite History and Lore Alexandrite was first found in the Ural Mountains in Russia in the 1830s. When it was first discovered by a Finnish mineralogist, he mistook it for emerald … is still being mined today in Sri Lanka and Brazil, very few compare to the quality of those found in the Ural Mountains. While alexandrite doesn’t have a several thousand-year-old history like ruby, it quickly took the world by storm. …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Pearl
… famous natural pearls we have discussed. Pearls come in seven basic shapes: round, near-round, button, drop, oval, semi-baroque, and baroque. Color: There are three components: bodycolor (dominant, overall color of the pearl), overtone (…nacre. Mabe pearl Cultured pearls grown against an oyster’s shell rather than in an oyster’s tissue. The result is a semi-spherical pearl with a relatively flat back. Mantle Soft tissue located inside an oyster. Man-made pearls are formed…
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Though there are only seven stones in this design, the size of the diamonds allows the whole top half of the ring to be covered with sparkling facets. The slightly larger center diamond stands out in a raised mounting against the other six stones. Sometimes classic and simple is best
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… diamond and two perfectly proportioned triangular accent diamonds. The unadorned simplicity of the design is the perfect backdrop to showcase the elegance and class of the asscher cut diamond. A truly singular gem in a timeless mounting
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This impressive solitaire ring was designed especially to accommodate the Swiss blue topaz center stone, which weights over thirty-two carats. With a simple split shank, and basket style mounting, the topaz is the real focal point. This ring is a statement piece, for sure
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We created this custom engagement ring with two brilliant cut diamonds in a sleek 14k white gold mounting. One diamond is slightly larger than the other, which accentuates the asymmetry of this gorgeous bypass design. A simple yet unique engagement ring
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This showstopping piece features a large green diamond suspend as if by magic between the cathedral arches of the ring mounting. Flush set accent diamonds dot the sides of the ring giving it a modern, almost abstract feel while the brushed finish completes the look adding an extra touch of class
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… with a partial halo of diamond accents. Interrupting the halo on either side are heart shaped filigree scrolls. The design is given a hint of sylvan character by a delicate wreath-like pattern of leaves around the base of the center mounting
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Jewelry Appraisals
… the appraisal reflecting the retail costs incurred to replace or reproduce any gems in like quality, and jewelry mountings in like manufacture and degree of craftsmanship but in brand new condition. Such costs or values are estimates of … reflect the price at which the appraised item may be purchased from any one jewelry store in particular. The paramount importance in an insurance appraisal is the accurate and detailed description in that insurance companies insure the …
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Rare and Beautiful
Be One of a Kind Introducing the Rare and Beautiful collection. This unique line of handmade jewelry features uncommon gems in modern, stylish mountings. Only one piece in each style will be made to launch the collection, and most pieces cannot be duplicated. We made this limited edition collection to celebrate individuality. When you give a Rare & Beautiful piece to someone …
