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Gem in the Spotlight: Emerald
… of Cleopatra . She wore the emerald on her wedding day and it was later sold at Christies in 2011 for $6.6 million, setting the record for the most expensive emerald jewelry ever sold at auction. The Chalk Emerald is a famous 37.8 carat … sensitive to green than to any other color thereby making it easier on 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 …
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Styles of Earring Backs
… pets, and parents of small children. Availability – It is fairly easy to find screw back options. Budget Friendly – Only slightly more expensive than a friction back. CONS Hassle – Some people find it’s a hassle to have to screw them on … style is very inexpensive. A good option for less valuable jewelry, or children’s wear. CONS Wear Out – They are only made of rubber, and will get worn out fairly quickly. Security – Not recommended for use with valuable jewelry. Ear …
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Caring for and Cleaning Your Jewelry
… by things like hard toothbrushes and dirt (most dirt ranges 4-8 on the Mohs scale). Several different types of settings hold diamonds in the jewelry. From time to time gently touch the stone to see if it moves. If the stone moves, don’t … in a bowl on a clean table just in case the diamond becomes dislodged; you can find it easily. I have seen diamonds only held in the jewelry by dirt and grease. If you do the cleaning in a sink, take the precaution of plugging the drain …
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How to Tell If a Diamond Is Natural or Lab Grown
…, that’s a pretty good indication that it is lab grown. However, like any gemological test, the Type IIa test is only an indicator for the gemologist to use. There are lab grown diamonds that are not Type IIa, and there are natural … added benefit of knowing that your diamond was checked by an experienced, GIA trained gemologist. We are one of the only shops in Sacramento with a full gem lab at our disposal including the powerful DiaTrue tester. So, you can buy with …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Peridot
… called it the “gem of the sun”. It was believed that peridot could chase away evil spirits and dissolve curses but only when set in gold. Peridot is the birthstone for August. It is also the accepted anniversary gemstone for the 16th … green It was believed that Peridot could chase away evil spirits and break curses. Some legends added that this can only happen when it set in gold. Peridots were favored by pirates, considered powerful amulets against all evil, and when…
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Gem in the Spotlight: Alexandrite
… element chromium interacts with alexandrite’s crystal structure. It absorbs most wavelengths of light very well, only transmitting green and red light. This means that depending on the light source the stone will reflect more of the …jewelry such as earrings or pendants that are less prone to impacts than rings, for example. Alexandrite isn’t the only stone to display color-change phenomena. There are color-change varieties of many gems including sapphire, tourmaline…
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Frequently Asked Question about Jewelry
… basically the same look and feel, just newer. I have worked with clients who have changed their wedding ring after only two years and others waited until over 50 years. The reasons to redesign range widely: the ring is worn out (it would…, added SI3 to its price list. For those who are unfamiliar with the Rap sheet, it is the definitive (but no longer only) price guide for Diamonds. It is used widely by the wholesale as well as retail industry. Some say the SI3 is a good …
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How to Sell Jewelry on eBay and Other Websites
…for things like appraisals, etc.). Two types of people shop online. First, there are the ones who are looking for something unique and are willing to pay a high price for it. Second, the others are looking for a great bargain, wanting only to pay the lowest price. If your jewelry is unique, get a high price if not, then the bargain hunters are your market. The success of eBay helped a much older business the pawn shops. The pawn shops who sell jewelry on eBay and other …
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Brands and Designer Jewelry
… 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 people. Is Designer Jewelry for Me? Ultimately, this is a question that only you can answer. You can find un-branded, high quality, in-fashion jewelry from quality jewelers all over. You can also find un-branded jewelry that looks great on day one, but turns out to be very cheaply made. Some designers can become …
