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Gem in the Spotlight: Tsavorite Garnet
… was discovered and the Tsavo River which flows through it, the gem received the name Tsavorite. It is also less commonly referred to as Tsavolite. Mythology and Lore Unlike many of the other gemstones we write about, Tsavorite does not …. But, you don’t have to be born in January to enjoy such a wonderful gemstone. Its brilliance and vivacity can only truly be appreciated in person, so visit us today to see some examples of this rare and
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The Birthstones
… with a rich history. Legend has it that peridot was the favorite gemstone of Cleopatra. The ancients called August’s birthstone the “gem of the sun”. It was believed that peridot could chase away evil spirits and dissolve curses but only when set in gold. Care should be taken to protect peridot from scratches, sharp blows, household chemicals and extreme temperature changes. Do not use a home ultrasonic machine for cleaning. Spinel was added as one of August’s …
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Star White Gold
… say the gold is working its way up to the top. The white gold wears out to a yellow look. Or the one I dislike the most: “You made it look yellow. Your body chemistry made the jewelry turn yellow.” I know most jewelry sales people only see white gold with the plating on it and assume that is its true color. Most of them don’t know that jewelry manufacturers choose the white gold alloy mix. It is much cheaper to use the standard white gold alloy (again standard is the …
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What to Do When Your Ring Irritates Your Skin
… some when plating alone fails. Clear nail polish is also very similar to these coatings, and you can definitely give that a try first if you have it on hand. Build up a few layers to insulate your skin from the metal. Sometimes, the only solution is to change to a ring made of a different metal that you aren’t allergic to. You can look at this as an opportunity to upgrade or try a new design. We do custom jewelry design , and one of our favorite projects is to take the…
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Gem in the Spotlight: Aquamarine
… Elizabeth’s tiara. Her tiara is an exquisite piece of platinum jewelry that has evolved several times over the years. Having larger stones swapped in and exchanging her pendant for the center stone in the tiara. The tiara is one of only a few items of jewelry that the late queen commissioned herself. Many other of the royal family jewels have been passed down for generations but this tiara she special ordered from Garrard in 1957. The Gemology of Aquamarine Like …
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Diamond Buying Guide: The 4 C’s
…. The number, size, type, and location of inclusions determine the grade. The fewer inclusions, the more valuable the diamond. Grade Name Explanation FL Flawless No blemishes or inclusions IF Internally Flawless No inclusions, only insignificant blemishes VVS1-VVS2 Very, very slightly included Minute inclusions difficult to see VS1-VS2 Very slightly included Minor inclusions difficult to somewhat easy to see SI1-SI2 Slightly included Noticeable inclusions that are easy …
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Learn Secret Diamond Buying Skills From a Professional Diamond Buyer
…transparency color. D to F are colorless grades, G-J are near colorless, K-M faint yellow on down the scale to more inner color. Colorless is also called white. The key to judging color is a master. Master sets cost a lot of money and only make sense for the diamond professional to own. The secret for the diamond buyer is have your own color grading master stone. If you own a diamond bring it with you as you shop. Compare all the stones you are looking at to your …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Jade
… are silicates that have exceptional toughness, can be carved, and can be taken to a high polish. Nephrite is commonly found in a darker olive green color but can also be very light green, orangey-red, black, and yellowish green. Jadeite … has a big impact on how gems are worn and what they can handle. We all know diamonds are the hardest gem commonly available on earth. If you scraped them together, a diamond would scratch a piece of jade while the much softer jade wouldn…
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Gem in the Spotlight: Amethyst
… to have the power to bring about sobriety and was given to people who were struggling with addiction. Wine glasses were even carved out of amethyst for this same reason. Today, amethyst is the official birthstone for February which only adds to its huge popularity. The gemstone still symbolizes sobriety, and it has been credited with many other extraordinary attributes. Among its reputed benefits are an ability to quicken the intelligence, make the owner more …
