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Anatomy of a Ring
…. In fact, like cathedrals, they can even help protect the center stone from damage. If you are shopping for a halo engagement ring, first look for the overall shape of halo that you like (e.g. round, cushion, square, something else), and then … The gallery of a ring is a somewhat ambiguous term that refers to the underside of the ring beneath the center stone. There is often a design on the top part of the ring that is lifted up above the finger. In order to maintain the …
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The Magic of Polarized Light
… Polarizing filters are critical to many fields of study. Without them, we wouldn’t be able to easily identify gemstones, TVs and monitors wouldn’t work in the same way, and the latest blockbuster movie wouldn’t pop off the screen the way… them to function efficiently as they do without negative side effects. Using Polarized Light in Gemology Some gemstones, due to their unique chemical structure, actually polarize light themselves. These gems are doubly refractive (DR) …
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Understanding the Diamond Buying Game
… a diamond report is not just seeing the four C’s grade to compare diamonds. The same lab can grade two stones H VS2 1.00 carat and the value of the two diamonds can be hundreds, if not thousands of dollars different. It is a favorite … GIA is a quality lab and mistakenly thinks the diamond is quality. The Dirty Little Secret of Diamond Grading So, two 1.00 carat H VS2 accurately graded diamonds from GIA labs can be worth thousands of dollars apart. How? One way is the…
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Art Deco vs. Art Nouveau Style Jewelry
…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 made in … quite common as well. The diamonds used in Art Nouveau jewelry were typically Old Mine cuts, but Old European cut stones were also included as they became more popular. In contrast, Art Deco arrived in the 1920’s and 1930’s, …
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How to Sell Your Jewelry
… factors. Preowned jewelry by in large is not as valuable as new. Some people will never buy a previous owned engagement set for superstitious reasons. I have had clients who could have saved hundreds of dollars if they would have bought a … jewelry. And answer the hard questions like: Will I receive a fair price for my jewelry? Or did I pay too much? The two critical areas of knowledge to get the best price for your jewelry are the factors that determine the value of …
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Learn Secret Diamond Buying Skills From a Professional Diamond Buyer
…are any magic moments in life, that is one. Nothing expresses love and commitment like a diamond. This rare natural stone‘s history and lore of romance makes all who receive one the center of their universe. A diamond’s beauty energizes …. The cut “C” of the 4 C’s has two components. The first component is simple. The cut can refer to the shape of the stone. Round, Marquee, Pear, Oval, Square, and Princess all describe the shape of the gem. Round diamonds are by far the …
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Gold Purity and The Differences Between White and Yellow Gold
… to me? Gold is a beautiful metal that is used to make timeless jewelry. Gold can be bent and molded into elegant engagement rings to show the eternal affection of one person to another. Gold is an expression of love. Gold Purity Is all gold … gold, Carat with a C is a measure of weight use mostly in gem weight (one carat is 1/5 gram). Karated gold used in engagement rings can be from 100% gold to as low as 37% gold. Gold’s karat grade is used to express the proportion of gold in an…
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Alternative Metals for Men’s Jewelry
…jewelry metals can usually wear tungsten jewelry without issue. Tungsten comes from a Swedish term meaning “heavy stone.” It is element 74 on the periodic table with the chemical symbol “W”. The “W” comes from its earlier name, wolfram. … called CZ), which is a very different, man-made material. The black layer of Zirconium can be crafted to create two–toned designs, and it pairs well with gold and other materials for a very creative look. Wood You may not think of wood …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Jade
Jade has one of the richest heritages of all gemstones. People have been using jade from as early as 6,000 BC, and it has been an incredibly important part of Asian, …. History and Lore of Jade Jade’s incredible toughness has made it a useful tool throughout history. During the Stone Age of many cultures, jade was used for agricultural tools and weapons such as axe heads and knives. Jade has also been … far are dyed quartz, glass, and plastic. These imitations can be identified quickly by a trained gemologist. Other stones that have been confused with jade over the years are chrysoprase, serpentine, maw sit sit, and hydrogrossular …
