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How to Value Inherited Jewelry
… standards. Each standard prescribes a set of guidelines for determining jewelry values. The four standards are: replacement price, estate value retail, estate value wholesale, and intrinsic value. Choosing the correct value standard for the … for the family and friends. Replacement Value The most popular jewelry appraisal is an insurance appraisal for replacement purpose. Many people only know of this one type of appraisal. It produces the highest price for jewelry value. It is a …
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Types of Jewelry Clasps
…, there are a wide variety of clasps, each with its own purpose and unique design. Whether you are searching for a replacement for a broken clasp or just looking to learn more about them, this article is for you. History of Jewelry Clasps …their compact size and circular design. If you have trouble operating your spring ring, a lobster clasp is a natural replacement. Box Clasp (Tongue and Groove Clasp) Commonly found on bracelets and larger necklaces the box clasp is a high …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Quartz
…This property is utilized in various electronic devices such as quartz watches and oscillators. In a quartz watch a battery applies a current to the quartz, and the circuit counts the vibrations. Every time it counts to 32,768, it moves the … watches are so accurate, oftentimes several orders of magnitude more accurate than even the most precise mechanical watches. Triboluminescence is another amazing physical property of quartz. When quartz is broken, pulled apart, or …
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Jewelry Repair FAQ
… to look just the way it did before a gemstone fell out; who wouldn’t? That’s why we have literally 100s of carats of loose diamonds, sapphires, rubies, opals, pearls, and more in all shapes and sizes to choose from when selecting a replacement stone for repairs. Matching stones takes a discerning eye, attention to detail, extensive gemological training, and years of experience. Of course, some gems are more difficult to match than others. Pearls, opals, and other gems with …
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Types of Necklace Chains
…with the standard curb chain, the heavy weight links used in a figaro chain make it quite expensive. Serviceability – While figaro chains can usually be repaired easily, if a link is lost is can be difficult to find or create an exact replacement. Anchor Link Chain (Mariner) The anchor link chain or mariner chain is another classic variation on the curb chain design. This chain has flat links that are connected end over end with a vertical bar down the middle of each link. …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Emerald
… 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 glasses to watch the gladiatorial games in ancient Rome (possibly one of the earliest forms of sunglasses ever recorded). Emerald was used in the Middle Ages to foretell the future and was thought to ward off evil sorcery and cure demonic possession. …
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Alternative Metals for Men’s Jewelry
… we discussed. Material Main Feature Removal Mohs Hardness Cons Titanium Incredible strength Cut in 2 places 6, moonstone Scratches more easily than others Tungsten Nice heft, scratch resistant Shatter with pressure 9, sapphire Watch out for low grade pieces with more nickel Cobalt Looks like white gold or platinum, hypoallergenic Cut in 2 places 7-8, quartz or topaz Scratches more easily than others Carbon Fiber Light weight, modern look Cut NA Can feel “too light” …
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How to Sell Jewelry on eBay and Other Websites
Selling your jewelry online on eBay or another online auction site can be a fun and rewarding experience. Here are some tips on how to make the most of it, and some pitfalls to watch out for. Remember, you can always get a free evaluation of what your jewelry is worth from Arden Jewelers.
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Gem in the Spotlight: Opal
… leaving them glued together after the fact to be set into jewelry. In triplets, that thin piece of opal is sandwiched between a piece of onyx and a clear piece of laboratory grown quartz (the same material that is commonly used for watch crystals). This helps show off the opal’s beauty while keeping it safe and strong. Doublets and triplets are much less expensive than other forms of opals because you only need a paper thin slice to make them. History and Lore of Opal …
