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Gem in the Spotlight: Emerald
…enthusiasm for life in rich elegance. This precious gemstone has been revered for over 4,000 years and is associated with love, fertility, and rebirth. Gemology of Emerald Emeralds are a member of the beryl mineral family (along with … doesn’t have a report from a reputable lab (like GIA) saying otherwise, it is assumed that it has been treated with some level of fracture filling. If you do come across an emerald that has a reputable gem report that says it hasn’t been…
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Brands and Designer Jewelry
… luxury jewelry brands are known for. Jewelry brands or designers have a high standard to live up to or they are abandoned. There is no excuse for poor execution, and most deliver the style and quality their followers expect. Style … to avoid becoming dated. Some jewelry designers can adapt, others cannot. When a designer brand cannot keep up with the times, they simply fade away and become less relevant. What makes a top jewelry designer is staying in style from …
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How Are Lab Grown Diamonds Made?
… the imagination of scientists and visionaries alike. Just like the alchemists of old who sought to turn lead into gold, many have tried to achieve this impressive feat. We have only recently been able to produce gem quality, lab grown … charcoal to 3,500 degrees Celsius inside a carbon crucible. Many attempts were made to reproduce his techniques with some reported successes, but none could ever be scientifically verified. The quest continued. Diamonds are a crystalline…
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Laser Jewelry Repair
… up (all you sci-fi people) or high tech scientific experiments or even crazy villains trying to take over the world with a “laser”. One of the last things you think a laser can do is to work on your intricate jewelry. Well, laser … Arden Jewelers has a powerful laser to repair our customer’s jewelry. Lasers can repair an antique enameled pin without damaging the enamel or leaving visible signs of the restoration work. Our laser can fix jewelry without removing the …
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How to Sell Jewelry on Craigslist and Facebook Marketplace
…goes bad. Some other safeguards are notifying someone you can trust of the time and place of your meeting. Check in with that person after the meeting. Always have your cell phone with you. If you decide to give a phone number in the ad, … someone calls you, you get a call back number, and they can’t find your home address. It is also a good idea to go with someone else. I have met people who had another person standing in the background just watching. Sometimes con-men …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Tanzanite
…. The deep hues of violet, indigo, and blue come together in an unrivaled blend only found in tanzanite. Yet, even with its rarity and dynamic look, tanzanite is still less in price than more commonly known gems like rubies, sapphires, … stones that haven’t been heated by humans were heated through natural effects while they were still underground. Without heating, most tanzanite would be a brown color, similar to smoky quartz. The very small percentage of tanzanite that…
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Styles of Earring Backs
…mind and don’t know the proper name for it. Maybe you are looking for the perfect gift. Maybe you are having trouble with your current earrings and are looking for alternatives. Or maybe you are simply interested in expanding your general…,” and sometimes “push backs.” These are undoubtedly the most common style of earring back. They work on earrings with posts, using friction to secure the earring in place–hence the name. Often times the post has a notch so that the back…
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How to Sell Jewelry on eBay and Other Websites
… a detailed description, or light beautiful statement, or a story? You must have a way for them to buy and return without losing the money or jewelry. An escrow account is usually a good option or you can get paid first. Take a photo … in transit. You must have a great description of your jewelry especially a nice gem because they could return it with a different gem (they could switch the diamond with a lower grade or even a CZ and claim that is what they got). If you…
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Is a Lab Grown Diamond Right for Me?
… paranoia both from inside the trade and from outside observers. I have heard people say that natural diamonds come with a 400% mark up, or that most mined diamonds are conflict diamonds (both wild falsehoods). On the other hand, I have … it out of the ground. There is also no need to displace many tons of earth to create a lab grown diamond. You can, with 100% certainty, know the origin of your diamond. The issue of conflict or “Blood” diamonds is very prominent in many …
