Jewelry Articles
1: Are Black Diamonds For You
There are many different types of jewelry that can be worn and many of these are decorated with gemstones. By and large the gemstones that are set in jewelry are of a treasured and semi cherished nature. They often are of a unique stone or cut. Most of the time we are presented with stones that are very popular ones like diamonds. However, recently
2: How Some Companies Rhodium Their Silver
You asked if you "were doing something wrong" when the nickel plate came out dull and not bright. Perhaps it is something you are doing and perhaps it is the solution you are using.
First of all, please keep in mind I am far from expert in nickel plating. I work in a small shop, likely not too different from your work area. Almost all the
3: Sparkle The Dream Diamond
The "Dream" diamond with which I am familiar is a brilliant cut squarish shaped diamond cut and sold to jewelers. This stone is cut to such perfect proportions that a very bright and sparkly diamond is the result. The stone also shows the "hearts and arrows" pattern often suggested as a sign of excellent cutting proportions. Is this the stone you h
4: Thickness of 18kt Plated White Gold
You ask how durable is an 18k gold plate. Wow, I do wish I could give you an answer in months or years or in any time frame. The fact is, without knowing how thick the plated surface actually might be there is little way to predict wearability. Even if I knew the thickness, the best I could say is, "It will wear better (or worse) than this or tha
5: What Should I Consider When Buying a Gold Ring
When buying a gold ring, size will be a determining factor, but there are many other things to keep in mind. Durability, style, and price are also important, but how do you know if you are getting the best deal? Learning more about the way gold jewelry is made, classified, and priced, will help ensure that the gold ring you choose is the ideal one
6: Fixing A Chip In Your Gemstone
When people tell me that they have a nice four ct. aquamarine stone ring, they tell me that they just noticed that the stone was chipped and do jewelry shops actually repair stones? This is a good question and one that lots of people have to deal with. I want to say first that I am glad you have an aquamarine! This makes me smile in a sentimental a
7: Hot Celebrities And Body Piercing A Growing Trend
Hollywood stars are considered icons in modern day fashion. May they be dresses or jewelry, people look up to their favorite stars and emulates the way they dress and how they accessorize themselves. Even in Hollywood, there are people who are fans of piercing and other body jewelry aside from the regular and normal extravagant rings, necklaces and
8: The Value Of Diamonds And What You Should Know
For most of us there may only be a few times in our life when can indulge ourselves in shopping for a diamond. You probably think you can just make a trip to a jewelry store, find one you like and if the price is right, buy it.
If you were going to buy a car you would not purchase it just because it looked good and was cheap, and that is not wh
9: Almost Everyone Wears Rings But Where Does The Tradition Come From
The tradition of wearing rings really became popular in Europe during the Middle Ages when the rings were constructed of gold, silver, or copper which also served to show what social class the person belonged to who was wearing the ring. The more rare and precious the material, the higher in class the person wearing the ring was. By the late 1300s
10: American Idol Jewelry Favorites
The merchandise is everywhere: American Idol t-shirts, American Idol jewelry, American Idol accessories - all the things you need to make you look like your favorite American Idol! More than anyone else in this day and age, kids aspire to be the next Fantasia Barrino, the next Ruben Studdard, the next Carrie Underwood, and to get their shot in the
11: Beading Is Still A Hot Craft And Hobby
Beading is a great craft activity that is fun for people of all ages. Children as young as three or four years old love to make beaded bracelets and necklaces. You can even find beading kits that are specifically designed for children to learn the craft of bead working. For adults who love working with beads, many have found that they can make a de
12: Beware Of These Diamond Scams
When it comes to diamonds, there are numerous scams to avoid. Most scams are minor, but there are some major ones that come up from time to time concerning the buying and selling of diamonds. Scams occur simply because most people who buy diamonds - for whatever reasons - don't know that much about diamonds. Therefore, they are easily fooled.
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13: Black Smudges From Your Diamond Gold Necklace
Here is the response from a discussion with Victor about a necklace I bought: "I would say since you purchased your necklace at a major retailer and not on a street corner or from a friend, the necklace is most surely 10k gold, just like they had said. Look for a stamp on or near the clasp part. You should see 10k or the numbers 417; both mean 10k
14: Buying A Sapphire Ring
The word sapphire originates for the hebrew word sapir most people think that a sapphire ring would be blue however this is a common misconception a sapphire ring can come in a variety of colours including purple, green and yellow.
Sapphires are the perfect gem for rings, they are extremely durable and almost as tough as a diamond. If you purcha
15: Buying Diamond Wedding Rings
Traditionally most people opt for a plain gold wedding ring when getting married. However there are many beautiful diamond wedding rings available both in stores and online. Shopping wisely could also result in finding a bargain.
Diamond wedding rings are not only beautiful but are a rare natural resource that comes in different levels of qualit
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