Jewelry Articles
16: Care for Engagement Rings
I was so upset last night. I looked down at my ring and realized a small diamond fell out! It was one of the small ones on the band. I told my FH and he got upset with himself for buying the ring. He got it from Zales so hopefully they can fix it. Ive only had it for a month! I hope this doesnt happen often. I just hope Im not too rough on it.
17: Facts About Champagne Diamonds
The majority of the Champagne color diamonds are found in the ragged ranges in the Kimberley region of Australia. In this remote corner of north west Australia is the largest diamond mine in the world the called Argyle Diamond Mine. Diamonds were discovered here in October of 1979.
Since Argyle Diamond Mine was officially opened in 1985 it has
18: 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
19: Fully-loaded and Stylish Casio Watches
Casio is known as a trailblazer in the watch industry. Casio watches are one of the most innovative in terms of added features and cutting-edge technology incorporated into the basic time tracking device. Back in the 70's and the 80's where calculators were one of the most popular tools, Casio watches hit it big as the pioneer in the watch market t
20: History Of Synthetic Diamonds
As the name implies synthetic diamonds look like real diamonds but do not have the same properties as real diamonds. The ability to determine the differences between chemical compusosition, hardness, weight, and some of the light handling characteristics of real diamonds and synthetic diamonds with the naked eye is extremely difficult. Man-made d
21: 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
22: How Rare Are Diamonds Really
We have all been told all our lives how rare diamonds are, but in reality how rare are they? Well, for starters it takes millions of years and intense pressure for a genuine diamond to form. I know there are laboratories that are creating diamonds now, but they cannot duplicate those formed by nature. The diamonds made in laboratories sometimes are
23: Precious Gems and Gemstones
Precious gems are comprised of the traditional four precious stones which are diamonds, rubies, sapphires and emeralds. There is not a system to order the four precious gems because their beauty is a matter of taste. Tastes change with time and what is considered a favorite today may be different a few years or decades from now.
The beauty o
24: Some Very Interesting Facts You Probably Don t Know About Mechanical Watches
Today's watches come with so much technology that they bear little resemblance to the ones that were worn by our ancestors. They not only tell the time of local regions, but can also reflect the time in regions all over the world. Unlike the original watches, they not only tell the hour and the minute but can pinpoint the time down to the second. T
25: The 4C s Of Diamond Grading
A certificate is not the same thing as an appraisal. A certificate describes the quality of a diamond, but it does not place a monetary value on the gem. An appraisal places a monetary value on your diamond, but does not certify the quality of the diamond.
The Gemological Institute of America (GIA), the American Gem Society (AGS), and the Int
26: The Facts About Blue Diamonds
Diamonds are composed of carbon atoms that have been subject to extreme pressure and heat. If the diamond contains no impurities then the color will be crystal clear. Nature rarely creates anything that does not have any impurities in it. Most diamonds will contain some amounts of nitrogen atoms. If a few of the millions of carbon atoms have b
27: The Lure Of Turquoise
Man has been fascinated by the stone turquoise for centuries and with good reason. This beautiful natural stone comes in colors ranging from sky blue to greenish yellow and has been used in jewelry as well as for it's healing properties for centuries.
Turquoise is mined in China, Iran, Turkey, Egypt, and Persia. In North America, it is found
28: The Method Of Testing Jewelry
I know of no accurate way to test the chains with home made methods. An acid test is the best way to find out. A jeweler should do this for a very small charge.
If gold plated, not gold through and through, the plate will eventually wear away and the chains will tarnish in those areas. If a brass like metal is underneath, the color when shiny is
29: 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
30: To Care For Your Opal Jewelry
These somewhat fragile but so lovely gems are unique among the gemstones. I have taken rough material, cut and polished many opals. I cannot count the number of opal stones I have set into jewelry. I do love opals.
Opal advice. Here are the main things to think about when wearing and storing opal jewelry. First of all, opal is not as strong as
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