Everything that Glitters is Gold Gold in its purest form, 24-Karat, is a soft and pliable metal. The malleability and softness of pure gold make it virtually useless for wearable jewelry. In order to make gold jewelry that is durable and long lasting, it is combined with other metals called alloys. Jewelers use the technique [...]
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Watches were first invented in Switzerland many centuries ago. Mechanical watches were the first to be invented, with automatic watches coming next in line. Today, both mechanical and automatic watches are still being used worldwide. It truly is a matter of personal preference as to which type of watch you decide to use. [...]
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Opal The colors of the rainbow. The glow of the Northern Lights. The dramatic flash of summer lightning. All the light of the evening sky are captured in the mysterious, shifting hues of Opal. With its pulsating display of fire and color, Opal was long thought to hold magical powers. Opals symbolized hope, innocence, and [...]
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Blue Sapphires Sapphire comes from the Greek word for blue, sappheiros, which is very fitting, as the sapphire holds a reputation of exhibiting the most beautiful blue of any gemstone. In ancient times, a gift of a sapphire was a pledge of trust, honesty, purity, and loyalty. This tradition makes sapphire a popular choice for [...]
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Colored gemstones are among the most popular center and accent stones for jewelry items. Here, we present the basics of colored gemstones. Gemstone 4C’s While there are no official 4 C’s for grading colored gemstones, like there are with diamonds, many of the same principals apply. Following are the 4 C’s as they apply to [...]
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