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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Gold leaf is gold that has been hammered into extremely thin sheets. Layering gold leaf over a surface is called gold leafing or gilding. Gold leaf is available in a wide variety of karats and shades, with 22-karat yellow gold being the most commonly used. Origins of Gilding The Egyptians may have been the first [...]
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Rubies have always been an essential part of royal insignia and other famous jewelry. Until the beginning of the 19th century, red spinels were thought to be rubies. This little-known gem, spinel, is so similar to the ruby that many of the great rubies of history are now classified as spinels. Large red gemstones found [...]
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A Pearl is the only gemstone grown inside of a living organism. Pearls are formed within oysters or mollusks when a parasite or grain of sand, penetrates the shell of the mollusk and enters the soft mantle tissue. In response to the irritation, the mantle’s cells release a crystalline substance called nacre, which builds up [...]
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After you have spent time and money selecting and purchasing a special piece of jewelry, you will want to protect it against jewelry theft, damage, and loss. There are a few different options to consider when insuring your jewelry. Some options you have may include using your homeowners or renters insurance or attaining a separate insurance [...]
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