Posts Tagged ‘jewelry facts and myths’

July 31, 2011 0

GOLD LEAF

By admin in Jewelry Facts

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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May 19, 2010 2

Antique jewelry ‘Facts vs. Myths’ explored by NAJA

By admin in JR Jewelers News

Jewelry Conference in August 2010 NAJA is the National Association of Jewelry Appraisers to and will hold its 34th Annual Mid-Year Conference this summer on antique jewelry ‘Facts vs. Myths’. The program has in mind offering continuing education and networking opportunities for professional appraisers. Few seminars listed on the program: “Dating and Authenticating Through Gems,” [...]

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