Jewelry Articles
Let's get right to it on sizing first. Prices will vary from location to location but in our area we generally size a ring down for $23. To size up starts at $28 and there is $10 added for each size a
Tue, 19 Jun 2007: The Truth About Diamonds
When diamonds are cut properly they will enhance any piece of jewelry. They are stunning to look at, and when the sun catches them, they flash like miniature suns. If you are planning to purchase a
Tue, 19 Jun 2007: Precious And Semi-Precious Deep Blue Colored Gemstones
A number of gemstones occur in blue colors with various depths of color and hues. A few gemstones are found with close to the deep blue of the earth from space. The one gemstone I believe is the close
Thu, 14 Jun 2007: Emeralds Wipe Off Or Smooth And Polished
Emeralds always have a balance between clarity and returned light, the sparkle that is. You do want a stone with at least a decent amount of returned light. What I mean by this is light that goes into
Wed, 13 Jun 2007: Selecting a Gift of Jewelry for That Special Woman in Your Life
Gentlemen, are you looking for the perfect jewelry gift for your mom, girlfriend, wife or recent grad? Not sure what to buy? Contrary to popular belief, we women are not hard to please, especially w
Wed, 13 Jun 2007: Mounting Styles For Your Gemstones
It is more difficult than assumed to find easy to set gemstone mountings. Most dealers want to sell finished goods and those who supply good to high grade mountings without stones sell only to establi
Tue, 12 Jun 2007: The Difference Between Pave And Bead Set Rings
Folks confuse "pave" with "bead set" all the time. There is a reason for that. Let me make one vital point right off the top of the answer. This part you may not have thought about. Manufacturers spen
Wed, 6 Jun 2007: Buying Jewelry - A Crash Course For Men
Girls love jewelry. Guys love to look at girls with jewelry. Guys also love to see their girl ecstatic because he gave her jewelry. So why is it so difficult for a guy to purchase jewelry? What is
Wed, 6 Jun 2007: Jewelry Work and Ring Repairs
I never like to hear of problems with jewelry work or even of problems the jeweler might have from customers who have no clue as to what is going on. Good communications is the general solution for ei
Sun, 3 Jun 2007: 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
Sat, 2 Jun 2007: Glass Cleaner On Cubic Zirconia And Topaz Jewelry
As you likely know, stones like cubic zirconia (CZ) need to be clean to look the best. When clean, a nice CZ will sparkle and look great. However, when just a little dirt soils the back of the stone t
Fri, 1 Jun 2007: Ideas On Fixing Jade Jewelry
Jade is one of the toughest gems around. Not the hardest, toughest. That means it can take a lot of abuse before anything happens. Warm soapy water is the best to clean it. What you must watch out for
Wed, 30 May 2007: The Meaning And Significance of Birthstones by Month
Throughout the ages, people have revered gemstones as beautiful and even magical. In fact, some people used to believe that gemstones carried mystical powers and that each gemstone could bestow these
Fri, 25 May 2007: A Crash Course On Jewelry
What is jewelry? By definition, it's a personal adornment worn anywhere on the body. It's usually made from some precious material or gemstones, and has been around since the earliest known stages of
Sun, 20 May 2007: My Father's Handmade Black Pearl Necklace and Pearl Appraisals
While in WWII my father sent home a necklace. On the box it says "Handmade black pearl necklace, purchased while he was in Italy." It is black with orange beads between pearls shapes. It looks more li
Sat, 19 May 2007: Gemstones Diamond Or Yellow Sapphire
Yellow sapphires are beautiful gems and price varies as with other gemstones according to color and clarity. A stone fairly free of internal flaws and of an attractive color and "saturation" (deepness
Fri, 18 May 2007: Choosing A Moissanite Diamond For Your Engagement Ring
The terms "synthetic" and "simulated" are confused in the minds of most folks. Synthetic means a "REAL" diamond material but manmade. Simulated means a material that looks pretty much like a diamond b
Wed, 16 May 2007: Watches: Are They About Telling Time Or A Fashion Statement?
Watches are used by people of all ages and backgrounds to make sure they get to where they are going on time. Well, most people anyway! I have a couple of friends who happen to be late even when they
Sun, 13 May 2007: How to Choose the Right Ladies Watch for Different Occasions
One of the most important accessories that a woman can own is a watch. The watch has dual function for women, first, it serves as a time piece and second it serves as accessory. Since ladies watches u
Sun, 13 May 2007: Ways To Repair Your Gem Stone
This is 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 and special way. Why? Well, with so much blue topaz o
Sat, 12 May 2007: What To Think About When Choosing A Diamond
How can you tell the difference between a real diamond and a crystal? A crystal of what, Daniel? Quartz? Colorless Sapphire? Cubic Zirconia or Moissanite? The easiest way to tell the difference is to
Fri, 11 May 2007: 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 neckla
Thu, 10 May 2007: Which Pearl Is Fake And Which Is Real
This article is about real pearls, both natural and cultured. First, the term 'pearl' should be applied only to natural pearls, formed in a mollusk when some event in nature induces the oyster or muss
Wed, 4 Apr 2007: Choosing An Engagement ring Is A Matter Of Individual Taste And Personal Style
When you think about it, buying an engagement ring, and more specifically diamond engagement rings, requires a lot to be considered. It has always been a tradition to present a woman with a diamond en
Fri, 9 Mar 2007: Buying an Engagement Ring She Will Love
Well, you have gone through the process of making a decision. You have chosen who to spend your life with, and you want to propose. Now, you need a ring to give to her when you pop the question. You n
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