Ruby is the magnificent red variety of the multi-colored ‘corundum’ family, of which sapphire is also a member. Pure corundum is colorless, but elements such as iron, chrome, titanium or vanadium produce the mineral’s intriguing colors. Ruby is composed of aluminum oxide and chrome, together with extremely fine traces of other elements which vary according to […]
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Getting to know the princess cut diamonds The Princess cut , un like some of the vintage cuts like the cushion-cut, is relatively new and dates back to the 1960’s. The Princess cut was first introduced in London by A. Nagy who designed the cut for mere economical reasons. When compared with the round brilliant-cut, the […]
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Engagement rings are produced in numerous styles and designs and are constructed in different materials, inclusive of precious metals, The latter play a critical role in the creation of contemporary jewelry by affecting appearance, durability and cost. With such a significant impact, it is important that anyone intending to purchase jewelry acquire basic understanding of the The number of metals that can be used is […]
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Learn to clean your emeralds Emeralds have been highly prized since humans started extracting them 3,500 years ago in Egypt, which became known as the emerald mines of Cleopatra. Emerald owners need to clean and care for these valuable stones to preserve their beauty. To ensure a good cleaning, choose a jewelry polishing cloth not […]
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Natural fancy colored diamonds are very rare and expensive and blue diamond is one of the rarest and most desirable colors. The Hope diamond, which can be viewed in the Smithsonian Institute in Washington D.C., is the most famous blue diamond in the world, and the largest with ca. 45.52 carats weight! In recent years, methods of producing intensely […]
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Learn how to choose you antique earrings Earrings are very popular in different cultures. They come in many styles, such as hoops, pendants, studs, etc. If you have the opportunity to acquire antique earrings, do so as these pieces are unique and special since they weren’t mass-produced. Antique earrings go well with most style and […]
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