Posts Tagged ‘Education’
Black Gold — Fact vs. Fiction
Clients frequently ask me if I can design jewelry for them made in black gold. When I try to explain that black gold jewelry just isn’t a thing, they often send me advertisements from websites that offer it. When a jewelry company advertises “black gold,” this should raise a red flag.
Read MoreWhat is the Mohs scale? Gemstone Hardness vs Durability
At 5.5 to 6.5 on the Mohs scale Opal is Not a Great Daily Wear Gemstone Choice Why should you care about the Mohs scale? People ask me about the hardness of gemstones all the time. They know that some gemstones are harder than others, but have no idea how to determine whether amethyst or…
Read MoreGold Electroplating vs PVD Coating
PVD Coated Watch Band What’s the Difference Between Electroplating and PVD Coating? Walter came to me a year ago to gold-plate a silver chain he had. After a year of daily wear, the plating was coming off in places. When we had our first meeting he also showed me his watch. He was pretty ticked…
Read MoreAll About Diamond Cut, Technicalities and Common Sense in Diamond Shopping
In this post, ( third in the 4 C’s series), I will give you an overview on what you need to know about diamond cut. This should help you keep the confusion away while you’re shopping for your diamond. I’ll get technical with how to read the diamond grading report, but also arm…
Read MoreRubies are Red, Sapphires are Blue (and Green, Purple, Orange, Yellow, Black and Pink, too!)
Many people don’t know that rubies and sapphires belong to the same gem family, which is called corundum. It’s All in the Family Fun Fact; the source of the name sapphire is the Greek “Saphiros” which means blue. When they figured out that ruby was a corundum they gave it its own name from…
Read MoreChoosing Your Unique Ring Style – Eight Elements to Consider
Her Style Looks Great on Her Youthful Hand Some people can look at a picture of a ring style and say, “That is what I want!” And it works. But what about the rest of us? Who hasn’t tried on a friend’s ring that looks amazing on them and it just looks “OK” on us?…
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