Category: Jewelry Tips
Why is Platinum Much More Expensive Than Gold? Platinum is a hypoallergenic virtually pure precious metal. Jewelry stores who sell high quality platinum offer 950 Grade (95% pure platinum) jewelry. Anything less should not be considered either pure or hypoallergenic or of substantive quality. This means that 95% of the content of a piece of […]
It’s a sad fact that recession often brings out the worst in people. Shoplifting reports escalated through the holidays and break-ins are also on the way up. If you google “jewelry” and “news,” the results will be item after item on page after page of reports about burglary and theft. If you’ve got beautiful things […]
Ah, pink; the color of warmth, love, friendship and flirtation. Cheeks turn pink at the sight of a crush, and lips color ruby after a heady kiss. With so many pleasant love-related connotations, it’s no wonder pink is such a popular color for Valentine’s Day. If red has been your go-to Vday gift color in […]
Determining the Gold Value in a Piece of Jewelry There is a very simple formula for figuring the base price of gold per gram. (Price of Raw Gold per Ounce) / 31.1 / 24 x (Gold Karat) Rope Chains @ an Average of 40% OFF from Apples of Gold. For example, if the spot price […]
Originally referred to as the “poor man’s platinum”, white gold was first invented after World War I as an alternative its more expensive counterpart, platinum. This set into motion the Art-Deco white jewelry trends of the period. Unlike, platinum, however, white gold has to be “rhodium plated” in order to appear as white as it […]
If you’ve ever purchased a diamond, such as say, diamond solitaire rings or an engagement ring, you are likely familiar with the phrase “the four C’s.” But even if you can name them all, understanding the difference that each of the C’s makes on the diamond is a much more complicated affair. Many people wonder which one […]
The top two choices if considering a hypoallergenic wedding band are titanium wedding bands and platinum wedding bands–and you don’t have to give up your sense of style when wearing either metal. Pure Titanium wedding bands are perhaps the best overall choice if budget is a factor, as you can purchase a quality designer titanium […]
There are several types of chocolate pearls: black Tahitian pearls which have been bleached chocolate, and natural freshwater white pearls which have been permanently dyed to obtain their warm, lustrous chocolate color. In nature, pearl colors are produced by organic components between the calcium carbonate platelets (shells) of which pearl nacre is made. In the […]
There is a misconception among consumers shopping for titanium wedding bands that titanium rings cannot be scratched. Although titanium bands are very strong and durable, and difficult to scratch, they can scratch over-time with natural wear and tear. It just takes a lot longer and you have to be a lot harder on your titanium […]
Engraving jewelry is the perfect way to make an already beautiful piece much more meaningful. Jewelry engraving first became popular during the Victorian era, a time defined by sweeping romantic gestures. Beautiful poems, quotes and meaningful dates were hand-engraved on the back of lockets and the inside of rings for a secret sentimental meaning that […]
Sapphire Engagement Rings: Pop the Question With a True-blue Symbol of Love
For a love that’s true blue, it’s hard to beat sapphire engagement rings. The stunning rich blue sparkle of the sapphire is timelessly glamorous and always eye-catching, perfect for expressing a love that’s deep and that never fades. Sapphire rings have been long been loved and worn by royalty from Catherine the Great to Kate […]
Emerald Rings: Unique Ways to Wear the May Birthstone
This month is the perfect time to sport an emerald! Not only is this green gemstone the birthstone for the month of May, it’s also the inspiration for Pantone’s color of the year! The emerald’s saturated green sparkle is ideal for the season when the trees are full of leaves and the earth is full […]
Mom Jewelry at 10 Percent Off—Happy Mother’s Day!
Mother’s Day is here! Have you decided how you’re going to honor your mom yet? Mom jewelry of many kinds is a lovely way to show the woman who raised you—or any other woman who’s played an important role in your life—that you appreciate her, and there no better time to buy a piece of […]
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