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Jewelry Tips
Jewelry tips for fine jewelry, gold jewelry, diamond and gemstone jewelry and more from prominent online jeweler, Apples of Gold.
How to Care for Gemstone Jewelry
Not everyone is aware of just some basic tips in caring for your genuine gemstone jewelry. For example, one of the main culprits of damaging your precious gems is leaving them exposed to direct heat or sunlight for extended periods of time.That doesn’t meant that you can’t wear your gemstone ring out on a sunny day! […]
Think Pink for Valentine’s Day
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 […]
Price of Gold Per Gram
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 […]
Rhodium Plating White Gold
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 […]
The 4 C’s of Diamonds: Which C Matters Most?
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 […]
Hypoallergenic Wedding Bands
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 […]
What are Chocolate Pearls?
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 […]
Can Titanium Rings Get Scratched?
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 […]
Jewelry Engraving Tips
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 […]
Pricing Gold Jewelry, An Insider’s POV
Keystone Pricing Keystone pricing is taking the wholesale cost of a piece of jewelry and marking it up 100%. Information site, About.Com, takes this a step further. They advise entrepreneurs: “A simple formula when pricing for wholesale is to add up your costs (this includes labor, overhead, and supplies) and multiply by 2. For retail, […]
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