However, this pair of gem "sisters" is not like the "husband and wife mine" realgar and orpiment, the "twin mine" galena and sphalerite often coexist together, but often live on one side. The reason is that the two are formed in different environments: rubies are mostly produced under geological and geochemical conditions that are high [...]
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According to data from Hong Kong and Taiwan, China: In the international jewelry market, the price of high-quality rubies weighing more than 10ct is more than twice that of the best diamonds or emeralds. The chemical composition of ruby and sapphire is aluminum oxide (AI. 0,), which should be colorless when pure. But in nature, [...]
Since the 1950s, birthstones (birthstones) have been widely popular in Western countries. Rubies are listed as birthstones in July and sapphires are birthstones in September. As a result, both of them have been made into high-end accessories such as men's and women's rings, corsages, and tie clips, and are favored by customers. Red and sapphire [...]
Tantalum Rare, pure, and strong, tantalum is dense, shatterproof and extremely malleable—characteristics that set it apart from other contemporary metals. In its natural state, tantalum is beautiful gray with a bluish tint, but a special patent pending ceramic glaze is applied to it when used as jewelry to give the metal a matte black look [...]
Made from a highly durable alloy, cobalt is four times harder than platinum while at the same time, less dense. Because of its natural hardness, cobalt jewelry is extremely scratch, chip and corrosion-resistant. Its lower density and natural malleability allow for strong, dynamic designs with less weight. Cobalt is also hypoallergenic, making it an ideal [...]
Care Since tungsten and carbon are natural elements, this jewelry will be affected by harsh chemicals such as chlorine or other cleaning products. We recommend that you remove your jewelry when using chemicals to reduce daily abrasions and prolong the polish. To clean tungsten carbide jewelry, use a solution of warm water and detergent-free soap [...]
Tungsten Unique in appeal and strong by design, tungsten carbide is a forged metal with qualities that will last a lifetime. Tungsten carbide jewelry is created from an alloy of 80% elemental Tungsten and 20% Carbon alloyed with other metals. Blue Nile offers two colors of tungsten carbide rings, a classic gray and a lustrous [...]
What’s The Best Way To Care For Sterling Silver Jewelry? With proper care, your fine-quality sterling silver jewelry will last a lifetime. To minimize scratches and other damage, store your silver jewelry in either a cloth pouch or a separate compartment in your jewelry box. Avoid exposing your silver to household chemicals, like bleach and [...]
Common Uses For Sterling Silver In Jewelry Sterling Silver Necklaces Due to sterling silver’s light weight and its durable properties, this alloy is one of the most popular among craftspeople. SHOP SILVER NECKLACES Sterling Silver Earrings From studs to hoops to dangles, and everything in between, earrings crafted in sterling silver are lightweight and very [...]
History And Hallmarks Making jewelry and currency out of sterling silver has been a practice for a very long time—since around the 12th century to be more accurate. Silver coins from this era were referred to as “Easterlings,” especially in the cattle markets. Eventually, the name was shortened to “Sterling” which is now used to [...]