Great question. There is no shortage of gold-plated or gold-filled jewelry out there. But there are big differences – mainly in the quality and long-term value. Poor Quality – Gold Plated: A base of either steel or brass (inferior base metals), The piece is VERY quickly dipped in gold The thin gold finish can wear off […]
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GOLD Gold has been used for coins, jewellery and decoration for thousands of years. Gold is prized for its rarity, beauty, durability and the unique qualities that enable the jeweller to craft it into almost any form desired. In order to vary its colour and increase its hardness, gold is almost always alloyed with other metals. The purity of gold jewellery is […]
Most people think that carat refers to the actual size of a diamond, when in fact it is actually a standard unit of measure that defines the weight of a diamond. One carat is equivalent to 200 milligrams. Carat sizes are also expressed as “points”, with a one carat diamond equaling 100 points, a […]
Although most people believe diamonds to be clear or colorless, the majority of diamonds are yellow, brown, and black. Most of those diamonds find their way into industrial purposes, (drill bits, saw blades, etc.) The rarest of all diamond colors are white (or colorless). It is very common to find slightly brown or yellow […]
A diamond’s clarity refers to the presence of identifying characteristics on and within the diamond. While most of these clarity characteristics are inherent qualities of the rough diamond and have been present since the earliest stages of the diamond crystal’s growth below ground, a few clarity flaws are actually a result of the harsh […]
A colored stone, gemstone or gem, (also sometimes referred to as a precious or semi-precious stone, a fine gem or jewel), is a piece of mineral which, in cut and polished form, is used to make jewellery or other adornments. Certain rocks (such as lapis lazuli), or organic materials that are not minerals (such […]
In order of least expensive to most expensive, and low to high quality, these are your options when buying gold jewelry: Gold-plated jewelry has a base of some other metal, such as brass, covered with a thin layer of gold. This is what you’ll find on the lower end of the price spectrum. Gold-plated jewelry […]
Buying a piece of vermeil jewelry can be a reasonable investment if you know what you want. If care for well, a good vermeil piece will last for decades. See examples. As you already know, there are different gold products in the market when it comes to jewelry. The biggest problem is that gold jewelry […]
This is an important part when answering the question: what is vermeil? Now that you have some clarity on the question “what is vermeil?” it helps to understand how to care for your vermeil pieces. Dust, pollution, perfumes, and cosmetics can affect the surface of your pieces. This might affect the gloss, something that […]
VERMEIL IS ONE OF THE HOTTEST LUXURY JEWELRY TRENDS HAPPENING NOW. BUT WHAT IS VERMEIL AND HOW IS IT DIFFERENT THAN PURE GOLD? KEEP READING TO FIND OUT! KEYWORD(S): WHAT IS VERMEIL Vermeil jewelry is one of the hottest trends right now as it strikes the perfect balance between quality and value. Many people […]