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, en […]
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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, så kniver, 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 […]
I rekkefølge av minst dyrt til dyreste, og lav til høy kvalitet, Dette er alternativene dine når du kjøper gullsmykker: Gold-plated jewelry has a base of some other metal, som messing, dekket med et tynt lag gull. Dette er hva du finner i den nedre enden av prisspekteret. 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 […]
Gold-plated Memorial Jewelry – A base metal such as steel or brass is dipped into a bath of electroplating solution, with a lump of solid gold. When an electric current is applied, a thin layer of gold is deposited on the metal. Since the plating is quite thin, the plate (and hence the color) on […]
Even when you take the utmost care to ensure gentle handling of your jewelry, sometimes it can become scratched. If you notice a scratch in your white gold, don’t try to fix the problem yourself. Always take it to a professional jeweler to be properly restored. This will be done by carefully polishing the […]