Archive for August, 2008

Jewelry Enhanced

August 27, 2008 - 9:05 pm Comments Off

Your jewelry is an important investment, and it retains its appearance and value longer if it is properly cared for. Here are some tips to ensure the long life of your gems.

How to Clean Gold Jewelry

Gold is tarnish-resistant, although it can get smudged and grimy. Lotions, powders, soaps, even natural skin oils can cover your jewelry and cut down on its (more…)

Loose Cubic Zirconia: The Foundation for Beautiful Jewelry

August 27, 2008 - 4:13 pm Comments Off

If you are a jewelry maker, loose cubic zirconia are probably a cornerstone of your business. With a hardness factor of 8.5, incredible clarity, and exquisite brilliance, the quality of cubic zirconia AAAAA could easily match or surpass (more…)

How To Buy Antique Engagement Rings

August 11, 2008 - 10:30 pm Comments Off

There are as many good reasons to consider purchasing an antique engagement ring as there are reasons for deciding when to pop the question. While modern day jewelers struggle to offer customers something unique and contemporary, the bride-to-be may be more inclined (more…)

How to buy a Pearl

August 11, 2008 - 9:41 am Comments Off

A number of factors affect the appraisal of pearl quality. We recommend that customers learn the basics of selecting fine pearls to make pearl buying an enjoyable experience and to ensure a sound investment.

Pearls Size
Pearl size is mostly determined by two factors: the size of the implanted nucleus and the (more…)

Lab-Created Diamonds – Simulated Diamonds And Manufactured Diamonds Review

August 6, 2008 - 12:14 pm Comments Off

There has been a great deal discussion about lab-created diamonds. Along with that talk, there is much misinformation and perplexity. The jewelry lover, who is interested in realizing the huge savings and aesthetic beauty that simulated diamonds offer, is often bewildered by the manufactured diamond industry jargon and available options. This article will categorically break it (more…)