Antiqued: Process used to give jewelry an aged appearance. Avolto: A jewelry style that uses a wire to form a necklace into a round shape. Bail: A loop of sheet metal or wire attached to a pendant to...
It seems nearly impossible to watch TV or open a newspaper without seeing something about man-made diamonds. For hundreds of years science has tried to create a perfect synthetic diamond. Finally, 21st-century...
Green emeralds are a variety of the gemstone beryl and have been highly prized since pre-historic times. Color - hue, tone and saturation Clarity - visibility of inclusions Cut -how well the stone is cut ...
DIAMOND April's Birthstone Diamond Information Click Here to Visit Our Store CHEMISTRY C CRYSTALLOGRAPHY Isometric REFRACTIVE INDEX 2.417 HARDNESS 10 SPECIFIC GRAVITY 3.515 CLEAVAGE Perfect 4 directions...
Mystic Topaz - Guidance and Care Of. Mystic Topaz was first introduced at the Hong Kong Jewellery Trade Fair in 1998. Mystic Topaz is a natural gemstone that is enhanced by bonding the Topaz with Titanium at...
Diamond Ring A few tips on selecting a diamond ring Finding the right engagement ring is strictl y a matter of personal style. A simple ring with a single stone is called a solitaire and can make for a...
Introduction Known in Russia as the "Gem of the Tsars" where it was first discovered, Alexandrite is one of the world's most valuable gemstones. Often described as "Emerald By Day" and "Ruby By Night",...
ALL ABOUT SWAROVSKI Swarovski was founded in 1895 by Daniel Swarovski I. It has since developed into an international entity with numerous subsidiaries and is currently in the process of reorganizing its...
This handy glossary gives you the meanings behind everyday gem and jewellery terminology, as well as detailing the meanings of those more obscure and rarely used words. Alloy: A mixture of two or more metals...
The separating and purifying of precious metals from other metals is called refining. Smelting is the separation of precious metal from non-metallic impurities. The Silver Brothers are committed to using...