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Just in case you missed the Oscars…

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Many people watched the Oscars this past weekend but just in case you missed it, here is a slideshow of some jewelry highlights from the event. Oscars 2020: Best Jewelry on the Red Carpet Loving the two nested Bulgari necklaces…

February Birthstone: Amethyst

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Amethyst is the birthstone for February Amethyst is the purple variety of quartz and it is widely available in a vast range of sizes and qualities. It must be predominantly purple to be amethyst however within the purple range the…

Tips and Tricks for Selling Gold

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Selling gold can be intimidating and overwhelming but it doesn’t have to be. Here are a few tips and tricks and bits of pertinent info that can help you sell your gold with confidence and ease. Know what you have…

Navigating the World of Natural and Synthetic Gemstones

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What makes a synthetic gem desirable? Why do they exist? Are they a new thing? What is their place in the jewelry world? Why would I want a synthetic when the real thing is out there? All of these are…

Wedding Ring Sizing

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When a plain band needs to be enlarged slightly it is often possible to achieve this through mechanical stretching. The number and variety of tools made to achieve this give some indication of how common a repair this is! Stretching…

Gem Ring Enlargement

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Rings with stones cannot be stretched on a mandrel because of the stress this puts on the stone. There is a danger of breaking the gem, or at least popping it out of its setting. When stones are involved, and…

Waterproofing Watches

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Waterproofing Watches Most watches offered for sale today are water resistant, from 1 ATM to 30 ATM or more. But few people understand how and why their watches are water resistant, and what they should do to protect their watches….

Furnace Soldering – Brazing

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The process Brazing is the process of joining metallic materials using a molten filler metal, drawn into the joint by capillary action. The filler metal is usually a solder paste and it is placed on the parts prior to heating….

Jewellery, Jewelery or Jewelry?

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Jewellery, Jewelery or Jewelry? Confused about the spelling? You’re not the only one, ask anyone in an English speaking country to spell the word ‘Jewellery’ and you’ll get at least 3 different answers. The word has it origin from a…

5 Reasons Why You Should Replace Your Watch Battery

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1. To maintain your watches warranty. If you've read the Manufacturer's Replacement Battery Manual you will find that most warranties require you to send your watch out to an Authorized Dealer or repair center to prevent voiding the warranty. We...