How to Clean Diamonds ?

Our diamonds may get spoiled or smudged as we use them on a regular basis. They can also collect dust when we are not wearing them. Our natural skin oils, soaps and lotions, can lead to grime and coatings on diamonds, which will eventually minimize their sparkle.

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Men’s Wedding Bands

The wedding band has been a tradition for thousands of years.  It has many different back stories all across the world.  Almost every culture has some legend about the way the wedding ring began.  Most of these stories have something to do with women having a way to show their devotion to one man.  What most people do not know is that men did not wear a wedding band in most cultures until the early twentieth century.  Around WWII men stationed away from home, started to wear a simple band to remind themselves of their loved one back home.  Now-a-days many couples buy matching wedding bands, and for most men this will be the first and only ring that they will wear.

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Tips for Taking Care of Wedding Bands and Engagement Rings

Engagement rings and wedding bands will be two of the most important items that a woman will own in her lifetime, so it is important to know how to take care of them throughout the years.  Most retailers will let their buyers know how to clean and properly take care of their rings, but the owner of the rings should have all the facts so their rings do not become tarnished.  Each type of ring will have its own particular cleaning ritual depending on the metals and stones it may have. Continue reading

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White Gold versus Platinum

Looking for a white color ring? Deciding between white gold and platinum? Both metals are commonly used in wedding rings and each one has its own strengths and weaknesses which makes them unique. In this article you will discover the difference between white gold and platinum and which one is best for your needs.

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Gold Testing with Electronic Gold Tester

Electronic gold testing is more accurate than acid test or face powder test. If you are willing to be sure about the karat of your gold jewelry, electronic gold tester provides to karat validation for yellow and white gold.

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Acid Test for 10k, 14k, 18k and 22k Gold Jewelry

It is most of the consumer’s concern to test their gold jewelry. In order to make sure your purchase is real gold is easy and fast with acid test.

Equipment for Gold Test
• Acid Kit
• Scratching Block

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How “Cutting” Affects Your Diamond?

One of the most important things to know about diamonds is the fact what “cut” means is not the same as other gemstones. What experts mean with cut is not shape. Shape is an issue related to the outline of your diamond’s edges and it depends on your choices. Continue reading

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Finding a Diamond with the Perfect Cut

The cutting of a stone is the most significant aspect that you should consider during the evaluation process. One must know that what is referred with “the cut” in here is not the shape of the gemstone, but the dedication and concern used during the cutting procedure. There are various shapes for precious stones, and better cutting means better quality, more brilliance and sparkle.
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Getting Familiar with a Precious Stone

Learning how to look at a gemstone is one of the most crucial topics during the purchasing process. In order to avoid having any problems, people should familiarize themselves with the terms they will use to describe the perfect stone for their wedding bands. Those terms related to the “cut” of the faceted gemstones are especially significant.
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What Can You Learn by Using a Loupe

A loupe can tell many things even to an amateur with a little practice and experience. It would tell you whether the stone is natural, synthetic or glass and reveal its flaws, cracks and such. In short, a loupe would tell you the gemstone you’re examining is whether the one you should purchase or not.
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