Jewelry

You can be allergic to your jewelry. It depends on what is in the jewelry that is causing the allergically act. You can be...

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Yes, you can have an "allergy" or in this case (to be more precise) a 'sensitivity' to real pearls (or anything else under the...

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Although some people may like to think there is a meaning (such as one side representing heterosexuality and the other the...

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you should talk to somebody who knows Gucci really well. its very hard to tell otherwise. They change up the littlest details...

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In most cases the engament ring is worn on the left hand, on the ring finger (right next to your pinkie). In some religious cases...

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In the United States, anything that is not at least 10 karats (42 percent gold) cannot be legally sold as gold. Anything that you...

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KTE = Karat Electroplate. This marking appears on "costume" jewelery made of inexpensive base metal (such as nickel alloy)...

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you can check it at...http://www.diamondsonweb.com/..

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The reason the ring you're wearing is causing your skin to have a reaction is probably due to the alloys used when the ring was...

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Unless you're very knowledgeable, you may want to avoid going direct to suppliers. Going direct would be the cheapest. You'd...

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Tarnish is in no way indicative of a low quality in sterling silver. Sterling silver (or .925 silver) is, by law, at least 92.5%...

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Diamonds are a girl's best friend and they're no stranger to men either. Because they are so expensive, knowing how to care for...

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They not only made jewelry, but something else called Trench Art. It has become very colllectible as time goes by. The practice...

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An engagement ring has traditionally been given as a symbol of a man’s intent to marry a woman. When the man proposes to the...

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Go to any jewelry store in the mall and ask. They often have cleaner for sale. Marcy

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Tias.com - Antiques and Collectibles and Rubylane.com - Antiques & Art, Vintage Collectibles and Jewelry items from around...

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Assuming the diamond is yours, the traditional way is to try to cut glass with it, although this is not recommended, as it may...

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Early 16th century legend tells us that a man from the village of Claddagh, Co. Galway, Richard Joyce was enslaved to be shipped...

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Unfortunately, there is no "yes" or "no" answer for this question. The answer is a resounding "maybe" since it really depends on...

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60 is the dimension for the diameter of ring. I just bought one with a diameter 59 DAU is the surname of the designer who...

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Platinum is rarer, heavier, more durable and even more expensive than gold. It is also very dense, therefore showing fewer...

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NO, once it is yellow...you CANNOT change it to white. Yellow gold is made by mixing pure gold with alloys such as copper and...

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To find the value of a gram of gold, you must first find the spot price of gold (per troy ounce) in your country, then convert to...

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Researching this answer has been today's bit of education. Sapphires are part of the corundum group and are nearly the hardest...

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Silver sterling, silver platinum and titanium are all metals of approximately the same color and brilliance. Silver is a base...

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http://www.webjeweller.com/jewellery/removelinks.shtml I went to www.watchcrazy.com and they were pretty good with illu

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The best way to clean them is with steam. other cleansers and polishes can leave a film. There is a way to do it yourself,...

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karat means the percentage of real gold in the piece The Karat mark indicates the percentage of pure gold in the piece 24K is...

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sterling silver cannot be stained,sterling silver septic and stops cuts getting infected from the metal Sterling silver is...

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1. Type of Pearl (ie: South Seas are much more valuable than Freshwater) 2. Size of Pearl: the larger the pearl, the more...

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There used to be a theory that a man should spend three month�s salary on an engagement ring for his fianc�. So if you were...

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Generally, 18c jewelry originates in the UK- simply different spellings! In USA we spell the gold content "Karat" in UK it's...

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375 if stamped on a gold necklace means it is a 9 karat gold peice. commonly found in australian and european gold jewelery.

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a basket setting is probably the most common type for any jewel. It allows light in from the bottom for more sparkle, usually...

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maybe if you use that gold poliching stuf it will stop it Gold is very resistant to corrosion. Without actually seeing the...

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Your question should be: Is it worth the RISK? The correct answer is NO. The knowingly misrepresent, mislead, lie. Tread...

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Most jewelry stores have sites with pictures. For example: https://www.sconley.com/Gallery/ You could browse a lot of different...

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I've been in the Jewelry business for 20 years as a "jobber" or intermediate wholesaler. I make my living by buying or having...

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When shopping for a diamond, you should look for cut, color, clarity, carat weight, sparkle and fire. The cut of a diamond,...

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Wedding *bands* is another way of saying wedding rings. Are you referring to the publishing of "Banns"? This is where the...

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Diamond History http://www.desertusa.com/mag99/july/papr/diamonds.html The word diamond comes from the Greek term adamas,...

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The value of the cross would depend on its weight, size, craftsmanship--the beauty and originality of the piece, etc. Retail, a...

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It depends solely on the piece- 800 could be 800/1000 silver or 800/1000 gold- If the piece is silver, it's likely an older...

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Google korean jewelry history trust me it works!!!

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The four C?s that are referred to when shopping for diamonds stand for cut, color, clarity and carat weight. These are the...

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When shopping for jewelry, it’s not unusual to start wondering what the difference is between a karat and a carat. However, with...

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If the ring that you buy isn’t the right size, there may be a number of options available to you. First and foremost, you need to...

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Silver and Gold are not necessarily nickel-free, in 9 carat gold there isn't actually that much gold! The gold in jewelry is...

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Search for a chinese importer. These kind of things come from there. Maybe look for one on the west coast. Make sure you buy by...

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Gold is a soft element, they add other element to gold to make it more stronger, Yes you can cut real gold - You usually get big...

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The song in the Zale's commercial is A Thousand Miles by Venessa Carlton. Actually, it is from the first movement of Palladio...

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The old saying “you shouldn’t judge a book by its cover” can apply to this situation. Just because two pieces of jewelry look...

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The gold will have a hazy or glazed look to it. Almost like when you breath onto a piece of glass or a mirror, a kind of foggy...

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Probably 18 karat gold/nickel alloy. White gold is gold mixed with nickel and looks silver.

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Platinum is generally hypo-allergenic. However, some women report this allergy developing after becoming pregnant or giving...

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a ring guard

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I think this answer needs some clarification. The discolouration is due to the corrosion of metals from which the jewelry is...

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Most likely stands for American Medical Association. It could be the American Medical Association if these letters are the...

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Yes, it matters, and it matters a lot. Your body could be highly sensitive to particular metals and thus it is important that...

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the cover on the rear is threaded. Use some tool (small needle nose?, I used a set of measuring callipers) to insert in two of...

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A rings originality will make it impossible to resize. For example;a rings special design might be ruined if its resized..

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Get the opinion of several well respected jewelers and antique dealers.

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The best kinds of beads to use when making jewelry can be answered on several different points. Creatively, use whatever you...

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That depends; is it real gold, gold plate, gold filled, brass, silver plate, platinum... are the stones diamonds, glass, CZ???? ...

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When talking of body jewelry and piercing, gauge refers to the size of the body jewelry being used. To be specific, gauge size...

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buy a nitric acid test kit; They run about $20-$30 on E-bay. Rub the metal onto the stone firmly rub the metal onto the stone...

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YES ITS POSSIBLE TO RE PLATE COSTUME JEWELRY BUT MADE UP OF SILVER OR OXIDIZE METAL JEWELRY.

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Yes, gold can change your skin colour. Just take your gold ring and slide the bottom of the ring down your face and sure enough,...

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Real silver can have many different markings, ranging from 750 to 999- depending on the piece, common marks are : 800, 900, 925,...

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FINDINGMRSRIGHT.COM Everything you need to know is right here. Whether you take your fiance to be ring shopping with you will...

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The "carat" number in gold refers to the percentage of gold in the alloy. Gold rings are seldom pure gold because the metal is so...

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if you are referring to the moonstone that has a rainbow reflections in a white, gray or brown stone they are reasonable. I have...

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See the following: As I can tell, it is 14K gold with palladium instead of zinc as one of the other...

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24 KGB means 24 Karat Gold Bonded. This means that a thin layer of 24 karat gold has been used to coat another metal. the value...

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You need special peircing jewellery to peirce. If the peircer allows you to bring your own you would be allowed. -the jewlery...

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it may, but this is considered a highly suspicious claim, potentially fraudulent, and any theft claim on any type of policy is...

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750 on a piece of jewelry signifies 18k, commonly used in ITALY and other parts of Europe.

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VS refers to the clarity of the stone. VS is a slightly above middle of the road clarity grade that inclusions will not be visble...

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well i think the greek meaning goes according to their g-ds. so the g-d of war is the little finger and that represents the...

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not sure what the AMA stands for but the 925 just signifies that its sterling silver.

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Ep generally means Electro-plated, meaning the piece is plated. Likely the actual mark will be "GEP" Cheers.

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Yes, you can definitely buy an engagement ring online. In fact, more and more people are buying engagement rings and other kinds...

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Why would you paint a base metal chain? Why not get it electroplated in white or yellow gold. You probably need to paint it...

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a three stone pendant would be nice

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Shag bands come in all different colors. If someone snaps or breaks the Shag band then the person who snapped it has to do what...

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At the moment they are designed and produced by Swiss Watchmaker Corum You may find out more here:...

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On my Swiss Army watch there are notches on the back cover plate. They guy at the jewlery store has a fancy little wrench that...

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Do you mean Plate? or "Plat" If the ring is marked 14k plate, it's plated. If the ring is marked 14k plat- it's likely that the...

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You can go to http://www.kennethjaylanehandbags.com to buy wholesale or http://www.Fashion41.com to buy retail.

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Women's sizes are generally one size larger than men's (if they are small/medium/large, etc.). So a men's large would equal a...

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That kind of fashion "rule" only applies to formal dress. If you're just going out to have a good time and want to wear some...

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Well, here is what you can do for this and every difference you have in the future. You each can "give in" to the other, if it...

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The easiest way to wrap jewelry is to put it in a box and simply wrap the box. You could also skip the wrapping and put it in a...

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It should be, however a claim of 24 karatage is not a guarantee as under-karating in countries outside the US is common. What...

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First off- check for purity marks, because silver is such a low-priced metal, it's very seldom faked. "925, 900, 950, 800, 850,...

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broke?

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It should be marked sterling. Please be aware that pewter, silver plate and sterling silver and other base metals will all...

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Steve Quick is a founder of Steve Quick Jewelers.

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White gold is "labeled" by the karat weight on the inner rim of the ring....ex: 10K, 14K, etc... Also, real gold will leave a...

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