The Curse of the Hope Diamond Discover the chilling history behind the world’s most infamous gem, the Hope Diamond, and its trail of misfortune that has fascinated and terrified for centuries. What is the Hope Diamond? Over the years there have been many gemstones believed to be cursed, but the …
[siteorigin_widget class=”WP_Widget_Custom_HTML”][/siteorigin_widget] All major watch manufacturers offer a warranty on their products, but not all warranties are the same. Warranties vary in both coverage and length. Most manufacturers require a completed warranty card/document and proof of purchase. Warranty information should be completed by the retailer at the time of purchase. …
[siteorigin_widget class=”WP_Widget_Custom_HTML”][/siteorigin_widget] Every watch is a complicated entity that has many moving parts. The movement of a watch is what makes a watch operate. Many folks consider a watch’s movement to be the beating heart of a watch. There Are 3 Types of Watch Movements Watch movements can be broken …
And Suggested Gift for the 14th Wedding Anniversary! Opals are best known and loved for their amazing color, a single stone can flash every color of the spectrum. In the middle ages opals were thought to provide great luck because it was believed to possess all the virtues of each …
When Gold & Silver Are Just Not Your Style Alternative metals are used in the manufacturing of all types of jewelry including chains, bracelets, pendants, earrings, and even watches. The term alternative is referencing an alternative to the more traditional metals found in most fine jewelry assortments – platinum, gold, …
Our most common jewlery repairs At My Jewelry Repair, we specialize in essential jewelry repairs. Promptly sending in jewelry for repair ensures its longevity and beauty. Our common services include ring sizing, prong repair, necklace chains, clasps, and careful pearl restringing. Each task is executed with great precision and care, …
The Most Affordable of the Precious Metals Pure silver is a very soft metal with a millesimal fineness of 99.9%, therefore it is usually alloyed with other metals. Sterling silver is the most common silver alloy used in jewelry manufacturing, which is 92.5% pure silver and 7.5% other metals, usually …
Platinum is a Noble Metal Platinum is rare and one of the most valuable precious metals, also known as one of the noble metals. It was deemed “the only metal fit for kings” by King Louis XVI of France. It is favored by jewelers for three key properties: durability, weight, …
The Original As we all know, the color of pure gold is a beautiful yellow color, but karat gold jewelry is available in colors other than yellow, for example white and rose. So, how is white gold or rose gold created? As shared in Part 1 of our metals series, …
Jewelry is the most common reason consumers own gold today. About 78% of gold consumed each year is made into jewelry. It has been one of the primary uses for the metal, because of its beauty and durable properties. There are 2 main systems for measuring the purity of gold. …
