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Jewelry Care

Jewelry Care

Be Nice to Your Jewelry We recommend that you remove your jewelry before engaging in any activity that will expose it to chemicals, impact or rough surfaces. Gold and Silver are naturally soft materials which can be scratched or dented if exposed to harsh conditions. While gemstones are hard materials, …

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Rhodium Plating

Rhodium Plating

What is rhodium? Rhodium is a rare precious metal from the platinum family. When electroplated onto jewelry it provides a bright white and reflective finish. It is typically used as a finishing touch on white gold jewelry. It is sometimes plated over yellow gold. How long will rhodium plating last? …

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Know Your Metals

Know Your Metals

The Many Colors of Gold Gold is a rare metal that occurs in nature in only one color, a deep rich yellow. In it’s pure form gold is referred to as 24 karat or 24K. The total amount of gold in the entire world is less than you would imagine. …

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The Custom Process

Custom Process

Step 1: hand sketch The process starts with a brainstorming secession where we will share our ideas. Step 2: cad image Our CAD artisan will create a 3D model and computer rendering. This computer rendered image will give you a realistic view of your design. Step 3: rendering With these …

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Gemstones

Gemstones

January Garnet You may know garnets to be a deep red color with hints of orange and brown called Mozambique Garnet. Garnets can also be found in a fresh raspberry color known as Rhodole Garnet, a bright cheery orange color called Spessarite Garnet, and a rare green color from light …

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Diamonds and the 4 C’s

Diamonds and the 4 C's

The 4 C’s are four variables that are used to calculate the value of a diamond: Clarity Clarity describes the clearness or purity of a diamond. This is determined by the number, size, nature, and location of the internal (inclusions) and external (blemishes) imperfections. The clarity scale is broken down …

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Creative Proposal Ideas with a Twist

Creative Engagement

Many people have always dreamed of having a large public engagement. These dream engagements were spectacular public acts of love like taking a trip to Paris and being proposed to on the Eiffel Tower or proposing at a live event like a concert or sporting event. Unfortunately, times have changed, …

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Amethyst Uses & Benefits

Amethyst

Amethyst Uses | February’s Birthstone When we think about amethyst, its extraordinary color comes to mind. For February birthdays, that color is purple — a rich, sumptuous, radiant purple. A royal purple. From its earliest discovery, amethyst’s sumptuous shade has cast a spell, one that bewitches even today. Its gorgeous …

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