Alexandrite ~the very name of this gemstone brings to mind images of royalty! Although not one of the oldest known gem types, this is arguably one of the most intriguing. First discovered along Russia's Ural...
DO YOU KNOW? GOLD prices have gone crazy in value on the World Market. Since August of 2004, Gold has gone up more than 250% per ounce. The price of Gold was then at $380.00 per oz. On March 18, 2008 Gold hit...
How Much does your new ring appraise for? This is a very common question. No GIA report includes a dollar value, yet it's natural that people would want to know the value of something as expensive as a...
Before you read any more, please know that all investments involve different degrees of risk. You should be aware of your risk tolerance level and financial situations at all times. The following is my...
The term 14KP stands for "karat plumb" gold---meaning exactly 14K....no more, no less. KP does NOT, I repeat does NOT mean plated. It is solid 14K gold. Karat weights are usually determined with a small,...
We thought we'd share with everyone our tried-and-true methods to prevent tarnish on sterling silver jewelry. Sterling silver jewelry is easy to care for if you follow a few simple steps with a minimum amount...
Gold Treasured for its warm sensuous glow, gold is the most beloved of all metals. Its versatility and ductile nature has made gold the perfect medium for countless artisans and craftsman throughout the ages....
I dont want to give any vendor a bad name but I need to warn Ebayers of certain members selling jewelry (mostly rings) that are stamped 14K I have bought from several Chinese vendors (no longer on ebay) that...
10k gold is actually 40 percent pure gold mixed with alloys, so when you want to know what its worth you do this. Say you have 5 grams of 10k gold. Divide 32 grams (Thats how many grams are in a ounce)from the...
The phenomenal gem, Alexandrite, is known as "emerald by day, ruby by night" because it changes color depending on the lighting. In flourescent and daylight it apprears green to blue-green, in incandescent,...