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A Practical Guide to Ethiopian Opal
by usgemcutter( 270)
Ethiopian opal is still a new gemstone. Ethiopian opal is quite unique and different from more common Australian and Mexican opal. Not many people know about this opal yet. I am a gem cutter and have worked on...
Tags: Ethiopian Opal | Contra Luz | Hydrophane/Cachalong | Buying Opal | Opal Care
78 of 80 people found this guide helpful
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A Quick Guide to Colored Gemstone Treatments
by usgemcutter( 270)
Naturally perfect gemstones in large sizes with desirable color and high clarity are quite rare. For this reason, those high quality natural gemstones command extremely high prices. You are basically paying...
Tags: Gemstone Treatments | Heating | Irradiation | Dying/Staining | Fracture Filling
50 of 50 people found this guide helpful
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How to Find Precision-Cut Gemstones on eBay
by usgemcutter( 270)
Precision-cut gemstones perform far better than not-so-precision-cut stones. When you buy a gemstone, it is the best to see the stone in person. But for an eBay shopping, you need to rely on pictures provided...
Tags: Faceted Gemstone | Pavilion, Girdle & Crown | Cutting Angles | Window & Fish Eye | Facets
39 of 39 people found this guide helpful
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Tips on Buying Gold Jewelry on eBay: What That K Means
by usgemcutter( 270)
I see various gold descriptions full of acronyms on eBay listings. They are so confusing and misleading that you might not get the metal you thought it would be. I am writing this guide for you, eBay shoppers,...
Tags: Gold | Acid Test | Karat | Gold Plated & Filled | Vermeil
35 of 35 people found this guide helpful
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How to Use a 10 x Jeweler's Loupe.
by usgemcutter( 270)
A 10 x jeweler's loupe (pronounced as LOOP) is a type of magnification glass. It is small enough to carry in a pocket or purse. I highly recommend using it when you buy gemstones and jewelry. I think it is the...
Tags: 10 x Jeweler's Loupe | 10 x Triplet Loupe | How to Use a Loupe | Magnifier | Lens
33 of 33 people found this guide helpful
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Tips on Buying Pearl Jewelry on eBay
by usgemcutter( 270)
Do you ever wonder why prices of pearl jewelry vary so much? You see an 18-inch pearl necklace priced at, for example, $9.99, $49.99, $250 or $1200 etc. That is all dependent on the genuineness, rarity and...
Tags: Pearl Jewelry | Types of Pearls | Quality of Pearls | Make of Jewelry | Gold Setting & Clasp
32 of 33 people found this guide helpful
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Common Sense Approach to Gemstone Investment
by usgemcutter( 270)
I am a faceter. I check gemstone listings on eBay fairly often. I see some sellers using the word "investment" on their stones. I have some thoughts on this subject. This is strictly my personal opinion. Some...
Tags: Gemstone Investment | Liquidation | Appreciation | GIA | AGL
21 of 21 people found this guide helpful
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Myths of Faceted Gemstones
by usgemcutter( 270)
I am a faceter. I check gemstone listings on eBay fairly often. Occasionally I see statements that are untrue.I am writing this guide to provide correct information. Myth 1 Most of faceted gemstones are...
Tags: Faceted Gemstones | Myth | Repolishing | Hand Cut Gemstones | Incredibly Good Deal
17 of 17 people found this guide helpful
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The Andesine Scandal - What Are the Gem Feldspars?
by usgemcutter( 270)
There are many feldspar (pronounced FELLd-spar) gemstones; Sunstone, Andesine, Labradorite, Moonstone etc. etc..... But how are they different?What is special about much raved Andesine? Those were my...
Tags: The Feldspars | Andesine | Sunstone | Moonstone | Labradorite
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