Are you confused by the myriad of hallmarks associated with Gold, Silver and Platinum? Do you know why the most important hallmark that you can look for is the quality mark of the metal? Do you ever wonder...
Buying Vermeil Jewelry and Components: By Pam Thien How do you buy gold vermeil jewelry and not be disappointed that the gold has faded only three days after you left great feedback for the seller? ...
Introduction to the Michel Perchin Desk Pen Collections This discussion pertains to the Michel Perchin Desk Pen Collections, two sets of ULTRA LIMITED EDITION and beautifully hand crafted, enameled sterling...
French Ormolu Mountings Ormolu mountings were characteristic of 18th-century furniture and attained their highest artistic and technical development in France, especially in the work of Charles Cressent,...
Vermeil (pronounced vehr-MAY) ia also known as silver gilt. It is a combination of sterling silver, gold, and other precious metals. Commonly used as a component in jewelry, a typical example of vermeil is...
OK,LETS GET TO THE POINT,I SELL FASHION OR AS SOME SAY COSTUME JEWELRY.WHAT IS GOOD? WHAT IS BAD? I AM NOT GOING TO GO INTO GEMOLOGIST DETAIL HERE AND DRAG IT OUT,I JUST WANT TO LAY OUT SOME SIMPLE GUIDE RULES...
This short guide covers two points:1.) How to care for Shiana Black Silver; and2.) Provide examples of this rare new product in finished jewelry. Caring for Shiana Black Silver Shiana Black Silver should be...
IF YOU BUY FASHION JEWELRY FROM ME,IT IS USUALLY STERLING OR GOLD OVER STERLING SILVER WILL TURN BLACK FROM OXIDATION,CLEAN WITH TOOTHPASTE AND A BRUSH,AND USE A JEWELRY SILVER CLOTH FOR VERMEIL OR...
Diamond Jewelry Cut Cut is divided into Shape, Proportion, Polish, and Symmetry. Shape, Proportions, and facet placement, are all of great importance when cutting a diamond to its most brilliant...
When buying jewelry,gold or costume,you need to ask several pertinent questions.For gold jewelry,what carat is the gold?Is the piece solid or hollow?If the piece has stones or diamonds,or they natural,...