Buying a diamond on Ebay is a very scary thing the first time that you do it. We know this because we speak to people such as yourself everyday. Ebay has given us all the opportunity to buy things a lot closer to the source and for a lot less than we have ever been able to. As a consumer myself I am really happy about this but there are lots of things that can make your ebay experience better or worse.Here are some points that wil help you when buying a diamond.1.Read the advert thoroughly. Its amazing how many people see an advert with the title 'Natural Certified diamond Solitaire' and then ask us if the advert is for a Natural Diamond or not. Asking questions is a must but please read the adverts.2. Don't be shy about telling us what your budget is. Thats how we can help. Misinforming us of your budget will only lead to you being disatisfied. Your diamond dealer should be your confident and friend with whom you will do business with forever.3. Buy the most expensive stone you can comfortably afford. Its not very often that you buy an engagement ring so buy one that she will be proud of. Let us guide you to make the correct equation of size, quality and budget. Our contact details are on every advert.4. If for any reason when you get your stone and you don't like it please just let us know and we will fix it. If you made a mistake and bought something that you didn't understand then politely let us know and we will fix it for you. We only want happy customers as only happy customers come back.5. Talk to your partner about what she expects from a diamond. Some people just want size, others quality. We sell all types and again asking us first what we recommend is a great way to make this inevitable purchase easier. If you want to suprise her fine! Let us know that you want to suprise her and we will help you select what is suitable by asking you some questions about your partner.6. In the future remember you can always trade your diamond that you bought from us up in quality as your finances improve. In most cases we can give 100% of your money that you paid for your stone back towards an upgrade. Again contact us and let us work for you.I hope this small note has been useful for you.
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Saturday, October 31, 2009
Jewellery Care Tips
Note that this is a general guide only. It doesn't go into great
detail, and there's plenty that it leaves out. It is intended to give a
good general idea, some tips and hints, and simple suggestions
regarding care of jewellery.
General Guidelines
This may seem like common sense (and it is), but you'd be surprised, so... Try to avoid doing things that are likely to harm your jewellery, or which will cause it to be exposed to dirt, heavy oils, etc.
For example, take off rings and bracelets when gardening unless you
protect them with gloves, remove them if you're going to be working
with clay or paint, remove rings to work with electronics (for your
safety as well as the care of the jewellery!), don't wear rings to work
on your car or fix the plumbing, remove earrings if you are having your
hair colored or chemically treated, and so forth.
Avoid exposing jewellery to strong chemicals such as bleach, ammonia, paint thinner, turpentine, petrol, motor oil, nail polish remover, industrial cleaners, etc.
Some jewellery can be tarnished or damaged by other, less noxious
chemicals such as cosmetics, hair spray, perfume, etc. It's a good idea
to put on these things before putting on jewellery, to avoid spraying
or dusting the jewellery.
Always check for loose gems and clasps before wearing your jewelry.
Never store your jewelry in piles.
Doing so can cause scratching and other damage. Instead, store them in
separate sections of a jewelry box or wrap them separately in velvet,
silk, or even paper.
Store beaded or "strung" jewellery flat, rather than hanging it. This will help prevent stretching.
(Well, I told you it was common sense, heh.)
Pearls
Pearls are quite delicate as jewels go.
They can be damaged by by rough handling, they can be scratched if they
come into contact with harder objects (such as other jewellery), and
they can be damaged by chemicals (including perfume; make sure any
perfume you apply is dry on your skin before you put on your pearls,
or, better yet, wear the perfume only where the pearls will not be
likely to come into contact with it).
Store
pearl jewellery in a silk pouch, a lined jewellery box, wrapped in a
soft cloth handkerchief, or in some other protective way that will keep
them from coming into contact with other jewellery that may damage them.
Don't store in a plastic bag, as moisture can condense inside the bag,
as excessive moisture can permanently damage the lustre of pearls.
To care for pearls, wipe them gently with a soft cloth. You may use a
lightly moistened cloth (plain water only!), and you should make sure
that the pearls are dry before storing them. Some people recommend
occasionally polishing pearls with a very light coat of olive oil (wipe
all excess oil from the pearls).
Pearls should not be cleaned in a sonic jewellery cleaner, as the vibrations can cause them to crack.
One little known tip, though, is that the lustre of pearls tends to
increase the more you wear them, as your body oils slowly accumulate on
the surface of the pearls. This is why older pearls often have a
beautiful, burnished glow.
Gemstone Jewellery
Gemstone jewellery, including lab-created gems such as cubic zirconia and moissanite, is best cleaned with water and a bit of dish-washing detergent.
For a quick clean, simply swish the jewellery in the soapy water and
rinse. For a deeper cleansing, get a small, soft toothbrush and gently
scrub around the setting.
Most gemstone jewellery (with some exceptions; see below) can also be cleaned in an electric sonic jewellery cleaner.
These devices can be purchased for a reasonable price in catalogs,
jewellery stores, and on eBay, and are very easy to use. Just put the
jewellery in the cleaner with some water (and detergent if you wish)
and turn it on (Be sure to read and follow the manufacturer's
directions). Most sonic jewellery cleaners even come with a small brush
for cleaning stubborn areas around the setting.
Some gems which should NOT be put in a sonic cleaner include:
emeralds, opals, turquoise, jade, aquamarine, topaz, chrysoberyl,
iolite, jasper, tourmaline, lapis lazuli, malachite, mystic topaz,
rainbow quartz, and zircon (not to be confused with cubic zirconia,
which is a different stone entirely and can definitely be cleaned
safely in a sonic jewellery cleaner).
Some shops used to offer a solution supposedly for cleaning jewellery that was mostly ammonia; if you come across this stuff, avoid it.
Not only is it not necessary, and it leaves a film on the jewels that
can actually attract dust and actually make the jewels dull and cloudy.
Sterling Silver
Sterling silver jewellery can tarnish if not worn for a long time, but
most silver jewellery is coated with a special non-tarnishing agent
that will last for quite some time.
Store your sterling silver in an airtight, sealable plastic bag
(the kind with a "zip" at the top) to greatly decrease the tarnishing.
This will also keep it from being scratched by other jewellery,
although silver is quite hard and doesn't scratch easily (it does
scratch, though). It also protects the other jewellery from the silver!
To clean silver jewellery, you can use any commercial silver polish
(just follow the manufacturer's directions). We like to use one of the
inexpensive polishing cloths available at any grocery store. They're
easy to use and do a great job! Be careful if you're using a paste
polish, as it can be a real bother to get out small crevices.
Do NOT use one of those cleaning solutions that claims to remove tarnish with a single dip or wipe or spray.
These do, indeed, remove tarnish, but they also strip the silver of the
natural patina (lustre) and will cause the silver to tarnish MORE
quickly and may cause it to turn a very ugly dull grey colour within a
few days or weeks of "cleaning".
Stick with a good silver polish and you can't go wrong.
Gold
Gold doesn't tarnish, but it is prone to scratching.
The higher the karat rating (i.e., the more gold), the softer it will
be. The lower the karat rating, the more alloys are present in the
metal, and so the harder it will be (but gold jewellery is never very
hard, no matter how alloyed it is).
Gold doesn't require any special kind of cleaning, although a gold item
set with a gemstone may need occasional cleaning with a soft toothbrush
or in a sonic jewellery cleaner in order to get rid of dirt and dust
that accumulates around the setting (see above).
Store gold jewellery in the box in which it came or in a lined jewellery box.
Be sure to take care not to let it come into too much contact with
other, harder jewellery, as this can cause scratches in the gold
(normal wear causes scratches, as well, but you may as well do what you
can to limit the wear and tear when you can).
Note: white gold jewellery is normally plated with rhodium. White gold should be periodically re-plated as the
rhodium wears, although normally this isn't something that must be done
more than every ten or fifteen years.
Plated Jewellery
Generally speaking, good quality plated jewellery doesn't require any
particular care that you wouldn't give to other jewellery. High quality
plating is designed to last a very long time without peeling, flaking,
etc. To be safe, you should store your plated jewellery the same way
you would sterling silver, in an airtight plastic bag. This protects it
not only from exposure to air (in the case of silver plated jewellery,
this helps retard tarnishing), but also from scratches that might
possibly lower the life of the plating.
Professional Cleaning and Repair
It's a good idea to have your jewellery cleaned and checked over by a
professional jeweller periodically. Most reputable jewellers will do
this for free (though they may limit how many items you can have
cleaned at any one visit). In addition to cleaning, they can check
things such as the clasps, the settings, and so forth. A weak setting
or clasp is an invitation to loss, either of a stone or of the entire
piece of jewellery.
Jewellers are also usually able to repair damaged plating, fix or
replace clasps, restring pearls, buff gold to a high shine, resize
(depending on the jewellery; some items are not candidates for resizing
due to their construction), and other professional services your
jewellery may require. The fees for such routine care are nominal.
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detail, and there's plenty that it leaves out. It is intended to give a
good general idea, some tips and hints, and simple suggestions
regarding care of jewellery.
General Guidelines
This may seem like common sense (and it is), but you'd be surprised, so... Try to avoid doing things that are likely to harm your jewellery, or which will cause it to be exposed to dirt, heavy oils, etc.
For example, take off rings and bracelets when gardening unless you
protect them with gloves, remove them if you're going to be working
with clay or paint, remove rings to work with electronics (for your
safety as well as the care of the jewellery!), don't wear rings to work
on your car or fix the plumbing, remove earrings if you are having your
hair colored or chemically treated, and so forth.
Avoid exposing jewellery to strong chemicals such as bleach, ammonia, paint thinner, turpentine, petrol, motor oil, nail polish remover, industrial cleaners, etc.
Some jewellery can be tarnished or damaged by other, less noxious
chemicals such as cosmetics, hair spray, perfume, etc. It's a good idea
to put on these things before putting on jewellery, to avoid spraying
or dusting the jewellery.
Always check for loose gems and clasps before wearing your jewelry.
Never store your jewelry in piles.
Doing so can cause scratching and other damage. Instead, store them in
separate sections of a jewelry box or wrap them separately in velvet,
silk, or even paper.
Store beaded or "strung" jewellery flat, rather than hanging it. This will help prevent stretching.
(Well, I told you it was common sense, heh.)
Pearls
Pearls are quite delicate as jewels go.
They can be damaged by by rough handling, they can be scratched if they
come into contact with harder objects (such as other jewellery), and
they can be damaged by chemicals (including perfume; make sure any
perfume you apply is dry on your skin before you put on your pearls,
or, better yet, wear the perfume only where the pearls will not be
likely to come into contact with it).
Store
pearl jewellery in a silk pouch, a lined jewellery box, wrapped in a
soft cloth handkerchief, or in some other protective way that will keep
them from coming into contact with other jewellery that may damage them.
Don't store in a plastic bag, as moisture can condense inside the bag,
as excessive moisture can permanently damage the lustre of pearls.
To care for pearls, wipe them gently with a soft cloth. You may use a
lightly moistened cloth (plain water only!), and you should make sure
that the pearls are dry before storing them. Some people recommend
occasionally polishing pearls with a very light coat of olive oil (wipe
all excess oil from the pearls).
Pearls should not be cleaned in a sonic jewellery cleaner, as the vibrations can cause them to crack.
One little known tip, though, is that the lustre of pearls tends to
increase the more you wear them, as your body oils slowly accumulate on
the surface of the pearls. This is why older pearls often have a
beautiful, burnished glow.
Gemstone Jewellery
Gemstone jewellery, including lab-created gems such as cubic zirconia and moissanite, is best cleaned with water and a bit of dish-washing detergent.
For a quick clean, simply swish the jewellery in the soapy water and
rinse. For a deeper cleansing, get a small, soft toothbrush and gently
scrub around the setting.
Most gemstone jewellery (with some exceptions; see below) can also be cleaned in an electric sonic jewellery cleaner.
These devices can be purchased for a reasonable price in catalogs,
jewellery stores, and on eBay, and are very easy to use. Just put the
jewellery in the cleaner with some water (and detergent if you wish)
and turn it on (Be sure to read and follow the manufacturer's
directions). Most sonic jewellery cleaners even come with a small brush
for cleaning stubborn areas around the setting.
Some gems which should NOT be put in a sonic cleaner include:
emeralds, opals, turquoise, jade, aquamarine, topaz, chrysoberyl,
iolite, jasper, tourmaline, lapis lazuli, malachite, mystic topaz,
rainbow quartz, and zircon (not to be confused with cubic zirconia,
which is a different stone entirely and can definitely be cleaned
safely in a sonic jewellery cleaner).
Some shops used to offer a solution supposedly for cleaning jewellery that was mostly ammonia; if you come across this stuff, avoid it.
Not only is it not necessary, and it leaves a film on the jewels that
can actually attract dust and actually make the jewels dull and cloudy.
Sterling Silver
Sterling silver jewellery can tarnish if not worn for a long time, but
most silver jewellery is coated with a special non-tarnishing agent
that will last for quite some time.
Store your sterling silver in an airtight, sealable plastic bag
(the kind with a "zip" at the top) to greatly decrease the tarnishing.
This will also keep it from being scratched by other jewellery,
although silver is quite hard and doesn't scratch easily (it does
scratch, though). It also protects the other jewellery from the silver!
To clean silver jewellery, you can use any commercial silver polish
(just follow the manufacturer's directions). We like to use one of the
inexpensive polishing cloths available at any grocery store. They're
easy to use and do a great job! Be careful if you're using a paste
polish, as it can be a real bother to get out small crevices.
Do NOT use one of those cleaning solutions that claims to remove tarnish with a single dip or wipe or spray.
These do, indeed, remove tarnish, but they also strip the silver of the
natural patina (lustre) and will cause the silver to tarnish MORE
quickly and may cause it to turn a very ugly dull grey colour within a
few days or weeks of "cleaning".
Stick with a good silver polish and you can't go wrong.
Gold
Gold doesn't tarnish, but it is prone to scratching.
The higher the karat rating (i.e., the more gold), the softer it will
be. The lower the karat rating, the more alloys are present in the
metal, and so the harder it will be (but gold jewellery is never very
hard, no matter how alloyed it is).
Gold doesn't require any special kind of cleaning, although a gold item
set with a gemstone may need occasional cleaning with a soft toothbrush
or in a sonic jewellery cleaner in order to get rid of dirt and dust
that accumulates around the setting (see above).
Store gold jewellery in the box in which it came or in a lined jewellery box.
Be sure to take care not to let it come into too much contact with
other, harder jewellery, as this can cause scratches in the gold
(normal wear causes scratches, as well, but you may as well do what you
can to limit the wear and tear when you can).
Note: white gold jewellery is normally plated with rhodium. White gold should be periodically re-plated as the
rhodium wears, although normally this isn't something that must be done
more than every ten or fifteen years.
Plated Jewellery
Generally speaking, good quality plated jewellery doesn't require any
particular care that you wouldn't give to other jewellery. High quality
plating is designed to last a very long time without peeling, flaking,
etc. To be safe, you should store your plated jewellery the same way
you would sterling silver, in an airtight plastic bag. This protects it
not only from exposure to air (in the case of silver plated jewellery,
this helps retard tarnishing), but also from scratches that might
possibly lower the life of the plating.
Professional Cleaning and Repair
It's a good idea to have your jewellery cleaned and checked over by a
professional jeweller periodically. Most reputable jewellers will do
this for free (though they may limit how many items you can have
cleaned at any one visit). In addition to cleaning, they can check
things such as the clasps, the settings, and so forth. A weak setting
or clasp is an invitation to loss, either of a stone or of the entire
piece of jewellery.
Jewellers are also usually able to repair damaged plating, fix or
replace clasps, restring pearls, buff gold to a high shine, resize
(depending on the jewellery; some items are not candidates for resizing
due to their construction), and other professional services your
jewellery may require. The fees for such routine care are nominal.
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Caring for Gold or Silver Fashion or Costume Jewellery
Why does some costume jewellery last for decades while other pieces only
last a few days? Two reasons: the quality of the product and how it's looked after.
Let's focus on looking after the jewellery.
Costume jewellery is often made up of various metal alloys which will not
have the same life span as the more expensive variety of jewellery. It is
important, therefore, to do what you can to prolong the life of your costume
jewellery.
Whenever you're doing housework (indoors or outdoors), remember to remove
your jewellery. Harsh chemicals can destroy this jewellery very quickly.When playing sport, remove all jewellery as perspiration will damage jewellery over time.
It's also wise to remove jewellery when swimming or bathing. Chlorine
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last a few days? Two reasons: the quality of the product and how it's looked after.
Let's focus on looking after the jewellery.
Costume jewellery is often made up of various metal alloys which will not
have the same life span as the more expensive variety of jewellery. It is
important, therefore, to do what you can to prolong the life of your costume
jewellery.
Whenever you're doing housework (indoors or outdoors), remember to remove
your jewellery. Harsh chemicals can destroy this jewellery very quickly.When playing sport, remove all jewellery as perspiration will damage jewellery over time.
It's also wise to remove jewellery when swimming or bathing. Chlorine
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A follow up to buying a used Rolex
Hi Folks,
Some of you have already read my other guide which generalizes about buying a Rolex watch.These watches are very often copied and it can be a minefield buying one.
Due to the nature of the many models/references
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Some of you have already read my other guide which generalizes about buying a Rolex watch.These watches are very often copied and it can be a minefield buying one.
Due to the nature of the many models/references
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Tanzanite for Investment Colour is Everything (nearly)
Tanzanite is one of those special events in history that only occurs rarely. Discovered in the 1960s the current mines will exhaust in 10-20 years time (with most estimates closer to 10 rather than 20)
Tanzanite is about 1000 times rarer than diamonds and the prices have risen steeply recently leading many to consider Tanzanite as a form of investment
The four Cs as for Diamonds applies for Tanzanite also;
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Tanzanite is about 1000 times rarer than diamonds and the prices have risen steeply recently leading many to consider Tanzanite as a form of investment
The four Cs as for Diamonds applies for Tanzanite also;
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Vintage Costume Jewellery Buying
Beauty,Drama,Fantasy,intrigue,mystery,jealousy,greed -sounds like the good makings of a romance novel? No just some of the possibilities that await collectors of costume jewellery!
Quote -Price Guide to Costume Jewellery...Harrice Simmons Miller
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Quote -Price Guide to Costume Jewellery...Harrice Simmons Miller
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WHOLESALE CLOTHING SITE FOR THOSE BUSINESS MINDED
Do you want to be a powerseller? Do you want to start or improve your business?
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Non-piercing nipple jewellery
There is a stunning 99.9% of the world that is not familiar with my type of
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Watch Terms Explained: Part 1 - A to M
There are literally hundreds of watch terms and finding all the meanings can be hard to here is the first part of watch parts explained letters A - M.
If this guide helps you please vote for it by pressing the YES button below. Thanks.
Analog Display
The time display is shown by hands and a dial, he opposite to digital display.
ATM
The water pressure rating of a watch. ATM means atmosphere and is equal to 10 meters of depth. 1 meter is 3 feet, 1 ATM is 10 meters, 5 ATM is 50 meters
Automatic watch
A
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Analog Display
The time display is shown by hands and a dial, he opposite to digital display.
ATM
The water pressure rating of a watch. ATM means atmosphere and is equal to 10 meters of depth. 1 meter is 3 feet, 1 ATM is 10 meters, 5 ATM is 50 meters
Automatic watch
A
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When to bid to win
I both buy and sell on Ebay as a buyer I use several tactics to secure the items I bid for at the lowest price I can.
1) Early Bidding this tactic has the positive affect of chasing away the bargain hunters and reduce the amount of people bidding on the item.
2) The snipe bid this involes placing your bid at the last possible moment and hopefully stealing the item at a bargain price.
3) Combination bidding which is a combination of the above 2 the first bid is a small bid to a) show there is interest and scare the bargain hunters away b) allow you to get a feel for how much interest there is in the item. There is also another reason for this as a seller I will often start items at a very low price giving buyers a good chance of snacthing up a bargain if there no bids after a few days the price is increased to the minimum amount I can afford to sell the item at. Having an early bid can a lot of times win you an auction at way below wholesale price. Most bargains I get on Ebay is done through combination bidding.
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1) Early Bidding this tactic has the positive affect of chasing away the bargain hunters and reduce the amount of people bidding on the item.
2) The snipe bid this involes placing your bid at the last possible moment and hopefully stealing the item at a bargain price.
3) Combination bidding which is a combination of the above 2 the first bid is a small bid to a) show there is interest and scare the bargain hunters away b) allow you to get a feel for how much interest there is in the item. There is also another reason for this as a seller I will often start items at a very low price giving buyers a good chance of snacthing up a bargain if there no bids after a few days the price is increased to the minimum amount I can afford to sell the item at. Having an early bid can a lot of times win you an auction at way below wholesale price. Most bargains I get on Ebay is done through combination bidding.
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Resizing the Ring You Bought on eBay - Sizing Limits
While it is true that a truly good jeweller can resize almost any ring to any size, the more extreme resizing efforts can be expensive
The rules
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The rules
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Is your GOLD Real or Fake???
One of the main concerns when buying Gold Jewellery on EBay is am I getting the genuine thing?
Also how
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Also how
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How do I know if my gold ring is REAL Gold
It has come to our attention that there are quite a few eBay sellers claiming that their 10KT rings are genuine solid gold . We would advise extreme caution when purchasing many of these items.
They have 10k hallmarking, however, many are not as they claim to be. We purchased a few of these purported 10KT solid gold rings and had them tested.
You guessed it, FAKE.
Gold Plated at best and the diamonds and gems are glass.
Most , if not all, originate from China where almost anything goes. Quite a few Respected Australian Jewellers are stating that their 10KT rings are Genuine.
We advise strongly that you take these to your local rusted Jeweller for authenticity.
We do not advise not bidding and winning them as they may be genuine and we all love a bargain.
Here is a copy of an email we received from an eBayer who wanted to sell us 10KT gold rings name and paypal address of the supplier has been deleted for legal reasons
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They have 10k hallmarking, however, many are not as they claim to be. We purchased a few of these purported 10KT solid gold rings and had them tested.
You guessed it, FAKE.
Gold Plated at best and the diamonds and gems are glass.
Most , if not all, originate from China where almost anything goes. Quite a few Respected Australian Jewellers are stating that their 10KT rings are Genuine.
We advise strongly that you take these to your local rusted Jeweller for authenticity.
We do not advise not bidding and winning them as they may be genuine and we all love a bargain.
Here is a copy of an email we received from an eBayer who wanted to sell us 10KT gold rings name and paypal address of the supplier has been deleted for legal reasons
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Wedgwood Jasperware Cameo Jewellery
For well over a century, people of all ages have delighted in wearing their favourite piece of Wedgwood jasperware
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Precious Metal, Platinum, Rhodium, Palladium, Gold
Precious Metals...Platinum, Rhodium, Palladium, Gold....properties
There are more precious metals used in Jewellery than Silver and
Gold, precious meaning expensive. They are mainly Platinum, Palladium
and Rhodium. I include the others just for the sake of completeness.
This is a short guide to these metals, giving you an idea of some their
properties, relative relationships and uses.
All these metals have many industrial uses, some vital, and not just decorative.
As most of you are familiar with gold, I will use gold as a standard that describes their relative properties.
The values stated will vary somewhat with supply and demand
fluctuations, sometimes extremely, but it should give you a RELATIVE
idea in relation to gold. You can always get a current price on the net
if needs be.
GOLD (Au)
Atomic Number: 79
Density: 19.32 g/cm3....about 19 times heavier than water
Melting point: 1064
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There are more precious metals used in Jewellery than Silver and
Gold, precious meaning expensive. They are mainly Platinum, Palladium
and Rhodium. I include the others just for the sake of completeness.
This is a short guide to these metals, giving you an idea of some their
properties, relative relationships and uses.
All these metals have many industrial uses, some vital, and not just decorative.
As most of you are familiar with gold, I will use gold as a standard that describes their relative properties.
The values stated will vary somewhat with supply and demand
fluctuations, sometimes extremely, but it should give you a RELATIVE
idea in relation to gold. You can always get a current price on the net
if needs be.
GOLD (Au)
Atomic Number: 79
Density: 19.32 g/cm3....about 19 times heavier than water
Melting point: 1064
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The right necklace for your neckline
How do you choose the perfect necklace for your outfit? We all know that different necklace lengths will complement different necklines, but what are these combinations? Here are the most common:
Collar necklace - this type of necklace is about 12-13 inches. It sits snugly around the middle of the neck and will go well with a V-neck, boat neck or off the shoulder necklines.
Chocker necklace - the chocker falls around the base of the neck and will complement any neckline. It will particularly jazz up a strapless or plunging neckline.
Princess necklace - this the classic and versatile
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Collar necklace - this type of necklace is about 12-13 inches. It sits snugly around the middle of the neck and will go well with a V-neck, boat neck or off the shoulder necklines.
Chocker necklace - the chocker falls around the base of the neck and will complement any neckline. It will particularly jazz up a strapless or plunging neckline.
Princess necklace - this the classic and versatile
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Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Easy Earrings - How to make your own!
With the correct tools and a little bit of creativity anyone can make a pair of
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A Note On Sterling Silver Jewellery-Hallmarks/Fakes/925
Ancient civilisations believed that gold represented the sun whilst silver represented the moon. And, like today they were two of the most important precious metals.
Sterling silver is made up of 92.5% pure silver and a mix of alloys. This is done because pure silver, like gold is a soft metal and damages easily. Sterling silver is the most common form of silver used in jewellery. It is hallmarked
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A Guide to Pearls
Records of commercial pearl harvesting go back 2500 years, making
pearls one of our most ancient and treasured gems. They are also
uniquely feminine gems. Attempts have been made at marketing pearls to
men, with little success. Pearls have always been and still are
associated with women, and with ladies in particular.
There are almost endless variety when it comes to pearls.
Pearls are available in almost unlimited colours, shapes, and sizes,
qualities, and styles. This is a little general guide to help you work
out at least some of the differences.
Cultured Pearls
Cultured pearls, whether done in saltwater or freshwater, are created
by oysters and sometimes other mollusks (including abalone, clams, and
mussels), but these are shellfish
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pearls one of our most ancient and treasured gems. They are also
uniquely feminine gems. Attempts have been made at marketing pearls to
men, with little success. Pearls have always been and still are
associated with women, and with ladies in particular.
There are almost endless variety when it comes to pearls.
Pearls are available in almost unlimited colours, shapes, and sizes,
qualities, and styles. This is a little general guide to help you work
out at least some of the differences.
Cultured Pearls
Cultured pearls, whether done in saltwater or freshwater, are created
by oysters and sometimes other mollusks (including abalone, clams, and
mussels), but these are shellfish
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How to spot a fake watch on ebay? Watch out for them!!!
There are many people trying to make $$$ from selling fake watches, here are some ways to avoid them:
1. the watch should comes with Box, COA(paperworks), tax invoice, if they say they don't come with anything but the watch itself, trust me, they're 100% fake.
2. Try to pick up the item.
3. Never buy these things outside of Australia.Fake watchs are produced in black markets in asia.
4. if the needle is
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1. the watch should comes with Box, COA(paperworks), tax invoice, if they say they don't come with anything but the watch itself, trust me, they're 100% fake.
2. Try to pick up the item.
3. Never buy these things outside of Australia.Fake watchs are produced in black markets in asia.
4. if the needle is
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How To Buy Diamonds and NOT GET RIPPED OFF!
This guide is your first step to saving money and time by NOT GETTING RIPPED OFF.
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Belly Dangles - Body Jewellery - Normal Wear
Belly Dangles or in fact, just about any costume jewellery is generally gorgeous to look at, stunning to wear and often, changed regularly.
Having said that ... Belly Dangles in particular should NOT be worn to bed or during vigorous exercise. For those situations, a general barbell with acrylic or jewelled balls should be used.
This is an example of a typical flexi belly bar ...
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Having said that ... Belly Dangles in particular should NOT be worn to bed or during vigorous exercise. For those situations, a general barbell with acrylic or jewelled balls should be used.
This is an example of a typical flexi belly bar ...
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Fake Tiffany Toggle Jewellery - Spotting The Difference
A guide to Spotting the Difference between the fake and authentic free hanging heart tags
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How to tell real 925 sterling silver from fakes
by Hong(Lisa) of 8SeasonFirstly, I want to say that all my sterling silver items are real 925 sterling silver
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Spot a BARGAIN on eBay - or is it really a rip off?
Absolute Bargain! Low Starting Price! Don't Miss Out! Bid Now!
So you think you've found an absolutely fantastic, can't be beaten, won't find it anywhere else at the very low starting price of just 1c ...
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So you think you've found an absolutely fantastic, can't be beaten, won't find it anywhere else at the very low starting price of just 1c ...
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The Essential Guide for Better Product Photography
A crash course on product photography and the use of simple studio equipment. As eBay Traders, we all know how good looking photographs can make or break a listing. We also know how dark, blurry and out of focus photos can make our listings look unprofessional and tacky. Hopefully this guide will help you make your listings look better.Here's a quick checklist of equipment that I use and would recommend if you're serious about getting the best out of your images- A Camera (it doesn't have to be a top end Digital SLR with a Macro Lens but you will need settings like "exposure compensation", "white balance" and if possible a good "macro" mode and "manual exposure"- A Tripod and Cable Release (camera shake is the cause of blurred photos - a tripod will allow you to take sharp photos each and every time. The cable release prevents any shake from pressing the shutter button. The self-timer function will also work)- A Light Tent/Softbox (these diffuse light and provide a clean background to photograph against, most people haven't seen them before but they are a staple of product photographs. They are
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Created Gemstones: What They Are and What They Aren't
There seems to be a fair bit of confusion about what a "created"
gemstone is, and more to the point, what it is not. Some people use the term very casually and think it means
glass, rhinestone, cubic zirconia, etc., colored to look like the true
jewel, some people just don't know what the heck it is, some people are
confused about the whole issue, and who could blame them? With any
luck, this guide will help to clarify things, somewhat. (Note that this
little guide does not cover diamonds; we have written another guide specifically on diamond simulants.)
The term "created" means something specific in the jewellery industry.
There are guidelines and even laws in place to protect the consumer and
regulate the industry, and companies have actually been sued over their
improper use of the term "created" when applied to gemstones that would
better be described as simulants.
So what's a created gemstone?
Simply put, a real created gemstone (also known as a synthetic, from the Greek synthesis, meaning "put together, combine, or compose", i.e., to create) is one that is man-made, but which is chemically, physically, and visually identical to the natural version.
A created ruby is a ruby, a created sapphire is a sapphire, a created
emerald is an emerald, and so forth. These created jewels are made in a
laboratory, crystalized and formed by special processes, and then cut
like any other gemstone. They are absolutely real, they just aren't natural.
Trained gemologists can often tell the difference between a created
gemstone and a natural one, but it isn't always easy, no matter how
well-trained or skilled the gemologist or jeweller. As gem-quality
natural rubies, emeralds, sapphires, etc. are rare, they're naturally
quite expensive (the higher the quality, the higher the price, of
course), usually considerably higher than a created gemstone of the
same type. Natural gemstones also have flaws (that's one way to tell
they're natural!), while lab-created stones can be and usually are
flawless or nearly so. Another factor is that created gemstones are
often available in colours that are extremely rare in the natural
variety of the stone.
If a gemstone is not physically, chemically, and visually identical to its natural counterpart, it is not a created gemstone!
What about simulated gemstones?
Simulated gemstones (simulants) are another classification.
These can be just about anything, depending on the manufacturer and
seller: plastic resin, cubic zirconia, moissanite, glass, rhinestone,
crystal, "paste", you name it. There are very high quality simulated
gemstones and there very cheap and dodgy ones, and there's everything
in between. These gems are also referred to as "faux" (French for
"false") or "mock".
There's nothing inherently wrong with simulated gemstones, so long as
you know what they are and you know what you're buying. Most people
consider cubic zirconia (CZ) to be a diamond simulant, for example
(although CZ can simulate other gemstones, as well, depending on the
colour and cut). There are other diamond simulants, as well, including
moissanite. There are also a good many other simulated gemstones that
are very pretty and well worth having in a piece of jewellery. As
noted, being "simulated" doesn't mean it's necessarily bad, only that
it's not "the real thing", and so long as you know that's what you're
buying, all should be well..
How can I tell the difference?
Ah, now here's where it gets tricky. Some sellers and online stores
will use the word "created" when they really should be saying "plastic"
(yes, we've seen that for ourselves!), and they'll say "created
diamond" when they mean cubic zirconia (again, nothing wrong with CZ,
but it's not a diamond, and while it looks very similar, it's
visually, chemically, and physically different!). This is usually because they
don't really know the difference, but it may be because they're deliberately trying to mislead.
First, always check the seller's feedback! What have others said about
the goods they received from the seller? It's true that there are
always cases where people are just not satisfied no matter what kind of
service they get or the goods they receive, but if a seller
consistantly has regular negative feedback, especially if the comments are that the quality of the item received was poor or that the item was fake,
this is a pretty good warning sign! Certainly take negative feedback in
the context in which it's given and balance it against the rest, but if
a seller has buyer after buyer saying that the item they received was
cheap or low quality or fake, that should raise a red flag to potential
buyers.
After you're satisfied with the seller's feedback history, the best thing that a buyer can do is ask the seller questions.
Ask them what, specifically, they mean
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gemstone is, and more to the point, what it is not. Some people use the term very casually and think it means
glass, rhinestone, cubic zirconia, etc., colored to look like the true
jewel, some people just don't know what the heck it is, some people are
confused about the whole issue, and who could blame them? With any
luck, this guide will help to clarify things, somewhat. (Note that this
little guide does not cover diamonds; we have written another guide specifically on diamond simulants.)
The term "created" means something specific in the jewellery industry.
There are guidelines and even laws in place to protect the consumer and
regulate the industry, and companies have actually been sued over their
improper use of the term "created" when applied to gemstones that would
better be described as simulants.
So what's a created gemstone?
Simply put, a real created gemstone (also known as a synthetic, from the Greek synthesis, meaning "put together, combine, or compose", i.e., to create) is one that is man-made, but which is chemically, physically, and visually identical to the natural version.
A created ruby is a ruby, a created sapphire is a sapphire, a created
emerald is an emerald, and so forth. These created jewels are made in a
laboratory, crystalized and formed by special processes, and then cut
like any other gemstone. They are absolutely real, they just aren't natural.
Trained gemologists can often tell the difference between a created
gemstone and a natural one, but it isn't always easy, no matter how
well-trained or skilled the gemologist or jeweller. As gem-quality
natural rubies, emeralds, sapphires, etc. are rare, they're naturally
quite expensive (the higher the quality, the higher the price, of
course), usually considerably higher than a created gemstone of the
same type. Natural gemstones also have flaws (that's one way to tell
they're natural!), while lab-created stones can be and usually are
flawless or nearly so. Another factor is that created gemstones are
often available in colours that are extremely rare in the natural
variety of the stone.
If a gemstone is not physically, chemically, and visually identical to its natural counterpart, it is not a created gemstone!
What about simulated gemstones?
Simulated gemstones (simulants) are another classification.
These can be just about anything, depending on the manufacturer and
seller: plastic resin, cubic zirconia, moissanite, glass, rhinestone,
crystal, "paste", you name it. There are very high quality simulated
gemstones and there very cheap and dodgy ones, and there's everything
in between. These gems are also referred to as "faux" (French for
"false") or "mock".
There's nothing inherently wrong with simulated gemstones, so long as
you know what they are and you know what you're buying. Most people
consider cubic zirconia (CZ) to be a diamond simulant, for example
(although CZ can simulate other gemstones, as well, depending on the
colour and cut). There are other diamond simulants, as well, including
moissanite. There are also a good many other simulated gemstones that
are very pretty and well worth having in a piece of jewellery. As
noted, being "simulated" doesn't mean it's necessarily bad, only that
it's not "the real thing", and so long as you know that's what you're
buying, all should be well..
How can I tell the difference?
Ah, now here's where it gets tricky. Some sellers and online stores
will use the word "created" when they really should be saying "plastic"
(yes, we've seen that for ourselves!), and they'll say "created
diamond" when they mean cubic zirconia (again, nothing wrong with CZ,
but it's not a diamond, and while it looks very similar, it's
visually, chemically, and physically different!). This is usually because they
don't really know the difference, but it may be because they're deliberately trying to mislead.
First, always check the seller's feedback! What have others said about
the goods they received from the seller? It's true that there are
always cases where people are just not satisfied no matter what kind of
service they get or the goods they receive, but if a seller
consistantly has regular negative feedback, especially if the comments are that the quality of the item received was poor or that the item was fake,
this is a pretty good warning sign! Certainly take negative feedback in
the context in which it's given and balance it against the rest, but if
a seller has buyer after buyer saying that the item they received was
cheap or low quality or fake, that should raise a red flag to potential
buyers.
After you're satisfied with the seller's feedback history, the best thing that a buyer can do is ask the seller questions.
Ask them what, specifically, they mean
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Dictionary of Costume Jewelry /
Some Jewellery Terminology
Aurora borealis a rhinestone that has a metallic coating to produce sparkling colorful reflections
Baguette a stone in the shape of a narrow rectangle.
Bakelite Carbolic Acid and formaldehyde when heated, form a phenolic resin or phenol-formaldehyde which is a very early, very hard plastic discovered in 1908 by Dr. Leo Baekeland
Bangle A rigid bracelet often tubular and hinged
Basse-taille (bas TIE yuh) An enameling technique that applies translucent enameling over an engraved, or decorated metal base.
Bezel The metal around a stone that holds it in place.
Bezel set A stone is set by tightly wrapping metal around it to hold it in place without the use of prongs
Brilliant cut a cut that returns the greatest amount of white light to the eye. It usually has 57 or 58 facets. Used for diamonds and other transparent stones but rarely seen in rhinestones which are normally single cut
Brooch An ornamental piece of jewellery which has a pin back for affixing it to clothing or hats. Usually larger in scale than the ones referred to as "pins".
Bubble glass (my word) usually from Venice from the 1950s, blown glass spikey looking beads that have dripped on tiny glass balls sometimes white and sometimes in color.
Cabochon A stone cut in a round or oval shape in which the top is convex shaped (not faceted).
Chatelaine Originally this was a ring or hook attached at the waist or a fancy brooch, to which chains were attached, to carry useful things like keys, etc. Now, it also refers to 2 part brooches linked by a chain (such as a dog on a leash held by a lady) or to a brooch that has dangling items hung from chains.
Celluloid Invented in 1869, it is a very early plastic invented in the 1800s to mimic the look of glass, tortoise shell, coral, and other jewels. Quite flammable so don't lean over a candle.
Chaton a rhinestone or paste stone that has 8 cuts. Most rhinestones are chaton cut.
Demi Parure see Parure below
Duette A pin and plate mechanism that hold 2 brooches. Each brooch can be worn separately or they can be put on to the mechanism and worn as one larger brooch. Usually the brooches match each other.
End of Day Bakelite At the end of the day, since the hot Bakelite could not be stored overnight without hardening, several similar colors would be swirled together.
French jet Black glass that is made to look like Victorian jet which is black ignite (from the coal family). Victorian jet was used during mourning. Many antique dealers call all black glass "jet". But the real French jet is black glass set in metal backings.
Galalith A material first made in 1897 made of a combination of organic materials such as vegetable, milk products and natural protein.
Gauntlet A bracelet that is oval and rigid and has an opening at the back.
Girandole a piece of jewelry that has 3 dangling pear shaped pendants
Gutta-Percha A material first made in 1840 from the bark of a Malaysian tree.
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Aurora borealis a rhinestone that has a metallic coating to produce sparkling colorful reflections
Baguette a stone in the shape of a narrow rectangle.
Bakelite Carbolic Acid and formaldehyde when heated, form a phenolic resin or phenol-formaldehyde which is a very early, very hard plastic discovered in 1908 by Dr. Leo Baekeland
Bangle A rigid bracelet often tubular and hinged
Basse-taille (bas TIE yuh) An enameling technique that applies translucent enameling over an engraved, or decorated metal base.
Bezel The metal around a stone that holds it in place.
Bezel set A stone is set by tightly wrapping metal around it to hold it in place without the use of prongs
Brilliant cut a cut that returns the greatest amount of white light to the eye. It usually has 57 or 58 facets. Used for diamonds and other transparent stones but rarely seen in rhinestones which are normally single cut
Brooch An ornamental piece of jewellery which has a pin back for affixing it to clothing or hats. Usually larger in scale than the ones referred to as "pins".
Bubble glass (my word) usually from Venice from the 1950s, blown glass spikey looking beads that have dripped on tiny glass balls sometimes white and sometimes in color.
Cabochon A stone cut in a round or oval shape in which the top is convex shaped (not faceted).
Chatelaine Originally this was a ring or hook attached at the waist or a fancy brooch, to which chains were attached, to carry useful things like keys, etc. Now, it also refers to 2 part brooches linked by a chain (such as a dog on a leash held by a lady) or to a brooch that has dangling items hung from chains.
Celluloid Invented in 1869, it is a very early plastic invented in the 1800s to mimic the look of glass, tortoise shell, coral, and other jewels. Quite flammable so don't lean over a candle.
Chaton a rhinestone or paste stone that has 8 cuts. Most rhinestones are chaton cut.
Demi Parure see Parure below
Duette A pin and plate mechanism that hold 2 brooches. Each brooch can be worn separately or they can be put on to the mechanism and worn as one larger brooch. Usually the brooches match each other.
End of Day Bakelite At the end of the day, since the hot Bakelite could not be stored overnight without hardening, several similar colors would be swirled together.
French jet Black glass that is made to look like Victorian jet which is black ignite (from the coal family). Victorian jet was used during mourning. Many antique dealers call all black glass "jet". But the real French jet is black glass set in metal backings.
Galalith A material first made in 1897 made of a combination of organic materials such as vegetable, milk products and natural protein.
Gauntlet A bracelet that is oval and rigid and has an opening at the back.
Girandole a piece of jewelry that has 3 dangling pear shaped pendants
Gutta-Percha A material first made in 1840 from the bark of a Malaysian tree.
Habill
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Setting gemstones to make your own jewellery.
Setting your own gems in ready-made blank settings is a very easy and affordable way of setting your gems in ready-to-wear jewellery pieces.
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About 15C 15ct 15K 625 Gold Jewellery Jewelry Hallmark
15C 15ct 15K 625 Gold Jewellery Jewelry Hallmark...A few facts
Only a few words....Occasionally you come across a piece of 15
carat gold. It is usually marked 15ct but sometimes 625. It has a gold
content of 625 parts per 1000 or 62.5% gold.
This WAS a British Commonwealth standard for a high carat,
strongly yellow and reasonably hard gold that was used in pieces that
had a lot of wear like bracelets, chains, etc but high quality gold was
still required.
It was discontinued in England as a gold standard in 1932 with the Commonwealth member countries soon following.
SO if you do happen to find a piece of 15ct gold you can nearly be
absolutely sure its made before 1932. I say nearly as nothing is
absolutely certain in this world.
It seems that around 1932 the USA's 14K gold standard started to
predominate throughout the world. 14K gold is slightly harder than 15ct
so is superior in wear characteristics.
My personal opinion is that it was not worth the sacrifice of
colour. Although the difference between 14ct and 15ct in gold content
is small (40 parts per 1000 or 4%), the colour difference is quite
substantial. 15ct still has a strong yellow colour while 14k has a
paler yellow colour with a very slight greenish tinge. I have handled a
lot of gold over the years and it is quite apparent.
The joy is that as there is not a lot around and was generally
used in high quality pieces, it is well worth collecting. I have yet to
see 15ct reproductions. Just make sure of the condition because wear
can be an issue.
LASTLY, I point out that I am not a jeweller and that the above guide is just that, a guide.
I am a pawnbroker with 25 years experience. If you want professional advice go to a jeweller.
SEE MY OTHER GUIDES FOR OTHER INFORMATION ON JEWELLERY.
Vote as appropriate.
? 2008 Edward Vabolis
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Only a few words....Occasionally you come across a piece of 15
carat gold. It is usually marked 15ct but sometimes 625. It has a gold
content of 625 parts per 1000 or 62.5% gold.
This WAS a British Commonwealth standard for a high carat,
strongly yellow and reasonably hard gold that was used in pieces that
had a lot of wear like bracelets, chains, etc but high quality gold was
still required.
It was discontinued in England as a gold standard in 1932 with the Commonwealth member countries soon following.
SO if you do happen to find a piece of 15ct gold you can nearly be
absolutely sure its made before 1932. I say nearly as nothing is
absolutely certain in this world.
It seems that around 1932 the USA's 14K gold standard started to
predominate throughout the world. 14K gold is slightly harder than 15ct
so is superior in wear characteristics.
My personal opinion is that it was not worth the sacrifice of
colour. Although the difference between 14ct and 15ct in gold content
is small (40 parts per 1000 or 4%), the colour difference is quite
substantial. 15ct still has a strong yellow colour while 14k has a
paler yellow colour with a very slight greenish tinge. I have handled a
lot of gold over the years and it is quite apparent.
The joy is that as there is not a lot around and was generally
used in high quality pieces, it is well worth collecting. I have yet to
see 15ct reproductions. Just make sure of the condition because wear
can be an issue.
LASTLY, I point out that I am not a jeweller and that the above guide is just that, a guide.
I am a pawnbroker with 25 years experience. If you want professional advice go to a jeweller.
SEE MY OTHER GUIDES FOR OTHER INFORMATION ON JEWELLERY.
Vote as appropriate.
? 2008 Edward Vabolis
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New eBay Buyer's Tips - Do's
Are you new to eBay?
Not sure how to go about making a purchase and successful completion of your transaction?
Here are a few Tips which will hopefully
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Not sure how to go about making a purchase and successful completion of your transaction?
Here are a few Tips which will hopefully
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Silver In Its Many Forms
Silver In Its Many Forms
If you find this guide useful please be sure to vote for YES at the bottom of the page.
STERLING SILVER
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If you find this guide useful please be sure to vote for YES at the bottom of the page.
STERLING SILVER
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