Monday 5 November 2012

Paul Weller - old and new - which is which?

Nice pic of The Jam


Nice pic of Paul Weller and Pete Townsend

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Monday 6 August 2012

WOW - MARS LANDING

Mars rover (Nasa)

This is where we get our Peridot from. Just dropping in for the latest parcel :)

Sunday 8 July 2012

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SALE Natural Mined Peridot 925 Silver Pendant 1cts - Certified. Video

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SALE Natural Chinese Peridot 925 Silver Bracelet Gem 22cts - Auth Cert

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SALE Sz 7 Natural Mined Chinese Hunan Peridot 925 Silver Ring > 1.3cts Auth Cert

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SALE Natural Hunan Peridot Platinum Overlay 925 Clip Earrings 2.6cts Cert. Video

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SALE Natural Hunan Peridot Sterling Silver Earrings ATGW 1.83cts - Cert. Video

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SALE: Geniune Sapphire & Diamond Sterling Silver Necklace apprx 7cts - Auth Cert

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SALE Natural Mined Chinese Peridot 925 Earrings 7cts - Auth Cert | eBay

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SALE Rare Size 7 AA Tanzanite 9K Gold Cluster Ring > 1.7cts - Auth Cert. Video

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SALE Brazilian Emerald Platinum Overlay 925 Earrings > 1.5cts Auth Certificate

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SALE Size 7 Natural London/Swiss/Sky Blue Topaz 925 Ring > 6.40cts - Auth Cert | eBay

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SALE Natural Blue Topaz (London/Swiss/Sky) 925 Silver Pendant 6.86ct Cert. Video

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SALE Top Quality Santa Maria Aquamarine Platinum Overlay 925 Ring - Auth Cert | eBay

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SALE Natural Blue Topaz (London/Swiss/Sky) 925 Pendant + 18k Gold Accents. Video

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SALE £29 Natural Ruby and Diamond 925 Pendant 2.51cts Ruby - Auth Cert

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Monday 28 May 2012

Article: Beware - Lead-Glass Filling in Colour-Change Sapphire

From Gems & Gemology: Lead-Glass Filling in Colour-Change Sapphire

Gagan Choudhary of the Gem Testing Laboratory in Jaipur, India, submitted the following report to Gems & Gemology's (G&G) Gem News International section:

Lead-glass-filled rubies were first seen in the market in 2004. Much research has since been conducted to classify these rubies correctly, and the treatment is now well understood. We also know, though, that such fillings are now being applied to sapphires...

Wednesday 23 May 2012

EBAY SALE: Jewellery Stock Clearance Sale - Up to Half Price - Ends May 30th 2012

Jewellery Stock Clearance Sale:
Starts 23rd May for 7 days
while stocks last
Up to 50% off
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Less than 20 left
Ends May 30th 2012
Once they're gone they're gone
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Aquamarine
Tanzanite
Silver and Gold
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Saturday 19 May 2012

Article - Beware - How To Spot A Counterfeit Gem

There are more counterfeit gems in the jewelry market today than ever due to more ways of making them appear real. Learn how to spot them!

There are more counterfeit gems in the jewelry market today than ever due to more ways of making them appear "real". Knowing what different deceptive means dealers use to pass off fake gems as real ones can help you avoid getting swindled.

There is a difference in value between gems which are natural or made by nature and those that are synthetic or made by man. There is also imitation gems which are different than both natural and synthetic. There is a big difference in value and price between these three types of gems sold...

Friday 11 May 2012

1ct Tanzanite - 7.5x7.5x4mm



7.5x7.5x4mm - 1ct Tanzanite
Apparently - "1ct.AAA D BLOCK!
100% NATURAL TOP PURPLISH BLUE TANZANITE"
I doubt it ;)

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Ebay Sale - Natural Blue Topaz (London/Swiss/Sky) Sterling Silver Pendant 6.86cts Auth Cert | eBay

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Ebay Sale - White Zircon Sterling Silver Pendant 1.20cts includes Authenticity Certificate | eBay

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Ebay Sale - Brazilian Emerald Platinum Overlay 925 Earrings > 1.5cts Auth Certificate | eBay

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Ebay Sale - Size 7 Natural London/Swiss/Sky Blue Topaz 925 Ring > 6.40cts - Auth Certificate

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Thursday 10 May 2012

2.5mm round cut Sapphires and Tanzanites - Nice

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Yellow Sapphire
2.5 Diamond Cut Round 
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Tanzanite 2.5mm
Diamond Cut Rounds

What does NR mean in describing Gem stones?

What does NR mean in describing Gem stones?

What does an M mean stamped on a ring?

What does an M mean stamped on a ring?

What does an M mean stamped on a ring?

What does an M mean stamped on a ring?

Is yellow gold more fashion forward than white gold?

Is yellow gold more fashion forward than white gold?

How can you tell a real garnet from a fake?

How can you tell a real garnet from a fake?

How much are pool pumps?

How much are pool pumps?

Where is Taunton?

Where is Taunton?

How can you use the word abandon in a sentence?

How can you use the word abandon in a sentence?

What is the percent of silver in sterling silver?

What is the percent of silver in sterling silver?

What does PD marking on jewelry?

What does PD marking on jewelry?

Can you change gold plated jewelry to gold jewelry?

Can you change gold plated jewelry to gold jewelry?

What is a good slogan for a jewelry store?

What is a good slogan for a jewelry store?

What does 929 mean on jewlery?

What does 929 mean on jewlery?

What does 925 m mean stamped on ring?

What does 925 m mean stamped on ring?

What is the price 24 carat gold in ounce in us doller?

What is the price 24 carat gold in ounce in us doller?

Can you change gold plated jewelry to gold jewelry?

Can you change gold plated jewelry to gold jewelry?

What percentage of 9 carat gold is actually gold?

What percentage of 9 carat gold is actually gold?

What does 10K DC on A ring mean?

What does 10K DC on A ring mean?

What percentage of 9 carat gold is actually gold?

What percentage of 9 carat gold is actually gold?

Article - Precious Metal -Gold Purity.


Karat purity is measured as 24 times the purity by mass:

Gold Purity
24kt  gold =  100.00%
22kt  gold =  91.60%
18kt  gold =  75.00%
14kt  gold =  58.5%
10kt  gold =  41.7%
9kt    gold =  7.5%

Useful - Gold Hallmark ID Wizard

Do you have a piece of gold jewellery and would like to know more information about it?

Gold-Traders has compiled a gold hallmark identification wizard to help decipher the markings that are stamped on...

Article - English silver hallmarks: British maker's marks identification DC-DL

English silver hallmarks: British maker's marks identification DC-DL:

HALLMARKS OF ENGLISH SILVER 
MAKER'S MARK IDENTIFICATION


Article - Gold - Plated, Filled, Rolled, Vermeil, Overlay


No matter how many new metals and materials appear in the jewelry market, people will never feel tired of gold. The lust for gold is caused by...

Article - Beware - Gemstone Rip Off Scams, what to avoid?

Gemstone Rip Off Scams, what to avoid?

So you are considering buying some gem stones? It maybe the first time you have ever bought a gem stone and you are not too sure what to look for? What gem stone do you select? What questions should you be asking? After all you don’t want to be riped-off. So how do you know if a gem stone is a fake or...

Difference Between White Gold and Yellow Gold



White Gold vs Yellow Gold:

Here are some things to consider when choosing the kind of gold that would suit you. Consider asking yourself questions like: What do I wear most of the time? Think about the color of your wardrobe that is...

Online Conversion - Ring Size Conversion

Online Conversion - Ring Size Conversion: "Welcome to OnlineConversion.com Ring Size Conversion Convert your ring size to the ring size used in other countries."

'via Blog this'

Tanazanite 1 ct

7.5 x 7.5 x 4 mm

Tuesday 8 May 2012

Saturday 5 May 2012

Sunday 29 April 2012

Article - Gemstones - Ammolite

Ammolite
A kaleidoscope of iridescent colours displayed on the outside of a fossil and from just one small location on the planet - now that’s rare!

Unprocessed Ammolite
Ammolite is claimed by many to be the rarest gemstone on the planet. Whilst this might be taking it a little far, it is certainly incredibly rare and to-date has only ever been discovered in the isolated region of Southern Alberta, Canada.If you were to ask me to categorise its rarity, I would put it on a par with Zultanite and Paraiba Tourmaline. The problem with Ammolite doesn’t stop with its rarity and just like Zultanite, taking the rough material and converting it into a piece that can be set into jewellery is ...

Article - Gemstones - Ametrine

Ametrine 
Ametrine - evenly split Bi-colour
Discovered only at the Anahi Mine in Bolivia comes a gemstone with a beautiful split personality.

Ametrine is possibly one of the most interesting and beautiful gemstones to become available on the global gem market during recent years.
Currently only found at the Anahi Mine in Eastern Bolivia, it is a fusion of the gorgeous regal purple of Amethyst and the warm sunshine hue of Citrine, beautifully combined in one stone. In the gem industry, Ametrine also goes by the name of ...

Article - Gemstones - Amethyst

Amethyst
Throughout history, Amethyst has been one of the most popular and mystical of all gemstones.

Amethyst "Rough" before
cutting and polishing
Its use in very rudimentary jewellery can be traced back as far as the Neolithic period (approximately 4000BC), and samples of it set into gold rings have been uncovered in burial sites from around 2400BC.

Amethyst is the name given to purple Quartz and some believe that its name derives from the Greek word “Amethustos”, “A” meaning “not” and “methustos” meaning “to intoxicate”.

In ancient times, ...

Article - Gemstones - Amber

Amber
One of a few gems that is organic and is created from fossilised resin of ancient trees.

Amber with a baby frog embedded!!
Over a period of millions of years and exposure to high temperature and pressure, the compressed resin eventually becomes Amber. Because it floats on salt water, if you take a stroll along the beaches on the East Coast of the UK, there is a small chance that you may discover your own piece of the precious stone washed up on the shore!Interestingly enough, until the mid 19th century this was how most Amber was found, and back then it was appropriately named ...