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...
Monday, 28 May 2012
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
Go to eBay to view all items
Less than 20 left
Ends May 30th 2012
Once they're gone they're gone
SnazLondon and SnazDesign
Rings, Pendants, Necklaces and Earrings including:
Emeralds
Topaz
Peridot
Aquamarine
Tanzanite
Silver and Gold
Platinum overlay
and Sapphire
View all current items before they're gone.
Starts 23rd May for 7 days
while stocks last
Up to 50% off
Go to eBay to view all items
Less than 20 left
Ends May 30th 2012
Once they're gone they're gone
SnazLondon and SnazDesign
Emeralds
Topaz
Peridot
Aquamarine
Tanzanite
Silver and Gold
Platinum overlay
and Sapphire
View all current items before they're gone.
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...
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...
Tuesday, 15 May 2012
Friday, 11 May 2012
1ct Tanzanite - 7.5x7.5x4mm
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| 7.5x7.5x4mm - 1ct Tanzanite Apparently - "1ct.AAA D BLOCK! 100% NATURAL TOP PURPLISH BLUE TANZANITE" I doubt it ;) |
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 |
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...
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...
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'
'via Blog this'
Tuesday, 8 May 2012
Ebay Sale: Size 5 Itabira Emerald Platinum Overlay 925 Ring > 1.3cts
Ebay Sale: Size 5 Itabira Emerald Platinum Overlay 925 Ring > 1.3cts
An engaging Emerald Ring. Set into Platinum Overlay Sterling Silver featuring extraordinary Itabira Emerald from Brazil.
Includes Certificate of Authenticity.
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| Lovely Emerald Ring - Size 5 - Ebay Sale |
Saturday, 5 May 2012
Ebay Sale: Bracelet - Tanzanite Platinum Overlay 925 Bracelet ATGW 6.72cts - Auth Cert
-:SOLD:-
Ebay Sale: Bracelet - Tanzanite Platinum Overlay 925 Bracelet ATGW 6.72cts - Auth Cert7
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| Ebay Sale - Tanzanite Bracelet |
Ebay Sale: Brazilian Emerald Platinum Overlay 925 Earrings > 1.5cts Auth Certificate
Brazilian Emerald Platinum Overlay 925 Earrings > 1.5cts Auth Certificate
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| Lovely Brazilian Emerald Studs |
Ebay Sale: Size 7 Ruby & Zircon Sterling Silver Ring > 2cts - Auth Cert
-: SOLD :-
The following eBay fixed price listing has ended.
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Ebay Sale: Size 7 Ruby & Zircon Sterling Silver Ring > 2cts - Auth Cert
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