Category: Jewel How
Pendant vs Necklace
Necklaces and pendants are two very similar types of jewelry. They both consist of a piece of jewelry worn around the neck. However, they differ in terms of design and style. What Is a Pendant? A pendant is an ornamental or decorative item that hangs from a chain or cord. ...
How to Tell a Real Kunzite
It was in 1902 when Kunzite was first discovered in California. Its name was inspired by George F. Kuntz, a gemologist. This specific gemstone comes from a certain mineral called spodumene.
What is a Nexus Diamond?
A Nexus Diamond is a patented diamond simulant or simulated diamond that is grown in a laboratory. These diamonds look the same as mined diamonds to the naked eye. However, their chemical compound is different. They cut glass and many jewelers and sometimes, even trained gemologists find it hard to ...
What is a Pave Diamond?
A Quick Look at Pave Diamonds The word “pave” doesn’t necessarily refer to the cut of the diamond or the actual diamond itself. Pave actually pertains to the style of the setting. It came from the French term that means “pavement.” A pave diamond is set close to each other ...
What Is Prasiolite?
Prasiolite is one of the most unique gemstones that you can consider adding to your next jewelry piece. Also called green amethyst, prasiolite is one type of quartz that could be cut to faceted beads and stones that can be used for crafting jewelry pieces. The raw form of prasiolite ...
What Causes Silver to Tarnish
Did you notice your silver jewelry turning black after some time of using it? If this happens, it means that your silver has already tarnished. Don’t worry, though. All types of jewelry items made from silver will tarnish over time, whether you like it or not. Tarnishing is a completely natural ...
How Is Garnet Formed?
Garnet is a type of hard and dense silicate mineral that occurs in different types of rocks. However, it is specifically common in certain the metamorphic rocks such as amphibolites and schist. This is a common kind of rock-forming mineral in certain igneous rocks. Garnet can form in different ways ...
What Is London Blue Topaz
Blue gemstones with exceptional brilliance and hardness are fairly expensive and quite rare. It is especially true of gems with darker blue including the spinel, tanzanite, and sapphire. There are still many other cheaper gems with saturated deep blue color such as fluorite, iolite, lapis lazuli, and kyanite. However, these ...
What is 925 Gold?
Through the centuries, miners have been pan handling for gold in different parts of the world. Gold is a type of chemical element present in the gravels and bedrock of the earth. This precious metal is very rare that it is not a surprise for it to be highly sought after. ...
What Does a Diamond Symbolize?
Diamonds have long been the representation of numerous symbols across different cultures and eras, from the tools used by the early civilizations to timeless jewelry pieces. These one of a kind stones are eternal and the way people perceive them has also changed through the centuries. So, what does a diamond ...
How Can You Tell if Its Real Jade
Jade is a gorgeous gemstone used in different jewelry designs for many centuries. It is because of its popularity that jade has also become a common target of imitations. There are times when faux pieces or costume jewelry try passing off fake jade as the real thing. As there are various ...
What Tarnishes Silver?
Silver can tarnish when this comes into close contact with sulfur, moisture, and other types of components present in the air. It is also common for silver to tarnish faster in highly humid areas or in places with more serious cases of air pollution. Silver is among the most prized ...