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Gold Quality – Hallmarking & Standards
Wonderful Gold! From the beginning of human civilization, gold has been prized for its great magnificence and brilliance. Hence, many societies valued, extracted, guarded, and imagined that this shining metal…
Why Does Gold Sometimes Change Its Color?
Photographed by: Ken Potter Gold is one of the most unreactive chemical compounds. Gold alone or unadulterated, pure gold doesn't combine effectively with oxygen so it stays glossy, it doesn't…
Silver Tarnishing – (Un)Wanted Coloration
Are your silver pieces of jewelry oxidized and no longer eye-catching? Or on the other hand is your silver ring or bracelet leaving a dark or green imprint on your…
Gemstone: Aquamarine
AQUAMARINE The name aquamarine comes from Latin, meaning seawater, and was said to calm the waves and protect distant sailors. Aquamarine was also believed to be a blessing, similar to…
Gemstone: Morganite
MORGANITE Morganite is an orange or pink gemstone as well as a type of beryllium. Morganite, also known as pink beryllium, rose beryllium, pink emerald and "cesium beryllium". Morganite is…
Gemstone: Diamond
DIAMOND The hardest mineral found in nature, resistant to all acids and alkalis and also from other types of carbon. It is not for nothing that the origin of the…
Gemstone: Tourmaline
TOURMALINE The origin of the word "tourmaline" is the Sinhala (Sri Lankan) word turmali, meaning "multicolored." Tourmaline is a mineral composed of: aluminum with boron silicate, additives of iron, lithium…
Pearls: Why some pearls cost ten times than others – which ones to choose?
PEARLS Pearls are a classic addition to any piece of jewelry that is suitable for a variety of occasions. These white shining stones are loved by brides, they can be…
Jewelery care by Jurga Lago: are you doing everything right?
Like any other item, jewelry will be beautiful as long as we not only decorate it, but also protect it, constantly maintain it - it certainly does not require much…
Gemstone: Topaz
TOPAZ The name "topaz" is believed to have originated from one of its first sites on the Red Sea island of Topazios. Now it is called differently - Zabargad. Another…