GOLD ACID TESTING KITS
Professionals use both Acid Testing Solutions and Electronic, ICP and XRF devices to Test Gold, Silver and Platinum. Just as a Mechanic’s Set of Socket Wrenches and an Air Compressor are standard issue for a [Read More…]
Professionals use both Acid Testing Solutions and Electronic, ICP and XRF devices to Test Gold, Silver and Platinum. Just as a Mechanic’s Set of Socket Wrenches and an Air Compressor are standard issue for a [Read More…]
Walk into any Jewelry Store and you’re bound to see an assortment of White Metals: White Gold, Sterling Silver, Platinum, Stainless Steel, Titanium and Tungsten. White Metals are fashionable, trendy and have taken over the [Read More…]
Carat and Karat A Diamond Ring can have Two Different types of “Carats“. They can have a Carat, and they can have a Karat. Both types mean Different Things. So Let’s Begin… CARAT Carat (with [Read More…]
Prongs Smongs Most People never even think about Prongs… Until it’s Too Late! But you Should! Prongs are the Tiny Metal Fingers that Wrap up and over your Diamond and Hold it Securely in Place. [Read More…]
Gold (10k, 14k, 18k) is the Most Popular Choice of Metal for all types of Jewelry: Rings, Bracelets, Chains, Earrings, Pendants… But sadly… Gold Wears Down! The thing that makes Gold so Awesome to work [Read More…]
People are under the impression that Diamonds are the hardest object on Earth and because “You Can’t Break a Diamond“. While this is half true, it’s far from being truthful. Here’s why: Diamond is the [Read More…]
A Reader Writes in and Asks Me a… QUESTION: CHARLOTTE IN JHQ, GERMANY, WRITES: Can you Wear a 9 Carat White Gold Wedding Ring with a 18 Carat White Gold Engagement Ring Together at the [Read More…]
A Reader Writes in and Asks Me a… QUESTION: LINDA IN DALLAS, TX, WRITES: I just had a Very Nice Platinum Ring Resized. Up One Size. The Ring isn’t as Heavy as it was Before. [Read More…]
A Reader Writes in and Asks Me a… QUESTION: MONICA IN EASTON, PA, WRITES: What does Pgda S. Steel mean? It’s on a Necklace. Is it Worth Anything? ANSWER FOR MONICA: Hi Monica. The First [Read More…]
A Reader Writes in and Asks Me a… QUESTION: WILLIAM IN SEVIERVILLE, TN, WRITES: Just Wanted to say that this Site is Great. I have been a Bench Jeweler for over 20 yrs. Needless to [Read More…]
I must get at least one email a day that asks me about the stamp marks (also called hallmarks) inside their ring. Everyone wants to know what they mean? Hopefully this post will answer that [Read More…]
The Hardness of Metals used for Jewelry varies quite a bit. You’ll notice this when you look at your rings and see scratches. The ability to scratch an item depends on how durable or hard [Read More…]