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…]
Metals
THE DIFFERENCES IN WHITE METALS
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…]
WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN CARAT AND KARAT?
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…]
DON’T PRONG THE TIPS OF YOUR DIAMONDS
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…]
WHAT MAKES GOLD WEAR DOWN?
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…]
DIAMOND MOHS SCALE OF HARDNESS
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…]
9 KARAT GOLD QUESTION
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…]
PLATINUM RING FEELS LIGHTER?
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…]
PGDA STAINLESS STEEL MARK
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…]
PLATINUM RING SOLDER QUESTION
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…]
MARKS STAMPED INSIDE RINGS
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 DURABILITY AND HARDNESS OF METALS
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…]