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Jewelry Tips, Do's & Don'ts

Storage

When you're not wearing your jewelry try to keep it in an area where it will not be exposed to moisture, heat, and if possible try to keep it air tight (meaning the less amount of air that's exposed to the jewelry the better.) The best policy is to keep your jewels in a zip tight baggy or other storage where it is not exposed to the outside environment.

Cleaning

One of the best habits you can get into is cleaning your jewelry regularly. Just like the car you drive and the clothes you wear different forms of dust, dirt, etc. are prone to locking onto your precious jewels. There are different methods used to clean jewelry but the most common is brushing with warm, soapy water with a soft brush (preferably non-metallic so it will not harm the stones or make any scratches.) Cleaning clothes specially made for polishing jewelry are also made which are commonly used. Try to avoid rough cleaning devices such as paper towels to wipe down jewelry as it may produce scratches as well. If you are ever unsure if you should or shouldn't use an item to clean jewelry then you probably should avoid using it. If you're afraid to try different cleaning methods because of the value of your jewelry or for whatever reason it is always best to let a professional handle your cleaning. You can always ask the professional your questions about cleaning your jewelry and then you should be more comfortable with cleaning yourself. Also keep in mind that gold tends to scratch easier than most other metals. Try to use extra care when dealing with this metal. Avoid using toothpaste to as a cleaning agent. Certain substances in toothpastes may cause damage to certain jewels. Use caution when using cleaners that are purchased in stores. Make sure to fully read the instructions and follow directions accurately. Some require soaking jewelry for seconds and leaving your jewels in the cleaner longer than recommended can do harm.

Don'ts!

Chlorine Bleach!

I've read stories of how chlorine bleach has ruined beautiful rings, etc. Try to stay away from it at all costs. One of the best ways to avoid accidents like leaving rings in your pants is to thoroughly check all your pockets before washing your clothes...you'll probably find some spare change too! Also remember that there's chlorine in that backyard pool of yours too. Take those jewels off before taking a dive or the value of your jewelry may take one for you!

Light Duties only!

Try not to wear your jewelry when doing heavy-duty, very physical activities. If you wear rings and have chores to do such as working on your car or washing dishes it is better to leave it in a safe place than to risk scratching it, getting it caught on something, or getting something on it that will decrease its value.

Chemicals Not Good!

Different things around the house that may seem harmless can actually do more damage than you think to your gems. Try to put on jewelry after you've applied make-up, perfumes, colognes, sun tan lotion, etc.

Below is a list of gemstones with a fun fact about each one as well as the preffered cleaning method that would be best to be used. As a rule of thumb, your best solution for cleaning any gem is soap & water.

Gemstones

Alexandrite

Fun Fact: In daylight, these gems turn a greenish color, and in incandescent light turns to a shade of red.

Cleaning: Alcohol and in-store products designed for gemstone cleaning work well if used as directed.

Amethyst

Fun Fact: Derived from the Greek word "amethystos" meaning "not drunken." In ancient times, this gemstone was thought to be the cure for drunkeness.

Cleaning: Soak in ammonia and clean with soft brush.

Aquamarine

Fun Fact: The color of the baby blue sky, the name comes fro "aqua" (water) and "mare" (sea.)

Cleaning: Avoid chemical cleaners. Aquamarines should only be cleaned as needed and should remain out of high temperature areas.

Citrine

Fun Fact: Is thought to help problems with the kidneys, heart and liver.

Cleaning: Warm water and soap is best.

Diamond

Cleaning: Soap and water of course. Ammonia and water works well together as well. Liquid jewelry cleaners will work as a easier solution if you're not into mixing things. Also remember that taking your diamonds to a professional once a year is a good practice.

Jade

Fun Fact: Comes in many different shades of green and others such as black, grey, white, yellow, and orange.

Cleaning: Avoid chemical cleaners. Best bet: soap and water.

Pearls

Fun Fact: In ancient times, pearls were objects of value and could be compared to the same financial value as real estate.

Cleaning: Wipe down with a damp cloth after each use. Remember to put on any perfumes, etc before putting them on.

Peridot

Fun Fact: This stone has a rare quality in that it comes in only one color (green) and has a slight hint of gold in it.

Cleaning: Stay away from Home Ultrasonic Machines when cleaning these gems. Gentle cleanings are best, without using solvents.

Ruby

Fun Fact: The most popular of all gemstones is named from the latin word 'rubens' meaning red.

Cleaning: Soap and water and in store cleaning solutions as well as in store cleaning solutions.

Sapphire:

Fun Fact: Comes in all shades of blue.

Cleaning: Soap and water and in store cleaning solutions as well as in store cleaning solutions.

Tanzanite:

Fun Fact: There's only one place in the world where this gem can be found, that for which its name is derived: Tanzania.

Cleaning: Soap and water.

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Basic Steps To Check Out A Diamond

In general there are Six Steps involved in the process of examining a diamond. The first is that when ever possible, examine the stone unmounted. We owe gratitiude to many sources in learning these processes, particularly Jewelry & Gems The Buying Guide by Matlins and Bonnano. We lear the diamond can be examined more completely when it is out of its settings. In this way, defects cannot be hidden behind any setting cleverly laid along the line of a flaw.

2. Ensure that the gem is clean. If you are purchasing the gem from a professional jeweler, make sure he or she cleans the gem in front of you. If you are not located where the diamond can be cleaned professionally,breath on the gem in a huffing way in order to steam the diamond with your breath. Then wipe it with a clean cloth not paper hankie; this will at the least remove the superficial stain of grease.

3. Hold the unmounted stone so that your fingertips touch only the base, or the girdle, of the diamond. This is the base where the top and the bottom meet. If you touch the gem your fingers will leave an oily residue, and that will affect the gems color and brilliance. We recommend the careful use of tweezers rather than fingers but only if you are comfortable using tweezers. You must feel certain that you know how to use them, and get the permission of the owner before picking up the diamond. It is all too easy to have the gem pop out of the tweezers, causing consternation, and if the item becomes lost, your cost and responsibility to replace.

4. Ensure Proper Lighting for Best Viewing of Your Gem. Most jewelers use a variety of incandescent spotlights. These are usually recessed in dropped ceilings. Some use special spotlights that will make any gemstones, even glass imitations, look amazing glorious and rich. Fluorescent lights are what professionals use for grading.yet this may also hurt the appearance of some gems.Diamonds may not show the same fire under fluorescent lights. Also,some colored gemstones such as rubies look much better under incandescent light. You might be wise to look at different gemstones including diamonds under several kinds of lights.

5. Rotate the stone, taking care of your grip, so you may view at from each angle.We need to take your time while observing how the various planes and angles work their dazzling sparkles into each ray of wave in the stone.

6.If you are using a loupe, focus it into the interior, adapt the stone slowly, raising or lowering it until you can focus on all the depths within it. It is important that you not only focus on the top of you will fail to see what is in the interior of the stone.

The Best Way To Use A Loupe, which is a special type of magnifying glass. The loupe can be helpful in many occasions, even if you are a beginner. With a loupe you can check a gem for faults and flaws, chips, scratches. Remember now being in possession of a loupe does not make you an expert and there are many learning examples before with your gradually more discerning eye you can pick a fake from a rare gem. But with the loupe you have begun that journey. With a few minutes practice you can learn to use the loupe. Here is how:

1. Hold the loupe between the thumb and forefinger of either hand.
2. Hold the stone of jewelry similarly in the other hand.
3.Bring both hands together so that the fleshy parts just below the thumbs are pushed together and brace by the lower portion of each hand just above the wrists. The wrist is really your pivot point.
4.Move both your hands up to your nose or cheek, with the loupe as close to your eye as you can.
5.Keep your hands still together, and bracing against your face, brace your arms against a table. If a table isnt available, brace your arms against your chest or rib cage. If you do this correctly you will have a steady hand.

Practice with the loupe and keep it approximately one inch from your eye, and about an inch from the object being examined. Learn to see through it cleearly. |A 10x loupe is difficult to focus initially. But with more practice if wont' be long before you are able to focus . You can practice while holding a gemstone at angles, and turning it gradually. You will gradually learned to notice subtle nuances, a scratch, an imperfection, a too sharp cut, and your confidence will gradually grow. The work of gems and diamonds is an enchanting worlds, and it is not that difficult to gradually learn what to look for. A few basic tools and a joy of the unknown and you are embarking on a joy and what could be a highly profitable playtime.

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About how much gold (weight) is in a standard ring with one diamond/gem?

Trying to get an idea of how much jewelry it would take to get an ounce of gold. If you know about how many standard or average gold chains from necklaces and bracelets - it would take to get an ounce of gold - would also be greatly appreciated. Thanks for all your help!

Rings and specially necklaces can vary a lot in weight, so any number I could tell you would be just a guess.

You could search online for one that is similar to the one you have and check it's weight.

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