There are 4 home remedies for spotting fake gold or just plated items that maybe marked 14k. 1st-Place a magnet next to questionable piece. If item is pulled towards magnet-it’s just plated or fools gold. 2nd-Take a jewelry cleaning cloth and rub it on piece in question. This usually will take the plating right off [...]
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Shopping Tips for Jewelry from your Home Almost everyone woman loves jewelry, especially diamonds and gold jewelry. Many see diamonds or gold jewelry as a status symbol showing wealth and perhaps that is the reason that almost all women love it. But there are other reasons – the fact that the jewelry just looks so [...]
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16 gauge: .051 inches, 1.29 millimeters. Very heavy and thick wire. Use with heavy duty tools. Project uses: Wire sculpture, bracelet bases, unsupported shapes, neckwires. 18 gauge: .040″ 1.02 millimeters. Medium thick wire. Use with regular jewelry tools. Project uses: Wine charms, clasps, gift wrapping, decorations, wire wrapping beads with large holes, chainmaking. 20 gauge: [...]
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Cleaning jewelry at home can be done. There are professional things to try and even some home remedies. Each piece of jewelry might have to be cleaned differently as to not ruin it. There are some tips to follow and some advice for follow for common problems when cleaning it. Cleaning your jewelry will make [...]
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As purchasers of jewelry, we should familiarize ourselves as much as possible with the techniques used in creating our beautiful jewelry pieces so as to better enjoy the essence of the pieces. Bali silversmiths have a very special talent in creating items that are attractive both in looks and in concept. In creating their masterpieces [...]
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Emerald is a breathtakingly beautiful stone known for its royal association. Its rich green color is lush and intense to the extent that it never seizes to grab attention. The only thing about emerald is that it needs same pampering and care in nature as it is a gem softer in nature. You need to [...]
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Compared with other items, the gold plated or silver plated jewelry bead, which is made by covering a base metal a very thin layer of gold/silver, is more reactive. So it is necessary to protect the gold/silver plated jewelry beads from damaged. You could refer to the following tips to take care of your jewelry [...]
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I have always admired the minimalist, simple silver jewelry that manages to be both elegant and fun. And so, when I found some sterling silver wire in the craft stash, I decided it was time to try my hand at making some. Little did I realize, when I began, how simple and how addictive the [...]
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By Christopher T. Reilly Most people, at one time or another, have had a watch with a metal link band that needed to be shortened or lengthened. Perhaps the watch was a gift or it was purchased used. Normally this means purchasing special tools or taking the watch to a jeweler, which is not only [...]
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