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2008-07-03 Jewelry, Gems, & Minerals - 14k Gold Milor bracelet: Hello Sandra - As far as I know Milor is a good brand. If it has 14K stamped on it, it is probably correct. The only way to know for sure is to have it tested by a jeweler. The items I have in the Milor...
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2008-07-03 Jewelry, Gems, & Minerals - Removal of center stone: Nancy, you can remove the center stone yourself but there is a good chance this will mess up the prongs on that head. We use a special tool called a prong lifter which has a sharp edge to gently grasp...
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2008-07-03 Jewelry, Gems, & Minerals - Antique Ring from C.D. Peacock: Hello Sue and thank you for your inquiry. Peacock's was a jeweler in Chicago during the mid 1800's. A fire in Chicago destroyed practically everything in town except the Peacock vault and they were able...
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2008-07-03 Jewelry, Gems, & Minerals - opals over time: Clara, lots of myths surround opals. No, opals do not fade over time. The surface may become abraded and scratched and that will certainly lessen the colors seen. Often, the stone can be polished again...
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2008-07-02 Jewelry, Gems, & Minerals - repair ruby engagement: Alan, the higher estimate seem outrageous to me, however I have not seen the ring. You primary concern is the vunerable nature of ruby to heat. In this case, we do mean a fairly high heat used in metal...
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