Jewelry Making

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2010-03-09 Jewelry, Gems, & Minerals - gold:

Hi Tbone, Well that is the question of the century with the price of gold being over $1,000 per oz. interest has been high in the gold in the oceans. Estimates vary from 0.1 ppt to 25 ppm having an

2010-03-06 Jewelry, Gems, & Minerals - Akoya Pearl Necklace:

Hi Debbie, Quality pearls, either saltwater or freshwater (much cheaper and just as nice) depend on the roundness,(uniformity of) the luster, the mirror like finish, and the amount of blemishs or lack

2010-03-04 Jewelry, Gems, & Minerals - engagement ring:

Hi Jerry, I have never been a fan of Mall jewelers since they for the most part have to mark up their items exorbatantly to offset the rents the mall operators charge them. A diamond of this quailty can

2010-03-04 Jewelry, Gems, & Minerals - diamond ring:

Hi Corey, You left out the most expensive part, the quality of the center stone! Assuming the center is the same quality as the side stones, color of 'I', and not knowing the weight of the ring I would

2010-03-04 Jewelry, Gems, & Minerals - please identify my rock:

Hello, My first impression is glass. To know for sure you need to have a refractive index test done. Gemologist can do this for you. A lot of jewelry stores have one on staff these day's you could