Cultured and Natural Pearls
Can experts easily tell the difference between a cultured pearl and a natural pearl? Without X-rays, it is nearly impossible to distinguish between cultured and naturally occurring pearls. When cultured pearls were first introduced to the marketplace in the early 1900s, dealers tried to discredit the gems as simulations. Kokichi Mikimoto, the first commercial producer of [...] Sothebys New York Jewelry Sale Results
Tapping into the holiday buying frenzy, Sotheby’s New York held its sale of Magnificent Jewels on December 6, 2006. The auction sold 79 percent by lot and 62,8 percent by value, garnering $18,419,280 against a presale estimate of $22 million to $29 million. The one day sale also included Castellani & Giuliano — The Judith H. [...] Silver Jewelry Supplies
Before starting your own jewelry reselling business, make an investment in silver jewelry supplies. This will help make your business seem professional and will help you take better care of your merchandise. Additionally it will allow your customers to view your merchandise and teach them the proper ways to care for their purchases. What Kind of [...] Gold Buyer’s Guide
What is gold? The word gold, used by itself, means all gold or 24karat (24K) gold. Gold has been a monetary standard throughout the history of mankind. Gold is a soft but heavy metal. What is a karat? Karat tells you what proportion of gold is mixed with the other metals. For example, 18 karat (18K) gold contains [...] Which Metal? Part 4: Durability
Another factor to consider is durability: how will the metal stand up to wear? How long will it last before it needs repair, or disintegrate? Consider archaeology — sometimes all we know about a prehistoric culture is in the gold objects they left. Pure gold is basically incorruptible, while silver will corrode quite easily. You [...] | 
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