About Gold Pure gold (fine gold) is softer than pure silver but harder than tin. Its beauty and luster are unmatched by any alloyed golds. The extreme malleability, ductility, and softness of pure gold make it practically useless for jewelry
Any traditional process other than cutting and polishing that improves the
appearance (color/clarity/phenomena), durability or availability of a gemstone.
When you think of a simple pearl necklace for a bride or to accent that little black dress, the Akoya pearl sets the standard as the premier choice. Best-known of the cultured pearls, their roundness, nacre depth, and consistent luster
1st Anniversary – Peridot
2nd Anniversary – Garnet
3rd Anniversary – Pearls, Jade
4th Anniversary – Blue Topaz, Blue Zircon, Amethyst
5th Anniversary – Sapphire, Pink Tourmaline
6th Anniversary – Amethyst, Turquoise
7th Anniversary – Yellow Sapphire
A birthstone is a gemstone that represents a person's month of birth.Birthstones by cultures : January (garnet), February (amethyst), March (aquamarine, bloodstone), April (diamond), May (emerald), June (pearl, moonstone, alexandrite), July (Ruby), August (peridot, spinel), September (sapphire), October (opal, tourmaline),
Daily Care As an organic gem, pearls are vulnerable to chemicals found in cosmetics, hair spray, and perfume. To preserve the luster of your pearls, always put on your jewelry after applying make-up and styling products. Pearls can also be
Although originally produced in Japan, 90% of the world’s freshwater pearls now come from China. Unlike other pearls on the market, freshwater pearls typically do not come from an oyster at all. Most are farmed in varieties of freshwater mussels,
Caring for your Gemstone from AGTA Gems are among the most durable of nature’s creations. With a little care, they will be as beautiful for generations to come as they are today. Keep in mind these gem care tips. The
Mabé cultured pearls grow in saltwater mussels and some oysters, forming on the inside of the shell, rather than in the mussel’s tissue. Also called blister pearls, their size is determined by the size of the implant. CULTURING MABÉ Either
PLATINUM VS. WHITE GOLD Platinum and white gold are two very different metals. The biggest differences between platinum and white gold are that platinum is a naturally white metal, and is more dense and durable. The difference in cost is primarily