Jewelry For Birthdays-How To Buy The Perfect Gift At A Fair PriceWritten by Sam Serio
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4. Ask whether pearls are imitation or real. Real pearls are made by oysters or other mollusks; imitation pearls are man-made. Cultured pearls are made by mollusks with human intervention; and irritant introduced into their shells causes a pearl to grow. Real pearls that are not cultured are fairly rare and expensive. The cost depends on size, usually stated in millimeters, and coating or “nacre” on a real pearl, which gives it its iridescence. 5. When you’re buying a diamond, consider four criteria: cut, color, clarity and weight, usually stated as carats. Each factor affects price. Color is sometimes “graded” on a scale. However, scales are not uniform: a “D” may be best color for one scale, but not for another. Make sure you know how a particular scale and grade represent color of diamond you’re considering. A diamond can be described as “flawless” only if it has no visible surface cracks or other imperfections when viewed under 10-power magnification by a skilled diamond grader. 6. Everybody is fascinated by their birthstones, here is a list of commonly accepted birthstones for each month. January Garnet-Dark Red FebruaryAmethyst-Purple MarchAquamarine-Pale Blue April Diamond-Clear MayEmerald-Deep Green June Pearl-Pearly White July Ruby-Red AugustPeridot-Light Green SeptemberSapphire-Deep Blue OctoberOpal-Multicolor NovemberCitrine-Yellow DecemberBlue Topaz-Blue
The Authors of the above Article, Sam and Tami Serio have been passionately involved with Jewelry and Gemstones for over fifteen-years. You are cordially invited to visit http://www.morninglightjewelry.com for a wealth of information about the fascinating world of Jewelry and Gemstones. Together they also shelter 20 abandoned and abused dogs & cats. A portion of their profits goes to the care and feeding of the animals.
| | Jewelry As An Anniversary Gift, What You Need To KnowWritten by Sam Serio
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4. Ask whether pearls are imitation or real. Real pearls are made by oysters or other mollusks; imitation pearls are man-made. Cultured pearls are made by mollusks with human intervention; and irritant introduced into their shells causes a pearl to grow. Real pearls that are not cultured are fairly rare and expensive. The cost depends on size, usually stated in millimeters, and coating or “nacre” on a real pearl, which gives it its iridescence. 5. When you’re buying a diamond, consider four criteria: cut, color, clarity and weight, usually stated as carats. Each factor affects price. Color is sometimes “graded” on a scale. However, scales are not uniform: a “D” may be best color for one scale, but not for another. Make sure you know how a particular scale and grade represent color of diamond you’re considering. A diamond can be described as “flawless” only if it has no visible surface cracks or other imperfections when viewed under 10-power magnification by a skilled diamond grader.
The Authors of the above Article, Sam and Tami Serio have been passionately involved with Jewelry and Gemstones for over fifteen-years. You are cordially invited to visit http://www.morninglightjewelry.com for a wealth of information about the fascinating world of Jewelry and Gemstones. Together they also shelter 20 abandoned and abused dogs & cats. A portion of their profits goes to the care and feeding of the animals.
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