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How is a gemstone set?

Question How is a gemstone set? Answer Wishing you a brilliant day! Diamond Mike Watson www.GalleryOfDiamonds.com _______________________ Do you have a jewelry-related question for Diamond Mike? Let us know here, or by emailing info@galleryofdiamonds.com.

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Will gold tarnish?

Question Will gold tarnish? Answer All the gold that has ever been mined still exists. Gold does not corrode or tarnish and can be subjected to elements and intense pressure without being destroyed. The oldest gold jewelery dates from 6,000 years ago and looks the same today as when it was first given. Fun Fact… Continue reading Will gold tarnish?

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What does a gold band symbolize?

Question What does a gold band symbolize? Answer A gold band not only symbolizes the timelessness of love, it also honors the tradition of marriage. Gold has been at the epicenter of marriage and has been celebrated as the original and authentic symbol of love as early as 200 AD. Fun Fact From Roman marriage… Continue reading What does a gold band symbolize?

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What are the parts of a diamond?

Question What are the parts of a diamond? Answer Table: The table is the largest facet that is on the very top of a diamond. Crown: The top portion of a diamond extending from the girdle to the table. Pavilion: The bottom portion of a diamond, extending from the girdle to the culet. Culet: The… Continue reading What are the parts of a diamond?

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What makes diamonds different colors?

Question What makes diamonds different colors? Answer Believe it or not, diamonds come in almost every color in the rainbow. Most all diamonds have tones of yellow or brown. Diamonds are pure crystallized carbon. However, nature will sometimes combine trace elements and that is what makes diamonds different colors.  Nitrogen makes diamonds yellow and brown.… Continue reading What makes diamonds different colors?

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What is White Gold?

Question What is White Gold? Answer Pure gold in its natural form has a glowing, yellow color. It is also quite bendable, which makes it unsuitable for most jewelry.  Therefore, gold has to be mixed with other metals to make it more durable.  Pure gold is considered 24k. When 24k is mixed with 10 part… Continue reading What is White Gold?

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Wishing you a brilliant day! Diamond Mike Watson www.GalleryOfDiamonds.com _______________________ Do you have a jewelery-related question for Diamond Mike? Let us know here, or by emailing info@galleryofdiamonds.com.

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What is Color?

Question What is Color? Answer Although diamonds can be found in nearly every color of the rainbow, a pure white diamond is one of the most prized and expensive. The absence of color is considered pure white. Most all diamonds mined have traces of yellow and brown. Rare diamonds come in other colors such as… Continue reading What is Color?

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What is Cut?

Question What is Cut? Answer Of all the characteristics of diamond grading, cut is the most fascinating. Clarity and color are innate attributes of diamonds, given to them by the forces of nature. Cut, on the other hand, is the work and science of man. It is the expert proportioning of rough diamonds that brings… Continue reading What is Cut?

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What is Clarity?

Question What is Clarity? Answer Clarity refers to a diamond’s imperfections, or "inclusions." Although many diamonds have crystals or feathers that may be viewed with the unaided eyes, very rare and expensive diamonds have few or no flaws. A diamond in which no flaws can be seen by an expert at 10X magnification is said… Continue reading What is Clarity?

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What is fluorescence? Is it good or bad?

Question What is fluorescence? Is it good or bad Answer Some diamonds fluoresce, which mean they emit light when exposed to long-wave ultraviolet light. Diamonds with strong fluorescence, called "overblues," can sometimes have a hazy appearance that makes them appear cloudy in light with strong ultraviolet content.  On the other hand, strongly fluorescent diamonds with… Continue reading What is fluorescence? Is it good or bad?

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What is so special about a diamond?

Question What is so special about a diamond? Answer A diamond is born from the earth after a million years of incredible heat and pressure.  It is made of a single component-carbon.  This component is similar to the graphite in your pencil.  The only difference is that the carbon in a diamond has become crystallized,… Continue reading What is so special about a diamond?

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Why is platinum more expensive than white gold?

Question Why is platinum more expensive than white gold? Answer The world price of platinum has generally always been more than the price of gold.  Platinum and gold also have two very different properties that affect pricing. In the case of two visually identical rings-- one made of white gold and one made of platinum--… Continue reading Why is platinum more expensive than white gold?

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How can I prevent my gold ring from scratching?

Question How can I prevent my gold ring from scratching? Answer Gold is one of the most beautiful and lustrous metals, however, it is also malleable, which means it is pliable and can be scratched. The wonderful thing is that gold can always be polished!  You may clean your ring as often as you desire with… Continue reading How can I prevent my gold ring from scratching?

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Can a diamond become broken or chipped?

Question Can a diamond become broken or chipped? Answer Yes.  A diamond is the hardest natural substance in the universe.  This means there is nothing that can scratch it.  Chipping or breaking, on the other hand, is measured by a gemstone’s toughness. Although a diamond is very tough, it is more likely to chip or break from a… Continue reading Can a diamond become broken or chipped?