Sunday, January 15, 2012

Sterling Silver and White Sapphire Journey Ring

!±8± Sterling Silver and White Sapphire Journey Ring

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Sterling Silver and White Sapphire Journey Ring

Dazzling addition to any fine jewelry collection. This journey ring is crafted of fine sterling silver, has high polished finish and features created white sapphires.

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Saturday, January 7, 2012

How To Read Jewelry Marks

!±8± How To Read Jewelry Marks

The amount markings on high-priced gold jewelry are a bit of confusion to lots of people. We are commonly used to looking a karat or silver mark like this: 10K, 14K, 18K, Sterling, etc. The numbers mean the same thing.

For 14k the amount is technically 583 but most manufacturers adopted the European way and make 14k gold a tiny bit over 14k, so the mark is 585 in most 14k jewelry. 18K is marked 750. If the mark is valid and there is a makers mark also in the jewelry, the amount means these items are 18k gold.

Here is where the numbers come from. Pure gold is called 24 karat. For 18k gold, there are 18 parts of pure gold mixed with other metals to make the metal suitable for use in jewelry. 24k is too soft alone to stand up or to hold stones well. 18 parts pure gold divided by 24, or 18/24 equals 750. That is where the amount comes from. The jewelry is 75% pure gold, 750 parts gold with 250 parts other metals out of "1000" parts. It is easier to think of it as a percent which is pure gold in the recipe.

Sterling silver is marked 925. Sterling is 92.5% pure silver and the rest is other metal, commonly copper.
What does it mean if the ring marked 14K Pr? The 14K plainly means it is 14K (Karat) gold and because of the K means it would have been made in either South East Asia or The United States. The Pr marks are just the Maker or Store Id or even a organize mark, and have no relevence to the Value.

The basic decimal formula to work out the potential of gold article is quite simple, as they are all measured in 'Parts per Thousand.' This means that 9ct gold is calculated like this: 9 (for 9ct) is divided by pure gold (24) and then multiplied by 1000 (for pure gold as a decimal). Ie: 9/24*1000=375 That 375 is the decimal potential for 9ct gold and is sometimes shown with a decimal point in front - .375

The old Victorian appropriate of 15ct gold is calculated the same way - 15/24*1000 = 625 (Not quite the numbers you have on your jewelry. Dental gold is 16ct or 666 recurring. But you can also reverse this formula by starting with the decimal and working back. Ie: 375/1000*24 = 9

In your case we can use 698/1000*24 = practically 17ct
I have a platinum engagement ring and found a wedding ring that I indubitably like but the band is made of palladium. Is it safe to wear these two metals together without one damaging the other?

It will wear the softer metal Over Time but that could take many years. My Grandmothers wedding ring eventually wore away the band of her engagement ring but it took over 20 years to do.

Platinum and Palladium and quite good together but I would take the guidance of your local friendly jeweler and have them check both rings. Sometimes the Platinum may be a lower grade in order to make it harder - so have that checked.

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Thursday, January 5, 2012

Sterling Silver Rings - The Top Trends For 2010

!±8± Sterling Silver Rings - The Top Trends For 2010

Silver jewelry predominates gold in 2010 fashion trend surveys. Many designers, both young and the legendaries are tilting their jewelry scale to silver for 2010. The names include those of Vera Wang and Tom Binns. Exclusive handcrafted jewelry designer John.S.Brana is also presenting his collection of sterling silver jewelry. Also, the designer house 'Rock + Royalty' has come up with their collection of silver jewelry for 2010.

The reasons behind such a silver-shift, are appearing explained and reasonable too. Though the silver-tilt is a little less prominent now, fashion analysts are foreseeing more silver participation as the months will go by. The analysts are upholding the 'beginning of the end of recession' theory, while reasoning with the silver-tilt trend.

Every cloud has a silver lining. The overcast clouds of recession are slowly dwindling away. People are seeing silver linings of hope beyond the clouds. And what is best way to celebrate this hope? Sterling silver jewelry is serving the purpose best.

Also, the quiet 'back-to-nature' trend this season, is another reason why silver jewelry is finding more expression. The plainness of white, the antique and tribal vibe and the simple intricacy of silver is gradually finding its revival in prestigious fashion avenues this season. Also, the fact that silver can be so easily encrusted with gem stones and crystals, is adding glittering colors to the reputation of silver. Silver is also getting a very sublime recognition as a bridal wear jewelry.

The most recent evidence is that of designer John.S.Brana, who is introducing sterling silver jewelry along with gold at the 13th Annual Designers by the Bay and Fine Jewelry showcase on 20th of October. This San Fransisco event is being attended by more than 200 high profile guests from the Jewelry industry. Brana has designed sterling silver cuffs and has sculpted and hand-texturised them. He says, he wants to focus on versatility and sculptural textures for his spring 2010 collection.

Fashion legends, Vera Wang and Tom Binns, are finding glorious expression in sterling silver necklaces. Tom Binns is a designer who has been a long time lover of Sterling. Silver has been his favourite medium for long. As long as two years back Binns created Sterling cuffs with an opening at the back. More recently, in August 2009, he created the unique 'zipper earrings' with sterling. The earrings are essentially 3.25 inches long Sterling silver zippers hanging from a single white crystal.

The necklaces are gorgeous and stunning. Tom Binns' creations are more exuberant and glittering in crystal colors, while those of Vera's are more bridal and poised in nature. The diamond and pearl-encrusted Vera Wang bridal necklaces are complete with accompanying ear rings. The ear-rings themselves are individual and beautiful and can be even worn alone.

The designer house Rock & Royalty Brands also showcased sterling in their latest collection. The exquisite jewelries are designed to symbolize love, peace and unity. They are simple and beautiful and were inspired by organic shapes and simple lines. The sterling silver jewelries were hand made through every stage of their creations. Most exquisite are the leaf-motif pendants where the leaves are so arranged to create the appearance of different flowers. Some of these leaf-arrangements invoke a plant shape when viewed upside down.