Whether you call them puffy hearts, puffed hearts, répoussé hearts, whether they're antique or vintage, sterling silver or gold filled, charm bracelets filled with old heart charms are tremendously popular...
Obsidian is a glass-like mineral produced by volcanic flows. Many types of Obsidian are used as gemstones in jewelry, and some are quite rare and valuable.A fantastic variety of colors and patterns are...
BRIEF HISTORY OF THE POCKET WATCH Much information can be found on the internet about the development of the pocket watch. Here is a brief summary. The first reference to a portable clock was made in 1462 by...
The purpose of this guide is to give the reader a basic working knowledge of how to assess the value of opals and be a more informed buyer on eBay. For a more information, I would recommend the following: OPAL...
Treatments and enhancements Improving the quality of gemstones by treating them is common practice. Some treatments are used in almost all cases and are therefore considered "acceptable". During the late...
Legend has it that on the long way from the Earth’s heart up towards the sun, Tourmaline traveled along a rainbow. And on its way it collected all the colors of the rainbow.It is easy to see why ancient people...
When most people hear the name Garnet they think red. But Garnets are more then just a cheap red gemstone. Garnets can come in a wide variety of colors and some can be quite valuable.This guide is a...
Native American Jewelry is jewelry that is made by Indigenous Peoples of the Americas - both North, South and even Central. Other groups are NOT Native Americans. Indigenous means people who are native to the...
Diamond Glossary Abrasion: Tiny nicks along facet junctions, producing white fuzzy lines instead of sharp crisp facet edges. Baguette: A step cut in the shape of a small rectangular stone. May be tapered at...
Metals Information Findings Findings is the generic term for metal jewelry components — bar pins, posts, charms, barrette backs, etc. - What is base metal?Base metal is a catch-all term in the jewelry industry...