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Beryl, Red Beryl and Synthetic Red Beryl - By Edna B. Anthony

The varieties of beryl found worldwide include one of the most prized and one of the lesser valued of gemstones. The now exhausted mines south of Koseir in Egypt provided Cleopatra with precious emeralds, including, reportedly, one engraved with her portrait. Goshen, Massachusetts is a source of the...

Tags: | Gemstones Information |

Evaluation of strength and quality of chains - By G. Raykhtsum

In recent years, we have witnessed a growing concern of manufacturers and retailers regarding the quality of the jewelry products. Closer attention is being paid to such issues as general aesthetic appearance, surface finish, color consistency, strength and overall durability of jewelry. Responding...

Tags: | Jewelry Mass Production | Chain Making |

Preparing a Remount Using Tack-Welding Technology - By Mark B. Mann

Tacking settings in location on remounts using tack-welding technology offers the bench jeweler many advantages over traditional assembly methods... Tack-welding provides a temporary working weld of the setting between it and the ring. This process is quickly accomplished and with this advantage,...

Tags: | Fusing & Welding |

The Secret Life of Rocks - By Martin Stone

Think they just lie around? Oh, no! Rocks are constantly meeting, mingling, and occasionally making gemstones.... ...

Tags: | Gemology |

Gemstone Coloration and Dyeing - The Blacks - By George W. Fischer

There are only two ways that I know of to induce black into gemstone. One of these involves carbon while the other is silver. Theoretically, there should be several other methods possible. I have tested these out however, and they have proved impractical. But black is black, so multiple means of...

Tags: | Gemstone Coloration and Dyeing |



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