Sterling Silver
Sterling silver is an alloy of silver containing 92.5% pure silver ( sometime referred to as 925) and 7.5% other metals, usually copper -added to provide strength.
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Amber
Amber is a fossil resin much used for the manufacture of ornamental objects. Although not mineralized it is sometimes considered and used as a gemstone. Most of the world's amber is in the range of 30-90 million years old. Semi-fossilized resin or sub-fossil amber is called copal.
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Amber is not a crystal, but is believed by some to possess mystical properties, derived from ancient times when it was used as a protective talisman. It is also claimed to help one be; joyful and happy, and to enhance the beauty of the wearer. It is used to tap into the power of the Sun, and is good for success, abundance, healing, vitality and joy.
Gold
"When sold in the form of jewelry, gold is measured in carats (k), with pure gold being designated as 24k. It is, however, more commonly sold in lower measurements of 22k, 18k, 14k and 10k. A lower "k" indicates that a higher percent of copper or silver in the alloy, with copper being the more commonly used metal."
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Use of pewter was common from the Middle Ages up until the various developments in glass-making during the 18th and 19th centuries. Pewter was the chief tableware until the making of china.
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Idea's and help for selecting Jewellery
(ARA) - Whether it's your mother, sister, girlfriend or wife, there are many females in our lives who have changed us forever. If you are looking for a special piece of jewellery to show her you care, sometimes the choices can be overwhelming. Follow this personality guide, for ideas on getting the perfect gift for the special woman in your life:
Artistic
Pick a variety of colors! Try matching a purple amethyst with a blue topaz for something that really stands out, just like her.
Outdoors
Choose gemstones for each season. For example green peridot for spring, blue and pink topaz for summer, garnet and ruby for autumn, and sapphire for winter.
Career
Simple circle pendants, hoop earrings, or right hand rings are sure to please her and is something she can show off to her coworkers.
Social Butterfly
Try pendants and earrings or tennis bracelets. A ring with a larger, singular gemstone in her favorite color might be a great accessory for her right hand.
Domestic
Single stud earrings, solitaire pendants and simpler right hand rings are stylish and appropriate for her.
Cubic zirconia (or CZ)
Zirconium oxide (ZrO2), a mineral that is extremely rare in nature but is widely synthesized for use as a diamond simulant. The synthesized material is hard, optically flawless and usually colorless, but may be made in a variety of different colors. It should not be confused with zircon, which is a zirconium silicate (ZrSiO4).
Because of its low cost, durability, and close visual likeness to diamond, synthetic cubic zirconia has remained the most gemologically and economically important diamond simulant since 1976. Its main competition as a synthetic gemstone is the more recently cultivated material, synthetic moissanite.
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Jade Jewellery
The Chinese have known and used jade for over 4000 years and often value it more highly than gold. It is highly treasured for mystical, symbolic and spiritual reasons. Superb Chinese art treasures are a "must see". The Taiwan National Palace Museum has outstanding examples. You will know that possession of an attractive piece of jade jewellery is highly prized.
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