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Expert Tips

What is Mokume-gane

Mokume-gane is a Japanese term meaning “wood eye metal”. The art of making Mokume gane is a metalwork invented in medieval Japan to decorate handles of Samurai swards. This special technique creates a beautiful wood burl and grain patterns on metal. Today, the method of making Mokume-gane is used to produce an adorable jewelry. The process of making Mokume-gane is all handmade. The sheets of different color metals are fused but not melt together to make a solid block of metal. Then it is...

The 5 C’s of Diamonds

When measuring the qualities of a diamond, there are 4 major things that diamond evaluators look at. They consider a diamond’s cut, clarity, color, and carat weight. These 4 C’s determine the 5th C of diamonds … cost. These are the 5 C’s of diamonds. In general, the 4 C’s are evaluated like this: Cut is evaluated based on the number of facets on the diamond and the angle to each other at which they are cut. There is a strict mathematical proportion involved in the...

How to take care of your Jewelry

Your jewelry piece can be dull and lifeless after time if you do not clean it with care since cosmetics such as hand lotion can create thick layer of dirt which protect the diamond from its beauty. To clean your jewelry Put your jewelry in a bowl and soak it with warm water and mild liquid detergent such as dish washing liquid.  Brush your jewelry with a soft brush (an old tooth brush is fine). Rinse it thoroughly with warm water. Don’t forget to close the drain first to protect it from...

How To Shine Gold

The key to shining gold is cleaning it properly. If a piece of gold jewelry is clean it will shine like it is brand new. You make gold shine just like you would any other type or jewelry. What you need to shine gold: Toothpaste Baking soda Toothbrush WD-40 Dry soft cloth Begin by cleaning your gold the right way. The biggest reason gold doesn’t shine anymore is because it is dirty. When dirt and grime cakes on the gold it looks very dull. To make gold shine you can choose from a couple...