Archive for the 'Jewelry Knowlege' Category

How to Brighten the Darkened Silver Jewelry

If you have bought Tiffany silver jewelry, they might come with a  care of sterling silver card, and said: “Sterling silver is a precious metal and may require cleaning from time to time. Using a small amount of silver polish on a soft cloth, rub the piece of silver several times. This will remove the [...]

What is Sterling Silver?

Sterling silver is an alloy of silver containing 92.5% by weight of silver and 7.5% by weight of other metals, usually copper.
Fine silver (99.9% pure) is generally too soft for producing large functional objects; therefore, the silver is usually alloyed with copper to give it strength, while at the same time preserving the ductility and [...]

How to Wear Cufflinks

Cufflinks are decorative fasteners that are worn by men. They are used to link up or fasten two portions of a French cuff. French Cuffs are found usually on shirts or blouses. The cuff itself is not fastened but overlaps itself as many button cuffs are meant to do. The cufflinks sometimes come [...]

What Does the Meaning of Tiffany Atlas' Numerals?

Tiffany Atlas collection including atlas rings, earrings, pendants, bracelets, necklaces, bangles and other accessories like sun glasses and watches.
So many people are curious about the meaning of the numerals. Customer service of Tiffany & Co. told us that the Atlas design was inspired by the clock above the entrance to Tiffany’s New York store, the [...]

Tips to Buy Charms for Your Bracelets

For many, charm bracelets are not just a piece of jewelry, they have a theme. If your bracelet is inspired by an era of fashion, a child’s birth or milestone in your life, choose charms that continue that theme. If your bracelet is inspired by moments and memories, choose charms that closely resemble the emotions [...]

Diamond Cuts

A good cut is essential to a diamond’s beauty, because even a diamond with outstanding color and clarity will not display the sparkle that diamonds are famous for if its components don’t interact with light as they should.
As shown in the next picture:

Light traveling through an ideal cut diamond bounces back out the top of [...]