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46: White Gold Can Get Yellow
Gold minded from the earth is a metallic mineral and is always a rich yellow color when refined. Pure gold is quite a rich color, quite soft and very malleable. For use in jewelry, gold must be made stronger. Strength is added by making gold part of a recipe(alloy) of metals. Generally, the basic metals added to pure gold are silver and copper.
47: Pet Phobia
Fear is a natural feeling, people can fear different things all the time and this fear can be a result of any circumstance. When this fear turns into something beyond a normal phase and takes a different, much severe form then it turns into a phobia. Phobias are defined as an abnormal fear that becomes hard to control. Psychologists have given diff
48: How Some Companies Rhodium Their Silver
You asked if you "were doing something wrong" when the nickel plate came out dull and not bright. Perhaps it is something you are doing and perhaps it is the solution you are using.
First of all, please keep in mind I am far from expert in nickel plating. I work in a small shop, likely not too different from your work area. Almost all the
49: Ideas For Your Fortieth Birthday Bash
If you've known him/her for so long and you are stranded for an idea, I should say that I'm somewhat at a loss as to what to suggest you.
But the benefit here is that you really do know this person very well. Try to think if you know of anything that they would like to have, and perhaps get them that. I don't think it has to be anything extra b
50: The Culture Behind the Hookah
The actual origin of the hookah pipe is controversial as many countries, including Egypt, India, Iran, Syria, and Turkey all claim to be the originating country of the hookah. In many places, the hookah is called nargile and is a Persian word for coconut. This is due to the hookah being made from coconut shells during its primitive years. Regard
51: Types Of Wedding Rings
Wedding rings are a very special item of jewelry not only do they symbolise love, marriage, commitment and fidelity they hold history that dates back centuries. In fact years ago these rings were actually made from materials such as plants, grass and even hair.
Thankfully today wedding rings are made from stunning metals such as gold, titanium,
52: Gold Wedding Band Marks and Hallmarks
By very wary of the 'SH' though as it is EXACTLY the same upside down, ie: 'HS' which is a mark for H Samuel, a high street jewelry chain in the UK.
The earlier Samuel Hennell is S.H plus you would have to look at ALL the Hallmarks together and check their overall shape to get an accurate date.
There is NO 22ct gold rings which should be scra
53: Shabbat Blessing or Bother
Shabbat, blessing or bother? Take the time to learn a little about this often ignored concept, invest in a few salient pieces of judaica to enhance your experience, and sit back and experience something that can transform your life!
The most important commandment in the Torah is to observe and keep the Shabbat, the Sabbath Day. The commandment w
54: The New Elmo TMX for Christmas
The new TMX Elmo, Fisher-Price's Twenty-First Century version of the furry red preschooler, has quickly surpassed the original in popularity. Tickle Me Elmo was one of the most difficult to find toys during the 1996 Christmas shopping season and now Elmo TMX is one of the hottest toys of 2006.
Using sophisticated engineering, Fisher-Price has cr
55: The Problem With Denture Cleansers And Jewelry
It is very common that people use denture cleaners to clean their jewelry. Is it harmless?
Many denture cleaners sold in drug stores contain Perborate (Borax) as the active ingredient. Others contain bleach (Hypochlorite), and Persulfate (Sulfur) as active ingredients. Only Prolastic Denture Cleaner uses Buffered Alkali as the active ingredient. A
56: Buying Replica Watches
Many Replica watches look similar enough to Brand models that their differences can be mistaken as signs of a fake. Is there anyone who has not heard of Cartier, Rolex, Omega and Piaget or for that matter Eco-drive? Well, it would really be amazing if you answer YES to this.
The replica watches may be cheap, but exercising caution and wisdom, li
57: Cartier Jewelry Is Definitely A Girl s Best Friend
There's just something about quality jewelry that makes certain people stand out in a crowd. Some might even say that expensive jewels are for egomaniacs who are crying out for attention. Others would argue that wearing jewelry is simply about taking care of yourself and that it's all part of self image and portraying who you are. More than ever
58: Gold and Rhodium Plating for Watch Bands and Rings
Whether or not a watch band will take an electro plate depends entirely on the band. If it is made of stainless steel, most jewelers do not have the capability to plate the band adequately. If they can do it at all, the plate would likely be quite thin and wear away quickly. Also, if the band has steel parts in it, electroplating solutions can be d
59: How Durable is Gold Plate
You ask how durable is an 18k gold plate. Wow, I do wish I could give you an answer in months or years or in any time frame. The fact is, without knowing how thick the plated surface actually might be there is little way to predict wearability. Even if I knew the thickness, the best I could say is, "It will wear better (or worse) than this or that
60: How To Enjoy The Beauty Of Jewelry By Using Inexpensive Costume Jewelry
Today's jewelry is so vast in variety that a person can find almost any type of jewelry they can imagine. There are many types of materials used today to make jewelry, gone are the days of silver and gold being the only options in beautiful accessories.
Although gold, silver, and diamonds remain to be the most expensive and beautiful jewelry, ma
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