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Be safe while buying jewellery online
An amazing selection and many beautiful collections of jewellery are offered by online stores. Be responsible while buying fine jewellery online. Think of buying fine jewelry as a long-term investment. Genuine gold and diamond jewellery also make great gifts for holidays, birthdays, anniversaries for someone you cherish. Don't jump on the first deal you see.First read all the jewelry descriptions carefully. Read all policies on returns, shipping, insurance, and authenticity. With just a little legwork, you can easily and quickly find a variety of pearl earrings, gold necklaces and diamond rings, gold bracelets, opal pendants, diamond tennis bracelets, and other types of fine jewellery all from your very own home. Check out the company to be sure it is legitimate. Be sure the company is in good standing in the Web community. Many fine jewelry products come with a Certificate of Authenticity.
Gemstones are identified by gemologists
Gemstones are identified by gemologists. The first characteristic a gemologist uses to identify a gemstone is its chemical composition. Gems are characterized in terms of refractive index, dispersion, specific gravity, hardness, cleavage, fracture, and luster. They may exhibit pleochroism or double refraction. Who describe gems and their characteristics using technical terminology specific to the field of gemology.Next, many gems are crystals which are classified by their crystal system such as cubic or trigonal or monoclinic. They may have luminescence and a distinctive absorption spectrum. For example, diamonds are made of carbon (C) and rubies of aluminium oxide (Al2O3). Another term used is habit, the form the gem is usually found in. For example diamonds, which have a cubic crystal system, are often found as octahedrons.
Diamonds are forever
You may be familiar with the term, 'Diamonds are Forever'. It is made popular by the De Beers advertising campaigns and for good reason. They have been used throughout the ages as bearers of mystic powers and incredible beauty. Not only are these diamonds rare in numbers but also in the number of skilled artisans that can complement their exquisite beauty.Part of the credit for the almost mythical reverence to diamonds throughout the years belongs to the fact that these beauties are quite rare in their most sought after gemstone quality form. Through the centuries they have been revered and admired by many civilizations. When it comes to history, diamonds have a very long and fascinating record as one of the most intriguing gemstones on the planet. Forged billions of years ago, long before dinosaurs roamed the planet, they have survived the forces of nature to reach us.
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