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Selecting silver jewellery
Selecting silver jewellery is consistent and time effective. It is only a means of re-production. Casting of silver predominately consists of molding the metal into various shapes and sizes. The pendants, necklaces, bangles, bracelets, puja thali, anklets and earrings that are currently designed in silver are remarkably similar to those that have been made centuries ago.The designs exhibit rarest patterns made in the industry. This antique jewellery is made from all types of silver including pure silver, German silver and sterling silver. Casting or founding is shaping of metal by melting and pouring into a mold. Exotic and timeless, antique silver jewellery are now high fashion and are suddenly very chic collectible to wear.
How Durable is My Gemstone Jewellery?
First of all a note about the hardness and therefore relative durability of gemstones. To measure hardness, the jewellery industry uses the Mohs scale. This gem-trade standard, conceived by Friedrich Mohs in 1812, measures the ability of a gem or mineral to resist abrasion damage.Diamond at 10 is the hardest whereas talc at 1 is the softest. Popular gemstones like amethyst and citrine register 7 whereas rubies and sapphires register 9. Most of us come off the beach on the first day with the 3 s’s all achieved - rings caked in sand, sea-salt and suntan lotion. Nude sunbathing, as far as silver and gold jewellery is concerned, is a must! Remember also that sand will scratch the surface of precious metals.
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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