Silver rings in plain and glossy style Silver jewellery gives glamour look to all occasions so this jewellery are most popular in youngsters. To reflect your own personal style statement silver rings designed and crafted by our best designer. Exquisite ladies rings in plain, glossy, matt, hammered and granulated silver, plus enamel and gemstone is highlights for added sparkle.In a wide range of sizes Men’s rings too, plain silver bands, solidly weighted for quality and style. To turn everyday looks into A-list glamour Silver pendants are cleverly designed. Look as if you’ve stepped off the pages of a glossy fashion magazine with fabulous designs from our latest silver jewellery collections featuring plain silver, polished wood, mother of pearl, crystal and original gems, all on a chain or torque to look amazing in so many ways. Care for Antique Gemstones Gemstones are a valuable part of any piece of antique jewellery. Common sense is the best preventative measure when caring for any antique gemstone. Although the metal components of ornaments often receive the most attention, gemstone care is equally as important.Hairdryers should never be used to dry freshly-cleaned gemstones, and no pieces should ever come in contact with chlorine. It is crucial to protect antique jewellery as a whole, in order to maintain as much value as possible over time. 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.
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