 Jewelry
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| Engagement
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Watches |
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| Children:
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WHITEWOOD
MUSICAL
Musical plays "Dance of the
Sugar Plum Fairy", revolving ballerina, one drawer, lift lid with mirror,
heart shaped drawer pull, sueded fabric lining |
| Gold Quality: The purity
of gold is measured in karats. Pure gold measures 24 karats but is too
soft in this state to be used effectively in jewelry. So it is alloyed
with other metals--silver, copper, nickel, and zinc--to increase its strength
and durability. Common measurements once the alloy is added are 18 karat
(75% gold), 14 karat (58%), and 10 karat (47.7%). In the United States,
the legal karat limit for the metal to still be considered gold is 10 karats.
A higher karat measurement in gold content indicates a greater value of
the jewelry piece. Gold jewelry should always be stamped with the karat
mark, either 18k, 750 (European marking for 18k), 14k, 585 (European marking
for 14k), or 10k. |
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DID
YOU KNOW?
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Did you know that the cut
of a diamond determines how it reflects light, which is responsible for
its sparkle or brilliance?
A well-cut diamond is cut
by a skilled professional to the best proportions possible so that light
will be reflected from each of its mirrorlike facets and disperse through
its top. Too shallow a cut will let light escape through a diamond's bottom,
causing it to appear dull, while too deep a cut will allow light to be
lost through a diamond's sides, making it appear dark. Because a diamond
with perfect color and clarity could nevertheless have poor brilliance
if it is not well cut, many gemologists consider this to be the most important
property to note when choosing a diamond. Diamonds can carry cut grades
of Excellent, Ideal, Very Good, Good, or Fair. |
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