Here’s gold suitability for jewelry from the purity point of view: 24 karat = 100% gold Too soft for jewelry 22 karat = 91.7% gold Very soft – not recommended for jewelry 18 karat = 75.0% gold Recommended for fine jewelry 14 karat = 58.3% gold Recommended for jewelry 12 karat = 50.0% gold Not [...]
The gold in the jewelry we wear daily it is not a hundred percent pure. Actually it is impossible to wear items crafted in 100% pure gold. That’s because in such a purity level, gold is to “soft” and will modify its shape when you apply a small pressure to it. That means that you [...]
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Power and wealth. In ancient Rome jewelry was at first an of prestige reserved only for the highest social classes. But as trade and the wealth of the Empire increased, jewelry became available to all classes of citizens. Romans borrowed styles from earlier cultures and added their own themes. In keeping with the flamboyance of [...]
One fabulous way to use broken or unused jewelry is in the making of Christmas ornaments. It is a pity to throw away broken or unused jewelry. Instead, considering using it to make other things. Here are some guidelines on how to make beautiful, unique ornaments for your family and friends. For starters, make some [...]
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What style to develop when you’re building your jewelry wardrobe from scratch? Clues, clues, clues. Everywhere clues. When you are trying to build a personal image based on self confidence and full of individual style, you should know that there are some simple things that you must consider. It is not difficult at all. Developing [...]
