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Jeweler & Certified Jewelry Appraiser
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How to
Tie Friendship Bracelets
Making friendship bracelets can be really fun, but it’s hard to know the best way to tie them onto your wrist. Start your bracelet with a loop on one side or braid the frayed ends on each side. Then, choose from a numb...
How to
Tell if a Diamond is Real
Finding out whether or not your diamond is real is a tantalizing proposition — do you want to know without a doubt? Most curious citizens turn to a professional jeweler in order to suss it out. But you don't have to be...
4 Easy Ways to Safely Open a Pandora Bracelet
Most Pandora bracelets feature a specific type of snap clasp called a barrel clasp. It's firm but it's easy to pry open with your fingers or a clasp opener. The stopper beads protecting the ends of these bracelets open t...
Simple Ways to Crop and Print a Picture for a Locket
Add a meaningful photo to your locket with these easy steps Do you want to personalize a locket with a picture of that special someone but aren’t sure how to get a picture to fit inside? Lockets are perfect for keepin...
How to Remove a Stuck Ring: 5 Effective Strategies
Learn how to get a ring off a swollen finger with this guideHas it been a while since you took off a ring? Did you try on a ring that seemed big enough going on but won't readily come off? Don't panic—there are some si...
How to
Use an Ultrasonic Cleaner to Clean Your Jewelry
You may have taken your jewelry to the jewelers to get cleaned. They offer this service free and then they tell you what problems the piece has. *If your jewelry was not bought from them, you may have to pay extra money ...
How to
Get a Certificate of Authenticity
A certificate of authenticity is important for things like jewelry, artwork, and autographs. This is a slip of paper certifying your object is authentic, and not a forgery or fake. You will need to contact a professional...
How to
Use Crimp Beads
Crimp beads help secure a loop on a piece of jewelry so that the finished piece can be attached to other components of jewelry. If you’re making your own beaded jewelry, you’ll probably need to crimp the wire on bot...
How to
Wire Wrap Stones
Wire wrapping is a technique that involves bending wire around stone, sea glass, shells, amber, or other ornamental centerpieces to create a piece of jewelry. Wire wrapping can create beautiful rings, pendants, necklaces...
How to
Gold Plate
Gold plating is most commonly an electrochemical process by which a thin layer of gold is deposited on another metal.. 23 June 2023. A current draws positively charged gold ions through a gold bath solution to adhere the...
How to
Put a Picture in a Locket
Transferring a photo to a locket can be a little tricky, as the shape of the photo needs to match the locket hole. However, there are some smart solutions that are simple to implement, such as making a tracing paper temp...
How to
Put Charms on a Pandora Bracelet
Pandora bracelets are a great addition to your jewelry collection, and you can choose from lots of different charms to suit your taste and personality. Most Pandora bracelets have charms that twist right onto the bracele...
How to
Shrink a Silicone Bracelet
Silicone bracelets are a fun way to support a cause, show off your favorite logos, or just add a pop of color to your look. They’re often mass-produced and come in only a few sizes. If you have a smaller wrist but stil...
How to
Start a Jewelry Business
Starting your own jewelry business can be an intimidating but also incredibly rewarding experience. Whether you’re interested in making your own pieces, producing your designs with a manufacturer, or selling pre-made p...
How to
Identify Lab Grown Diamonds
Lab-grown or synthetic diamonds are enjoying a surge of popularity—they're less expensive, ethically produced, and easier to trace than mined diamonds. If you're concerned that lab-grown diamonds are fake, don't be! Sy...
How to
Identify Pearls in Vintage Jewelry
Pearls are beautiful and timeless on their own or added to a piece of jewelry. In vintage jewelry, it may be difficult to tell if the pearls are real or fake due to age and the fact they were not bought new with certific...
How to
Make Earrings
Making your own earrings is a fun, artsy project which can be completed in minutes. They make a wonderful homemade gift for your friends and family members - or you can just keep them for yourself! This article will show...
How to
Pawn Jewelry
Pawning jewelry for money is not typically an ideal situation since pawn shops offer high interest rates and price jewelry at a fraction of its true value. However, if you need a quick loan, pawning jewelry might be your...
How to Clean Alex and Ani Bracelets
''Easy DIY ways to remove tarnish and get your bracelets sparkling again''You go to reach for your favorite Alex and Ani bracelet, and as you slip it on your wrist, you notice it’s starting to tarnish. The horror! Luck...
Spiritual & Cultural Meanings of Anklets
Learn what ankle bracelets symbolize across cultures and eras Ankle bracelets are a cute accessory to wear to the beach or a party, but did you know they sometimes have special meanings? Historically, ankle bracelets rep...