What is the difference between a retip and reprong?
Steve answers the question:
Retipping is where there is still enough prong from the bottom of the head up to the stone to add a matching piece of metal on the top part of the prong to cover and hold the stone in place. It is welded on and refinished to ... [Continue Reading]
Every once in awhile, somebody comes to us with a ring that looks like it has been totally beat up. Most of the time, they have no idea what happened to do so much damage and are shocked at the cost to repair. Under the gemscope, the ring has dents all over it—top, bottom, and ... [Continue Reading]
Did you know tungsten carbide breaks when you drop it above concrete? Watch this video for proof!
How do you change a yellow gold ring to white gold or silver? That’s a question we hear in here quite a bit.
There’s really no easy answer to that. The only way to keep your ring and change from gold to “silver” color is to electroplate the metal. This involves using an ... [Continue Reading]
Many people ask the question, “How long should my watch battery last?” This time varies, from watch to watch, but as a general rule, when a watch is new, it should last 2-3 years, but as they get older, that gets closer to 1 year.
The reason for that is because, just like anything else, a ... [Continue Reading]
Many people ask us the question: “How often should I get my ring cleaned?” When it all comes down to it, mostly it depends on how beautiful you want your jewelry to be on a regular basis, but we recommend you come into our store every 6 months. Here’s a couple reasons why:
Clean your jewelry
First, ... [Continue Reading]
Many people wonder whether tungsten carbide can scratch, and many people think it’s unbreakable. Though it is resistant to scratching, tungsten carbide does scratch, and it can break. It won’t bend, because it is such a hard metal, but it can crack or break.
I just spoke with a customer who works with his hands all ... [Continue Reading]
We get this question quite frequently: “How should I clean my jewelry?” We’ve heard all kinds of stories from people, both good and bad, so here are a few tips to help you.
Some good methods:
- Mix mild soap and warm water in a container, let your ring soak in there for an hour or two ... [Continue Reading]
Jewelry is one of our most intimate and cherished accessories. An elegant pair of pearl and platinum earrings, for example, makes an individual statement, nestled against the skin and resplendent in lustrous light. Yet, according to experts at the nonprofit GIA, chemicals found in everyday substances like hairspray, lotions, perfumes, or other cosmetics can permanently ... [Continue Reading]
