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We’ve all heard about cubic zirconia; maybe you or a friend or family member even own a piece of jewelry containing the semi-yellowish, monoclinic mineral baddeleyite form of the cubic zirconia oxide. But do you really know about cubic zirconia and where it comes from?
Cubic zirconia (CZ) was found in 1892; however, CZ was [...]

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Cubic Zirconia (commonly referred to as CZ) is a man-made synthetic gem that is created by scientists in labs. While CZ does occur in the natural environment, the ability to create the gem in labs means that the supply can easily meet the demand of the jewelry market.
If you are a jewelry maker or [...]

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In the world of jewelry stores and boutiques, perhaps no other name stands out as much than that of Tiffany & Company. Known for their high quality and expensive jewels, this retailer is known throughout the world as being a high-class establishment. One of the specialties of this company is diamonds.
From reasonably sized diamond [...]

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Diamonds are gemstones which may undergo various treatment processes and procedures before one purchases them. One type of treatment which diamonds may undergo is that of laser treatment or laser drilling. Laser treated diamonds, also known as enhanced diamonds, have been the subject of certain procedures in order to correct flaws or specific imperfections within [...]

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Jewelry is a wonderful accessory which can be purchased in a wide array of metals and styles. One particular metal which has gained in popularity quite greatly in the past ten years or so is that of platinum.
Platinum is used to make all different types of jewelry items such as rings, watches, earrings, necklaces [...]

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