Trader Lou on March 31st, 2010

This guide will help you purchase the correct size Native American Indian or other Sterling Silver Cuff Bracelet and to use the traditional method to fit it to your own wrist.
First, buy your bracelet in a size that is close to your wrist size so that the adjustment you need to make is small. [...]

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Trader Lou on March 30th, 2010

What makes Bali Silver special? Bali silver is sterling silver made on the island of Bali, in Indonesia in the Indian Ocean. The Balinese are highly skilled silversmiths, known for their granulation and wirework decoration.
Genuine Bali Silver is made entirely by hand, starting with the weighing, melting and mixing of the 92.5% silver [...]

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Trader Lou on March 26th, 2010

Obsidian is a glass-like mineral produced by volcanic flows. Many types of Obsidian are used as gemstones in jewelry, and some are quite rare and valuable. A fantastic variety of colors and patterns are available.
Technical…
Obsidian is chiefly composed of silica (65 – 70 percent), together with a significant amount of various impurities. It is these [...]

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Trader Lou on March 25th, 2010

There are several factors typically used to grade the stone, with color and patterning being the primary ones:
1.Color – the deeper, “volcanic” blues are considered to be “best”.
2.Patterning – the richer, more interesting, the better.
3.Luster – is it glossy?
4.Luminosity – does it seem to “glow” or have an inner light?
5.Clarity – is it free of [...]

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Trader Lou on March 24th, 2010

Amber is a fossilized resin that has gone through a number of changes over many years.
It can take years to learn from such a folkloric gem stone, but before you begin searching for that special Amber Inclusion or Amber Jewelry, you should keep in mind that Amber has been commercialized for thousands of years. [...]

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Trader Lou on March 23rd, 2010

This guide is meant for those that are somewhat educated on the subject of Alexandrite, and for those that have never bought nor have seen an Alexandrite. It is one of the rarest gemstones on Earth.
First of all, it would be good to know where and how Alexandrite was discovered. It was discovered in [...]

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Trader Lou on March 19th, 2010

This is a simple guide to test precious metals with testing acids.
You will need the acids, test stone to rub the metal onto and cloth or napkins.
Please note that the acid will stain your skin or worse, so be careful not to spill any on yourself and don’t even think of getting any in your [...]

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Trader Lou on March 18th, 2010

Approximate number of beads of various lengths: round beads are available in many sizes and are measured according to the beads diameter in millimeters (mm). Beads are usually pre-strung and typical length of the strand will be approximately 16″.
The average 16″ strand will contain the following number of beads:
•4mm= approx. 100 beads
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Trader Lou on March 17th, 2010

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