Do you wear your jewelry all the time? Many people do! But the truth is you can potentially damage your jewelry by wearing it constantly – especially when sleeping. If you wear your jewelry when you sleep, you may be at risk for damaging it. In fact, wearing jewelry while you are sleeping is the number one cause of losing gemstones as well as wearing out prongs. It is a better idea to have a jewelry stand or a ring holder on your dresser or nightstand to...
Coaches use this phrase to describe talented yet inexperienced athletes. Teachers use it to describe intelligent students who are not fulfilling their potential. Perhaps someone has even used this phrase to describe you. (At the very least, we hope you’ve heard the pop song by Izzy Bizu!) But what are the origins of this idiom? Diamonds are one of our most precious materials -- yet they are formed from carbon, one of the most common elements in the un...
Did you know you can clean your jewelry while cracking open a cold one? If your jewelry is gold or gold-plated and does not have any gemstones, you can clean it with beer! Opt for a light gold brew over a dark one as darker brews can leave stains. Beer is a great cleaning agent as the hops used during the brewing process contain alpha acids that are capable of polishing off dirt and grime from gold. Light beers contain less hops, which gives them the right...
Most self-employed individuals are unable to predict their income on a month-to-month basis. If you are self-employed with a fluctuating income, it may serve you well to make time to determine how much money you need to live on. Figure out how much money you spend on food, housing, utilities and other expenses. Then use that money to determine how many extra funds you have for the remainder of the month. Remember that income fluctuates so if the time comes...
Modern diamonds are rated by the four C’s: color, carat, cut and clarity. Each factor influences the retail cost, but what do they all mean? Color: A color scale is used to rate the color of diamonds. The scale begins at “D,” which is colorless, and ends at “Z,” which is a slightly yellow color. The price of a diamond is reflected by its rating on this scale. Carat: Carat is a measurement of the size of the stone. The term “total carat we...
