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A traditionally black gemstone used to celebrate the 7th wedding anniversary.
Industry:Jewelry
The classic metal used for most jewelry. Pure gold (24K) is too soft to be used for jewelry so it is combined with other metals to enhance durability. For example, 14K gold is 14 parts gold and 10 parts other metals.
Industry:Jewelry
Found in all shades of green, emerald is a member of the beryl family. It is the birthstone of May and the traditional gift for the 20th, 35th and 55th wedding anniversaries.
Industry:Jewelry
The device used to fasten each end of a watchband, bracelet or necklace together. Clasps are traditionally made of metal and include several designs.
Industry:Jewelry
A watch clasp that cannot be seen from the outside of the band. Portions of the metal band expand out to fit over the hand and internally fold, bringing the ends of the band together for a seamless look. Can include push buttons for added security.
Industry:Jewelry
18 Karat gold (18K) is 18 parts pure gold and 6 parts other metal alloys. White gold is created by combining pure gold with a copper, zinc and nickel (or palladium) alloy.
Industry:Jewelry
A magnification tool used by jewelers to analyze gemstones and other jewelry materials. Diamonds and color stones are always evaluated at 10x magnification and in the face-up position.
Industry:Jewelry
Cultured pearls are created when tiny irritants are inserted into a mollusk shell. Nacre builds around the irritants over time, resulting in cultured pearls. Most pearls today are cultured. To learn more, visit our Cultured Pearls Guide.
Industry:Jewelry
Organic gemstones created from layer upon layer of nacre and produced in mollusk shells. Pearls are the traditional anniversary gemstone for the third and 30th year of marriage and the birthstone for June. Today, because of their rarity in nature, most pearls are cultured. For more information, visit our Cultured Pearl Guide.
Industry:Jewelry
The most common form of topaz. Blue Topaz is traditionally used to celebrate December birthdays and the fourth year of marriage.
Industry:Jewelry
