Jewelry Gemstone Insiders Guide

Join the forum discussion on this post - (1) PostsG'day all and I hope you are reading this, because it means the upgrade has gone successfully and the Jewelry Forum is back up and running okay again.
There was a short while when we seemed to have been attacked by some 'NICE' people who corrupted [...]

Join the forum discussion on this post - (1) PostsG’day all and many thanks for taking the time to read this post.
I recently received a request from Emma so I will add her question first, so you can all see where we are going here.
Here’s Emma’s Question:
I have found some what looks like Victorian [...]

Clear coating Question: I have a 14K Yellow Gold 1/4 Carat t.w. Three-Stone Diamond Ring from Kay, and love it.
I got a 10K Yellow Gold Band from them as well.
My engagement ring has never bothered me, but the wedding ring makes my finger itch constantly.
I’ve noticed some smeared clear substance on the inside of my [...]

Rhodium plating on Rings Question: Does rhodium plating a 14K gold ring with diamonds decrease the value of the ring?
The reason I ask is that I was considering having my wedding set which is set in 14K gold set in platinum.
A local jeweler suggested that I have it rhodium plated instead to avoid possible breakage [...]

How to Clean your Diamonds Without Trouble
Through our day to day movements our diamonds get smudged and soiled. Even when we are not wearing them, they collect dust. Lotions, soaps, our natural skin oils, can cause film and grime on diamonds and inhibit their brilliance.
Want to keep that Brilliance [...]