Fashion Jewelry Blog » Jewelry http://www.jewelrytype.com/blog Tue, 03 Jan 2012 02:53:54 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 How is a diamond cut? http://www.jewelrytype.com/blog/how-is-a-diamond-cut/ http://www.jewelrytype.com/blog/how-is-a-diamond-cut/#comments Mon, 18 Jul 2011 03:41:00 +0000 admin http://www.jewelrytype.com/blog/?p=61 A newly mined rough diamond looks more like a piece of glass washed up on the beach than like the polished gems sold in jewelry stores. Bringing out their beauty requires the skill and art of a trained diamond cutter.

While incredibly precise, computerized machinery is now used in some parts of the cutting process for some diamonds, most of the work is still performed by hand using exacting and meticulous techniques passed down over the generations.

As a first step, cleaving or sawing is often used to separate the original rough into smaller, more workable pieces that will each eventually become an individual polished gem. Next, bruting grinds away the edges, providing the outline shape (for example, heart, oval or round) for the gem. Faceting is then done in two steps: during blocking, the table, culet, bezel and pavilion main facets are cut; afterward, the star, upper girdle and lower girdle facets are added.

Once the fully faceted diamond has been inspected and improved, it is boiled in hydrochloric and sulfuric acids to remove dust and oil. The diamond is then considered a finished, polished gem.

]]> http://www.jewelrytype.com/blog/how-is-a-diamond-cut/feed/ 0 Types of Pearl Necklaces http://www.jewelrytype.com/blog/types-of-pearl-necklaces/ http://www.jewelrytype.com/blog/types-of-pearl-necklaces/#comments Fri, 09 Oct 2009 07:43:35 +0000 Andy Johnson http://www.jewelrytype.com/blog/?p=5 Pearl necklaces are classic and timeless; they never go out of style. They match with almost any outfit, any occasion, any place and time. Having the right necklace can give enhancement to a woman’s display of perfect elegance and prestige. Classic pearl necklaces have a length of 17 inches to 19 inches and have a range of different types such as: Bib Necklace, Choker, Dog Collar, Graduated Necklace, Matinee Necklace, Opera Necklace, Princess Necklace, Sautoir or Rope Necklace, and Uniform Necklace.

Bib necklaces are made up of multiple strands of stepped pearls; a Choker sits beneath the base of the neck and is usually 14 inches to 16 inches long; a Dog Collar is worn close to the neck, it is consist of several strands of pearls; a Graduated Necklace is made up of a single strand of pearls that has a large pearl in the middle, with the pearls gradually becoming smaller toward the clasp; a Matinee Necklace sits at the top of the cleavage and has a length of 22 inches to 24 inches; an Opera Necklace sits at the breastbone and is usually 30 inches to 35 inches long; a Princess Necklace has a length ranging from 18 inches to 20 inches; a Sautoir or Rope Necklace is any necklace that is longer than an Opera Necklace; and a Uniform Necklace is that one which is consists of pearls that appear to have the same size, usually there is a minor difference towards the ends so they look to be in proportion.

Pearl necklaces with a classic size of 6-8mm are well-matched for most any occasion; while those with a larger size such as 10mm are best appropriate for special events. Pearl necklaces are available in colors black, cream, golden, pink, white, and white rose. White and white rose colored pearls are suited for any range of skin tones; while golden colored pearl necklaces are suitable for darker skin tones.

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