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Why Is Rose Gold Pink and What Are the Different Shades?

Posted on May 21, 2015 by Mary Hood | 0 Comments

Modern rose gold is created by alloying yellow gold (gold’s natural color) with copper. Although rose gold is often interchangeably described as “rose,” “red,” or “pink” gold, these terms actually describe different proportions of gold to copper and their resulting shades.

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Posted in engagement ring, engagement rings, gold, gold alloys, jewelry, pink gold, red gold, rose gold, style, wedding bands

What's the Difference between Gold Plated and Gold Filled?

Posted on January 09, 2015 by Mary Hood | 0 Comments

While both gold-plated and gold-filled items are typically less expensive than solid gold items, there is a significant difference of durability between the two.

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Posted in gold, gold filled, gold plated, gold purity, informative, jewelry, recycled gold

Holiday Drink Recipes: Vodka with Gold Leaf

Posted on December 16, 2014 by Mary Hood | 0 Comments

Gold consumption can be traced back to the ancient Egyptians who credited the metal with metaphysical and healing powers. In fact, many believe our enduring obsession with gold began with the Egyptians some 5,000 years ago. Often associated with Eternity, gold, or “the skin of the gods,” held deep spiritual value for the Egyptians.

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Macabre Jewelry: Modern Poison Rings by Wendy Brandes

Posted on October 25, 2014 by Mary Hood | 0 Comments

Poison rings open like a locket, and deadly powders could be stored under a bezel setting

or in the bezel setting itself. This macabre accessory was used to sneak poison into an enemy’s food or drink—or, in the event of capture or torture, the wearer could kill herself with the contents of her ring.

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Testing for the Purity of Gold

Posted on October 23, 2014 by Mary Hood | 0 Comments

Usually gold jewelry is stamped with its karat amount, but polishing, repair, and wear can efface the stamp. Fortunately, there are a few reliable ways to determine the karats or your piece.

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What Is the Gold Standard?

Posted on October 17, 2014 by Mary Hood | 0 Comments

The story of the gold standard (and paper money) begins with ancient goldsmiths, who we may think of as the original bankers. During a time when precious metals were used in everyday economic exchange, people would store any gold they didn’t need at the moment with the goldsmith, who, in turn, would issue the clients a paper receipt indicating the amount of gold they had in storage.

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Gold: An Effective Treatment for Rheumatoid Arthritis

Posted on August 24, 2014 by Mary Hood | 0 Comments

More than jewelry’s favorite metal, gold serves many fascinating functions. Gold, in fact, is edible, and you may see gold leaf floating in the champagne at a fancy wedding. (We’ll toast to that!) Those who suffer from rheumatoid arthritis (RA) may have experienced consuming gold in a less festive setting, however. For roughly 75 years, gold has been used to treat RA