>Star ruby is a rare variety of rubies. Nearly 3 stars are discovered in every 100 faceted corundum mined. Fine stars are more rare. The star effect or “asterism” is caused by the dense inclusions of tiny fibers of foreign particles in gems. The sharpness and the size of the star in ruby depend on [...]
>Jeff Koons’ Biggest Blue Diamond is displayed in the plaza outside Christie’s in New York.An eight-foot high simulation of a blue diamond by the American artist Jeff Koons has a display in New York ahead of its sale. Blue Diamond is part of Koons’s Celebration series begun in 1994 that marks the commercialisation of birthdays, [...]
>The third largest Emirate, Sharjah, is hosting the 23rd MidEast Watch & Jewellery Show at the Expo Centre Sharjah, which kicked-off this day. Event organizers added 25 percent more exhibition space from one year ago. The event is organized by Expo Centre Sharjah with the support of the World Gold Council and the Sharjah Chamber [...]
>Titanium is an absolutely beautiful metal. With a brilliant white shine and a rainbow hued luster, titanium rings are guaranteed to garner compliments on any occasion. Titanium may be the perfect metal for rugged, masculine-look jewelry that creates a unique fashion statement. Titanium jewelry is the perfect combination of beauty, strength and durability; sporty enough [...]
>Titanium is the fourth most abundant metal and the ninth most common element in the earth’s crust. It is available in some 20 standard grades and alloys. This article provides inputs on the metal as well as the various uses in jewelry for Titanium. To quote some lines: “Titanium is becoming increasingly more popular for [...]
>Titanium belongs to an elite category of elements known as refractory metals. One of the more outstanding characteristics of these materials lies in the refractive properties inherent to their oxides. Traditionally reserved for the engineering and aerospace industries, titanium has only recently been applied to jewelry and its popularity is growing quickly. This article provides [...]
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