Jewelry Basics – Jewelry Notes https://www.jewelrynotes.com An Online Magazine About Jewelry Sun, 15 Feb 2026 22:40:13 +0000 en-US hourly 1 Diamond Cut and Shape Guide: How to Evaluate and Buy Cut https://www.jewelrynotes.com/diamond-cut-guide/ Tue, 04 Nov 2014 22:10:21 +0000 http://www.jewelrynotes.com/?p=9666 Diamond Cut Basics What is diamond cut and why is it important? Diamond cut refers to the proportions of a faceted diamond, the shape and positioning of its facets, and the general form of the stone. Cut is different from shape, which is a narrower characteristic referring only to the profile of the stone as […]

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]]> Gold Karats: How to Measure The Purity of Gold Jewelry https://www.jewelrynotes.com/calculate-amount-pure-gold-in-jewelry/ Sat, 27 Sep 2014 20:22:33 +0000 http://www.jewelrynotes.com/?p=9163 How Is Gold Purity Measured? Gold jewelry is usually not made of pure gold, as this metal is too soft and any items made of it would bend easily. Instead, it is mixed with other metals, such as zinc and copper, and the resulting alloy is harder and more suitable for making jewelry. Karat is […]

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]]> How Are Rings Tested for Gold Karats? https://www.jewelrynotes.com/how-are-rings-tested-gold-karats/ Sat, 27 Sep 2014 16:20:13 +0000 http://www.jewelrynotes.com/?p=9155 How Jewelers Test Gold Rings for Karats One of the most common ways jewelers determine the number of karats for a gold ring is by testing it with nitric acid, whose reaction with gold alloys varies depending on their karats. Usually, a tiny shaving is taken from an inconspicuous spot on the ring, and a […]

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]]> Different Types of Diamond Rings: A Guide https://www.jewelrynotes.com/different-types-of-diamond-rings-a-guide/ Sat, 15 Feb 2014 23:08:17 +0000 http://www.jewelrynotes.com/?p=7494 Diamond Ring Types by Design and Number of Stones The most often seen diamond ring types are solitaire rings, rings with side stones, and pave diamond rings. Solitaire rings are made with a single diamond in the setting, usually held by prongs, although other mountings, such as the bezel setting or tension setting, are also […]

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]]> How to Calculate Diamond Carat Weight by Size Measurements https://www.jewelrynotes.com/how-to-determine-diamond-carat-weight-by-measurements/ Sat, 18 Jan 2014 21:31:12 +0000 http://www.jewelrynotes.com/?p=7188 What Is a Carat and How Much Does It Weigh? Carat is a unit of weight, commonly abbreviated as “ct”. It is often used to express the weight of diamonds and other gemstones. One carat is equal to 200 milligrams, or 0.2 grams. An important fact to keep in mind is that carat weight is […]

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