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What is Rhodium Plating?

You're shopping online, just browsing through jewelry, and the term “rhodium plating” catches your…

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5 Popular Jewelry Clasp Types and How to Repair Them

Necklaces and bracelets have to be fastened on somehow- and the mechanism that does…

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How to Fix a Broken Necklace Pendant

Pendants are the most essential part of a necklace- after all, it's the focal…

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Why Are Rings Soldered Together?

People love stacking rings, whether it's a wedding set or a few bands that…

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How to Size a Bangle

Bangles are so much fun to wear- they just have this wonderful, solid feeling…

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Things to Consider When Buying a Ring

Maybe you're thinking about adding something to your collection of rings. Maybe you're thinking…

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Antiquing Jewelry: The Process

With a resurgence of interest in antique jewelry, people are looking for ways to…

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What Type of Earring Backs Works Best for You?

Earrings can't be worn without earring backs- and these itty bitty pieces of metal…

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Antique Jewelry Restoration

Perhaps you have something that your grandpa passed down to you, or you got…