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May 16, 2008 – 10:33 amWhat makes lapis high quality?
So what do you look at to find out if your jewelry is high quality lapis? There are a few variables that go into this classification:
Died or not? If it is died the color will look very consistent. Natural lapis should have some variations in color. So in conclusion the more the color varies the lower the quality.
Is it waxed? Waxing the stone is just part of the polishing process. Waxing doesn’t efffect the quality, but it does create a shinier stone. The centerpiece of Butterfly with Lapis Necklace at our website is a good example of a waxed, high quality lapis stone.
Color Uniformity? I stated previously that for a natural stone, the more uniform the color, then the higher the quality. However, some streaks of gold or patches of white on the lapis; even though indicating a lower quality, may add some texture and dimension to the stone.
What is the real truth about pearls?
When trying to value pearls, there are two main characteristics to consider: size which is measured in millimeters and the quality of finish. The quality of the finish or nacre coating gives a pearl its luster.
There’s no need for polishing or faceting for pearls to shine. There are different types of pearls. Natural pearls are made by mollusks without intervention by humans, whereas cultured pearls, which are also grown by mollusks, require the addition of an irritant to the shell in order to make the pearl grow.
Natural pearls are very rare and since the 1920’s, most pearls used in jewelry are either cultured or imitation. That is why it is important to understand the difference and trust the source of your jewelry.
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