December 2009

Gemstone jewelry making, how to get a ring made?

I have recently purchased some loose gemstones and am interested in getting some of them made into jewelry (rings and/or pendants). How do I start to find a jewelry designer/maker in my area that will work with my ideas? (I live in the Houston,TX area) Any rules of thumb on pricing of [...]

How to clean silver and gemstone jewelry?

I have a silver and carnelian necklace. The silver is oxidized and I want to know how to clean it without harming the carnelian. A silver cloth is out of the question becuase the necklace is too detailed.
There is a method of cleaning silver which involves baking soda, hot water and aluminum foil, can anyone [...]

What is the procedure to get gemstones and jewelry appraised or authenticated? Does it always cost?

I have some jewelry that I have collected over the years and would like to know the values of the pieces and the process to maybe sell some online. Any advice would be helpful.
The best way to get your jewelry appraised/authenticated would be to go to a local jeweler in your area. They should [...]