Fashion Jewelry FAQs
Diamonds are made of carbon, what’s the big deal with them?
Diamonds are a very specific form of carbon, which is only formed under intense pressure. It is crystallized with interlocking carbon hexagons forming the lattice. The way the lattices interlock contributes to the extreme hardness of diamonds, which are the hardest substance known to man. They are also extremely good at dispersing light, which is what makes them so suitable as a gemstone, a diamond will take whatever light is thrown its way and sparkle like few other materials can. This is why diamonds are so special.
What is the difference between silver and gold jewelry?
Silver jewelry and gold jewelry tend to accent different skin tones. Yellow skin tones that aren’t tanned can look sickly when paired with the vibrant yellow of gold jewelry. Gold jewelry offers a striking contrast to a truly white skin tone, or a rosy skin, and even tan or brown skin tones. So the first difference is one of taste. The second difference today is one of cost. Gold is more expensive, but there is little to no upkeep on gold jewelry. Silver jewelry is much less expensive, but there is some upkeep to combat tarnish over the life of the jewelry. The price plays a factor far more often than any other consideration.
How is a pearl made?
Pearls are the result of a mollusk, such as a clam, trying to seal off an intrusion into their shell. The common illustration is that a pearl is the result of the interaction between a single grain of sand and an oyster over a span of years or even decades. The truth is that sand is only an instigator in a tiny minority of pearls. Far more often, the mollusk is trying to seal off bacteria that have invaded the shell. They do this by sealing off the offending particle with layers of calcium carbonate. The addition of layers over time creates the finished pearl.
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