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2. Jewellery cleaning - Wikipedia

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   Jewelry with gemstones such as diamonds or sapphires can be cleaned at home as well using mild soap and warm water. However, gemstones such as opals and pearls should be done professionally. Another issue is the age of jewelry, as certain materials or build strategies of older jewelry (such as from the Georgian era ) may have restrictions, such ...

3. Conservation and restoration of silver objects - Wikipedia

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   Because silver is soft, the surface can be easily cut or scratched. The main buffing type used for silver, gold, and plated objects is Canton flannel. This flannel is made of very soft material and will not scratch the plated, lacquered, or other soft surfaces. [22] Along with buffing wheels, particular compounds are used to help polish the ...

4. Diamonique - Wikipedia

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   Logo used since 2010. Diamonique is the brand name used by television shopping network QVC for their cubic zirconia simulated colorless diamond, simulated colored diamond, and simulated colored gemstone jewelry (cubic zirconia is a common type of gemstone substitute). [1]

5. Anti-scratch coating - Wikipedia

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   Anti-scratch coating is a type of protective coating or film applied to an object's surface for mitigation against scratches. Scratches are small surface-level cuts left on a surface following interaction with a sharper object. Anti-scratch coatings provide scratch resistances by containing tiny microscopic materials with scratch-resistant ...

6. Body piercing materials - Wikipedia

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   14K gold barbells in front of 24K gold for color comparison. Gold is a noble metal with a long tradition for use in jewelry. [7] When using gold for piercings, a lower purity than 14 or 18 carat (58 to 75%) is not recommended. Gold is about as soft as lead and is easily scratched. These scratches can irritate the body, especially in new piercings.

7. A Comprehensive Guide to Buying the Perfect Diamond Jewelry - AOL

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   A pear diamond is “shaped like a teardrop with a pointed end” making for a bold and unique piece of jewelry, says Landau. The eye-catching design can be worn two ways, with the pointed end ...

8. Scratch hardness - Wikipedia

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   Scratch hardness test or scratch test refers to any of a number of methods of measuring scratch hardness. Resistance to abrasion is less affected by surface variations than indentation methods. Scratch hardness is measured with a sclerometer. [1] Attempting to scratch a surface to test a material is a very old technique. [2]

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