Pure silver is a very soft metal with a millesimal fineness of 99.9%, therefore it is usually alloyed with other metals. Sterling silver is the most common silver alloy used in jewelry manufacturing, which is 92.5% pure silver and 7.5% other metals, usually copper for hardness and strength. Many jewelers avoid working on sterling silver, […]
The Nature of Platinum – The Metal Series Pt. 3
Platinum is rare and one of the most valuable precious metals, also known as one of the noble metals. It was deemed “the only metal fit for kings” by King Louis XVI of France. It is favored by jewelers for three key properties: durability, weight, and malleability. These properties make platinum an excellent choice for […]
The Colors of Gold – The Metal Series Pt. 2
As we all know, the color of pure gold is a beautiful yellow color, but karat gold jewelry is available in colors other than yellow, for example white and rose. So, how is white gold or rose gold created? As shared in Part 1 of our metals series, other metals are mixed with pure gold […]
The Metal Series Pt. 1 – Gold Purity
About 78% of gold consumed each year is made into jewelry. It has been one of the primary uses for the metal, because of its beauty and durable properties. There are 2 main systems for measuring the purity of gold. The most commonly used in the United States is the karat system. Karats express the […]
Celebrate your Anniversary AND your Ring!
With over 60 million married couples in the United States, there are 60 million anniversary celebrations each year. August, September, and October are peak months for weddings, therefore peak months for wedding anniversaries. Anniversaries remind us to celebrate the promise and commitment we made to each another on that special day, and most weddings include […]
Security at My Jewelry Repair
For over 20 years we have serviced repairs for most of the nation’s leading jewelry stores, watch manufacturers, and jewelry department stores. We service over 5,000 locations, and perform over 500,000 repairs annually. Our secured facilities not only have state of the art equipment for jewelry and watch repair, but they also have state of […]
