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Don't Be Scammed by Fake Gold Earrings - Lessen The Risk Of Being Ripped Off
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Gold as a metal has been around since the beginning of time. It has a status symbol in this world and people are willing to do just about anything to own pure gold. This is the same for jewelry, people like to own real gold or real diamonds not the fake stuff. And let's be honest most people have no idea what the difference is between the real deal and a fake and this allows the scammers out there a field day scamming people.

As a shopper in this world of technology where its so easy for people to make something look identical to the next you have to learn how to make sure your are getting authentic gold. Here are various tips when buying gold earrings or any gold jewelry to lessen the chance of being ripped off.

If it's a jewelry piece it will have some sort of marking which will tell the karat value or purity as well as if it is gold plated or solid gold. It will have for instance a mark such as 14K, 16K etc to highlight its karat value.

Secondly another trick is to bite the gold earring and if it leaves a mark then it is probably real gold. However there are exceptions to the rule when lead is coated with gold it also can leave a mark when you bite it so be careful.

Another way of making sure is by being given a certificate of authenticity by the seller which confirms the piece as real gold. However this is depending on whether the seller is a reputable source who is not out to swindle you in the first place.

Over time real gold withstands rust whereas fake gold will rust.

You could also try rubbing it with a metal of kind as fake gold will rub off or rip off whereas real gold will not.

You rub it with a strong metal and if it's fake it will rip off

The weight of the piece is another indicator. Real gold is heavy as compared to the fake gold

When the gold earring sticks to other metal meaning there is some sort of magnetism its fake as real gold is not magnetic.

There is home testing available which allows you to do a test using various devices sold out there. The problem with this is you don't know how accurate the device is or if it even does the job at all.

To tell you the truth there is no guarantee that even after doing the above someone will not put something over you but it is something, these are measures which will lower your risk of getting ripped off its not a guarantee.

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Try out a combination of ear plugs, before buying one. Online shopping lets you book your ear jewelry online after you have viewed the jewellery. Based on the designs and shape they offer different look to different people. You can choose from varied forms and designs. Ear studs in diamond or gems, Tragus Clear Square, Gem Ear Stud, Clear Marques Gem Ear Stud and others offer you a good choice. Ear plug with O rings, Ear plugs - available in different metal offers a better choice, like steel, acrylic, horn, white howlite and hand blown glass - with gems, logos and decoration. Other body jewelry includes labrets, flesh tunnels, belly rings, eyebrow bars, curved barbells, nipple bars, spikes, rings, monroe labrets, and lots more. Flesh tunnels are available in many sizes manufactured from surgical steel, titanium, plastic and other simpler forms.

Care should be taken, while choosing a certain metal for your ear plugs. Any fake gold or other jewelry made from base metals should be avoided as they can get worn out or rusted with exposure to air or body fluids, perfumes etc. But, metals such as steel, the surgical ones and surgical implant titanium are better and safer to be used in earrings. There are other safer metals too, that can be used for ear rings, which is better than fake gold.

You should not use any type of fake gold or other jewelry made from base metals as they will be likely to corrode when exposed to body fluids. There are metals which are safe to use such as surgical implant stainless steel and surgical implant titanium. A professional may also suggest other safe metals.

Women's Guide to Men's Titanium Rings

For beauty, strength and durability, there are only a few metals that can surpass titanium, either in pure form or as an alloy. The metal is increasingly used as a base for both men's and women's rings. The bold designs and its durability seem particularly well suited for ring designs for men who love decorative jewelry. So for people who want to choose a metal that will look good for many years men's titanium wedding rings are just the thing. With a wide variety of styles and grades of titanium, choosing men's titanium rings is only difficult because of the quantity of choice available.

Grades of Titanium

There are nearly thirty different grades of titanium. They are ranked by the tensile strength of the metal. Pure titanium has the lowest tensile strength and additives such as oxygen and iron increase the tensile strength. The more additives at the trace level in the titanium, the higher the tensile strength and the harder the resulting metal. In addition to iron traces in titanium metal, other elements that can affect the hardness of the resultant metal include aluminum, tin, molybdenum, vanadium, zirconium, palladium, nickel, chromium, silicon, niobium and ruthenium. Men's titanium rings are at the upper end of the hardness scale, and are more likely to resist scratching and scuffing.

Hypoallergenic Rings

Some men are unable to wear silver or gold rings, acidic skin and Nickel alloys are commonly the cause of allergic reactions to jewelry. Men's titanium rings, on the other hand are nickel free so they easily pass the European Union nickel ban imposed in 2000. According to the standards, in order to be rated 'nickel free' there can be a maximum of .05% nickel. Approximately ten percent of the population suffers from skin irritation when exposed to nickel. Since titanium is inert, there are no known cases of allergic reactions to the metal.

Rust/Tarnish Proof

Skin oils and perspiration does not result in rust spots on men's titanium wedding rings or other titanium jewelry. This makes titanium the perfect metal for those who work hard at difficult jobs. The titanium never rusts or tarnishes, thanks to its inert nature. There are no chemical reactions when the ring or jewelry is placed next to the skin. The luster of the metal is not extinguished by exposure to air or by contact with the skin. In addition to being used for rings, titanium makes the ideal metal for pierced earrings or other body jewelry.

New Trends in Wedding Bands

Men's titanium wedding rings are showing increasing popularity amongst those who wear wedding rings. The first unusual feature in today's wedding band is the composition of the metal. Titanium is very strong, rust and tarnish proof and is very lightweight, making it possible to go bold in the appearance of the ring without feeling weighted down by the jewelry. For a man who wears a wedding band, the tensile strength and resistance to wear and tear make the titanium metal band a sure bet for long lasting future.

Where Diamonds are Mined

Argye mine located in the Kimberley region in the far north east of Western Australia. Owned by Rio Tinto, this mine is the world’s largest single producer of volume of diamonds.  However, due to low proportion of gem quality diamonds it is not the value leader.  It does produce 90-95% of the world’s supply of pink diamonds.  

Diavik is also owned by Rio Tinto, located in Canada it is a very large mine.   It is located north of Yellowknife and south of the Artic Circle on an island.  The island is connected by an ice road.  It is also an important part of the regions economy employing more than 700 people and producing more than 8 million carats annually.

Ekati diamond mine is owned by BHP Billiton and located south of the artic circle in the Northwest Territories of Canada.  The Ekati is Canada’s first operational diamond mine.     Diamonds mined here are sold under the Aurias trade name   Authenticity is verified through CanadaMark service.  CanadaMark service is also owned by BHP Billiton Diamonds, Inc.

Baken diamond mine is located along the lower Orange River in South Africa.  It is owned and operated by Trans Hex.  The average size stone for 2004 was 1.29 carats.   In 2004, this mine produced a 78.9 carat D color flawless diamond that sold for more than 1.8 million dollars (US), as well as a 27.67 pink diamond that was sold for over 1 million US dollars.

Merlin is the second of only two diamond mines in Australia.  No longer operating it was owned by Rio Tinto and sold to Striker Resources, who has explored the possibilities of reopening the mine.  

Orapa is the world’s largest diamond mine.  It us located 240 Km west of Francistown.  The mine is owned by “Debswana” which is a partnership between DeBeers and the government of Botswana. This mine operates 7 days a week.  It maintains pre primary and primary schools for its employee’s children.  There is also a 100 bed hospital and game park.  This mine began production in 1971 and is the oldest mine owned by the Debswana Company.

The Premier mine located in Cullinan, South Africa produced the largest gem diamond ever in 1905.  The Cullinan Diamond weighed 3,106.75 carats.  This mine also produced the Golden Jubilee diamond which weighed 545.67 carats.  This mine is owned by the De Beers Company and was renamed The Cullinan Diamond Mine in 2003 in celebration of its centennial.

What Are Dirty Diamonds?

A dirty diamond is one of two things: a rough diamond, or a diamond that hasn’t been cleaned in a while. Rough diamonds are uncut and unpolished – hence, they are dirty. But that type of dirty diamond will soon be cut and polished and sitting in a beautiful jewel box in a display case. Then someone will purchase it, and before long, it will become a dirty diamond once again.

Diamonds become dirty. When you wash your hands with a diamond ring on, soap scum clings to it. When you put on hand lotion, it gets grease on it. Shower with your diamond earrings or necklace, and again, you get soap scum. In one short day, your brand new diamond could be dirty!

Purchase an ultrasonic jewelry cleaner the same day that you purchase your diamond jewelry, and use it every single day, without fail. The clarity of the diamond changes when the diamond is dirty – it loses its sparkle. By taking one minute each day to clean your diamond jewelry, you can avoid this, and your diamonds will never be dirty!

Synthetic Diamonds

The first synthetic diamonds were produced by General Electric in 1954. A synthetic diamond is basically a rock that has the durability, refractive index and hardness of a natural diamond – but it is made by man. A synthetic diamond should not be confused with stimulant diamonds, such as glass, cubic zirconia, or moissanite.

Although the technology for synthetic diamonds came into play in 1954, no synthetic diamonds were ever seen on the market until the 1990’s. This was due to the fact that it took many years for General Electric to produce a synthetic diamond that could compare with the quality of a natural diamond – and when they figured out how to do it, they found that it cost more to produce a synthetic diamond than it did to mine and cut natural diamonds.

Finally, a small company by the name of Gemesis Corporation figured out a way to produce synthetic diamonds that were of the same quality as natural diamonds, at a cheaper price. Today, Gemesis produces synthetic white diamonds, and colored diamonds as well. These diamonds sell for about 1/3 of the cost of a natural diamond, but there is a shortage of them, and they are hard to find. In fact, it seems that synthetic diamonds are rarer than natural diamonds!

Selecting Diamonds

Diamonds are graded for certification by laboratories using grading criteria. Four of these criteria are critical to understand when making a diamond purchase or investment. Known as the “Four C’s” these criteria are: color, cut, clarity and carat. 

Color is the result of the composition of a diamond and it does not change. When a jeweler is describing the color of a diamond they are referring to the presence or absence of color in white diamonds. Because a diamond with no color allows maximum light to pass through, colorless diamonds are preferred for their sparkle.

Cut refers to a diamonds reflective quality. Most diamonds are cut with 58 facets. The brilliance of diamonds is heavily dependent on the cut. The different angles and the finish of a diamond determine its ability to reflect light and cause its brilliance and fire. Remember that the cut of a diamond can have an impact on its durability as well as its beauty. Some cutting faults can make a diamond prone to breakage. A diamond that is cut too thin can also cause light to leak out of the back and the diamond will lose some of the sparkle and appear not to shine. So, as you can see the Cut is probably the most important of the Four C’s.    During the formation process, inner flaws, or inclusions occur in most diamonds. The number and size of these inclusions determine what is referred to as the clarity of a diamond. Diamonds that are clear create more brilliance and therefore are rarer and highly priced. To be considered“flawless”, a diamond must have no surface or internal imperfections visible upon being viewed by a skilled diamond grader using 10 power magnifications.

Carat is the unit of weight by which diamonds are measured. One carat is equal to 200 milligrams. A carat is divided into 100 segments called points. 150 points would equal one and a half carats. 

When you go to the store to make that all important diamond purchase, do not be shy!  Ask questions, get the answers needed to make an informed purchase. Shopping for certified diamonds enables you to make an informed selection. Knowing the “four C’s” allows you to comparison shop and purchase the best diamond at a fair price.  But, before making a purchase, shop around and decide what shapes and styles really appeal to you. Enjoy your diamond for years to come!