JC Journal

Rhodium Plated Jewellery - Is Rhodium Plating A Good Or Bad Idea? If you own white-metal jewellery, such as platinum, white gold or even silver, you’ve likely been advised to have the items rhodium-plated. Rhodium is a silvery-white transition metal and holds the distinction of being the world's most expensive...

Why Is Platinum Jewellery So Expensive? The white silver metal known as platinum is the heaviest of the precious metals, weighing almost twice as much as karat gold. It is dense, ductile and impervious to corrosion. It is the least reactive metal and it has a very high melting point....

What Is Estate Jewellery, Vintage Jewellery and Antique Jewellery? Estate jewellery is a term used to describe previously owned jewellery. This jewellery is usually acquired from estates or jewellery that has been sold and is often antique or vintage in nature. Antique jewellery is classified as jewellery that is 100...

Jewellery Maintenance - Tips To Keep Jewellery Clean and Damage-Free Whether you own a family heirloom, high-end jewellery or a sentimental gold band from your Grandmother, the key to keeping jewellery in good condition and retaining its shine is regular maintenance. It can be tricky to figure out what type...

Why Do Pearls Come Loose? Pearls are made in the sea, which makes them, by nature, absorbent. They will expand and contract just as tarred roads do in Winter. When you see all those road works fixing all the potholes on your next long-distance road trip, you’ll understand; water has...

Plain Engagement Rings Not every woman (or man) expects or even wants a traditional, get-down-on-one-knee proposal — and not everyone is particularly drawn to solitaire diamonds. Whether it's the news of the day or just personal preference, many couples are now opting for wedding and engagement bands that are a...

How to Safely Clean a Diamond Ring Without Damaging It Most jewelry is relatively easy to maintain as long as you know what you’re doing. The best advice when thinking about how to clean a diamond ring is to do it regularly. Not only will regular maintenance keep your engagement...

Rainbow Diamonds – A Natural Extravaganza Explained “Rainbow diamonds” is a commercial name used for synthetic rutile (or titanium dioxide), a diamond stimulant introduced in 1948 and popularized for some of its gemmological properties, which were close to those of natural diamonds. Synthetic rutile has a high refractive index dispersion;...

Dangers of Diamond Rings – 5 Potential Problems and How to Avoid Them Take a nice, long look at that engagement ring on your finger. How beautiful is it? Not to mention a special reminder of your commitment to one another. Beyond how much you adore your ring, it's also...