Archive for August, 2009

Is it possible to remove the oxidised finish from silver jewellery?

I know it says on the silver cleaner that care should be taken when using it with oxidised silver, but does it actually remove the finish? Is there any other method of doing it without damaging the jewellery?
vinegar and salt.
I use it on all my jewelery. and i use peroxide too.

How do I find retail value of a large sterling silver bracelet?

I have a beautiful, 3 row, large sterling silver bracelet. It was given to me by someone close however due to our failing economy I need to pawn it, and I wanted to find out the retail value of it first, so I can see if perhaps selling it on the street would get more [...]

What is the best way to get blue charms in runescape?

What is the best monster to kill for blue charms. I’m low in summoning and I need more blue charms. So what is the best to kill?
Well blue charms are rarest charm drop of all. If you are looking to train Summoning then go for crimson charms. If you have ancients then you should go [...]

Does anyone know the approximate value of a Gorham 1979 14k Gold Snowflake?

Its in the box, i dont think its ever been used and its in excellent condition.
It depends on the weight. Take it somewhere like a jewelry store and ask them to weigh it to get the gram weight. Then:
24K is pure gold, 18K is 75% gold, 14K is 58% gold etc. Given [...]

What jewelry would be best suited for green dress?

What jewelry would be best suited for green cocktail dressing, I would be going to a party & can’t decide if to wear silver or gold jewelry with it. Any advice would be appreciated.
If you take my advice, I would suggest you to wear silver or white gold jewelry. Silver or white gold jewelry will [...]

How do you get the stink out of necklaces?

I have a few necklaces that have a metally smell. It’s gross! How do I make them smell better?
use jewelry wipes or wash them very carefully and delicatly

What happens to the original picture if engrave it onto a silver necklace?

So i’ve been planning to get a picture engraved onto a silver necklace pendant kind of thing.
I was wondering if i were to give them a picture would i receive the picture back like it was given ? :S
How much does one cost? ( average )
thxx. You should probably ask if they return pictures. [...]

What are the dangers of not wearing a silver earring?

I got my ear pierced about 6 weeks ago, then changed it to a black stud. The one i had in was like a silver hypoallergenic one, but apparently i should take the black one out at night, and not wear it all the time, is that true?
it depends on whether you’re allergic or not.
if [...]

Where can I buy a nice charm bracelet where I can put on the charms myself?

I used to have a charm bracelet where I had to go to the jeweler’s for them to put on each new charm. I want a bracelet where I can do this myself. No Claire’s please! I like nicer jewelry. Silver base bracelet. Colorful or silver charms. I like Pandora and Trollbeads. Which one do [...]

Muslims is it right to believe in precious stones, and wearing them in rings and pendants?

Do you think it is correct, that you should wear a stone in a pendant around your neck, thinking it will benefit you and bring you good luck. Or for any other reasons for example it will prevent harm, or control your anger.
Does Islam permit this?
No. It’s the worst sin - shirk. Because you [...]