tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post8539750636501468213..comments2024-03-28T03:40:29.423-04:00Comments on Passage des Perles: Buying jewelry: Gold on the roadDuchessehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09986153653120526776noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-76563954270078676272009-11-16T01:57:35.523-05:002009-11-16T01:57:35.523-05:00Nice post on "Buying jewelry: Gold on the roa...Nice post on "Buying jewelry: Gold on the road".Victorian Gold Mineshttp://www.hksecurities.com.aunoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-37689067121590219442009-09-30T15:11:38.703-04:002009-09-30T15:11:38.703-04:00metscan: Silver is a far more casual look, and I t...metscan: Silver is a far more casual look, and I think it's fine for any age but depends on skin tone.<br /><br />Maybe the thing is younger can carry off an inexpensive trinket but as you age, quality is more important? And there are varying qualities of silver jewelry.<br /><br />Turquoise or intense blue topaz set in silver can look glamourous on a summer. Hmmm, maybe I should do a post? (And I'm always a touch disappointed when someone mistakes my platinum pieces for white gold.)Duchessehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09986153653120526776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-44467892656034411362009-09-30T14:40:18.886-04:002009-09-30T14:40:18.886-04:00Duchesse: For me it was the other way around; all ...Duchesse: For me it was the other way around; all my pieces of jewelry were either silver or yellow gold. Then suddenly I changed to white gold. I too prefer the mellower shades of white gold and my diamond ring now is in platinum. In the `color chart´I´m a summer and do like cooler colors. Silver jewelry is great for women of younger age ( I know this will annoy someone ) in my opinion.mettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13732534795009852825noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-29891698785575539182009-09-30T08:22:37.299-04:002009-09-30T08:22:37.299-04:00Imogen:
More accurately, they achieved the look ...Imogen: <br /><br />More accurately, they achieved the look of white gold that way- or "whiter than white gold".<br /><br />White gold can be various shades, but is essentially grayish because of the alloy. Rhodium plating is used to make white gold (or yellow gold) 'super white', kind of like putting veneers over teeth. It's durable, but eventually wears down and if you want to keep that look, the ring must be replated.<br /><br />In heirloom white gold pieces, the piece was not plated, nor is white gold always plated with rhodium today. <br /><br />Rhodium over yellow gold is a common way to get a bright white finish, but it should not be called white gold; it is plated gold. (Making the ring entirely of rhodium is not practical, it's too brittle and way more costly than gold.)<br /><br />Once jewelers figured "it's going to be plated anyway" many stopped trying to get the whitest white gold as the alloy and just plate yellow or muddy white.<br /><br />I prefer the mellower look of real white gold, but for me platinum is king for white metal settings.Duchessehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09986153653120526776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-80776925189521902312009-09-30T01:24:30.303-04:002009-09-30T01:24:30.303-04:00When I worked in a jewellery shop in the UK - whit...When I worked in a jewellery shop in the UK - white gold was made from yellow gold and then rhodium plated.Imogen Lamport, AICI CIPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16796095692232856223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-66490718241040675902009-09-29T20:11:04.090-04:002009-09-29T20:11:04.090-04:00Vesna: The fashion industry is so broad, comprisin...Vesna: The fashion industry is so broad, comprising both independant, relatively unknown designers and the big houses. Some of Aguzary-Partridge's pieces are stunning, others too young for me. Have admired Subversive but don't own and since I'm buying with an eye to wearing to 70 and beyond, not for me. That Jacob bling, fun but not me either. Ivanka Trump's line surprised me with its elegance. Sevan astonishes me.<br /><br />I'd appreciate you sharing any favorite designers. If I had a windfall I'd be looking at some serious pearls first, that's me.Duchessehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09986153653120526776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-12493801717661087342009-09-29T19:17:07.792-04:002009-09-29T19:17:07.792-04:00Fashion jewelry to me includes precious and non pr...Fashion jewelry to me includes precious and non precious jewelry that is connected to the fashion industry and reflects social and entertainment media. Some examples of the high and low: Subversive Jewelry and the work of Solange-Aguzary Partridge.<br />VesnaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-58107595113984061512009-09-29T18:47:08.618-04:002009-09-29T18:47:08.618-04:00I'll post some this fall, Vesna. I have some &...I'll post some this fall, Vesna. I have some 'craft/art' jewelry- a resin bangle, pearl necklaces, silver earrings and rings. By "fashion' do you mean costume? I wear very little of it, mostly vintage- but on some women it looks wonderful.Duchessehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09986153653120526776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-88943221066598436922009-09-29T15:51:08.000-04:002009-09-29T15:51:08.000-04:00Duchesse,
I like that term "hero" pieces...Duchesse,<br />I like that term "hero" pieces. I assume it's not all about price or size and if you ever feel in the mood would love some pics. What do you think of high end "craft/art" jewelry vs. fashion jewelry? <br />vesnaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-7449132283521884702009-09-29T14:28:19.008-04:002009-09-29T14:28:19.008-04:00Vesna: I've built a 'wardrobe' of basi...Vesna: I've built a 'wardrobe' of basics (not boring though), and now add what Imogen calls "hero pieces' and look far more than buy. Looking helps me make better choices. In 20s, early 30s bought more on impulse. While I like many periods I am not drawn to conventional pieces( e.g., diamond engagement ring sets), or brands I see everywhere.<br /><br />spacegeek: Wow, nearly a quarter-pounder!Duchessehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09986153653120526776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-60200211527659249572009-09-29T13:45:01.407-04:002009-09-29T13:45:01.407-04:00Do check what gold is selling for on the market--i...Do check what gold is selling for on the market--in grams. That way you know what you are buying for the gold vs. the workmanship. You can bargain on workmanship costs, but unlikely on base gold price. I have a 17 gram, 14k gold cuff custom made that I plan to wear should we ever become refugees... LOL The thing is so heavy it is not that comfortable. However, it is "worth its weight in gold!"spacegeeknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-53256996672007333302009-09-29T11:57:35.976-04:002009-09-29T11:57:35.976-04:00Thank you for the info and research. Question to ...Thank you for the info and research. Question to everyone: Beyond metal, is there a consistent design/theme in jewelry that you are constantly drawn to or is it an eclectic choice based on shopping venue, occasion for purchase or impulse.<br />VesnaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-3808707683102456222009-09-29T11:33:38.321-04:002009-09-29T11:33:38.321-04:00metscan: I wore only white metals till my mid-40s,...metscan: I wore only white metals till my mid-40s, then I don't know what happened- but now wear both. The yellow has to be at least 18k on me,though.<br /><br />ma: Thanks, let's visit jewelers next time you're here!<br /><br />s: And when it gets that deep patina, ooooh.<br /><br />Belle: Though white comes in, does yellow ever go out?<br /><br />LPC: Rubies and gold- just gorgeous. And would go with your blanket plaid!Duchessehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09986153653120526776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-1534607606336632592009-09-29T11:11:20.445-04:002009-09-29T11:11:20.445-04:00Here in Northern California we have large Chinese ...Here in Northern California we have large Chinese and Indian communities. That Indian jewelery, especially the wedding stuff, is just gorgeous. It would be a great way to prepare for a trip, as you have said, to browse locally first. I have wanted a pair of ruby chandelier earrings ever since I went to India in 1981.LPChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18209861350905135093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-48861514864424977322009-09-29T09:59:12.042-04:002009-09-29T09:59:12.042-04:00What a great post. Thank you for the excellent ex...What a great post. Thank you for the excellent explanation of karat weight and gold content.<br />I have always been a yellow gold girl, even when white gold and platinum were in fashion. It just looks best with my skin tone.Belle de Villehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14045827018848979761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-82215464047293300312009-09-29T09:38:13.734-04:002009-09-29T09:38:13.734-04:00What a thorough, helpful post!What a thorough, helpful post!materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-30909125126885262472009-09-29T09:35:47.315-04:002009-09-29T09:35:47.315-04:00I do love gold. While silver and platinum looks d...I do love gold. While silver and platinum looks divine on some women, for me the warmth and "sunshine" quality of gold can't be beat.s.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04741062569246094417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-53753487134228597802009-09-29T09:33:17.721-04:002009-09-29T09:33:17.721-04:00I like the textured studs, in white gold for me, p...I like the textured studs, in white gold for me, please. At a certain age, texture is the key element. Although I´m somewhat interested in fine jewelry, I´m just an amateur and I only have a handful jewelry myself. Less is more. Abroad, I´d probably only visit the respectable jewelry shops. Thank you for the `tour´.mettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13732534795009852825noreply@blogger.com