Monthly Archives: April 2017

  1. Jewelry for Sensitive Skin: What You Should Avoid

    Jewelry for Sensitive Skin: What You Should Avoid

    Finding the perfect piece of jewelry is hard enough, but needing to factor in a jewelry allergy makes it even more difficult. Previously, we identified the symptoms associated with common metals that can cause skin irritation. In this post, we outline common jewelry metals to avoid if you have sensitive skin and tips to help solve irritating jewelry problems.

    Jewelry Materials To Avoid with Sensitive Skin

    1. If you are allergic to nickel, brass, or copper avoid jewelry that is most commonly made with this type of metal, including costume/fashion jewelry.
      • Opt for higher quality fine jewelry instead. Fine jewelry has higher price tags, but it is made to last!
    2. Avoid metal alloys, which contain a mixture of two or more metallic elements, as they may trigger a similar reaction. Metal alloys include stainless
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  2. A Practical, Beautiful Alternative to Diamonds

    A Practical, Beautiful Alternative to Diamonds

    Why is Moissanite an Ideal Gemstone and a Great Diamond Alternative

    If you are looking for the best replacement for diamond (diamond substitute), then moissanite is the answer to your quest. This gem has more brilliance and fire than lab-created diamonds and natural diamonds. It also has more clarity, beauty, and durability than cubic zirconia.

    Moissanite, unlike fake gems, is an actual precious stone. When it comes to the best diamond substitute, moissanite jewelry is the only answer. A lab-grown precious gem, it provides the beauty and sparkle you want out of all your fine jewelry without the hefty price tag of natural diamonds. 

    WHY MOISSANITE IS THE BEST DIAMOND SUBSTITUTE

    1. MOISSANITE HAS MORE FIRE THAN DIAMONDS

    One of the reasons moissanite is used as a diamond substitute is because of its brilliant sparkle

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  3. Ever Wonder How Moissanite is Made?

    Ever Wonder How Moissanite is Made?

    Charles & Colvard is the original creator of moissanite, the world’s most brilliant gem with a brilliance refractive index at 2.65-2.69 and a fire dispersion of 0.104. Forever One moissanite is a lab-created gem, meaning it’s both environmentally and socially responsible. Have you ever wondered how this beautiful gemstone is manufactured? If you want to know more, keep on reading.

    How does Charles & Colvard create moissanite?

    To create moissanite, scientists spent decades researching and developing an innovative process that would elicit brilliant, unique gems. The creation process is lengthy, complicate and expensive, which means the output for each gem is limited – it takes two to three months just to create a single gem! Our manufacturing process and many years of experience make us today’s leading source and global distributer of created moissanite.

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