Author Archive: Debra Mundell

Topaz

The regal topaz is known for its mysterious beauty. Traditionally topaz is a lovely bright golden yellow jewel. Topaz jewels may also be clear, white, yellow to orange, pink, blue and silver. Topaz is an aluminum silicate fluoride hydroxide. Topaz…
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Peridot

Peridot gemstones display unusual green colors that seem otherworldly. The bright peridot stones are yellowish green to dark lime green and sometimes bright apple green. One difference between peridot stones and other green stones is their yellowish tint. Peridot is…
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Ruby

Rubies are regal red jewels. The ruby is a red form of corundum. Rubies are red in color and sometimes transparent or translucent. The name ruby is based on rubeus, a Latin word for red. Rubies are hard stones with a 9…
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How to Make Jewelry Cleaners

You can easily make your own jewelry cleaner with products you already have in your kitchen. With common household ingredients like salt, baking soda, ketchup, vinegar, toothpaste, Alka-Seltzer and dish detergent you can quickly make your own jewelry cleaning solution…
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