Metals and Imitation Gold

Base Metal of Imitation Gold
A nonprecious metal such as copper, iron, nickel and zinc.

Gold Electroplating
A quick and inexpensive way to make base metal look like gold. The object is dipped in a gold plating solutions and then an electrical current is used to coat the object with a thin layer of gold. The thickness of the gold depends upon the amount and duration of the current. For an item to be called gold electroplate in the US, the gold layer must be at least 7/1,000,000 of an inch thick. If the layer is thinner, then the item is described as gold flashed or gold washed.

Jewelry Loupe

What Is a Jewelry Loupe

Jewelry professionals use a loupe(pronounced loop), also called a magnifier, to inspect gemstones and jewelry. These magnifiers have special lenses that allow our eyes to focus on an object at a much closer distance than is normally possible, helping you to see the gemstone or jewelry in larger vision and revealing tiny details which we couldn't see with our normal vision.

Handmade Jewelry

Within the jewelry industry, the term "handmade" has a variety of meanings and connotations. According to the Federal Trade Commission of the United States, the term "handmade" should only be applied to jewelry which is made entirely by hand methods and tools. If any part of the pieces is cast or die-struck, it is not handmade. Appraisers oftern use this meaning for the term "handmade".

Sales of CZ Jewelry keeps raising

Sales of wholesale CZ jewelry in Jewelora keeps raising these few months. There are many reasons this increment. The low price of CZ jewelry are the main reason, since most people like him. Another reason is peoples are replacing diamonds with Cubic Zirconia which has many features like diamond: brightness, gloss, hardness, durability and glitter, etc. In a word, you can replace your diamonds with CZ stone. Due to perfection in the manufacture of CZ, few people is able to identify the difference between a real diamond and a cubic zirconia.

Tips on wearing jewelry.

The wearing of jewelry is a large issue, sometimes even more important than the clothing itself. Properly worn, the effect of a jewelry is like the finishing touch; but if not, it will become a joke, even a disaster. So the problem is, how to wear jewelry in such inherent charm and function?

Jewelry Making - Casting

Casting is an ancient method of jewelry making, but still widely used today. Low wax casting dates back to at least 1500BC, when the Egyptians used it. For awhile this method disappeared, but in recent years it has become the most widely used manufacturing process.Low wax casting involves a series of steps, as follow.

Amazing Summertime Earrings

Here comes the summertime! I just collected several styles of earrings, which maybe perfect for ladies to show off during this shining summer.


This kind of rhodium plated earrings features its "Double Heart" with highlight polish. It's perfect to show your lover the romance in this lovely summer with this pair of earrings!

Which is better- white gold, yellow gold, or Platinum setting?

When choosing the setting for the expensive gemstone, the question often arises as to what metal would hold the stone most securely.

Platinum settings resist breakage, chipping and cracking better than those of gold. They can be more delicate, yet secure， provided they’re hand fabricated or die stamped and not cast. Most platinum alloys retain their finish better and do not wear down the way gold does. This is due to the greater density and strength of platinum. In fact, some European insurance companies won’t insure diamonds over one carat if they’re not set in platinum because they know platinum settings are more secures. Platinum jewelry should normally have platinum settings.

Why purchase wholesale jewelry online?

Are you still paying expensive air ticket for different trade shows around the world every year? Are you still spending lots of your precious time in different jewelry markets and search the style you want? Can this situation be changed?

Global Market

How to purchase good jewelry?

Listed below are some guidelines to help make your shopping experience a positive one.

Note if the jeweler talks about quality.
Jewelers who only promote their price and their styles may not have quality merchandise.

Look at the back of the mounting
A good finish and polish throughout the piece is a sign of good craftsmanship

What is Crystal?

Crystal is a commonly known (also known as crystal diamond, rhinestone), its main ingredient is glass. Crystal diamond is a jewelry accessory made from man-made crystal glass cut into a faceted diamond. Which kind of material is much more economic, while there are eye-catching diamond-like feel to one's visual effect, so it's very popular in today’s fashion imitation jewelry.

Crystal

What to sell online?

Fashion jewelry is now one of the hottest product in online trading. On ebay, you will easily find out over a million fashion jewelry on it. Why are so many people selling fashion jewelry online? Considering the way you buy and sell things online, the answers would be:

How to clean jewelry?

How to clean jewelry?

Over time the sweat from your skin, air born contaminants, moisture and corrosion will tarnish the shine and luster of your jewelry. Actually the ways to clean them are not complicated as you may thought. The point is, different metals and stones require different cleaning techniques, so please ensure you are following the relevant instructions.

Gold Plated Jewelry

Q: What is gold plating?
Gold plating is a method of depositing a thin layer of gold onto the surface of another metal, most often copper or silver (to make silver-gilt), by chemical or electrochemical means. This article covers methods used in the modern electronics industry; more traditional methods, often used for much larger objects, are covered in gilding.

February new products

221 new products have been updated in jewelOra since February. The range of new products include bracelets, gift boxes, gift pouches, earrings and rings.

If you are interested in brass fashion earrings or gift pouches, you are strongly recommended to check the following products in jewelora.

See more gift pounches.

See more brass fashion earrings.

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New features in jewelora.com - Greate news for ebay and eshop resellers.

Are you reseller doing fashion jewelry business on ebay or your own eshop? If so, We're pleased to announce the launch of new features in jewelora.com.

What is reseller?

A reseller is a company or individual that purchases goods with the intention of reselling them rather than consuming or using them. With a steady supplier, reseller don't even need to stocks goods for reselling.

What is imitation jewelry?

Imitation Jewelry, (also called fashion jewelry, costume jewelry but not replica jewelry as they are of their own brands) is widely praised for its beauty with affordable price. The most popular fashion imitation jewelries are gold plated jewelry, rhodium plated jewelry, bronze jewelry, cubic zirconia jewelry, plastic and beads jewelry.