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What to Expect When You Commission a Piece from a GIA Gemologist
Planning a custom piece? Learn how to commission jewelry from a GIA gemologist with expert...
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Guilloche vs Cloisonne vs Champleve: What's the Actual Difference?
Know the actual difference between guilloché vs cloisonné vs champlevé enamel, including how each technique...
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Reverse Intaglio Jewelry: What It Is and Why It's Nearly Extinct
A rare Victorian art where William Essex-style artisans carve and paint an image on the...
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How to Commission a Custom Piece of Fine Jewelry: A Step-by-Step Guide
Learn how to commission custom fine jewelry with L’Heritage. Step-by-step guide to design, materials, timeline,...
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The Rose Engine Lathe: Why This 18th-Century Machine Still Matters in Fine Jewelry
There are maybe a dozen of these machines left in active use for fine jewelry...
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What Is Guilloché Enamel? A GIA Gemologist Explains the Technique
Discover what guilloché enamel is, how L’Heritage crafts each pendant, and why these heirloom-quality jewelry...
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What to Look for in an Heirloom Piece: A GIA Gemologist's Buying Guide
The word heirloom gets used too loosely in jewelry marketing. Almost any piece will get...
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Birthstone Jewelry, Reconsidered: A Gemologist's Guide to Choosing Yours
Birthstones are one of the oldest traditions in jewelry, and one of the most misunderstood....
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What Makes a Jewelry Box Worth Owning? A Buyer's Guide
Most jewelry boxes are bad. Plywood with a thin felt lining, hinges that fail in...
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How to Care for Fine Jewelry: A Gemologist's Guide (And What Never to Do)
Most fine jewelry doesn't need much. A soft cloth, the right storage, occasional cleaning, and...
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Engagement Rings in Dallas: A Custom Designer's Guide to Getting It Right
Buying an engagement ring in Dallas is one of those decisions where the stakes feel...
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Why I Don't Use Lab-Grown Stones (Even When Clients Ask)
I lose business over this. Not a lot, but some. A client comes in wanting...
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