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There is a category of coins called bullion coins. These are high value coins. Not only do their supply is limited, they originate in special places such as shipwrecks, sunk ships found at the sea-bed, or from excavation sites where signs of some past habitation has been discovered, etc. There are people who collect such precious coins. Here we describe bullion categories based on the metals and each metal you have sub-categories.
1. Silver Bullion
Silver coins are among the best known bullion coins. They are quite popular and belong to the category of expensive collectible items. Internet has many sites selling them online along with other expensive items.
Another high priced coin popularly showcased on online websites is the silver ingot. It is believed to have been recovered froma treasure wreck such as the sunk Spanish ship, Atocha which contained treasure and artifacts; silver ingots were found among them. Another theory is that they came from some dilapidated Colorado Mines where miners had hidden them.
The officially sealed Maple Leaf silver coins, from the Royal Canadian Mint, are also fashionable among coin collectors. Then you have half dollars featuring the Walking Liberty, or a dealer roll of first strike 1994 American Eagles, besides Masterpieces from Franklin Mint.
2. Gold Bullian
For people who collect gold bullion, there are well known gold coins known as Krugerrands from South Africa. Among other popular options you have the European Gold Crowns of the period between late 1800s to early 1900s, the Canadian Maple Leaf gold coins and the American Eagle coins. You may also want to go for British sovereigns, Swiss Helveteas, or the French Roosters. These are available on Internet.
Also available online are 10-ounce Swiss gold bar, American eagle proof set and the China Gold Panda set. You can also look for gold bullion in the American Eagle, Rounds, Bars, Mixed Lots and in other categories of coins on the Internet.
3. Platinum Bullion
This is the least common form of bullion compared to the other two. Notable platinum bullion comes in Eagle sets, the French Statue of Liberty coins and Koala proofs. Recently, some safety vaults of the collapsed World Trade Center have yielded a crucible dish made from platinum bullions, an Engelhard platinum bar, and the Johnson Matthew Year of the Dragon coins.
4. Bullion as Special Gift
If you wish your bullion collection can provide thoughtful gifts for spaecial occasions like birthdays, weddings, anniversaries, etc. for your dear ones. For example, a bullion bar can be a unique birthday gift if it features a happy birthday greetings. Likewise, say for a wedding anniversary, you may select bullion featuring the wedding year. A bride may expect 24-karat gold or silver flakes as her wedding gift from her groom.
How to buy bullion coins
Buying bullion coins can be highly expensive. Here is a check-list of what to do when buying bullion coins:
1. Decide on what type of bullion you want to buy beforehand.
2. Try finding out the preference of the person for who you want to buy and ask if he/she can accompany you for purchase.
3. Find out the delivery cost and estimate the total cost.
4. Ensure that the seller will deliver in time, particularly while ordering online.
5. Don’t make instant payments.
6. Investigate the seller’s background and his reputation.
No doubt bullion coins are expensive, but they can be used beautifully to express intimate sentiments on special occasions in one’s life. No other form of gift can do that so beautifully.
Abhishek Agarwal
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Customization has entered every field of life and many people prefer personalized products to express their style and personal taste in a way they like. Designer and bespoke wedding jewellery is also loved by many brides across the globe because of its uniqueness and significance. A lot of designers offer personalized jewellery for the brides including wedding rings and other jewellery articles. Diamond engagement rings can also be selected in your preferred price range by specifying the carat, cut, clarity and colour of the diamonds. By using this method, affordable as well as expensive and luxurious rings and other jewellery articles can be designed.
For selecting the right metal setting, diamond and gemstones, there are guides available on many websites. In addition to this, you should also be aware of the correct sizing for bracelets, necklaces and rings. If you are looking for engraved jewellery articles to wear on your wedding day, you should be well-informed about the different types of engraving available. These include standard hand engraving, fancy engraving and special engraving. Names, dates and messages can be engraved on almost all jewellery articles especially engagement and wedding rings to personalize them.
Metals used for making wedding jewellery include silver, gold and platinum. Different types of silver and gold are available according to their carat weight. However, platinum comes in standard weight. Three types of gold are available out there: white, yellow and red. Pure gold and silver cannot be used to make jewellery articles because they are very soft. Their strength is increased by adding other metals and metal alloys. Sterling silver is almost 92% solid silver and the rest is composed of other metals. Normally, 14k gold is almost 58.5% pure gold and 18k gold is 75% pure gold. Some designers also offer 10k gold jewellery which is quite affordable.
Diamonds in wedding jewellery are classified according to their carat, colour, cut and clarity. High quality certified diamonds are nearly colourless. A truly colourless diamond has a rating of DVVS1 which is pretty expensive. Similarly, clarity ratings are classified as flawless, internally flawless, very small inclusions, imperfect, etc. Three types of diamond cuts are commonly offered by jewellery designers: ideal, deep and shallow. Cut symmetry plays an important role in determining the brilliance and fire of a genuine diamond. These guidelines can be used to select appropriate diamonds for your bespoke bridal jewellery.
Naturally occurring gemstones come in a variety of shapes, sizes and colours. For your personalized wedding jewellery, you can specify the selection of gemstones based on your preferred choice of colours and quality. In addition to these, proper ring sizing and proper bangle sizing guides are also available to create beautiful jewellery articles that fit perfectly. Bespoke or custom-made wedding rings, necklaces, earrings and bangles look truly wonderful and splendid. They rightly reflect your personal style in a unique and mesmerizing way. Brides of all ages order customized jewellery for their wedding to make this special day memorable. Bespoke bridal jewellery can also be given as an unforgettable present.
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The time you take to build your own engagement and wedding rings can be a special way for you and your spouse-to-be to bind yourselves together. As the two of you look back over the time you spent together to create a meaningful symbol of your union, you will cherish those memories of creating, planning, and deciding how to symbolize the important aspects of your unique relationship.
Generally, couples begin by deciding on which type of metal will be used in the rings. With the choices in gold purity ranging from 24-karat to 10-karat gold plated, couples may wonder what the percentages and terminology used to describe gold really mean. A karat (K) is a unit of measure used to describe the percentage of gold in the item, with 24K being pure gold. Pure gold is soft, easily malleable, and very expensive. It really is not practical for daily wear, as it distorts or changes shape easily or can wear thin.
- 24K is pure, 100% gold.
- 18K gold is an alloy of 18 parts gold to 6 parts of another metal, or 75% gold.
- 14K gold is an alloy of 14 parts gold to 10 parts of another metal, or 58.3% gold.
- 12K gold is an alloy of 12 parts gold to 12 parts of another metal, or 50% gold.
- 10K gold is an alloy of 10 parts gold to 14 parts of another metal, or 41.7% gold. It is the minimum karat that the United States allows to be called “gold.”
The gold used in jewelry is usually mixed with other metals to create an alloy. By adding other metals to gold, the color changes slightly. Nickel or palladium creates white gold; copper produces a pinkish tint, and silver gives a greenish cast. Sometimes several alloys may be combined in one design to give added variety of color and emphasis to the design. Platinum and titanium are other metals that can used to make durable wedding rings that can withstand tough daily use, and these metals are often used as mounts for diamonds because of their hardness.
Gold can also be used as a coating over less expensive metals or sterling silver. The amount of gold coating is indicated in some gold-filled jewelry by a marking such as, â??1/20 12K G.F. on sterling,â? which means that the coating is at least 1/20th gold by weight over sterling silver. The thicker the layer of gold, the longer it will wear before exposing the metal underneath.
Gold-plated jewelry is much thinner and will wear off more quickly. The plating is accomplished in different ways, such as electroplating or washing. These pieces are quite inexpensive and of course do not last long, but may be fine for earring posts or backs, or for items that do not receive much wearing. Be careful about possible staining or allergies to certain metals that may be exposed when the plating wears off.
When designing or buying jewelry that is worn continuously, such as engagement and wedding sets, look for the highest karat gold that you can afford.
Alan King
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How to clean your Vintage Jewelry
Once you have bought vintage jewelry, it is important that you take care of it. There are several ways to keep your vintage jewelry clean but most, if not all, are a waste of time and effort. Listed below are some of the tried and tested techniques which can save your jewelry from a permanent damage.
Avoid the use of soap and water
We almost always think that a soap and water solution is the best cleansing agent. But this is not true for vintage jewelry. If you use soap too often, you would notice that after a while, your jewelry would be lined by a thin coat. This is so because soap has a tendency to leave its film on a vintage jewelry. Therefore, we must always avoid the use of soap. If you have no other alternative, use a very little amount of soap and then wipe your jewelry clean with a dry cloth. This would save your vintage jewelry from getting coated with an unwanted film.
Make use of a polishing cloth
In order to clean your vintage jewelry, try and make use of a polishing cloth. This simple yet effective cloth has the ability to remove tough stains with ease and would keep your jewelry spic and span. At the same time, kindly ensure that it is used in a gentle fashion. You can always use the services of a brush to do the same. Use a soft cleaning brush to clean your vintage jewelry. It would do wonders with your elegant necklace or classy ear ring and would remove all the dirt and stains. While using a polishing cloth, be careful, for the cloth can be quite abrasive to certain metals. Nonetheless they continue to clean long after they have lost their usefulness. Jewelry made of gold and silver works well with a polishing cloth.
Try and use Windex
If you think that the dirt on your vintage jewelry has crossed its permissible limits, try and get a hold of a windex solution. Just place it on the tip of your brush and soon all the dirt and dust would disappear. Just ensure to use it with care on loose stones, for windex has the ability to dislodge loose stones which are embedded in your vintage jewelry. Avoid using windex solution on pearls, rhinestones and opals as they are sensitive in nature. Rampant use of this product can be a cause of worry for it dampens the item. Use it judiciously and your vintage jewelry would continue to sparkle forever.
Keep it safe and sound
If you wish that your vintage jewelry lasts longer, you need to ensure that it is kept in a safe box. At the same time, you need to take care of it from time to time. Avoid getting it scratched for scratches are fairly difficult to remove. At the same time, kindly insure that your vintage jewelry is not stored in the same box where you place you normal jewelry items. You need to keep it in a separate box. It is interesting to note that your vintage jewelry looks more authentic if it is allowed to get dirty. It adds value to the product.
Jimmy Preach
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