“Working with precious and semi-precious stones combined with ... Many of my pieces incorporate the Japanese alloys Shibuichi (a copper-silver alloy), Shakudo (a copper-gold alloy), or a German bell ...

fleeting trend with the use of non-precious stones, Swarovski crystals, rhinestones, and affordable metals and alloys. Semi-fine jewellery is gold-plated, or gold-filled like sterling silver, and ...

Jewellery enthusiasts are gravitating toward pieces with multi-dimensional finishes, coupled with the resurgence of semi-precious stones ... oxidized silver and hand-beaten metal texture.

“Silver in Brazing and Solder Alloy Materials.” The report, authored by the consultancy Precious Metals Commodity Management, maintains silver will continue to play an essential role in these ...

To those who swore off semi-precious silver last summer it's time to rue the day: Silver has rather quietly staged a more than 20% rally since the beginning of 2012. According to Michael Purves ...

Should a top-grade tanzanite that is worth more than a diamond be considered a precious or semi-precious stone? And if a 1ct sapphire is the same price as a 5ct opal, which is a better buy?