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| Craftsmanship means attention to detail |
Irene’s March birthstone ring was a larger aquamarine solitaire,
well-cut, beautifully polished and a gem with a traditional water color tint. Perhaps you have an older co-worker or friend, like my ex-boss Irene, who wears the most distinctive and well-made jewelry.
Her ring's setting had longer, stronger
prongs and a thicker ring shank. The ring contained a generous amount of gold.
Irene’s choice of aquamarine birthstone ring was a mirror
image of her in many respects.
Unfortunately, in
2014, middle-class values for jewelry have somehow been translated into the words “cheap
and cheaper” as the price of gold has risen.
Some examples of poor craftsmanship include: thin shanks, short prongs, poorly polished gems and highly included gems. Further some material just looks better in gold instead of silver, like pearls.
Some examples of poor craftsmanship include: thin shanks, short prongs, poorly polished gems and highly included gems. Further some material just looks better in gold instead of silver, like pearls.
I won’t forget Irene and her well-made aquamarine birthstone
ring. And just like she always inspired me to do
better on the job, I will always seek the best jewelry value for my money.
