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Jewelry Part VI - Jewelry Metals Primer

BRG Primers 101 | PUBLISHED 01.20.21 | Jennifer Ventresca

Since the dawn of the Bronze Age, metals (precious, semi-precious, and non-precious) have become ubiquitous with jewelry. From tin to gold, popularity and values of metals ebb and flow. In our sixth installment of our jewelry series, learn some key terms and metals used in jewelry today.

Jewelry Part V - Jewelry & Gemology Primer

BRG Primers 101 | PUBLISHED 01.08.21 | Jennifer Ventresca

Large. Small. Opaque. Clear. Antique. Vintage, Contemporary. Gems come in different shapes, sizes, colors, clarities, and age. Learn some gemology basics in part V of our jewelry series, Bring on the Blingology.

Jewelry Part IV - Jewelry Types

BRG Primers 101 | PUBLISHED 12.23.20 | Jennifer Ventresca

For millenia, people have sought ways to decorate themselves beyond clothing and textiles. From ancient times to the modern era, jewelry has played a key role in personal adornment -- from rings to necklaces to earrings. Learn about key types of jewelry ....

Jewelry Part III - Jewelry Through the Ages

BRG Primers 101 | PUBLISHED 11.24.20 | Jennifer Ventresca

Styles and forms of jewelry have transformed through the ages, while others have become ubiquitous with good design. Join us on a brief trip back in time to explore key eras in the history of jewelry.

Jewelry Part II - The Jewelry Lab at BRG

BRG Primers 101 | PUBLISHED 11.19.20 | Jennifer Ventresca

When it comes to jewelry, knowledge is definitely power! How can you tell the difference between something that is pure versus plated? How can you determine the difference between a real diamond versus some of the really beautiful modern-day high-end cubic zirconias on the market? It just so happens, that BRG has its own jewelry lab and now we're giving you an inside peek inside.

Jewelry Part I - Jewelry Word Power

BRG Primers 101 | PUBLISHED 11.09.20 | Jennifer Ventresca

If you've ever wanted to journey into the world of gemology and all things blingy, then you won't want to miss this eight part BRG jewelry series: "Bring on the Blingology" starting with this fun quiz on some basic jewelry terms. It's time to test your jewelry word power.