Cyber Monday Coupon

Here at GEMaffair, we really appreciate our customers. There would be absolutely no US without YOU. We know the economy has been less than great recently, which is why we are going to make your holiday shopping that much easier!

When you LIKE us on Facebook and FOLLOW us on Twitter, you are opening yourself up to a lot of valuable discounts and offers. You don’t have to pay full-price! *Ahem* back to the topic at hand.

Today, as Cyber Monday, we are offering a 30% discount on all GEMaffair.com purchase of $150 or more by using the code “Cybermonday12″ at checkout. This offer is valid until 11:59PM EST tonight, December the 10th 2012. So make sure you get it while you can!

Be sure to check back with us on Facebook and Twitter for more excellent discounts in the future! There may be another one in your near future, if you miss this one!

Lastly, don’t forget that if you review an item you have already purchased on the marketplace of purchase (Amazon, eBay, GEMaffair) you will receive 10% on your next purchase. So until we decide to cancel the offer (which, probably won’t be anytime soon) you would never have to pay full price for our awesome jewelry!

So come on over and hang out with us. Click this link!
Shopping has never been so easy, you lucky rascal you.

All About Gold: Types, Karat, Composition, Durability (TKCD)

Stamps:
In the United States of America, it is required by the National Gold and Silver Marking Act of 1906, that all gold products be marked with a stamp of at least 1.5 karat of the stamp. It is considered unlawful to willfully stamp jewelry that is not a certain percent gold. This is the standard of fineness in gold jewelry. If there is ever a time you receive a piece of jewelry from GEMaffair.com that does not have a gold stamp, please contact us so we can have your jewelry appropriately stamped. Mistakes rarely occur, but when they do we will stand by our products.

Gold (Yellow & White):
Gold is by far the most popular type of metal quality used when making jewelry. The most popular karat used in jewelry is 14K. A question we get far too often is, “What’s the difference between karats and what type of karat will last a long time?” If you are measuring a piece of 10K jewelry against one that is 14K, you can expect the 14K weight to be more, because gold is heavier than the other metals mixed with the gold. Pure gold is not typically used in gold jewelry. While it is the most expensive and most malleable type of gold, it is not durable. Listed below are the various components and percentile of gold within yellow gold jewelry

Metal	Percent	Other Components
10K Yellow Gold	41.7%	copper, silver, zinc, nickel
12K Yellow Gold	50%	copper, silver, zinc, nickel
14K Yellow Gold	58.5%	copper, silver, zinc, nickel
16K Yellow Gold	66%	copper, silver, zinc, nickel
18K Yellow Gold	75%	copper, silver, zinc, nickel
20K Yellow Gold	83%	copper, silver, zinc, nickel
22K Yellow Gold	91%	copper, silver, zinc, nickel
24K Yellow Gold	99.9%	copper, silver, zinc, nickel, x<0.1%

White gold is made up of other metallic components in contrast to yellow gold. It was first introduced in an attempt to imitate platinum. While yellow gold is almost always the same components (percent varying) to give it that ‘yellow’ color, white gold describes any gold metal combination with a white hue. Often, platinum will be used for a greater/heavier weight and durability as one of the components of white gold; the percentage of other metals in white gold ranges in percent and type of metal.

White gold can be made up of nickel (which is good for malleability), palladium, manganese, titanium, platinum, and more. The design and type of ring are often predetermined by jewelers before they are made. 22K to 24K white gold bands do not exist. By definition, white gold contains a white hue, and 24K pure gold is a yellow metal. It is difficult to remove all other particles from yellow gold, so pure gold is typically 99.9% gold metal.

Metal	Percent	Other Components
10K White Gold	41.7%	usually nickel, palladium or manganese
12K White Gold	50%	usually nickel, palladium or manganese
14K White Gold	58.5%	usually nickel, palladium or manganese
16K White Gold	66%	usually nickel, palladium or manganese
18K White Gold	75%	usually nickel, palladium or manganese
20K White Gold	83%	usually nickel, palladium or manganese
22K White Gold	91%	Does not exist
24K White Gold	100%	CANNOT COMPUTE, DOES NOT EXIST

Next UP in PART II, we will cover PURPLE gold as well as a brief history and explanation for why 10K gold in Brazil is still considered gold, but in Europe the lowest gold rating is 18K. Tune in and subscribe!

NEW! Heart Pendants – Make a Fashion Statement!

Heart Pendants Gallery!

Give a heart, take a heart, donate a heart, wear your heart on your sleeve or around your neck? Break some hearts? I could go on and on. Heart pendants give an antique, almost rustic look to daily wear; they are exceptionally trendy additions to today’s fashionable styles. Pictured above, a traditional heart underneath the chin would give a simple or floral dress the kick it needed to stand out. A single, solid color or tri-color pendant would be excellent, some blush & pink tones and natural eye make up would be all it’d take to be breath taking. Don’t forget some classy shoes and a purse!

Posh Mommy & Daddy Jewelry

You knew the feeling as a little child, the way you looked up to your mom and pop with unadulterated love. You find a similar, nearly identical feeling of adoration rise up in your throat at the birth of your first child; or that blissful slice of joy when you finally kiss your spouse after hoarsely uttering the words, “I do”. These important moments in your life are the best moments. You want to memorialize these instants in time with ageless, personalized scrapbooks, jewelry, photos, and videos. We can help you create a priceless piece of art that will forever commemorate the most important events of your life. Posh mommy jewelry gives you a personalized, easy to customize way to accessorize. Engravings start at only $11.97, with thousands of different products, inscribed with your choice font. You can be a posh mommy or a daring daddy when you choose to wear your family around your neck. You’ll never have to sacrifice style while displaying your lovely, I’m-living-the-American-dream family. Click here to go straight to our Posh Mommy inventory!

Father’s Day Love

Father’s Day is June 21st this year.

Make sure you take some time to stop and tell him you miss dancing on his feet, being swung high and free in his arms and that you can now look back and appreciate all of the nagging you thought was once unbearable.

To help you celebrate, GEMaffair.com is giving you 15% off any jewelry purchase over $25 (Coupon does not include watches – they’re already as low as they can go!). Just use code DADGRADS at checkout to receive your swanky refund. If you need help with ideas, just click the little “chat” applet on any product page and I’ll swing in to help you find the perfect doo-dad for your papa (and grandpapa too!).

Some Father’s Day Gift Ideas:
So dad doesn’t golf, fish or watch NASCAR – you may be thinking you’re in trouble, but you’re not.

1.  Think about a giving him a nice chronograph watch. Watches are great because you can tailor them to your dad’s specific needs.  If your dad plays a lot of sports, go for a sports chronograph with second hand subdial.  That way he can time the action and look good while he’s doing it.   If your dad is more refined, try the Bulova Oxford.  The leather strap and unique dial shape give this watch a sophisticated appeal that’s quite catching.

2.  Dad has no style you lament. Don’t worry – Father’s Day is the perfect time to update your dad’s look AND give him a present. Your best bet is a simple ring, like the grey quartz cat’s eye ring or a masculine onyx number. It will go with everything and is both casual and dressy. It’s a win-win.

3.   Even if your dad does like the above mentioned, dad-sanctioned activities, we’ve got the perfect thing to help him celebrate his hobbies all year long.   Try the golf money clip bill fold or a racing ring.  For more racing jewelry – both rings and pendants, check out our Racing Section.

Dads rock.  Let yours know too.