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Why Should I Rhodium Dip Silver?

Today, we are talking rhodium, the fancy brother of the precious metals. Now, I'm sure you may have heard of rhodium before, the überly, disgustingly, ugly, horrendously expensive metal. And yes, i...

Are Lab Diamonds Better Than Natural Diamonds?

This whole CVD versus natural diamond conversation has gone too far. I have this discussion, in some form, every single day. And I'm here to settle once and for all. With lab diamonds seemingly com...

The 5 Most Iconic Cuban Link Chains in Pop Culture History

The art of Cuban link chain-making has existed for generations, but the popularity of the look became mainstream with the birth of hip-hop in the 1970s. Nowadays, every rapper, musician, and neighb...

How Silver Rings with Diamonds Are Made | Step-by-Step Ringmaking

How are silver rings made? Learn the step-by-step process from 3D printing and casting, to the final touches. And they end up right here, where you can come down to Miami yourself, shake our hands,...

Are Gold Over Silver Cuban Links Worth Buying?

I rock a gold over silver chain myself. Why? Because I like the product. This is a 10 mm 24-inch gold over silver chain. Now I can absolutely go out there and make myself a 24K chain, but I would r...

Which Chain Should I Buy? White Gold vs Silver vs Rhodium vs Palladium

We compare four different cuban link chains: A white gold chain, a palladium-plated silver chain, a rhodium-plated silver chain, and a natural silver chain. If you are looking to buy any of the abo...

How Tennis Chains Are Made

STEP 1: Shellac First, we're going to add the preset chain onto the shellac. We'll heat it up with a heat gun to ensure it's firmly attached. Step 2: Setting the Stones  Then, we open up all thos...

The Ultimate Guide to Buying a Tennis Chain

Gus dives into the most frequently asked questions from customers seeking to buy a tennis chain. What makes a good tennis chain? Where should you buy from? What is the best size? What stones should...

Spot the Difference: Gold Over Silver vs Solid Gold

What up, it's your boy Gus from GusVillaJewelry.com, and people have been asking me...Gus, can you tell the difference between gold over silver and solid 10K or 14K gold? I have two handmade Miami ...

Are natural diamonds better than lab diamonds?

Are natural diamonds better than lab diamonds? If you would have asked me this question 10 years ago, I would have told you, "Yes." But I had no idea what the hell I was talking about...