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Gem in the Spotlight: Tourmaline
Tourmaline is one of the most beautiful gems that you’ve probably never heard of. Less popular than the likes of ruby or sapphire, tourmaline flies under the radar in the gem world and remains the best kept secret of gem collectors and connoisseurs who appreciate its unique properties and stunning array of colors. In fact, tourmaline is found in almost any color you can …
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Diamond Buying Guide: The 4 C’s
…viewer which makes them sparkle more than other shapes. The emerald cut, for example, gives a classic look with big flashes of light but very little sparkle or fire. Ultimately, it’s up to you to pick the shape that you like best. The … of inclusions determine the grade. The fewer inclusions, the more valuable the diamond. Grade Name Explanation FL Flawless No blemishes or inclusions IF Internally Flawless No inclusions, only insignificant blemishes VVS1-VVS2 Very, …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Quartz
…, named after the city in Spain where it was once held, is the largest faceted citrine gemstone. The stone was found in 1990, and remained uncut until 2009 due to the the difficulty of faceting such a large stone. Finished, this flawless gem weighs 20,200 carats (just under 9 pounds) and has dimensions of 200mm x 150mm. In 2012 the stone disappeared from the public eye due to a legal dispute and has yet to resurface. Mythology and Lore of Quartz Quartz gems are …
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Laser Jewelry Repair
… our customer’s jewelry. Lasers can repair an antique enameled pin without damaging the enamel or leaving visible signs of the restoration work. Our laser can fix jewelry without removing the stones or running the risk of solder flowing into the hinge and destroying its mobility. Antique filigree that is broken can be repaired. Restoring antique platinum jewelry is now possible with Arden Jewelers’ laser. The laser can also help Angelo create very complicated pieces …
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How Are Lab Grown Diamonds Made?
… to create truly colorless gems. This is because even the smallest presence of nitrogen or boron during the process can result in a yellow or blue color respectively. Both HPHT and CVD diamonds tend to exhibit strong and unusual fluorescence characteristics when compared to natural diamonds. This fact, while not generally detrimental to the appearance of the diamonds, is quite useful when identifying them as lab grown . So, Which Kind of Lab Grown Diamond Should I …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Emerald
… (the French word for garden) because they look like moss or a garden inside of the stone. These inclusions are tiny fissures, bubbles, or crystals that are visible to the naked eye. These inclusions are not necessarily considered flaws but rather add character and uniqueness to the stone. At this point in history, almost every emerald has had some level of treatment to make the fractures less visible. It is so common that if the stone doesn’t have a report from a …
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The Birthstones
… of years. The ancient Persians believed that the earth’s crust sat on a huge sapphire, and it’s bright color reflected the color of the sky during sunset. Sapphire symbolized truth, sincerity and tradition. Learn more about Sapphire … luster when its owner died of the plague. The Arabs believed opal to be a gift from heaven that would fall in the flashes of lightening. Care should be taken to protect it from scratches, sharp blows, household chemicals, and extreme …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Morganite
… wearing Morganite on their crowns or other such legends. Morganite’s lore and traditions are more focused on gem power. Morganite as a power gem is full of associations. Some believe it to be a powerful stone which facilitates the flow of energy throughout the body due to its ability to bring pure love to the wearer. Morganite is also believed to balance emotions and bring harmonizing fulfillment as it releases any blocks to the channels of energy and love. It is …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Jade
…up to 50 carvers to make. Because of the incredible detail, many of these centuries old carvings are still unmatched in quality to this day. Across the world, jadeite symbolizes prosperity, success, and good luck. The traditional jade flat disc with a hole in the middle, known as a “bi,” symbolizes heaven. Gemology of Jadeite and Nephrite Gemologically speaking, nephrite and jadeite are two different gems, with different refractive indices and chemical makeups. Both …
