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The Magic of Polarized Light
… are a few of the places you will find polarizing filters in everyday life: Sunglasses: Polarized sunglasses help cut through reflections in water and glass so that we can see easier. Camera lens/filters: Polarizing lens filters reduce … only allows one angle to pass through at a time. This helps confirm that a stone is doubly refractive and not just cut with unusual, doubled facet junctions. The Elegance of the Polariscope Another gemological tool that uses polarized …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Ruby
… the most expensive ruby in the world, it is the most expensive colored gemstone in the world. Weighing in at 25.59 carats, this ruby may not be the largest ruby ever found, but its color and cut is unrivaled. It is the most famous ruby, …in Myanmar. The Sunrise Ruby was eventually set by Cartier into a ring along with two diamonds weighing a total of 5 carats. In 2015, Sotheby’s put the ring up for auction where it sold for a record setting $30.42 million dollars to an …
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Is a Lab Grown Diamond Right for Me?
…I have heard some in the industry refer to lab grown diamonds as fakes (also completely false). We’re here to help cut through some of the rhetoric, so you can make an informed and logical decision about what kind of diamond is right for… durable, and we have been in the diamond recycling business for over 25 years. Once a diamond has been mined and cut, it can pass from generation to generation, diffusing the environmental impact of mining the diamond significantly. …
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Anatomy of a Ring
… between two straight pieces of metal on either side of it (this style is most commonly seen with square or princess cut diamonds). As you may have guessed, all styles of head can wear thin over time and may need to be built up by a … of cathedral arches. Some are sleek and plain, some are wider and covered in accent diamonds. The size and cut of the center stone also may vary, but when you see those arches of metal rising up toward the center, you’ll know, it’s a …
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How Are Lab Grown Diamonds Made?
…. For decades, manufacturers of synthetic gemstones tried growing diamonds like they grew rubies, sapphires, and emeralds. It failed. Then they had the idea to grow diamonds in the lab like they grew in nature. High Pressure High Temperature…, faceted, lab grown diamond has been produced by NDT using the HPHT method with a cubic press. Weighing in at 10.02 carats, this incredible diamond is graded as E color and VS1 clarity. CVD Diamonds Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) is a …
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Laser Jewelry Repair
… per second. All this gives the master jeweler the ability to use the laser with the skill of a micro surgeon. The laser gives our jewelers the precision he needs to work around our customer’s jewelry treasures. Arden jewelers can cut with the laser, weld two pieces of precious metal together, or do fill-in work to smooth out gaps and rough spots. The work is so smooth that even an expert can’t detect the repair work once it is polished. The weld joints created by the …
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Caring for and Cleaning Your Jewelry
… of all gems. In fact diamonds have been through a lot of stress before they reach you. The mining process and cutting tests the stone long before it reaches you. With conscious care, the diamond can last for generations just as … is related to the Mohs hardness scale. Diamond is the hardest at 10. Talc is listed as 1 the softest. Pure gold (24 karat) is Mohs 2.5, 14 and 18 karat list at Mohs 3. Platinum list at Mohs 4.33. Sterling silver list at Mohs 2.5. This…
