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Lab Grown Diamonds
… most beautiful things we have found on this planet. Reproducing their incredible strength and dazzling beauty in a lab has been a goal of scientists for decades, and now, that dream is becoming a reality. In truth, man-made diamonds, …the techniques and methods of producing diamonds matured to where gem quality stones can be produced in large sizes. Lab grown diamond engagement rings Today, we are excited to introduce our brand new line of lab grown diamond engagement…
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Arden Jewelers Catches Undisclosed Lab Grown Diamond
One of the things that sets us apart from other jewelers is our team of expert gemologists and full gem lab. In the past, we have talked about how a gemologist jewelry buyer can pay you more and how a gemologist can help you… our head Graduate Gemologist, Angelo tested and evaluated the diamonds. Using our brand new, state-of-the-art lab grown diamond tester was mostly just a matter of procedure as the stones were supposed to be natural. He was completely … flagged one of the two gems as a possible lab grown diamond. This stone was not laser engraved or disclosed as lab grown and to every standard gemological test is looked and acted exactly like a natural diamond. He ran the test a few …
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News 10, Diamond Prices, and Shopping Local
…chain buys jewelry in bulk, not only are they paying for the diamonds and gold, but they are also paying for all the labor and overhead involved in producing and delivering the jewelry. When we buy estate jewelry, we are able to avoid …
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Today’s Top Engagement Ring Trends
… can take many forms, but the crux of it is a modification of the lines of the halo to make more complicated, pincushion-like shapes in place of the ubiquitous round and cushion outlines. These pointed shapes give the ring an elegant, …
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Trendy Gifts for Mom
… for the best availability. Also, don’t forget our signature stackable ring design for moms . The rings feature a cushion cut birthstone, so mom can stack one for each of her children to create a personalized and stylish look. Don’t see …
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Finding the Perfect Engagement Ring Style
… brilliant diamonds are by far the most popular choice in solitaire rings. This is because the round brilliant diamond sparkles better than any other diamond cut. The Princess cut is next in popularity at the moment followed by the Cushion, Oval, Emerald, Radiant, Pear, Heart, and Marquise cut diamonds. Vintage Vintage inspired engagement rings have a creative flair that makes a dynamic personal statement. The Halo engagement ring style, for example, is an intricately-…
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Is a Lab Grown Diamond Right for Me?
…diamonds are conflict diamonds (both wild falsehoods). On the other hand, 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 … informed and logical decision about what kind of diamond is right for you. First of all, if you’re not sure what a lab grown or synthetic diamond is, please check out our basic introduction to lab grown diamonds before reading on. So, …
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How to Tell If a Diamond Is Natural or Lab Grown
…’s not as simple as you might think. First, you have to decide what “real” means. If you are not familiar with lab grown diamonds, you might want to check out our introduction to lab grown and synthetic diamonds before continuing with … like Cubic Zirconia (CZ) or Moissanite, it is easy to identify them because they aren’t diamonds. But, with lab grown diamonds, the chemical structure and properties are all the same as natural diamond, so it becomes much more difficult…
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What Are Lab Grown Diamonds?
In the simplest terms, lab grown diamonds are diamonds that have been made by people instead of mined out of the earth. If it’s so simple, you … below this sentence. The complexity arises from the fact that lots of different terms have been used to describe lab grown diamonds and their cousins, and not everyone uses these terms in the same way. So, let’s begin with some … confused what the term “synthetic” means, and it’s why most producers of man-made diamonds prefer the term “lab grown” over “synthetic.” In order to appreciate this fully, it helps to understand a little bit about how lab grown diamonds…
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How Are Lab Grown Diamonds Made?
… into gold, many have tried to achieve this impressive feat. We have only recently been able to produce gem quality, lab grown diamonds that are large enough to be used in jewelry. But, how is it done? Early Efforts Throughout history, … continued. Diamonds are a crystalline form of carbon, and so making artificial carbon crystal was the problem of lab grown diamonds. For decades, manufacturers of synthetic gemstones tried growing diamonds like they grew rubies, …
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Fake Diamonds: The Great Diamond Attack
… a likes. Modern science has developed a man made gem that can fake out the standard diamond tester. Moissanite is lab-created, silicon carbide, and it gives a positive reading on a diamond tester. But science fights back with a … also has some gemological properties (it is a DR stone while diamond is a SR stone) that help identify it, but labs are working to change the nature of the stone. It has a Mohs hardness of 9.25, excellent toughness, refractive index of …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Spinel
… up. Spinel is arguably the most overlooked and underappreciated gemstone of all time. Spinel was first made in a lab over 100 years ago when scientists who were trying to synthesize blue sapphire wound up creating spinel by mistake. … to create spinel in even more colors than it is naturally found in. Because of how easily it can be created in a lab, synthetic spinel has been used to imitate many other gemstones (ruby, sapphire, tourmaline, zircon, etc.). In fact, …
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… take on the classic Toi et Moi (you and me) two stone ring. This piece features a pear cut main diamond alongside a cushion cut second diamond both held with an elegant yellow gold band. Both diamonds are lab grown and they show off the …
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This beautiful diamond engagement ring has a splash of color with a vibrant yellow center diamond. The cushion shaped diamond halo and accents stones sets the stage for the stunning yellow diamond
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We designed this unique solitaire to perfectly complement the stunning green Alexandrite center. A dramatic U-shaped piece intersects the top of the ring, and secures the cushion cut Alexandrite in a channel style setting. This allows the full profile of the stone to be visible. The design is simple, but with an artistic flare
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This customized engagement ring has a round brilliant center diamond, surrounded by a cushion shaped halo of round diamonds. Three rows of diamond accents give additional bling to the shank. A dazzling and trendy design
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This custom ring features a variety of unique and creative design. The beautiful parti-colored sapphire ring reveals shades of blue and green which are clearly displayed through the cushion shape. It is safely bezel set in bright 18 karat yellow gold and wrapped in a sleek and sparkling diamond baguette frame. A brilliant example of prioritizing stone security while implementing style and beauty
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This modern yet feminine design has personalized inlaid detail and a unique shape that highlights the playful color of this cushion cut purple sapphire
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Balance : Earth Friendly Lab Grown Diamond Engagement Rings
… built with you in mind. These original designs are handcrafted in our Sacramento studio using recycled gold and lab grown diamonds. Every aspect, from the design, to the materials, to the craftsmanship was carefully chosen to give you a… to make a statement, a choice to find new meaning in an old and treasured symbol. Earth-Friendly: Recycled Gold, Lab Grown Diamonds What does it mean for an engagement ring to be earth-friendly? For us it means minimizing the …
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Double Halo Engagement Ring
…diamond make it appear larger and give the overall ring a balanced and striking look. The rounded square look of the cushion shaped halo also adds a vintage feel to the piece when compared with the more common fully round halo. Our white …
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Free Diamond Studs For Christmas
… or more you will get a free pair of diamond stud earrings !* You can choose between a pair of 1.00ct total weight lab grown diamonds or 0.66ct total weight natural diamonds. Both are set in 14k white gold martini style settings. … and lab grown studs are limited, so stop by today to claim your diamonds before they’re gone. * Free studs available only while supplies last. Cannot be combined with any other offers. See store for details. Contact Us Come in today to…
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Recycled Diamond Engagement Rings
… doing your part to reduce the environmental impact of your jewelry. Another alternative to consider is choosing a lab grown diamond. These are 100% real, genuine diamonds that are produced in a lab instead of mined out of the Earth. … who can accurately evaluate the diamond and ring. Our gemologists have years of training and a state-of-the-art gem lab on site to make sure they don’t miss a thing. When you buy a recycled ring, you are trusting the jeweler to honestly…
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Alternative Gemstones for a Non Traditional Engagement Ring
…also alternatives to Diamond for a wedding ring. Most of these gemstones are made to look like Diamonds, but are available at a fraction of the cost. Lab grown diamonds are another alternative to consider. These are man-made diamonds …you’re interested in going this route, be sure to checkout Balance , our own unique engagement ring design featuring lab grown diamonds and recycled gold. Choosing an alternative gemstone for your engagement ring can be fun and exciting…
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Magenta Titanium Jewelry Gifts
… of hues that we can access with this technique, and we can mix colors on different areas of the same piece. The possibilities are endless. Mix up the gemstones. Do you like the diamond look, but you would prefer natural instead of lab diamonds? Do you wonder how crazy the purple overload would get if we used an amethyst instead of a diamond? Do you have your own gem that you would like to use? We can do all of that and more. Add a pop of color to your existing …
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Balance : Lab Grown Diamond Engagement Ring with Accents
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Rose Quartz Cushion Bezel Ring
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Balance : Lab Grown Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring
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Woven Shank Morganite Halo Ring
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Lotus Flower Lab Diamond Necklace with Magenta Titanium and 14k White Gold
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Two Tone Cushion Halo Engagement Ring with Split Shank
$1,995.00
Gemstones
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Diamond, 1.01 cts. (#20267)
$7,270.00- Shape:
- Cushion Cut
- Color:
- G
- Clarity:
- VVS1
- Dimensions (L×W×D):
- 5.74 × 5.36 × 3.87mm
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Diamond, 1.51 cts. (#20733)
$1,500.00- Shape:
- Round Brilliant
- Color:
- E
- Clarity:
- VS2
- Dimensions (L×W×D):
- 7.31 × 7.38 × 4.48mm
- Notes:
- LAB DIAMOND STU $550
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Get Free Diamond Studs with Your Purchase
… you can get a free pair of diamond stud earrings when you spend $2,000 or more. Take your pick of either 1.00ct TDW lab grown diamonds or 0.66ct TDW natural diamonds both set in beautiful 14k white gold martini style mountings. There …
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At Home Gold Tests
…) and they are very effective if used correctly. The basic idea is to apply acids of varying strength to very thin shavings of the piece you are testing. If an acid eats away the metal, you know that it is of a lower purity than the label on the acid. By comparing the results of your test piece against a piece of known gold you can determine if your piece is genuine gold or not. Electronic Gold Tester. This is a fantastic, non-destructive test that we use every day. …
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White Gold vs Platinum: Which One is Right for You?
…, so it’s extremely unlikely that you would be allergic to it. There are nickel-free white gold alloys available (like our Star White Gold ), so if you are concerned about allergies either go with platinum or a nickel-free white gold. … shifted significantly and now pure gold is much more expensive than pure platinum. That said, there is still more labor that goes into the production of platinum jewelry and white gold alloys are typically comprised of about 40-75% pure…
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How to Clean Jewelry at Home
… it. Windex and Toothbrush : Only use Windex (or glass cleaner) on Diamond, Rubies, and Sapphires. A toothbrush with mild hand soap or delicate jewelry cleaner can be used on most gems, however. Jewelry Cleaning Solutions : Read the label on your cleaning solution to learn what jewelry is safe to clean with it. Ultrasonic : Only use the ultrasonic with the following gems: Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Quartz, Topaz, Tourmaline, Aqua, Morganite, Alexandrite, Garnet. Remember…
