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Gem in the Spotlight: Blue Zircon
…is also of interest to geologists because it is one of the oldest minerals on earth. Some zircon specimens from Australia date at 4.4 million years old. Considering that scientists currently estimate that the earth formed around 4.56 … it all off, zircon is generally very affordable. It is a wonderful gemstone for jewelry wearers and gem collectors alike. Plus, it out sparkles the other December birthstones (Blue Topaz and Tanzanite) making it a great gift for anyone …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Spinel
… and be appreciated in its own right, and we can see why. Its colors rival even the best rubies, sapphires, tourmalines, and other more popular gems. For only the 3rd time in the last one hundred years, the industry is modifying the … it can be created in a lab, synthetic spinel has been used to imitate many other gemstones (ruby, sapphire, tourmaline, zircon, etc.). In fact, the ubiquity of synthetic spinel may be part of the reason why most people have been slow to…
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How Are Lab Grown Diamonds Made?
… beautiful and valuable diamond from simple carbon has long captivated the imagination of scientists and visionaries alike. Just like the alchemists of old who sought to turn lead into gold, many have tried to achieve this impressive …a side note here, we should mention that even today most of the man-made diamonds that are produced are not of gem quality. They are made for industrial applications where the amazing properties of diamonds (hardness, thermal … more efficient, and larger, more perfect gems are being produced. As of the time of this writing, the largest gem quality, faceted, lab grown diamond has been produced by NDT using the HPHT method with a cubic press. Weighing in at 10….
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The Magic of Polarized Light
… using a polarizing filter. These filters have a coating on them applied in such a way that all of the molecules are aligned with each other so only a certain vibrational direction of light can pass through. This means that all of the … lens/filters: Polarizing lens filters reduce reflections, darken skies, and cuts out glare to help improve photo quality. Some filters can even be rotated on the lens to selectively see through the surface of water or only capture the …
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Crazy Cyber Monday Deals
… the best possible value on jewelry 365 days a year. But, on special occasions like Cyber Monday, we like to pull out all the stops. This year, we are tempting you with an array of different deals on brand new styles and old classics alike. 10% off our entire online shop With the exception of Mark Schneider and Jen Lesea Designs, every piece available on our website, including sale items, is available for 10% off on Cyber Monday only. Coupon code: CYBERMONDAY17 30% off…
