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Gem in the Spotlight: Spinel
… only the vibrant green of peridot, but now the entire color pallet has been opened 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 … guidance systems. It even has the potential to make its way onto our smartphones as a super durable, glass-like covering. History and Lore of Spinel Spinel is arguably the most overlooked and underappreciated gemstone of all time. Spinel…
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Gem in the Spotlight: Amethyst
… of wine, was angered by an insult from a mortal. In his rage, Dionysus vowed to take revenge on the next person who crossed his path, and he created fierce tigers to carry out his wish. This person happened to be Amethyst, a beautiful … large deposits were found in multiple places around the world. Heavily increased supply dropped prices consistently over the last 200 years which is why, despite its beauty, amethyst is such an affordable stone today. About 50% of …
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Art Deco vs. Art Nouveau Style Jewelry
… and Art Deco movements have had a profound impact on virtually all forms of art and design, including jewelry, for over 100 years. Each style brought unique elements into jewelry design, reflecting broader cultural and artistic shifts …jewelry and glass work are quintessential pieces in the Art Nouveau canon. Art Deco jewelry’s popularity has endured over the decades, with periodic revivals in fashion and design occurring regularly. The most recent of which surrounded …
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What Are Lab Grown Diamonds?
… gems that are often, incorrectly, described as synthetic diamonds. This misrepresentation has seriously 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 are made. There are two techniques to grow single crystal diamonds. The first and oldest is the High Pressure High Temperature (HPHT…
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Alternative Metals for Men’s Jewelry
…. So, “sizing” a titanium ring winds up costing about the same as or even less than sizing a traditional ring. Overall, titanium is a splendid choice for a man’s wedding band. It is light weight, has the cool image of being made of … of tungsten. This is why there is a wide range of prices for tungsten rings which can be seen from $10 dollars to over $500. Tungsten carbide jewelry is extremely durable. It is more durable than gold, palladium, silver, or platinum. Its…
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Diamond Brokering
… value hunting system helps with: Locating the most reliable source with the best price Finding independent certified diamonds Locating correctly graded non-cert diamonds Finding the most beautiful diamond possible Arden Jewelers has over 20 years experience in the jewelry industry. The experience of buying and selling millions of dollars of diamonds helps us serve you. We are confident of our ability to serve and trust our fair method of finding the best value will …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Tourmaline
…, which means “mixed gems” owing to the fact that the gem can look like many others. Tourmaline was first discovered in 1554 in Brazil when Francisco Spinoza’s expedition confused its vibrant green with that of emerald. Thus began a long …ne. The Philosophers Stone is a mythical material thought to have the power to grant enlightenment, give power over spiritual affairs, reconcile opposites, and change base metals to gold. Tourmaline has a special place in our hearts as Ca…
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Star White Gold
… to look white and it worked for a while. What the white gold task force did is come up with the three grade levels of white gold. Nice. But that is not the real problem. How can you tell what the jewelry looks like under the plating? Over the years the stories some jewelers tell their customers about the yellowing of their jewelry are amazing. They say the gold is working its way up to the top. The white gold wears out to a yellow look. Or the one I dislike the most: “…
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Gem in the Spotlight: Peridot
… olive green, and it is distinguished by its soft appearance. Color is the most important characteristic when determining the value of a Peridot gem. The deeper green the peridot is, the higher its value. There is a lot of confusion over the pronunciation of peridot. It is actually pronounced “pear-a-doe” instead of “pear-a-dot” although you will find many, even in the jewelry trade, who use the mispronunciation on a daily basis. The name “Peridot” is simply a French …
