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We love working with you to make a design you’ve imagined into a reality! This special two tone floral ring has a fire opal center stone, with aquamarine and diamond accents along the top half of the shank. The rose gold accent of the central flower really makes it stand out against the rest of the ring
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…art. Each discipline from computer modeling to casting to hand fabrication and texturing was used to its fullest to realize this unique design. Our jeweler tastefully placed two leaves to overlay and help secure the customer’s damaged opal. Then, that same leaf design was continued onto the ring, around the bezel, and on the sides of the shank. The leaf texture was rendered meticulously by hand one leaf at a time. Custom jewelry is often a labor of love, and that love …
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This gorgeous opal ring has a minimal bezel design, made interesting with the unique by-pass style of the shank. The flashes of color …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Opal
…, rich body color enhances the brilliance of the opalescent play of colors creating a mesmerizing visual display. Crystal Opal : Renowned for its transparency and the multilayered symphony of colors it exhibits, crystal opal is a rare and …. Ethiopian Opal: Technically this refers to any opal from Ethiopia. That said, the term is usually used to refer to crystal opal that has a slight yellowish to orange body color. Many Ethiopian opals are hydrophane (see above). Other names for …
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What Are Lab Grown Diamonds?
… the gemological world, synthetic is a highly technical term. When speaking technically, synthetic gems are man-made crystals with the same crystal structure and chemical composition as the specific gem that is being created. Therefore, a “…, 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) technique. This process starts with a …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Tourmaline
…from vanadium. Watermelon: This variant of tourmaline has a pink center and green edges that resembles a watermelon. Crystals of this type are often cut in slices to display this unique property. One of tourmaline’s most distinctive traits …energies, communication, and the ability to relax. In the 18 th century, a Dutch scientist claimed that a tourmaline crystal wrapped in silk and placed on the cheek of a feverish child would help them fall asleep. The gem was also highly …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Quartz
… with surprising variety. The most important reason for this variety is that quartz comes in 3 main forms: macrocrystalline, microcrystalline and cryptocrystalline. Within each of these broad categories, the different colors of the gemstone … gems. Quartz seems to have more than its fair share of misnomers. One famous one is “Alaska Diamond” for rock crystal alongside “Herkimer Diamonds” (see below). In recent times, the term “Green Amethyst,” which was commonly used for …
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Fake Diamonds: The Great Diamond Attack
…. Synthetic is one of those words. Synthetic, in the gem world, means made of the same chemicals (elements) and crystal design as nature but is man made. So, a synthetic diamond is the same chemistry (carbon element) and crystal structure (… and have for many years now. Most are used in the manufacturing of tools like diamond tip drills. Synthetic diamond crystal big and pretty enough for jewelry has been made since the 1950’s. But, it just costs too much to justify using them…
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The Birthstones
… during sunset. Sapphire symbolized truth, sincerity and tradition. Learn more about Sapphire October’s Birthstone: Opal (Tourmaline) The opal has been described as containing the wonders of the sky’s sparkling rainbows, fireworks, … fire of the ruby, the rich purple of the amethyst, the sea-green of the emerald. Opal‘s lore is as colorful as the opal itself. The ancient Greeks felt that the opal gave foresight and the gift of prophecy to the wearer. The Romans …
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Jewelry Holiday Gift Guide 2017
… and stylish collection of pearl earrings and necklaces this year at fantastic discounts (starting at $37 on sale). Opal Jewelry These dazzling pieces feature gorgeous Australian and black opals set in stylish rings and pendants. No gem …
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The Truth About Synthetic Gems
… trained and equipped gemologist to detect. But if you had gem material that is the same chemically, optically and crystal structure as a natural gem, it would be very hard to tell them apart. In gemology we call this a synthetic gem. So a …
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Gold Nears Historic High, Is Now the Time to Sell?
…realizing more on your trade in. Plus, we can often times given even more in store credit than we can in cash for old jewelry, making the value to you even greater. So, is now the time to sell your unwanted jewelry? Well, no one has a crystal ball, but one thing is certain. If you sell or trade in your jewelry with us, you will be treated with honesty and respect, and you will get a fantastic value no mater what the market is doing. Contact us today to for a free …
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3 Things You Might Not Know About Jewelry Repair
…we put on our jewelry takes more of a toll than we think. Also, not all gemstones are as hard as diamonds. Gems like opal, emerald, pearls, and more are actually very “soft” on the hardness scale. This means that they are susceptible to … amount of heat before it is damaged. This isn’t the case with all gemstones, however. More fragile gems like opal, pearls, amethyst, topaz, and many others are easily damaged if exposed to excess heat. What does this have to do with …
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Big Savings on Small Business Saturday
… shopping list and save big while you’re at it. An additional 30% off select items. On top of the store wide 25% off sale, these pieces have been marked down even more. This includes: rose gold and morganite , pearl jewelry, select opal pieces, the Rare and Beautiful collection , and a whole lot more. The same, quality service and value that you have come to expect from Arden Jewelers. Our expert gemologists are available to you to help with any jewelry question you …
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Welcome to the New Arden Jewelers
… featuring a modern, and stylish collection of pearl earrings and necklaces this year at incredible prices. Select opal jewelry . These dazzling pieces feature gorgeous Australian and black opals set in stylish rings and pendants. The …
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Twinkle Lights
Twinkle Lights This stunning collection features high quality opal rings and pendants set in 14k and 18k gold. Opal is like no other gemstone, and these pieces all put on a unique …
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Alternative Gemstones for a Non Traditional Engagement Ring
…, it is good to have a stone that will not chip or scratch easily. Anything with a Mohs hardness of 9 or higher is good, and should be suitable for daily wear. Stones that are 7 or softer like Aquamarine, Amethyst, Peridot, Pearl, and Opal will have difficulty standing the test of time. These softer stones will tend to look worn and abraded over time. Pearls are a very soft gem, with a Mohs rating of 2.5 to 4.5. Pearl jewelry is not meant for everyday use, which makes …
