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Gem in the Spotlight: Quartz
… priced sometimes and sometimes unattainably expensive? If you answered quartz to all these questions you would be right (but naturally you looked at the title and knew). Quartz is one of the most common minerals on earth. Many quartz … Jasper Opaque chalcedony, typically red to brown but can be various colors Bloodstone Green jasper dotted with bright red spots Carnelian Reddish orange chalcedony Gemology of Quartz Quartz is known for its durability with a Mohs hardness…
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The Difference Between White Gold and Platinum
… alloy makes white gold a harder metal than alloyed platinum. The hardness issue is important when considering the brightness of the finish. The harder the metal, the more shine the finish will show and hold. White gold is harder than …touch and see the differences in person. Or, you can checkout some platinum and white gold products available online right… choice of the alloying metals, which bleach the yellow of pure gold. Platinum is a naturally white metal. It does not need to be alloyed for color. Jewelry platinum is typically an alloy containing 90% to 95% platinum and the balance …
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The History of Diamond Cuts
… reasons diamonds are expensive. Diamond cutters are highly trained and need a lot of experience to get the job done right. The point cut diamond is likely where the tradition of the diamond engagement ring began. Mary of Burgundy became …One of the earliest recorded statements about diamonds is: “the substance that possesses the greatest value, not only among the precious stones, but of all human possessions.” said by Pliny, the Roman historian. The story of the…
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How to Sell Jewelry on eBay and Other Websites
… competition when selling online. Don’t be discouraged if it does not sell the first time. The timing may not be right. I know of people who put the same ring up a dozen times before it sells. Patience is needed with online sales, but … looking for a great bargain, wanting only to pay the lowest price. If your jewelry is unique, get a high price if not, then the bargain hunters are your market. The success of eBay helped a much older business the pawn shops. The pawn …
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What to Do When Your Ring Irritates Your Skin
… an allergic reaction is not as simple as it may seem. Jewelry, especially white gold, is often plated to give it a brighter finish. White gold alloys are often plated with Rhodium which is a member of the Platinum family. People are … considering for a few days. That way, you can know for sure if it will irritate your skin. Once you have found the right metal, we can either recreate your existing ring in that metal, or start from scratch. As a final reminder, we are …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Aquamarine
… with more vibrant gemstones. If you are looking for the perfect piece of aquamarine jewelry, you have come to the right place. At Arden Jewelers, our gemologists understand and appreciate the natural beauty of color gems, and we find … believing it captured the true spirit of the sea. aquamarine was believed to guarantee a happy marriage Best known for its beautiful blue color, aquamarine was used to bring happiness, eternal youth, and control passion. In the body, …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Alexandrite
… counterpart is very affordable. So no matter the occasion or budget, our gemologists will be able to find the right stone for you. Contact us today to get … night, more expensive than diamond and more illustrious than sapphire, emerald, or even ruby, alexandrite has been known around the world as one of the most sought-after gems for the better part of 200 years. But, what makes this stone… are less prone to impacts than rings, for example. Alexandrite isn’t the only stone to display color-change phenomena. There are color-change varieties of many gems including sapphire, tourmaline, spinel, garnet, etc. Alexandrite is, …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Topaz
…, “You all are nuts, it’s like a rainbow with all the colors at once.” And of course, all of them are right. History and Lore Topaz in its pure form is naturally colorless, clear like a diamond. The famous “Braganza Diamond” was thought to…it reminds me of a blue sky.” Then her friend says back, “Topaz may be like a golden sunset, but not the sky.” A third friend will chime in, “You’re both crazy, it’s like a beautiful peach.” Then, a passerby contributes, “You all are nu…
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Star White Gold
…? Style, fashion, and beauty are all reasons to choose white gold. White gold compliments diamonds. White gold is bright. White gold has a pure reflexive look. White gold is white…or is it? White gold can be compared with gasoline. There… alloy. Most jewelry sales people don’t wish to seem uninformed so they pass on what they hear, or feel what the right answer is. After all, the customer just trusted them with a sizable purchase, they must know or lose the trust. What the…
