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Brown Diamonds and a Journey to the Center of the Earth
… our feet?” One theory that may seem unlikely to you and me is that there is a vast layer of water between the Earth‘s upper and lower mantle. Now, thanks to skilled scientists, a bit of luck, and a brown diamond, that theory has been …Ringwoodite, is a substance that has been theorized to exist in this subterranean ocean, but has never been found on Earth except when brought here by meteorites. It only forms in high pressure environments like the Earth‘s mantle. …
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Ancient Roman Jewelry Discovered
Archeologists have discovered one of the finest collections of Roman jewelry ever found in Britain. Dubbed the Fenwick Treasure, the fine gold and silver jewelry … to leave their homes and decide what few possessions to take with them. Many have probably packed up their own fine gold and silver jewelry. Our hearts go out to them as they likely experienced many of the same thoughts and emotions as …
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Learn about Morganite and Jewelry Allergies
Anyone can sell you jewelry, but as a trusted, local jeweler we want to do more than that. Which is why we created the Fine Jewelry University . There, you can learn about gold, diamonds, gemstones, buying, selling, cleaning, and just about anything else related to jewelry from GIA trained, battle-tested gemologists. We have recently added two new articles…
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Father’s Day is Just Around the Corner
…Tungsten jewelry both online and in our store in addition to more traditional jewelry. Dad’s love Titanium and Tungsten jewelry because it’s as tough as they are and it looks great. Tungsten Carbide is one of the hardest substances on earth, rating up to 9.0 on the Mohs Scale (just under diamond). Because of this, it is used in various manly applications that Dad might appreciate such as tank ammunition, drill bits, and machine tools. Titanium is more commonly known, but…
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Why Would a Gemologist Pay Less for Your Jewelry?
… that same day to get an appraisal. I had actually evaluated the same diamond early that day and offered half as much. I asked the jeweler if he noticed the color and cut of the diamond, and he said: “Yes, it is an excellent cut and fine color like an H.” In reality, the diamond was a P color which is very low. To give you an idea of how low, the standard diamond pricing guides stop at M color. To make matters worse, the cut was extremely deep as well, on the order of …
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Summer Clearance Sale 2024
Our 2024 Summer Clearance sale is on now! This is the largest sale we have had in over 10 years. We filled three entire showcases with over 200 pieces of gorgeous jewelry all priced at 50% off. Now is your chance to snag an amazing deal on a high quality piece of fine jewelry. Most of these pieces are one-of-a-kind, so come in today before it's too late.
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Balance : Earth Friendly Lab Grown Diamond Engagement Rings
…stand out from the crowd, a choice 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… pieces that are pure enough to be re-cast, but to us, it’s completely worth it. But, we didn’t stop with sourcing earth-friendly gold. We chose to use high-quality, lab grown diamonds exclusively in the Balance collection to completely …
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What is Asteria Jewelry?
“You are going to die in 48 hours unless…” No one gives bad news like Dr. House. Giving a boring gift is not as bad as dying, but that’s what it feels like when a gift does not meet the expectations of the one we love. We may not be able to find the cure for cancer or the disease that’s killing Dr. House’s patient, but we have found the cure for the common gift! The cure for the common gift is not of this world alone. It will take
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Fine Jewelry University
Our mission is to help interested jewelry consumers learn about all the intricacies and fascinating aspects of fine jewelry in an effort to find the perfect piece of jewelry for them. We have listed here a virtual treasure trove of … and click on a subject that interests you to find out more. We hope you enjoy your studies at the University of Fine Jewelry. If you want to continue your education or you just want to see some real life examples of these things, come on…
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Asteria: The Cure for the Common Gift
… is a unique gift idea featuring a gemstone that was created thousands of years ago when a meteor impacted the Earth. Read more of the Asteria story . show me the cure Are you ready for the cure for the common gift? Check out the gallery …
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Legal Information
… us. However, the labor services are free and covered by the one year guarantee. What is Normal Wear? As with all fine jewelry, normal wear does not include swimming, bathing, housework, sports, strenuous activity, being chewed on or run … things that are unsuitable for fine jewelry. There are very specific reasons these things are unsuitable for all fine jewelry. If your jewelry does get damaged in the course of “abnormal” wear such as chewing, sports or other “abnormal” …
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We Want Your Jewelry
… were in my jewelry, and how the price was calculated. They did that and more. They were open, honest, and down to earth.” – John K. (Elk Grove, CA on 6/26/2015) Get Directions or Call (916) 481-8006 Why wait? See … that new camera, pay off that credit card, or save up for a rainy day. Our “Most Wanted” List We buy almost any fine jewelry (even if it’s broken), but sometimes, it helps to know what specific items we are looking for. Here is our top …
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Is a Lab Grown Diamond Right for Me?
… to grow a diamond in a lab than it does to dig it out of the ground. There is also no need to displace many tons of earth to create a lab grown diamond. You can, with 100% certainty, know the origin of your diamond. The issue of conflict …many people out of poverty. Lab grown diamonds are not one-of-a-kind in the same way that natural diamonds are. Each earth-mined, natural diamond is a unique work of nature’s art. Lab grown diamonds, on the other hand, are mass-produced in…
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Gem in the Spotlight: Quartz
… 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 varieties are cut into gemstones, but some varieties are very rare. Some are ordinary like rock quartz, …creates enough light to see, but no heat. Famous Quartz Gemstones Quartz is one of the most abundant minerals in the earth‘s crust, but there are still many noteworthy examples that have been found. One of the most famous quartz specimens …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Blue Zircon
… brilliant light show we see. Zircon is also of interest to geologists because it is one of the oldest minerals on earth. In the gem world, a type of stone is often given different names for each of its colors, and Zircon is no exception. … is said to warn of danger. 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…
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How to Sell Your Jewelry
… spot price of gold is $300 and a 14K ring weighing 10 grams would work out like this. $300 (spot price) X .583 (the fineness of gold) equals $174.90 per ounce divided by 31.15 (troy ounce to gram) equals $5.63 per gram times our ring of … creativity can show you the best way to sell your jewelry or one the more traditional methods may work out just fine. Examine your options and evaluate the benefits and drawbacks to find the very best way to sell your jewelry. Auctions …
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How Are Lab Grown Diamonds Made?
… crystals? Nature does it very deep underground. Diamond growing naturally takes place about 100 miles below the earth’s surface. Why? Because that is where the conditions of extremely high pressure and high temperature needed for diamond … can be grown over larger areas by starting with a larger diamond seed plate. Finally, the CVD process allows for a finer control over the environment in the growth chamber and thus the properties of the finished diamond. However, even …
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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 might wonder why there’s an entire article below this sentence. The complexity arises from … stem from how they were made. Lab grown diamonds are man-made in a lab while natural diamonds are created in the earth. Nature is not a controlled, sterile environment, and natural processes vary abundantly. Therefore, the results are not…
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At Home Gold Tests
… it’s a really fast and effective test you can do at home. This test works best with very strong magnets like rare earth magnets . Bleach. This is definitely a destructive test, so use with caution. File a a small section to get through … the video. If you shop using these links, we may receive a small commission. We really appreciate the support. Rare Earth Magnets Touchstone Acid Test Kit Electronic Gold Tester
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Asteria – The Cure for the Common Gift
Asteria jewelry is a unique gift idea featuring a gemstone that was created thousands of years ago when a meteor impacted the Earth. If you’re ready to stop giving boring gifts, learn more about the cure for the common gift here
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Valentine’s Day 2014 Incredible Jewelry Deals
…, and teddy bears will be stuffed in the backs of overcrowded closets. This year, give her something real, something that lasts, something that says “I love you” for years to come. Visit Arden Jewelers now to get incredible deals on fine jewelry during our extended retirement sale
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White Gold vs Platinum: Which One is Right for You?
…end of the day, either metal is more than sufficient to hold your diamond securely in your engagement ring. As long as you take good care of your ring by taking it off for activities like exercise and chores, either metal will be just fine here. Daily Wear Since you will be wearing your engagement ring a lot, you need to know how it will hold up to small scratches and dings of daily life. Since white gold is a harder metal, tiny bits of it can actually flake off when it…
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How to Clean Jewelry at Home
… other cleaning methods, see the list below to make sure that your jewelry won’t be damaged by steam cleaning before you try it. Polishing Cloth The last step in the at home cleaning process is to use a polishing cloth to remove any fine scratches and get the metal in your jewelry shining again. Quality polishing cloths like the ones we sell at our store are embedded with a cleaning compound call jeweler’s rouge. This mildly abrasive compound is what we use on our high-…
Custom Designs
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This is a truly unique piece. The center is a stunning pallasitic peridot which is peridot that is 100% extraterrestrial in origin. This stone is one of the extremely rare meteorites that survived its trip through the earth‘s atmosphere and had the right chemical make up to contain gem quality peridot. The setting borrows for the Art Deco tradition with some modern to touches to create a stunning, one-of-a-kind ring
