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Gem in the Spotlight: Jade
… toughness, can be carved, and can be taken to a high polish. Nephrite is commonly found in a darker olive green color but can also be very light green, orangey-red, black, and yellowish green. Jadeite can come in many different colors … pink, purple (often called lavender jade), blue, black, white, and the most valuable/desirable color: a vibrant green. The finest of all green jadeite colors is a saturated emerald green that is almost transparent, and it is called “…
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Gem in the Spotlight: Tourmaline
…: is red, pinkish red, orangy red, or pink tourmaline. Indicolite: is dark blue, dark violetish blue, or dark greenish blue tourmaline. Paraíba: is a copper colored blue, intense violetish blue, or greenish blue tourmaline from Paraíba, …chrome tourmaline’s color actually comes 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. …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Quartz
…is “Alaska Diamond” for rock crystal alongside “Herkimer Diamonds” (see below). In recent times, the term “Green Amethyst,” which was commonly used for Prasiolite, has come under fire. It even attracted the attention of the US Federal … gems can be stunningly beautiful and intricate. You can also see why Prasiolite has previously been referred to as “Green Amethyst.” Under the surface, all of these fancy names are just different ways of saying “Quartz!” Crystal Name …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Tsavorite Garnet
… Tsavorite has all of the qualities you want in a gemstone: beauty, rarity, intrinsic value, and romance. With its natural, fresh green color in a variety of shades and scintillating brilliance, Tsavorite is one of the most beautiful green gemstones in the world. It is a garnet so it is traditionally used for January’s birthstone. But, you don’t have to be born in January to enjoy such a wonderful gemstone. Its brilliance and vivacity can only truly be appreciated in person…
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Gem in the Spotlight: Peridot
Peridot is a lovely yellow-green gem with a rich history. Legend has it that Peridot was the favorite gemstone of Cleopatra. The ancients called it the “gem of the sun”. It was believed that peridot could chase away evil spirits and dissolve curses but only when set in …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Emerald
… are a member of the beryl mineral family (along with morganite and aquamarine) and are valued for their rich green color. The intensity of an emerald’s hue depends on the presence of chromium and vanadium in the crystal structure. Emerald… a symbol of the reproductive forces of nature. Modern science has shown us that the human eye is more sensitive to green than to any other color thereby making it easier on the eyes. Pliny said that emeralds were the only gemstones that …
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Give Back and Support East African Gem Miners
Update (9/15/2021): This event has ended, and we were able to donate over $200.00 to Gem Legacy’s COVID-19 relief efforts. Thank you to everyone who participated, and remember that you can donate anytime … time to think about giving back and supporting our global community than today. That’s why we are partnering with Gem Legacy to help lend a hand to artisanal gemstone miners in East Africa. From now until September 14th, we will donate … our online shop* directly to Gem Legacy’s COVID-19 relief efforts for gem mining communities in East Africa. About Gem Legacy Gem Legacy is a 501c3 nonprofit dedicated to supporting education, vocational training, and local economies in…
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The Truth About Synthetic Gems
One of the most intimidating subjects for new comers to the jewelry industry is synthetic gems, so I figured I’d start with a quick explanation of the subject. Here’s an excerpt from an article I wrote: Man … gallium garnet (also called GGG) and the modern diamond simulant moissanite, a man made silicon carbide. In gemology, any material used to look like a gem is called a simulant. So clear glass to rock quartz to GGG to moissanite are all …. They look like diamonds, but they are not diamonds. These simulants are easy for a well trained and equipped gemologist to detect. But if you had gem material that is the same chemically, optically and crystal structure as a natural …
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Fancy Color Diamonds
… are a true red not mixed with brown. Even in vivid color, red diamonds maintain their diamond-like brilliance. Green Most other diamond colors happen when another element is add to the pure carbon of diamonds, but with green diamonds the … in the construction of the crystal lattice of the carbon atoms. This mean most green diamond are a clean, pure green and not a mix of other colors. Blue Blue color diamonds are one of the most common. This is because they are mostly …
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Spreading Hope with Custom Jewelry
… different techniques and styles. We discovered that at high voltages we could anodize titanium to a soft, sea-foam green color. We ultimately decided on a brighter pallet for the titanium line itself, but when we saw the green of the … it was to get a uniform color/finish on such a large surface area of titanium. Our jewelers eventually resorted to gem cutting techniques to get the surface finish on the titanium clean enough to reproduce the color that was needed. …
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Gifts to Celebrate What Matters
… supported us and stood by us through it all, and we are so grateful. Earlier this month many of you received a free gemstone from us in the mail along with coupons for a personalized piece of jewelry for your gem. Since we weren’t able … the same offer to all of our friends and family online. Come in from now until December 24th and you’ll get a free gem with the purchase of any jewelry to set it in. You’ll have a tray of gems to pick from, and if you don’t see one you …
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Why Sell Your Jewelry to a Gemologist Jewelry Buyer?
… as experts in their field… It is with great pleasure that we announce that Angelo has just received his Graduate Gemologist (GG) degree from the Gemological Institute of America (GIA). This prestigious achievement took over 5 years of… parts. Angelo read over three feet of text in addition to online material. One test was to identify 20 unknown gemstones perfectly with zero room for error. A 99% score on this test is failing. It’s no wonder that there are so few …
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We designed this unique solitaire to perfectly complement the stunning green Alexandrite center. A dramatic U-shaped piece intersects the top of the ring, and secures the cushion cut Alexandrite in a channel style setting. This allows the full profile of the stone to be visible. The design is simple, but with …
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This showstopping piece features a large green diamond suspend as if by magic between the cathedral arches of the ring mounting. Flush set accent diamonds dot the sides of the ring giving it a modern, almost abstract feel while the brushed finish completes the look adding an extra…
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This is a truly artistic piece. White and yellow gold elements are used to create contrast and to highlight the beautiful Tsavorite Garnet center piece. Two marquise diamonds add a bit of sparkle to the design.
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Round brilliant diamonds are set in this perfect open circle frame. Each uniformed colored gemstone was hand picked and set in a precise position giving the illusion of a shaker style pendant. Our designer worked closely with the client to create this stunning one of a kind family pendant. This modern pendant is lively and …
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This solitaire cocktail ring features a large oval prasiolite stone. Prasiolite is the proper name for green quartz. The ring is set with bold claw shaped prongs, and has a cathedral style shank rising to meet the stone on …
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The smooth swooping curves of this custom ring is designed to show off and protect the clean mint green prasiolite stone. From the front view, you can see the detailed crosshatch metal work under the stone. The open side gallery is a perfect frame for the stone’s uniformed pavilion
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Rare and Beautiful
… of these pieces is unique in it’s own way. These less well-known gemstones create a color display unlike anything you have seen before. Here are just a few of the gems featured in the collection: Tsavorite Garnet , a truly vibrant green gem found only in a handful of mines in the entire world. This is a gorgeous stone with color to rival the world’s finest emeralds paired with exceptional clarity. Padparadscha Sapphire , this rare shade of Sapphire has a beautiful orange-…
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Alternative Gemstones for a Non Traditional Engagement Ring
… want a clear gemstone for your engagement ring, you can look into colored Diamonds. Blue, pink, red, yellow, brown, green and black are the most popular colors of Diamonds. Some colored Diamonds are priced much less than the traditional …Today, many couples are choosing to express their individuality with unconventional engagement rings. One way to break the mold is to use a gemstone that’s not a Diamond. Let’s explore the pros and cons of a …. The alternatives to a Diamond for engagement rings are more varied than most people think. They range from gems worthy of the crown jewels to man-made imitations of Diamonds. Most alternatives to Diamonds have color which makes stand …
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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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Custom Jewelry Design FAQ
…in many different types of gold like 9, 10 14, 18, 22, 24 karat gold. The gold can be white or yellow or even red or green. We can make two tone white and yellow or red and white. For that fact, if you want we can put all four colors of … for you. What is redesigned jewelry? Or Redesigned? Simply put a redesign to a custom design using your existing gems and gold or platinum. This does not mean you are limited by the gems you have, but what you have is incorporated into …
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Jewelry That We Buy
… karat of gold is worth money. Any color of gold is worth money. We buy yellow gold, white gold, rose gold, and even green gold. The gold jewelry can be even broken and still worth a lot of money. We buy natural gold nuggets. Gold flakes … bracelets, platinum pins, platinum brooches, platinum pendants, more types of platinum jewelry. We Buy Diamonds and Gemstones Arden Jewelers has gemologist jewelry buyers. We buy many types of gemstones and diamonds. The gems and …
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Get More Cash for Your Jewelry
… to do with it. A great example of this is the classic “cash for gold” offer. I once had a client who sold an engagement ring for $50 to a local “cash for gold” buyer. She actually got a good price for the gold weight of her ring. The … of jewelry you are selling. If you are a “cash for gold” buyer, you probably know that the center diamond in an engagement ring can have tremendous value. But, if you are not trained to accurately grade that diamond, you will have to …
Gemstones
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Sapphire, 0.88 cts. (#20304)
$850.00- Shape:
- Oval Brilliant
- Color:
- Green
- Clarity:
- Eye Clean
- Dimensions (L×W×D):
- 6.28 × 4.92 × 3.20mm
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Emerald, 3.11 cts. (#20309)
$1,995.00- Shape:
- Emerald Cut
- Color:
- Green
- Clarity:
- Moderately Included
- Dimensions (L×W×D):
- 9.10 × 8.09 × 6.52mm
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How to Clean Jewelry at Home
… visits to the jeweler. Toothbrush and Windex Be sure to plug the drain before you start to make sure no small gems are lost. Rinse the jewelry in water. Spray the piece liberally with Windex or a similar glass cleaner (see notes below … that you can use. We demonstrate one that is designed to clean and remove tarnish from silver. Check that no gems in the piece are glued in (the cleaner can dissolve the glue and cause the gems to fall out). Put the jewelry in the …
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Gemologist Buyers Give You More Cash for Your Jewelry
…. Arden Jewelers will give you more cash for your gold right here in Sacramento, CA and surrounding areas. Our gemologist trained buyers pay you for the entire piece: gold, diamonds, and gemstones so you get more. Don’t risk mailing your…
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White Gold vs Platinum: Which One is Right for You?
Should I choose white gold or platinum for my engagement ring? This is a question that we get all the time, and now we have a full video to help you answer it. In this …strength test. At the 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…bit more on average. So, which metal should you choose? In the end, either metal will be a great choice for your engagement ring. You may get a bit more longevity out of a platinum ring, but you will get a brighter, shinier look from a …
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How to Check if Your Diamond is Loose
…if your ring has any loose stones. In this video we’ll show you two easy ways you can tell if your diamond (or other gemstone) is loose at home. Hold the ring close to your ear in one hand and gently tap the bottom of it with the other. … sound. Use a pen cap to gently prod each gemstone looking for a small amount of movement. If you do find a loose gemstone in your ring, we recommend you stop wearing it immediately and bring it in so one of our jewelers can check it for…
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FOX40 Visits Arden Jewelers to Talk About the Price of Gold
… in a major shift in the value of gold jewelry. We talk about how much your jewelry might be worth and explain how gemologist jewelry buyers like us can pay you even more than just the gold weight for jewelry that contains precious …
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News 10 Falling Diamond Prices Interview
… Arden Jewelers to get the inside story on decreasing diamond prices just in time for Valentine’s Day 2015. Our gemologist, Dan, was able to explain some of the reasons for the pricing trend and how jewelry buyers can take advantage of … like Arden Jewelers who can quickly react to changes in the diamond market, customers can save on their diamond engagement ring and general diamond jewelry purchases. Thanks to Dina Kupfer for thinking of us for this story
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Mother’s Circle Necklace with Gemstones
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Balance : Lab Grown Diamond Engagement Ring with Accents
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Balance : Lab Grown Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring
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Rose Gold Morganite Bezel Ring with Diamond Accents
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Asteria : Large Braided Rope Silver Pendant
Original price was: $539.95.$499.95Current price is: $499.95. Add to cart
