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Gem in the Spotlight: Ruby
For much of human history, rubies have been the most prized gemstone. But, what is it about this red gem that has captivated …notes on their durability, which means that their physical properties have been known well for over 2,000 years. For much of human history, rubies have been the most prized gemstone. The ruby has always been a symbol of love, charity, and…for so long? Is it ruby’s color? It’s rarity, and thereby its high cost? Or, is it something deeper? Whatever it is, ruby’s impact on humanity is broad and deep, with arguably the richest history of all gemstones. Gemology of Ruby …
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How to Sell Jewelry on eBay and Other Websites
… it takes to sell, shipping and supplies, insurance, the fees for credit card processing, other fees for things like appraisals, etc.). Two types of people shop online. First, there are the ones who are looking for something unique and are … 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 shops who sell jewelry on eBay and other online sites are willing to take …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Tsavorite Garnet
…, and most faceted stones are below two carats. By some estimates, Tsavorite is around 200 times rarer than the much better known Emerald. Gemology Tsavorite’s rarity and beautiful green color reminds one of the other green garnet called … not have a rich history or lore, given its recent discovery. That said, as a member of the garnet family , there is much mythology surrounding it. Garnet has been thought of as a traveler’s stone offering protection and aid during long …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Pearl
…, and the process of growing them is extremely delicate and time-consuming. As a result, South Sea pearls are often much more expensive than other types of pearls. They are some of the most valuable and sought-after types of pearls in the…both simple and infinitely complex. Let’s explore the science, history, and lore surrounding this most unique gem. How Are Pearls Formed? Pearls are formed when a foreign object enters the shell of a mollusk and irritates the soft mantle…
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Gem in the Spotlight: Jade
… gem commonly available on earth. If you scraped them together, a diamond would scratch a piece of jade while the much softer jade wouldn’t leave a mark on the diamond. However, if you decided to smack both gems with a hammer (please don’…few laboratories produced synthetic (lab-created) jadeite. This proved to be unprofitable and was quickly forgotten; however, a small amount of it remains on the market and it is mostly undetectable Treatments and Sources of Jade Before …
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Fake Diamonds: The Great Diamond Attack
…. 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. The technology is becoming more cost effective, and some synthetic diamonds are entering the …A popular game show would have three people all say that they were someone and the contestant would try to find out who was the real … if the stone is of natural or manufactured origin. It can be done well with careful observation. Keep in mind, however, that the vast majority of lab grown or synthetic diamond producers responsibly disclose that their diamonds are man-…
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Gem in the Spotlight: Amethyst
…used in jewelry. Purple has long been considered a royal color, so it is not surprising that amethyst has been in so much demand throughout history. Gemology Amethyst is a variety of quartz that is colored by the presence iron and … from a pale lavender to a deep, dark purple, and it is often found in shades of pale to medium purple. Amethyst is typically found in Brazil, Uruguay, and Madagascar, but it can also be found in smaller deposits in other countries such…
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The History of Diamond Cuts
… and regional reasons. The unfortunate result of this in both the past and present is that it makes diamonds that much harder to understand. That’s why we at Arden Jewelers always strive to use standard, easy to understand names instead … irregular shape cut a crude Old Mine cut. Old Mine cut is the last cut where individual cutters took liberty with how the facets are laid out. Some look like a modern round brilliant (in layout, not in angles or shapes) and others …
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The Birthstones
… used in jewelry. Purple has long been considered a royal color so it is not surprising that amethyst has been so much in demand over the years. Because amethyst was thought to encourage celibacy and symbolize piety, amethyst was very …January’s Birthstone: Garnet January babies born in the midst of cold, white (valley fog) and at times stark …’s pizzazz energizes the gloomiest day. Garnet varieties brighten the world in colors of yellow to gold, bright orange to true orange, brown to cinnamon, pinks to greens, and of course many shades of red. Garnets are given as symbols of…
