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Gem in the Spotlight: Ruby
… to 2,500 B.C. They were found alongside stone age tools in historic mines in Mogok, Myanmar. The Bible compares the price of wisdom to the price of rubies and mentions them four separate times. In India, the ruby is known as “ratnaraj” or…, activate sluggish or dormant conditions, and help banish a sense of limitation. Continuing on, ruby refines lower passions, bolsters courage, and increases integrity. Another fascinating aspect of rubies is their association with …
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Frequently Asked Question about Jewelry
…issue the SI3 grade, even the Rapaport Diamond Report, or the Rap Sheet as it’s known in the trade, added SI3 to its price list. For those who are unfamiliar with the Rap sheet, it is the definitive (but no longer only) price guide for … for it, that’s just what we did back then and others. As the marriage deepens an open and trusting bond can allow the wife to finally share “I love you, but not the ring so much”. It is a great joy to work with these couples who reach …
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How to Sell Jewelry on Craigslist and Facebook Marketplace
…Have any paper work handy. Make your listing a good value because Craigslist and Marketplace shoppers are the most price knowledgeable and concerned buyers. It has to be the lowest price or they won’t buy. Take a few good quality pictures …
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Laser Jewelry Repair
…torch would overheat and destroy. Inexpensive jewelry that has great sentimental value but could not be fixed at any price in the past can now be fixed with a laser. Now Arden jewelers can help our clients take the personal jewelry out of … be used to create new designs. Inexpensive jewelry that has great sentimental value but could not be fixed at any price in the past can now be fixed with a laser. The amazing thing is the laser is simply a beam of light. The laser beam …
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Diamond Buying Guide: The 4 C’s
… body color. As you can see from the picture, the difference between one or two color grades is quite small, but the price difference can be significant. When deciding on a color for your diamond, you may choose to go down a color grade to… shape) the maximum light is returned through the top of the stone giving a great light show. Cuts that are too shallow or too deep allow light to escape resulting in loss of brilliance. Color Judging diamond color is actually looking …
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Gold Purity and The Differences Between White and Yellow Gold
… tell us gold is an element with the chemical symbol Au. We know it is the heraldic metal and it is a rare yellow mineral that is the most malleable and pliable of all metals. Yes, but what does that mean to me? Gold is a beautiful metal… use mostly in gem weight (one carat is 1/5 gram). Karated gold used in engagement rings can be from 100% gold to as low as 37% gold. Gold’s karat grade is used to express the proportion of gold in an alloy or the quality of a gold alloy…
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Gem in the Spotlight: Topaz
… topaz is one of the birthstones for December. We have a great variety of topaz jewelry in stock at our everyday low prices. They make great gifts for anyone born in November or December, and for anyone… to protect its wearer. Topaz was also thought to initiate healing, increase or maintain mental health, and even allow the wearer to go unseen by enemies. In the Victorian era, blue topaz signified faithfulness and love. Gemology As we … red colors are present (although much of the jewelry industry might call golden topaz imperial). Golden Topaz: Yellow to orange without any red component (could be called precious topaz if more orange). Smokey Topaz: Brownish grey color…
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The History of Diamond Cuts
… changing 1 facet would result in the diamond being labeled a miss-cut (often causing it to be sold at a discounted price). It just depends on the type of cut and where the deviation from the “standard” facet pattern is. The next important… to the natural diamond octahedral shape than the release of fire and brilliance we know today. The Old Mine cut follows the angles and shape of the octahedral diamond crystal to save on weight from the rough stone and to make it easier …
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Understanding the Diamond Buying Game
How would you feel if your favorite soft drink tasted different in every can you drank? You expect a coke to taste like coke everywhere. In business, this is called a commodity. The soda is the same and you can shop based on price or convenience; the product is the same. People like shopping this way. I like it this way. Diamonds are not this way. The four C’s of diamonds are not that old, less than 100 years. Before that system every business and diamond seller…
