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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… the key that unlocks this entire question. Synthetic can mean artificial or even fake. Synthetic can also mean man–made, copied, unreal, or even imitation. But, in this context, what do we mean when we say “synthetic diamond”? In the … misrepresentation has seriously confused what the term “synthetic” means, and it’s why most producers of man–made diamonds prefer the term “lab grown” over “synthetic.” In order to appreciate this fully, it helps to understand a little …
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How Are Lab Grown Diamonds Made?
…was demonstrated. Henri Moissan was one of the early pioneers in the field. In 1893, he claimed to have successfully made a diamond by heating charcoal to 3,500 degrees Celsius inside a carbon crucible. Many attempts were made to … of deep volcano brings them up to where humans can find and mine them. The first successful synthetic diamonds were made by mimicking nature with High Pressure/High Temperature (HPHT) manufacturing. There are three basic manufacturing …
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Fake Diamonds: The Great Diamond Attack
…thermal inertia testers) is the front line in finding diamond fakes or look a likes. Modern science has developed a man made gem that can fake out the standard diamond tester. Moissanite is lab-created, silicon carbide, and it gives a …, refractive index of 2.65, dispersion of 0.0104, and a specific gravity of 3.21. More creative uses of this man made gem are in the pipeline. The Big Bad Synthetic In the gem world we use words with particular meanings. Synthetic is one of …
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Synthetic Gems: The Whole Story
…have these gems. It took over a hundred years and millions of dollars of research to create what nature can produce. Man made gems come in many forms. Every thing from simple glass to plastic to high tech chemical tongue twister like …In gemology we call this a synthetic gem. Synthetic gems are not bad, fakes, or the curse of a modern society. So a man made synthetic ruby has the same exact chemical formula and crystal structure and optical characteristics as a natural …
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Alternative Metals for Men’s Jewelry
… grade) being the most commonly used due to its incredible strength and workability. Our rings at Arden Jewelers are made from aircraft grade 5 titanium. Titanium is a chemical element with the symbol Ti and atomic number 22. It is …. Overall, titanium is a splendid choice for a man’s wedding band. It is light weight, has the cool image of being made of aircraft metal, and is named after gods. It has a contemporary look, an affordable price, and comfortability making…
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Gem in the Spotlight: Pearl
…are considered “real” or genuine pearls. Fake or imitation “pearls” would refer to beads or objects that are made to look like pearls but are in fact a different material altogether (e.g. plastic, shell, or some type of composite). …cherished for hundreds of years. Only more recently have cultured pearl farming techniques been introduced that have made these incredible gems more widely accessible. The La Peregrina pearl is one of the most famous natural pearls in the…
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How Custom Jewelry is Made
Custom jewelry design is one of the most fascinating things that we do. In this video we take you through the entire process from coming up with a great idea to seeing the beautiful finished product. Our goal is to make custom design fun and easy, and we hope that comes through in this video. A lot goes into making a piece of custom jewelry, but it’s what we do best, so you can sit back and enjoy the process while we make the jewelry you have always dreamed of.
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Retirement Sale: Huge Savings on Jewelry
Arden Jewelers was founded 24 years ago in Sacramento, CA by a visionary jeweler and business man. He built the company around saving people money and finding them the perfect jewelry for their needs. Today, he is passing the torch to the next generation, and we’re celebrating his retirement with one of our biggest sales ever. …
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White Gold vs Platinum: Which One is Right for You?
…earlier, platinum alloys are much denser than white gold alloys, so an identically ring will be much heavier if it’s made in platinum as compared to white gold. This isn’t usually a problem, as the every weight of the platinum ring can … and white gold alloys are typically comprised of about 40-75% pure gold. After everything, the price of jewelry made from either metal today is actually pretty similar with platinum still costing a little bit more on average. So, which …
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California Tourmaline
Mined in California, Made in California. This beautiful new line of jewelry is exclusively available at Arden Jewelers and features locally mined tourmaline found right here in sunny California. Checkout the whole collection of California Tourmaline online …
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Behind the Scenes with FOX 40
FOX 40 visited Arden Jewelers to get some help with a piece on professional jewelry cleaning. We made this fun behind-the-scenes video of the shoot
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How to Clean Jewelry at Home
… and dry it with a hair dryer to avoid water spots. Jewelry Cleaning Solutions There are several different, purpose made, jewelry cleaning solutions that you can use. We demonstrate one that is designed to clean and remove tarnish from …. If all of the tarnish has not been removed, you can repeat the process. However, if you repeat the process too many times or if the jewelry is left in the solution for too long, it can actually oxidize the silver, turning it black. The…
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The Truth About Synthetic Gems
… gems, so I figured I’d start with a quick explanation of the subject. Here’s an excerpt from an article I wrote: Man made gems come in many forms. Every thing from simple glass to plastic to high tech chemical tongue twister like gadolinium …structure as a natural gem, it would be very hard to tell them apart. In gemology we call this a synthetic gem. So a man made synthetic ruby has the same exact chemical formula and crystal structure and optical characteristics as a natural …
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Lab Grown Diamonds
… beauty in a lab has been a goal of scientists for decades, and now, that dream is becoming a reality. In truth, man–made diamonds, also called lab grown diamonds or synthetic diamonds, have been around for quite some time. But, they have… lab grown diamonds? Our gemologists have put together a series of in-depth articles on what they are, how they’re made, and much more. So, cozy up and get to know these amazing new creations. Should I be worried about lab grown diamonds…
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Intimately Public
…, and the true us was revealed. Now, on the other side, I know she loves me for me, not just the suave, debonair man I pretended to be. Is now the time to show how much I love her for her? In many ways, the upgrade of a wedding ring is a… main ways to give the gift of jewelry. Upgrades are usually “up-sizing” to a bigger or higher grade main diamond. Many times, the jewelry only needs a change in the head to accommodate the new diamond. A Redesign is using some of the …
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Manly Jewelry for Men
… about wearing a raw chunk of metal that’s been dug up from the ground and welded to ring. Maybe that’s why so many men are embracing this time honored look. We have a great selection of natural nugget rings at the shop and online right … can use to make a custom nugget ring personalized just for you. A wedding band upgrade is an awesome gift for that manly in man in your life. So, what are you waiting for? Shop online or visit us today
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Retirement Sale: 40 70% Off Jewelry
Arden Jewelers was founded over 20 years ago in Sacramento, CA by a visionary jeweler and business man. His goal was to provide his clients with an honest, straightforward jewelry experience. Using his professional …Get a bigger, clearer diamond engagement ring Exceed her expectations with a great holiday gift Plan ahead for a romantic Valentine’s Day Treat yourself with that special piece you didn’t think you could afford The Future The future of …
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The Magic of Jewelry Repair
…. We see jewelry that’s taken all kinds of abuse. Earrings that have been flattened by car tires, engagement rings that have done battle with the garbage disposal, pendants that have been soaked in every household chemical known to man, and more have all crossed our doors. And, the best part of our day comes when we get to reveal this jewelry after it’s been repaired, reconditioned, and restored to its owner. We wanted to share some of this excitement with our website …
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Alternative Gemstones for a Non Traditional Engagement Ring
… 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 out from the traditional clear … to take on their color. Natural colored Diamonds can be extremely rare auctioning off for millions of dollars. Man–made gems like CZ (Cubic Zirconia), Moissanite and the like are also alternatives to Diamond for a wedding ring. Most of …
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How Much to Spend on an Engagement Ring
… 80% of people gave diamond engagement rings. Diamond prices increased in that time frame due to simple supply and demand. The two months’ salary rule began in the 1980s. The famous De Beers ad asked: “How else could two months’ salary … their feelings for their future wife in with the engagement ring. In other words, a lady can judge how successful a man will be or how much he loves her by how expensive the diamond engagement ring he gives her is (more on this later). …
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Custom Jewelry Design FAQ
…Jewelry has many small parts but most people just see the whole thing. Imagine a car; the overall look of the car is made up of all of smaller components. For example, the headlight shape and position, the size and angle of the windshield… have. Many clients have used the main diamond of the old ring to be a side diamond in the new design. Others have made a few design changes, but it is basically the same look and feel, just newer. I have worked with clients who have …
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The Custom Design Process
… the precision of the finished product but it gives you the ability to see your design even before the wax is made. Now you can make adjustments to get it looking exactly the way to want it to before its made. Third, once you approve the … to make it ready for you to wear! This is our favorite part of the custom jewelry process, when the jewelry has made the complete journey from dream to reality! We hope this helped you to better understand the custom jewelry design …
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AI Jewelry Design Competition
… ring. I checked out a few places before I settled on Arden, and I am so glad that I chose to work with Angelo! He made the process incredibly easy, and created an engagement ring that my fiancé loves.” – David B. (Davis, CA) Custom … the best possible price for high quality jewelry, and AI generated custom design is no different. You’ll get a well made piece of jewelry at a price you can afford. Family Jeweler When you shop with us you’re not a number. You’re family…
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Computer Aided Jewelry Design
… Artisan from the time of the pharaohs, to the time of the Caesars, to the time of the high Middle Ages, to now, has made jewelry the same way. Now Arden Jeweler’s artists, with computer technology, are producing world class Jewelry in a …. With Matrix we can show our clients what the ring will look like when it is done on the screen before any wax is made. A client comes in and has an idea for a ring. After conversing with the jewelry designer, and describing the ring to …
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… with the flowing curves of the white gold flower elements in the middle telling a story of balance between the man–made and the natural
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This custom engagement was made with an oval brilliant center diamond, and accented with channels of round brilliant diamonds descending down the shank from the center mounting. For next level glitz and glam, the channels of diamonds are nestled between rows of …
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This simple band is made with “recycled” diamonds. The stones were originally from various pieces of jewelry belonging to one of our clients, that were either never worn, or broken. We were able to help her turn those pieces of jewelry into something she knew…
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A unique and modern take on the classic solitaire engagement ring. This ring is made in hypo-allergenic 14k white gold, with a sleek profile, and featuring a round brilliant center diamond
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Here we have made an engagement ring that is nonetheless dazzling for its understated design. The ring features five sparkling round brilliant diamonds. The beauty is in the detail; the integrated mountings gives a congruence to the piece, while a …
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… leaf texture was rendered meticulously by hand one leaf at a time. Custom jewelry is often a labor of love, and that love shows through every aspect of this piece. Watch this ring take shape on our video about how custom jewelry is made
