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Gem in the Spotlight: Blue Zircon
… the manmade diamond simulates were made, the colorless version of zircon was used in jewelry to mimic diamond. Why? Natural zircon is known for its scintillation, brilliance, and flashes of color or fire just like diamond. Zircon also is … name for colorless Zircon. Starlite is the name for the blue gem variety of Zircon. The color of Starlite is rarely natural, and is almost always heat treated. Of course, the blue form of Zircon is also called, imaginatively, Blue Zircon. …
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What Are Lab Grown Diamonds?
… is being created. Therefore, a “synthetic diamond” has the same crystal structure and chemical composition as a natural diamond. The same cannot be said of the many imitation or fake gems that are often, incorrectly, described as synthetic … highly advanced technologies that produce crystals with the exact same chemical structure and optical properties as natural diamonds. Now, let’s compare lab grown diamonds to some of the other gems that you might have heard of. Lab Grown …
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How to Tell If a Diamond Is Natural or Lab Grown
…synthetic diamonds before continuing with this article. So, now you know that lab grown diamonds are just as real as natural diamonds, but we still want to be able to tell them apart. When it comes to diamond simulants like Cubic Zirconia (… they aren’t diamonds. But, with lab grown diamonds, the chemical structure and properties are all the same as natural diamond, so it becomes much more difficult to differentiate them. Responsible Disclosure The first thing to realize is …
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Is a Lab Grown Diamond Right for Me?
… of misinformation and paranoia both from inside the trade and from outside observers. I have heard people say that natural diamonds come with a 400% mark up, or that most mined diamonds are conflict diamonds (both wild falsehoods). On the … consumers’ minds. While the real world issue is not nearly as severe as many people believe it is (over 99.9% of natural diamonds are conflict free, and you can buy verifiable Canadian diamonds of known origin if you want), it is still …
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The Birthstones
… is the product of an oyster’s defense mechanism. When a foreign irritant is introduced either by man (cultured) or naturally, the oyster immediately surrounds it with layers of a substance called nacre. Pearls form directly from the hand of… a current day birthstone for this month. Learn more about Topaz and Citrine December’s Birthstones: Turquoise (Blue Zircon, Blue Topaz, Tanzanite) Turquoise is found in Egypt, Persia (Iran), Tibet, and the Americas. It has been treasured …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Pearl
…time, layer upon layer of nacre is deposited around the irritant, eventually forming a pearl. This process can occur naturally or via human intervention. Natural pearls grow in the wild without human intervention. They are very rare, and … locations around the world. The process by which they are created is completely unpredictable, and as a result, natural pearls come in a wide range of shapes, sizes, and colors. They are typically irregular in shape and have a unique, …
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…, and this piece is a great example of that. It is a classic two stone ring with a diamond set alongside a blue zircon. These gems are not often seen together, but they make a striking duo. The oval diamond nestles perfectly next to the …
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The first thing that strikes you when you look at this unique ring is the rough-hewn, natural texture that the entire piece is finished with. Breaking from the traditional, high-polished look, this beautifully …
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This gorgeous custom ring features a AAA 1.76ct asscher-cut Emerald. Surrounded by an halo of tapered baguette diamonds. It’s a breathtaking example of the traditional ballerina design where the center emerald is the star of the show
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This necklace and earring set displays the unique pairing of the sleek and shiny rose gold with a rough and natural black coral. The bezel wrap around each of the stones keep it secure while displaying each characteristic. Some … all three stones in this set! Customizing jewelry such as these allow for control of design while also allowing the natural beauty of the stone radiate on its own
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… elements twisting up both sides of the shank. The straight lines of the yellow gold outer rails contrast 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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… the lower part of the shank. This particular ring is set with a truly stunning internally flawless, and colorless natural diamondThis engagement ring is a variation of our Balance Ring design. The top of the ring rises up to join perfectly with the diamond’s bezel, …
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The Truth About Synthetic Gems
… gemologist to detect. But if you had gem material that is the same chemically, optically and crystal 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 … and world class personnel. Synthetic gems make excellent jewelry because they have the same property as the natural gem. Synthetic gems make owning beautiful jewelry affordable. But synthetic gems are not natural; they are manmade. Knowing …
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The World’s Largest Diamond Mine is Shutting Down
…. So, what effect will the closure of the Argyle mine have on global diamond supply? If you have your heart set on a natural pink diamond, we can only expect the prices to go up from here. The worldwide diamond mining industry currently …been) affected by the closure are those of pink diamonds. As we mentioned before, the vast majority of the world’s natural pink diamond supply comes from the Argyle mine. With the anticipation of its closure, we have already seen pink …
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Engagement Ring Trends for 2024
…three stone ring symbolizes the past, present, and future of the relationship which gives this design extra meaning. Natural Engagement Rings And finally, there’s a growing interest in rings that have a natural, organic design to them. Think…, or waves. So, whether you’re drawn to the classic elegance of yellow gold, the symbolism of accent stones, or the natural beauty of organic designs, there’s a trend for everyone in 2024. And, of course, our gemologists are always here to …
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Arden Jewelers Catches Undisclosed Lab Grown Diamond
…, state-of-the-art lab grown diamond tester was mostly just a matter of procedure as the stones were supposed to be natural. He was completely shocked when the tester flagged one of the two gems as a possible lab grown diamond. This stone … laser engraved or disclosed as lab grown and to every standard gemological test is looked and acted exactly like a natural diamond. He ran the test a few more times and even confirmed on our secondary lab diamond tester, the stone was …
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Lab Grown Diamonds
… grown diamonds have much less environmental impact than diamond mining They cost around 30-35% less than comparable natural diamonds You can be on the cutting edge of a new and exciting trend in the jewelry industry Read more in our in-… that they may unknowingly buy one in the future. We have written a whole article about how to tell if a diamond in natural or lab grown that you can read to learn more on this subject. The most important thing to remember is that the vast …
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Manly Jewelry for Men
… 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 now for you to choose from. Plus, we also have raw nuggets that you can … and Tungsten have become well known as jewelry metals, but we also offer bands in some more unique materials like Zirconium, Cobalt, Carbon Fiber, etc. If you are curious about any of these new options, checkout our article on alternative …
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Alternative Gemstones for a Non Traditional Engagement Ring
… blue is probably the most common. Corundum is a 9 on the Mohs hardness scale. Diamond is a 10, the hardest of any natural gem. Their hardness helps Sapphires and Rubies wear very well in engagement rings. There are also White Sapphires …. Many colored Diamonds were originally clear when they were mined and have been treated 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), …
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Rare and Beautiful
…from more traditional Sapphires in blue, pink, etc. Kunzite , a soft pink gem that actually fades in color when exposed to light over time. This unique material is meant to be kept hidden away and only worn on special occasions. Blue Zircon , one of December’s birthstones, but much less well-known than Blue Topaz. This gem has more fire and sparkle than almost any other colored gem. Custom Fantasy Cuts , these gems are cut by hand in totally unique shapes and faceting …
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Recycled Diamond Engagement Rings
… do. You make sure the light’s off when you a leave a room, you use energy efficient appliances, you conserve our natural resources everywhere you can. So, why should buying an engagement ring be any different? No mater how efficiently we … diamonds that are produced in a lab instead of mined out of the Earth. Their chemical composition is identical to natural diamonds, and so they share the same beauty and durability as natural diamonds. Of course, some resources go into the …
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Balance : Earth Friendly Lab Grown Diamond Engagement Rings
… articles about them that you can read right here on our website. The highlights are: They are identical to natural diamonds in chemical composition, light properties, hardness, etc. They are virtually indistinguishable from natural diamonds… a variety of different techniques (HPHT and CVD are the most commonly used) They cost significantly less than their natural counterparts Why Buy a Balance Engagement Ring? You have a lot of excellent choices when you are looking for an …
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Free Diamond Studs For Christmas
… stud earrings !* You can choose between a pair of 1.00ct total weight lab grown diamonds or 0.66ct total weight natural diamonds. Both are set in 14k white gold martini style settings. Supplies of both natural and lab grown studs are … this offer in our store or in the order notes when you checkout online. Be sure to let us know if you would prefer natural or lab grown diamond studs. Receive your free pair of earrings along with your order! Come In Today or Shop …
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Jewelry That We Buy
… 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 and dust are both worth money. We even buy gold in natural quartz rock. Arden Jewelers buy …free value appraisals. If you are unsure of what you have, or you don’t see it listed here please feel welcome to bring it into the store of a free, no obligation value appraisal. We buy back jewelry even if you didn’t get it from us. We …
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Get Free Diamond Studs with Your Purchase
… stud earrings when you spend $2,000 or more. Take your pick of either 1.00ct TDW lab grown diamonds or 0.66ct TDW natural diamonds both set in beautiful 14k white gold martini style mountings. There are a limited number of both kinds of …
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Cathedral Ring Mountings
The cathedral mounting is one of the many choices you have when you’re looking for the perfect engagement ring. It has many variations and its own set of pros and cons. Knowing more about this unique style can help you decide …
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Ring Cam – Capture Your Proposal on Video
Ring Cam is an exciting new technology that allows you to capture your proposal on HD video. It’s a camera with a wide …
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Fox 40 Ring Cam Interview
The Ring Cam is a special engagement ring box that has a hidden camera. You can use it to capture your proposal on video to …this, they sent a reporter to our shop to get the inside story. A big thanks goes out to Eddie and Shandretta for sharing their proposal video and for being there for the interview. It was great to be able to relive that moment with them…
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White Gold vs Platinum: Which One is Right for You?
… table. Both metals are mixed, or alloyed, with other metals to give them different properties. For example, gold is naturally yellow and so it is alloyed with nickel or palladium to make it white. Platinum is typically alloyed with … initially. As the plating starts to wear off, you see the actual color of the gold alloy underneath. Since gold is naturally yellow, some white gold alloys aren’t completely white. So, underneath the rhodium plating, they are a light yellow…
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Art Deco vs Art Nouveau Engagement Rings
… video we show you the key differences between Art Deco and Art Nouveau jewelry (specifically focusing on engagement rings). You’ll learn about the key features and design ideas that typified each movement and how those concepts were … Deco vs Art Nouveau for a deeper dive. Art Nouveau In Art Nouveau jewelry you are going to see organic designs featuring flowing lines and asymmetry. Artists took a lot of inspiration from nature both in the overall freeform aesthetic as…
