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Gem in the Spotlight: Ruby
… rubellite tourmaline (the red variety of tourmaline) gets its name. Pliny the Elder mentioned rubies in his work Natural History, including notes on their durability, which means that their physical properties have been known well for over … the imagination of people for centuries. Whether you are a gem collector, a jewelry lover, or simply appreciate the natural beauty of the world, rubies are definitely a gemstone worth owning. If you are looking for a fantastic new piece of …
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Alternative Metals for Men’s Jewelry
… you may want to choose one for your wedding band. Titanium Titanium is an excellent metal for wedding bands. It is naturally silver-white in color, but it can be treated to different colors. Titanium is very light weight which is its …is a great option with space-age tech for someone who wants a non-traditional wedding band. Zirconium Zirconium is a natural element which begins with a silver color. Zirconium is then heat treated and exposed which oxidizes it to a rich …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Topaz
…re both crazy, it’s like a beautiful peach.” Then, a passerby contributes, “You all are nuts, it’s like a rainbow with all the colors at once.” And of course, all of them are right. History and Lore Topaz in its pure form is naturally colorless, clear like a diamond. The famous “Braganza Diamond” was thought to be the largest diamond ever found (prior to the Cullinan Diamond) at 1,680 carats and was set in the Portuguese crown jewels as such. It wasn’t until many years …
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Jewelry Repair FAQ
… done the same way as gold plating, and it produces a bright white finish on the jewelry. Some alloys of white gold naturally have a yellow tint to them, so they require regular rhodium plating to keep looking white. How often should I bring… pure gold with other metals to create different alloys that have different colors and properties. Because silver is naturally a white metal, many people believe it is mixed with pure gold to create white gold. In truth, even a high …
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Learn Secret Diamond Buying Skills From a Professional Diamond Buyer
… memories in life is the look of your love when she sees that shining diamond ring on her finger for the first time. If there are any magic moments in life, that is one. Nothing expresses love and commitment like a diamond. This rare natural stone’s history and lore of romance makes all who receive one the center of their universe. A diamond’s beauty energizes the whole person with a light show unique in the gem world. Diamonds are unique, just like the love it expresses, …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Tanzanite
… Gemologists refer to this gem as blue zoisite. The vast majority (current estimates are around 95%) of tanzanite is heat treated to help bring out the vibrant blues. The stones that haven’t been heated by humans were heated through natural effects while they were still underground. Without heating, most tanzanite would be a brown color, similar to smoky quartz. The very small percentage of tanzanite that isn’t heated and is still pretty enough for jewelry displays …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Aquamarine
… has an elegance and subtlety that is lost with more vibrant gemstones. If you are looking for the perfect piece of aquamarine jewelry, you have come to the right place. At Arden Jewelers, our gemologists understand and appreciate the natural beauty of color gems, and we find mountings that accentuate this beauty to its full extent. You can browse our collection online or visit the store to see even more examples of this beautiful and
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What are “Blood Diamonds”?
… Process. now more than 99% of the world’s diamonds are from conflict free sources While diamonds have been used to fund conflict, the problem is not the diamonds themselves but the rebels who exploit diamonds (along with other natural resources) to achieve their illicit goals. The vast majority of diamonds come from countries at peace. These countries have been able to invest the revenue from diamonds into the development of infrastructure, schools and hospitals for the …
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Star White Gold
…coated with a white metal called rhodium. Rhodium is a metal very similar to platinum and rhodium shares many of the properties of platinum including its white color. The rhodium plating is used to make the white gold look whiter. The natural color of the white gold could actually be a light yellow color. The rhodium is very white and very hard, but it does wear away eventually. Regular, Plus, or Premium? The White Gold Task Force statement on the plating of white gold …
