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The Truth About Synthetic Gems
…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 gallium garnet (also called GGG) and the modern …, a man made silicon carbide. In gemology, any material used to look like a gem is called a simulant. So clear glass to rock quartz to GGG to moissanite are all diamond simulants. They look like diamonds, but they are not diamonds. These …
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Welcome to the New Arden Jewelers
… to bring you a totally unique jewelry experience where the focus is all on you. Taller showcases with bezel-less glass make it easier to see the jewelry. All new displays allow us to better group jewelry, so you can discover hidden …additional 30% off on top of the discounted price on select items from now until December 25th! This includes: Rose gold and morganite jewelry . The combination of soft pink gems like rose quartz and morganite with rose gold creates a …
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How to Organize Your Jewelry
… see your bracelets and easily access the one you want. Another creative solution we’ve seen is to use an empty glass bottle and stack your bracelets around it. This can be a cool look, but it might be a bit more difficult to get to that … for the day, go shopping in your store for the prefect accessories to match your look. If all of your jewelry is piled in a drawer, it will be easy to forget about, and you’ll wind up wearing your favorite pieces less often. It’s a …
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The Magic of Polarized Light
We use polarized light on a daily basis when we put on our sunglasses, turn on our TV, or sit down at our computer. But, what is polarized light exactly, and why is my jeweler writing … waves, microwaves, and X-rays. Here are a few of the places you will find polarizing filters in everyday life: Sunglasses: Polarized sunglasses help cut through reflections in water and glass so that we can see easier. Camera lens/filters…. Modern 3D movies: Unlike old school red and blue 3D movies, modern 3D uses two images along with a pair of glasses that have polarizing filters for lenses. This tricks your brain into thinking you are seeing a three-dimensional object …
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Synthetic Gems: The Whole Story
… 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 gadolinium gallium garnet (also called GGG) and the modern …, a man made silicon carbide. In gemology, any material used to look like a gem is called a simulant. So clear glass, rock quartz, GGG, and Moissanite are all diamond simulants. They look like diamonds, but they are not diamonds. These …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Topaz
… 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 later that more modern testing identified it as a clear topaz instead. Even … to create this additional color of topaz. This is the same treatment process used to put coatings on lenses for glasses and cameras. It is also one of the processes that is used to create lab grown diamonds . A thin, multi-colored film is…
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Gem in the Spotlight: Sapphire
… is also considered a booster for the immune system, protecting the body in general from disease. The British Crown Jewels Collection contains several sapphires. One of them, the Saint Edward’s Sapphire, is a large sapphire set in the …reflection gave the sky its color. Ancient priests and sorcerers honored sapphire above all gems, for this stone enabled them to interpret oracles and foretell the future. Symbolizing truth, sincerity and tradition, it has been said that…
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Laser Jewelry Repair
… pieces that broke from doing repair work. Now they can be done. The laser gives us the ability to fix jewelry with glass stones that a torch would overheat and destroy. Inexpensive jewelry that has great sentimental value but could not be… fix. Now Arden Jewelers has a powerful laser to repair our customer’s jewelry. Lasers can repair an antique enameled pin without damaging the enamel or leaving visible signs of the restoration work. Our laser can fix jewelry without …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Pearl
… and was subsequently owned by a number of prominent figures, including the Sultan of Turkey and the French Crown Jewels. The Hope Pearl is known for its large size and unusual shape. It weighs approximately 450 carats and is shaped like a … and irritates the soft mantle tissue within. In response to the irritant, the mollusk secretes a substance called nacre to coat the object and protect itself. Over time, layer upon layer of nacre is deposited around the irritant, …
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How to Clean Jewelry at Home
… to make sure no small gems are lost. Rinse the jewelry in water. Spray the piece liberally with Windex or a similar glass cleaner (see notes below about which jewelry can handle this type of cleaning). Use a soft bristled toothbrush to …professional (preferably a gemologist) to get advice on how to clean it. Windex and Toothbrush : Only use Windex (or glass cleaner) on Diamond, Rubies, and Sapphires. A toothbrush with mild hand soap or delicate jewelry cleaner can be used…
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Alternative Gemstones for a Non Traditional Engagement Ring
… to a Diamond 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 …many couples are choosing to express their individuality with unconventional engagement rings. One way to break the mold is to use a gemstone that’s not a Diamond. Let’s explore the pros and cons of a few Diamond alternatives. The …
