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Gem in the Spotlight: Sapphire
…, the sapphire has been treasured for thousands of years. Kings and queens have always believed that sapphires represent divine favor. The color blue was considered sacred and was worn by priests to show their connection to the sky and … tool. One last legend, the star sapphire has been called “the stone of destiny”; its three crossed lines represented faith, hope, and destiny… 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 when Moses received the Ten Commandments they rested…
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Gem in the Spotlight: Amethyst
… inexpensive even in very high qualities, amethyst is not out of reach of most consumers. Amethyst’s value is in its beauty not its price. It costs relatively little and in most likelihood will not see a strong price increase in the future. But, if you spend a little more and get a high grade amethyst, you are getting a gem whose color and brilliance are marvels to behold. In the end, a gem’s value to a person is not always the price paid but the beauty of the jewelry. …
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Alternative Metals for Men’s Jewelry
… ring and two cuts are necessary since the material is so difficult to bend. Again like other alternative metals, Zirconium rings cannot be sized, so you will want to make sure you can exchange your ring for a different size in the future (like you can at Arden Jewelers). Zirconium has the symbol Zr and the atomic number 40. Zirconium has a super high resistance to corrosion. It is biocompatible and nontoxic. It has been used in the space, aeronautic, and even the medical…
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How Are Lab Grown Diamonds Made?
… extensive training and our in-house gem lab to evaluate every aspect of the lab grown diamonds we sell from the color, to the cut proportions, inclusions, and more. So, whether it’s natural, CVD, HPHT, or some new technology in the future, you know that with Arden Jewelers you will get an accurately graded diamond at an amazing price
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Jewelry Repair FAQ
… wear down too much, the stone becomes at risk of falling out of the mounting. Retipping is the process of adding a small amount of metal (usually gold or platinum) to the top of worn down prongs to keep the gemstone secure. In the past, almost all gemstones had to first be removed from their mountings for retipping, and then reset after it was done due to the high heat that is generated by the jeweler’s torch. However, with our laser welder we are able to retip prongs …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Blue Zircon
… own making. It is often confused with Cubic Zirconia, a synthetic diamond simulant. Cubic Zirconia, also known as CZ, is even incorrectly shortened to zircon by some. The situation is made even more confusing by the fact that in the past, zircon, like CZ, was also used as a diamond simulant. This only adds to the wrong perception about zircon. Zircon is a natural gemstone with amazing characteristics which is not to be confused with cheap, manmade Cubic Zirconia. …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Pearl
…to prevent newlywed women from shedding any tears. Islamic cultures cherished pearls because they were believed to represent Adam and Eve’s tears and, more generally, the tears cried by those in pain. The La Peregrina pearl also has a … they can be grown in large quantities, freshwater pearls are generally less expensive than saltwater pearls. In the past, they were known for their irregular, baroque shapes. Over time, however, freshwater pearls have increased in …
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What to Do When Your Ring Irritates Your Skin
…to size the ring up slightly. Likewise, if there is a rough spot on the ring, that can normally be smoothed out by a jeweler. Changes in diet can dramatically affect our finger sizes. So, if the ring has never caused irritation in the past, and suddenly it does, it’s possible that a change in diet (eating more salty foods for instance) has caused your finger to swell slightly. Allergic Reactions Some people are allergic to certain metals that are used in jewelry. This …
