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Frequently Asked Question about Jewelry
… Gemological Laboratory describing a Loose Diamond. The laboratory will not issue certificates on Diamonds which are set in a mounting. A Diamond Certificate issues a “grade” indicating the physical properties of the Diamond “at the time…the years. The wife never liked the ring, but did not tell him. The why’s are: did not wish to hurt his feelings, we settled for it, that’s just what we did back then and others. As the marriage deepens an open and trusting bond can …
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Is a Lab Grown Diamond Right for Me?
…I have heard some in the industry refer to lab grown diamonds as fakes (also completely false). We’re here to help cut through some of the rhetoric, so you can make an informed and logical decision about what kind of diamond is right for… a level of quality and size that is comparable with natural diamonds. Owning one can make you something of a trendsetter. Cons, why not to buy a lab grown diamond When you buy a recycled natural diamond, you limit the environmental …
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The Magic of Polarized Light
… 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: Polarizing lens filters reduce … only allows one angle to pass through at a time. This helps confirm that a stone is doubly refractive and not just cut with unusual, doubled facet junctions. The Elegance of the Polariscope Another gemological tool that uses polarized …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Ruby
…, and spinel have been mistaken for each other. Famously, the Black Prince Ruby (formerly thought of as the largest cut ruby) at the center of the British Imperial State Crown, is actually a red spinel. History and Lore of Ruby The first… with the ruby throughout time. It was thought that the ruby could preserve health, remove evil thoughts, and settle disagreements. Rubies are also believed to aide physical and spiritual regeneration, enhance circulation, vitalize blood…
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How Are Lab Grown Diamonds Made?
…G color, SI1 clarity CVD diamond will sparkle just as brilliantly as a G color, SI1 HPHT diamond (assuming they were cut to the same proportions of course). That’s where we come in. At Arden Jewelers we require each lab grown diamond … 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 …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Tanzanite
… value of tanzanite are its hue and how deep the color is. Less important, but still part of the equation, are the cut and clarity. As with all colored gems, the value of tanzanite comes from its color. Tanzanite has a Moh’s hardness of … inspired by the second-highest peak of Mount Kilimanjaro. The Mawenzi Tanzanite is expected to stay in Tanzania for cutting and polishing, with the best pieces eventually showcased at the Tanzania National Museum. The Queen of …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Peridot
… the “gem of the sun”. It was believed that peridot could chase away evil spirits and dissolve curses but only when set in gold. Peridot is the birthstone for August. It is also the accepted anniversary gemstone for the 16th year of … that Peridot could chase away evil spirits and break curses. Some legends added that this can only happen when it set in gold. Peridots were favored by pirates, considered powerful amulets against all evil, and when set in gold, were …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Quartz
… you looked at the title and knew). Quartz is one of the most common minerals on earth. Many quartz varieties are cut into gemstones, but some varieties are very rare. Some are ordinary like rock quartz, others are exotic like Drusy … and microcrystalline quartz and grouped together. Technically cryptocrystalline quartz could be considered a subset of microcrystalline quartz, but we like to treat them separately since the gems typically have a different look and feel…
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How to Sell Your Jewelry
…. Preowned jewelry by in large is not as valuable as new. Some people will never buy a previous owned engagement set for superstitious reasons. I have had clients who could have saved hundreds of dollars if they would have bought a … a major auction house. The nationally known auction houses like Christie’s , Sotheby’s and the like have pricey set up costs and standards. High end jewelry is best suited for these auctions. There are many regional and local auction …
