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Gem in the Spotlight: Ruby
…most prized gemstone. But, what is it about this red gem that has captivated our hearts and minds for so long? Is it ruby’s color? It’s rarity, and thereby its high cost? Or, is it something deeper? Whatever it is, ruby’s impact on … with sapphires. Corundum is an extremely durable form of aluminum oxide with a Moh’s hardness of 9. This makes ruby one of the hardest gems commonly used in jewelry second only to diamond (which has a Moh’s hardness of 10) and moissanite…
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The Birthstones
…lore surrounding garnets is that it protects the wearer from nightmares, promotes long-lasting love, and prevents hearing difficulties. Learn more about Garnet and Tasvorite Garnet February’s Birthstone: Amethyst Amethyst, transparent … the Middle Ages. It was, in particular, considered to be the stone of bishops and bishops still often wear amethyst rings. The Greek work “amethystos” basically can be translated as “not drunken.” Amethyst was considered to be a strong …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Spinel
…hardness of 8 and good toughness spinel is a great choice for all forms of jewelry. We recommend occasional wear for rings and bracelets, but earrings and pendants are suitable for daily wear. Spinel can come in virtually any color of the…. Because of how easily it can be created in a lab, synthetic spinel has been used to imitate many other gemstones (ruby, sapphire, tourmaline, zircon, etc.). In fact, the ubiquity of synthetic spinel may be part of the reason why most …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Sapphire
… sacred and was worn by priests to show their connection to the sky and heaven. Sapphires were set in the Bishop’s ring as a symbol of unity between the priest, the sky and heaven. Sapphire has been associated with divine favor. The … Anglo-Saxons from 1042-1066, met a beggar one day. King Edward had nothing of value on him except for his sapphire ring, which he generously gave to the beggar. The beggar was really a messenger from God, who later returned the ring to …
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Synthetic Gems: The Whole Story
Ruby, sapphire, emerald and alexandrite are very beautiful gems and very rare in their stunning beauty. These four gems … price. Just a one carat gem could cost $3,000 and more. Most of the time people don’t wear them as an engagement ring where people can spend over $10,000 routinely. The answer was to find a less expensive way to have these gems. It took … this a synthetic gem. Synthetic gems are not bad, fakes, or the curse of a modern society. So a man made synthetic ruby has the same exact chemical formula and crystal structure and optical characteristics as a natural ruby. How can a …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Tourmaline
Tourmaline is one of the most beautiful gems that you’ve probably never heard of. Less popular than the likes of ruby or sapphire, tourmaline flies under the radar in the gem world and remains the best kept secret of gem collectors … appreciated it for hundreds of years. But, before the advent of modern gemology, most tourmaline was believed to be ruby, sapphire, or emerald. Gemology of Tourmaline Gemologically speaking, tourmaline is its own mineral and not a …
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A vibrant heart cut ruby is front and center on this fun ring. The matching pair of blue sapphire accents are nestled each side of the crown…
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This is a classic three stone style design with a European style square-bottom shank, a deep red pear cut ruby center stone and round brilliant diamond accents
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… band. The client opted for lab created rubies which are incredibly bright and saturated. Sparkling accent diamonds space out the hearts and finish the look. The end product is a stackable, wearable, and totally personalized custom ring
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Two vibrant ruby stones bring to life the snake as it carefully wraps around the detailed hand engraved platinum staff. Bezel set at …
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This is a truly striking ring. All attention is focused on the three large main diamonds with four sizable accents completing the look and …
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This solitaire cocktail ring features a large oval prasiolite stone. Prasiolite is the proper name for green quartz. The ring is set with bold …
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Alternative Gemstones for a Non Traditional Engagement Ring
Today, 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 … to Diamonds have color which makes stand out from the traditional clear white Diamond. Sapphire Engagement Rings The most common Diamond alternative for engagement rings is Blue Sapphire. The Duchess of Cambridge, Princess Diana, … their wedding ring. Sapphires (or Corundum) can come in any color except red. The red variety of Corundum is called Ruby. All of the colors are used as wedding jewelry, but blue is probably the most common. Corundum is a 9 on the Mohs …
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Mother’s Day Circle Necklace
…January – Garnet February – Amethyst March – Aquamarine April – Diamond May – Emerald June – Rhodolite Garnet July – Ruby August – Peridot September – Sapphire October – Pink Tourmaline November – Citrine December – Blue Topaz Would you …want to start of scratch and create something amazing. “Honestly, if I could give you more that 5 stars I would! Our rings came out so beautiful and they are a dream come true. Honestly they are beautiful and I’m truly impressed. Thank …
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Presentation Engagement Ring
What is a presentation engagement ring? A presentation engagement ring is simply a solitaire setting with a diamond set in it. The presentation ring … give your bride-to-be the simple presentation ring and then come back into the store and get the exact engagement ring she wants without any hassle. Here’s how it works: Pick out the diamond. If you know a general shape and size, that … prong solitaire (Tiffany style) setting. It can be in 14 karat white or yellow gold. Propose with the presentation ring. Come back with your new fiancée, and pick out the ring style she wants. We charge a small amount for the …
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How Much to Spend on an Engagement Ring
You may have heard the rule of thumb that you should spend three months’ salary on the engagement ring. This could be extreme overkill, or it could be too small to meet the goal of exceeding her expectations. We will help…, the diamond and jewelry industry influenced culture to provide guidelines on the amount to spend on an engagement ring. In the 1930s, it started with one months’ salary to buy a diamond engagement ring. By the way, only about 10% of the… that time were diamond engagement rings. By the end of the 20th Century, over 80% of people gave diamond engagement rings. Diamond prices increased in that time frame due to simple supply and demand. The two months’ salary rule began in …
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Recycled Diamond Engagement Rings
Why Buy a Recycled Engagement Ring When you care about the environment it affects everything you do. You make sure the light’s off when you a leave a … 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 work, it still takes resources to acquire the raw materials for an … ring, your purchase consumes almost nothing. You effectively cut the resources used to produce that engagement ring in half by diffusing them over at least two owners. When you buy a recycled diamond, that’s one less diamond that needs …
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The History of the Engagement Ring
Wedding bands go way back in history. One example of this is the Ancient Egyptians who were buried wearing rings made of a single silver or gold wire on the fourth finger of their left hands. The wedding band as a ring has … the heart by the “Vena amoris,” which translates to “Vein of Love.” The first recorded uses of a diamond engagement ring happened in 1477. Archduke Maximilian of the Hapsburg Dynasty proposes to Mary of Burgundy with a diamond engagement… of one of his faithful advisers who counseled: “At the betrothal Your Grace [Archduke Maximilian] must have a ring set with a diamond and also a gold ring.” The diamond engagement ring has become the archetypal, universal symbol of love…
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The Truth About Synthetic Gems
… gem, it would be very hard to tell them apart. In gemology we call this a synthetic gem. So a man made synthetic ruby has the same exact chemical formula and crystal structure and optical characteristics as a natural ruby. How can a …
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Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas 2021
If she stuck with you through stay at home orders, sheltering in place, and a year of uncertainty, she deserves a nice Valentine’s Day gift. This year we are featuring a great … ideas for all the procrastinators out there (you know who you are). Save up to 50% off on genuine Tiffany & Co. rings, bracelets, necklaces, and more. Tiffany jewelry is both iconic and beautiful. You can’t go wrong giving her that …’s Day). In addition to the classic diamond studs, we also have a great selection of gemstones like emerald, ruby, peridot, and more. Not sure which one to get her? Diamond is always a great choice, or go with her birthstone. Don’t love …
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Today’s Top Engagement Ring Trends
Once you’ve found “the one” the next thing you need to do is find “the ring.” While there are a lot of technical things to consider (the 4 C’s, gold karats, etc.), you can’t overstate the importance … test of time, but you also want something that’s relevant and exciting today. If you already know what style of ring she wants, stop reading now and go find it . If you’re still here, keep going to see some of today’s hottest style …, pincushion-like shapes in place of the ubiquitous round and cushion outlines. These pointed shapes give the ring an elegant, vintage flair calling to mind the intricate designs found in baroque cathedrals or the palace at Versailles. …
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Finding the Perfect Engagement Ring Style
The engagement ring expresses a loving commitment to the most important person in your life. So, discovering the perfect engagement …. Here’s a quick rundown of some of the stylistic choices you have when you’re looking for an engagement ring. Designer Simon G has been creating amazing diamond engagement rings for some time now. The Simon G team keeps coming up with …. Simple and Elegant The classic diamond solitaire, also called the Tiffany setting, is a timeless design. No other ring style highlights the center diamond like a solitaire. Round brilliant diamonds are by far the most popular choice in …
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Capture Your Proposal on Video
… remember for the years to come. Now, thanks to a new and exciting technology, you can do just that. It’s called Ring Cam, and it’s a simple idea: put an HD camera, a wide angle lens, and a microphone inside of a normal looking ring box. …ppiest moments on video forever. All of that technology doesn’t exactly come cheap though, and if you want a Ring Cam of your own, it will cost you over $200 (or over $100 to borrow). That seemed a little steep to us. We wanted to make th…
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Intimately Public
… man I pretended to be. Is now the time to show how much I love her for her? In many ways, the upgrade of a wedding ring is a more significant symbol of love than the original engagement ring. Now you know each other. All the games of …the jewelry only needs a change in the head to accommodate the new diamond. A Redesign is using some of the original ring to create a new design. This process is done as a custom design. If you decide to go with a Redesign, there are …
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How to Clean Jewelry at Home
Jewelry looks best when it’s cleaned regularly. While we recommend that you bring your jewelry in every 6 months to a year for a professional cleaning and checkup, there are a lot of great ways you … cleaning solution won’t be able to remove this discoloration. If that happens to you, don’t worry, you can always bring your jewelry to Arden Jewelers and our jewelers can polish off the oxidization for you. Ultrasonic Cleaners We use …surface reaching inclusions, there is chance that an ultrasonic cleaner could cause it to crack. So, when in doubt, bring your jewelry in to a knowledgeable professional (preferably a gemologist) to get advice on how to clean it. Windex …
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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?
Should I choose white gold or platinum for my engagement ring? This is a question that we get all the time, and now we have a full video to help you answer it. In this video we … test. At the end of the day, either metal is more than sufficient to hold your diamond securely in your engagement ring. As long as you take good care of your ring by taking it off for activities like exercise and chores, either metal …surface is normally pushed around more that removed when it’s scratched. This is one of the key reasons why platinum rings tend to require less maintenance than white gold rings. Comfort There are two main differences to consider when …
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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…
