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Alternative Metals for Men’s Jewelry
… 5 (also called aircraft grade) being the most commonly used due to its incredible strength and workability. Our rings at Arden Jewelers are made from aircraft grade 5 titanium. Titanium is a chemical element with the symbol Ti and atomic … forces of nature. There are some potential cons to wearing a titanium ring that you should consider. Titanium rings can be cut off with a diamond-tip ring cutter, but because of their very high strength, Titanium rings are much more …
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Frequently Asked Question about Jewelry
… in the field. The pace of change in the gem industry is staggering. What is Moissanite? Moissanite is lab-created silicon carbide. It has become an excellent diamond imitation since it gives a positive reading on a thermal inertia testers (… Gem Laboratory in the world, does not recognize SI3 grades. What is a Comfort Fit Ring? Many diamond wedding rings are available in a comfort-fit style. Comfort-fit engagement rings have extra metal to make the inside of the band slightly…
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Types of Jewelry Clasps
… are sturdy and ideal for heavier chains. Ease of Use – They are easier to use than some other styles (e.g. spring rings) because of their size and shape. CONS Size and Bulk – Lobster clasps can be a little bulky and heavy for thin light … trouble working your clasp. We should be able to find a great solution for you. Spring Ring (Circle Clasp) Spring Rings are another very common style of clasp. They are used on virtually every variety of jewelry, and most chains under $…
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Anatomy of a Ring
… the shank, going as far up the sides as the design and the extent of the wear require. If you are careful with your rings (removing them when doing dishes, cleaning with harsh chemicals, gardening, etc.), the shank may last your lifetime … wires which can wear and break or crack over time. The gallery is also a prime location to see wear caused by other rings (e.g. wedding bands) that are worn next to each other. The constant friction with another ring can actually wear …
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Synthetic Gems: The Whole Story
… 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 diamond simulant Moissanite, 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 simulants are easy for a…
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How Are Lab Grown Diamonds Made?
…Both of the major diamond producing processes leave unique properties in their finished products. With CVD diamonds, silicon inclusions are sometimes observed. These are the result of silica windows in the growth chamber being etched off by … formation are naturally found. We see diamonds closer to the surface of the earth when a rare type of deep volcano brings them up to where humans can find and mine them. The first successful synthetic diamonds were made by mimicking …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Jade
…Gemologically speaking, nephrite and jadeite are two different gems, with different refractive indices and chemical makeups. Both gems are silicates which basically just means that they are rocks. These particular rocks are made up of silicon and oxygen as the primary components, but the other elements are what make them special. The arrangement of these atoms in its crystal structure is what gives jade its extraordinary toughness. At this point, it’s important to discuss …
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Fake Diamonds: The Great Diamond Attack
… easily. The diamond tester (thermal inertia testers) is the front line in finding diamond fakes or look a likes. Modern science has developed a man made gem that can fake out the standard diamond tester. Moissanite is lab-created, silicon carbide, and it gives a positive reading on a diamond tester. But science fights back with a Moissanite tester. This instrument has the ability to identify Moissanite. More on Moissanite Moissanite also has some gemological properties (…
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Gold Purity and The Differences Between White and Yellow Gold
Gold, just the word brings to mind value, rarity, wealth, beauty and jewelry. But what is gold? Yes the scientists tell us gold is an element …Gold is a beautiful metal that is used to make timeless jewelry. Gold can be bent and molded into elegant engagement rings to show the eternal affection of one person to another. Gold is an expression of love. Gold Purity Is all gold the …of jewelry is pure gold or solid gold or 24 karat gold, but what does it all mean? Gold used in jewelry like wedding rings can come in many forms. Basic to understand the uses of gold in jewelry is karat. Karat with a K is the purity of …
