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Learn Secret Diamond Buying Skills From a Professional Diamond Buyer
…, and Princess all describe the shape of the gem. Round diamonds are by far the most popular cut in diamonds under three carat. The diamond’s shape should be one of the earliest decisions you make. It will determine the style of ring and … diamond loses its brilliance. So how can a diamond buyer learn cut to judge the quality with confidence? There are three ways. First, learn all the angles and percentages of each facet and exactly measure each stone to do an analysis of …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Peridot
Peridot is a lovely yellow-green gem with a rich history. Legend has it that Peridot was the favorite gemstone of …. The ancients called it 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… 16th year of marriage. Peridot’s unique yellow-green color is very attractive. The name “Peridot” is simply a French word derived from the Arabic for green. Peridot’s color ranges from yellow-green to a warm olive green, and it is …
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How to Sell Your Jewelry
…. Platinum most of the time is 90% pure and 10% alloy. Silver jewelry is usually sterling, which is .925 pure. The three units of weight used with precious metals are troy ounces, pennyweights, and grams. The troy ounce is equal to 20 … look the ease of transaction. Not all people decide to buy and pay cash on the spot. Some individuals take two or three visits just to make up their mind to buy. There could also be a measure of trust in shipping the jewelry across the …
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How to Tell If a Diamond Is Natural or Lab Grown
How can I know if my diamond is real? This is a question we get all the time, and it’s not as simple as you might think. First, you have to decide what…If you are not familiar with lab grown diamonds, you might want to check out our introduction to lab grown and synthetic diamonds before continuing with this article. So, now you know that lab grown diamonds are just as real as natural…we still want to be able to tell them apart. When it comes to diamond simulants like Cubic Zirconia (CZ) or Moissanite, it is easy to identify them because they aren’t diamonds. But, with lab grown diamonds, the chemical structure and …
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Diamond Brokering
Serving you is our passion. Making our expertise available to you coupled with our value hunting system makes the …buying experience a positive one. Please feel free to ask any questions and explore what we can do for you. Using a gemologist diamond broker to guide you through your diamond purchase insures the mastery of the minute details in … evaluations. Did you know diamonds of the same grade could be thousands of dollars different in price? A subtle difference in a diamond impacts the price significantly. Our expert guidance system helps: Understanding the basic diamond…
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Platinum
Everything you ever wanted to know (and more) about Platinum and its use in jewelry. Platinum is one of the rarest and… precious metals. Platinum’s rich, white luster enhances the brilliance and will maintain its shining luminosity forever, unlike other white metals which can, in time, turn yellow or tarnish. Platinum belongs to the noble and precious … is resistant to tarnishing and discoloration due to chlorine and other chemicals. These factors, along with its strength and white luster, have made platinum an increasingly popular choice for jewelry, either on its own or as the …
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Art Deco vs. Art Nouveau Style Jewelry
We also have a fun, informative video on Art Deco vs. Art Nouveau jewelry which you may like. The Art Nouveau and Art … have had a profound impact on virtually all forms of art and design, including jewelry, for over 100 years. Each style brought unique elements into jewelry design, reflecting broader cultural and artistic shifts while captivating …wearers with their unmistakable aesthetics. While there is always overlap in art, these two particular movements formed around very distinctive ideas which led to very different expressions in jewelry. Once you learn about the …
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Laser Jewelry Repair
When you hear laser you probably think of blowing things up (all you sci-fi people) or high tech scientific experiments … take over the world with a “laser”. One of the last things you think a laser can do is to work on your intricate jewelry. Well, laser technology is making it possible to work on jewelry that once was impossible to fix or too costly to…to 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: Alexandrite
Emerald by day, ruby by night, more expensive than diamond and more illustrious than sapphire, emerald, or even ruby, … has been known around the world as one of the most sought-after gems for the better part of 200 years. But, what makes this stone so special? Gemology of Alexandrite Alexandrite is the extremely rare, color-change variety of a gem …. It appears bluish-green in daylight, fluorescent light, and some LED light. Under incandescent light, candle, and firelight, alexandrite appears purplish-red. This is because of how the trace element chromium interacts with …
