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Gem in the Spotlight: Opal
… storms and carried with it the magic of the heavens. Arguably the most famous opal of all time is “Aurora Australis”. It was found in 1938 in Australia’s Lightning Ridge. It is renowned for its extraordinary play of colors and its rarity. … Black Opal : Revered for its dark gray to blackish body color, black opal is a captivating gem found exclusively in Australia’s Lightning Ridge and Mintabie. The deep, rich body color enhances the brilliance of the opalescent play of colors …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Pearl
…. This becomes the center of a finished pearl. Overtone A hint of a secondary color (see body color) Orient The rainbow effect that seems to encircle a pearl’s surface. South Sea Large pearls created by tropical oysters. Grown in Australia, Myanmar, Indonesia and the Philippines. Surface markings Imperfections on the pearl’s surface. Often described as spots, blisters, or indentations Symmetrical A pearl with balance of form. Equal or corresponding characteristics on …
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What are “Blood Diamonds”?
… countries at peace. These countries have been able to invest the revenue from diamonds into the development of infrastructure, schools and hospitals for the good of the communities in which diamonds are found. These countries include Australia, Botswana, Canada, Namibia, Russia, South Africa and Tanzania. Botswana in particular has been greatly helped by its diamond resources. The country’s health system and employment out look is substantially benefited by diamonds and a …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Blue Zircon
… wearer with wisdom, honor, and riches. But beware, the loss of luster on a Zircon stone is said to warn of danger. Zircon is also of interest to geologists because it is one of the oldest minerals on earth. Some zircon specimens from Australia date at 4.4 million years old. Considering that scientists currently estimate that the earth formed around 4.56 billion years ago, that makes Zircon one of the earliest known gems. The Care and Cleaning of Zircon Zircon care and …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Iolite
… your iolite jewelry. Try to avoid wearing it in situations where it might be hit against hard objects to keep it free from cracks and small chips. Iolite is a fairly common gem, found on at least 6 continents with large deposits in Australia, Brazil, India, and the United States. In fact, the largest known iolite was found in Wyoming, weighing in at a whopping 24,000 carats (that’s over 10 pounds)! This commonality helps keep the price of iolite very affordable making it …
Blog Posts
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The World’s Largest Diamond Mine is Shutting Down
The Argyle mine in Australia is the world’s largest single source of diamonds and accounts for over 90% of the global supply of pink diamonds. In 2020, the mine is set to cease operations and begin the long rehabilitation process. The question we’re all asking …
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Jewelry Holiday Gift Guide 2017
… girl should be without her go-to pearls. We are featuring a modern and stylish collection of pearl earrings and necklaces this year at fantastic discounts (starting at $37 on sale). Opal Jewelry These dazzling pieces feature gorgeous Australian and black opals set in stylish rings and pendants. No gem puts on a light show like opal and these pieces will definitely not disappoint. We are also featuring the Rare and Beautiful collection of one-of-a-kind pieces handmade with …
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Welcome to the New Arden Jewelers
…accessory drawer is complete without a set of go-to pearls. We are featuring a modern, and stylish collection of pearl earrings and necklaces this year at incredible prices. Select opal jewelry . These dazzling pieces feature gorgeous Australian and black opals set in stylish rings and pendants. The Rare and Beautiful collection of one-of-a-kind pieces handmade with uncommon gems. much, much, more available in store only … It’s been a long journey, and we’re so excited to…
