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Alternative Metals for Men’s Jewelry
… a smooth glossy finish. It also can be made in almost any color possible. Ceramic rings are available in stunning black to very creative colors and can be found in a variety of finishes from matte to highly polish. Overall, ceramic … element which begins with a silver color. Zirconium is then heat treated and exposed which oxidizes it to a rich black color. The oxidization layer feels much like a ceramic and is as hard as sapphire. The black color is permanent. It …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Opal
… for long enough. A white opal can be darkened to have a gray body color, and gray opals can be darkened to have a black body color. A gemologist with right training and equipment will be able to detect this treatment. Opals can also …gems are manufactured using a thin slice of natural opal. In doublets, a lapidarist will use a piece of ironstone or black onyx and glue the fragile piece of opal to it before cutting and leaving them glued together after the fact to be …
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What are “Blood Diamonds”?
Conflict diamonds are diamonds illegally traded to fund conflict in war-torn areas, particularly in central and western Africa. The … action in opposition to those governments, or in contravention of the decisions of the Security Council.” These diamonds are sometimes referred to as “blood diamonds.” In July 2000, the global diamond industry made clear to the international… the Kimberley Process Certification System. This system was formally adopted in 2003 and guards against conflict diamonds entering the legitimate diamond supply chain. The diamond industry also adopted a voluntary System of Warranties to …
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What Are Lab Grown Diamonds?
In the simplest terms, lab grown diamonds are diamonds that have been made by people instead of mined out of the earth. If it’s so simple, you might wonder …this sentence. The complexity arises from the fact that lots of different terms have been used to describe lab grown diamonds and their cousins, and not everyone uses these terms in the same way. So, let’s begin with some vocabulary. …. The same cannot be said of the many imitation or fake gems that are often, incorrectly, described as synthetic diamonds. This misrepresentation has seriously confused what the term “synthetic” means, and it’s why most producers of man-made …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Quartz
…more than its fair share of misnomers. One famous one is “Alaska Diamond” for rock crystal alongside “Herkimer Diamonds” (see below). In recent times, the term “Green Amethyst,” which was commonly used for Prasiolite, has come under fire. It … (yes you read that correctly) slab of natural clear quartz and is one of the largest clusters ever found. Herkimer diamonds are a famous type of quartz not for their rarity, but for their ability to pass for diamonds to the untrained eye. Of…
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Fake Diamonds: The Great Diamond Attack
… they were someone and the contestant would try to find out who was the real person. Technology has created many new diamonds and diamond lookalikes. “What is a real diamond?” is a difficult question these days. And the problem of separating …carbon element) and crystal structure (cubic) as natural diamond but made in a factory. Yes, they can make synthetic diamonds and have for many years now. Most are used in the manufacturing of tools like diamond tip drills. Synthetic diamond …
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Fancy Color Diamonds
… black can be something of a gray area. Grey diamonds in the right jewelry design create a unique work of art. Black Black diamonds are opaque not transparent. Black diamonds are one of the least expensive of the fancy color diamonds. Black …
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Lab Grown Diamonds
Diamonds are some of the rarest and most beautiful things we have found on this planet. Reproducing their incredible strength… in a lab has been a goal of scientists for decades, and now, that dream is becoming a reality. In truth, man-made diamonds, also called lab grown diamonds or synthetic diamonds, have been around for quite some time. But, they have primarily … about that diamond tipped saw blade in your garage). Only recently have the techniques and methods of producing diamonds matured to where gem quality stones can be produced in large sizes. Lab grown diamond engagement rings Today, we are …
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Brown Diamonds and a Journey to the Center of the Earth
… came from a tiny inclusion in a diamond that most people would consider worthless (learn more about colored diamonds and their values here). Inclusions, as you may know, are small bits of foreign (non-diamond) material that were trapped … of the Earth’s oceans combined . This is a very exciting discovery, and as jewelers we love to hear stories where diamonds are the heroes (or at least play supporting roles). You can’t help but be impressed by this little brown diamond and …
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How to Find Your Diamond When It’s Lost
… our best tips and tricks to help you find it again. These tips are what we have learned from working with small diamonds and gemstones day in and day out for years. Of course, the general advice for finding lost things (slow down, retrace … some diamond-specific insights to help where the general advice isn’t working. Fluorescence is your friend. Many diamonds will give off a colored luminescence when placed under ultraviolet light. This is normally invisible, but you can use a…
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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 …. The question we’re all asking now is: what impact will this have on diamond prices? Is Now the Time to Buy Diamonds? Whether you’ve had the mis fortune of sitting through an introductory economics course or not you know the basic rules of …from here. The worldwide diamond mining industry currently produces somewhere around 140-150 million carats of rough diamonds in a year. Of that, the Argyle mine has contributed around 14-17 million carats in recent years. So, we are looking …
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Arden Jewelers Catches Undisclosed Lab Grown Diamond
…. Today, we’re sharing another way our gemologists are looking out for you. We recently received a pair of 3 carat diamonds from a trusted and well known diamond wholesaler. As part of our standard evaluation our head Graduate Gemologist, …The stone was returned, and the wholesaler will begin a thorough investigation of their supply chain. Now, lab grown diamonds are not a bad thing in and of themselves. We even carry a line of them called Balance , and they are a great way to …
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This custom men’s band features a princess cut black diamond center in a square bezel. Channels of round black diamonds encircling the entire band. The dramatic contrast of white gold and black stones gives the piece a bold look, but keeps it understated
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This necklace and earring set displays the unique pairing of the sleek and shiny rose gold with a rough and natural black coral. The bezel wrap around each of the stones keep it secure while displaying each characteristic. Some black …
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…not cut to the commonly seen modern round brilliant proportions, surrounded by a simple floral pattern in metal. Recessed into both the engagement ring and the band are words and symbols of special meaning to the client highlighted in black against the bright yellow finish of the gold
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This sleek and modern pendant design showcases a round brilliant center diamond. Two flush set diamonds accent the center, one of which is a black diamond. Created in 14k Star White Gold
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This ring features a stunning emerald cut center diamond. Sparkling round brilliant diamonds form a custom halo around the center diamond. Two matching trillion cut diamonds taper off in to the bright yellow …
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This unique piece features a pure, soft-white pearl as the centerpiece of the engagement ring. Diamonds accent both sides of the split shank adding a touch of sparkle while a matching band fits perfectly on either side to complete the look
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Alternative Gemstones for a Non Traditional Engagement Ring
… are more varied than most people think. They range from gems worthy of the crown jewels to man-made imitations of Diamonds. Most alternatives to Diamonds have color which makes stand out from the traditional clear white Diamond. Sapphire … helps Sapphires and Rubies wear very well in engagement rings. There are also White Sapphires which look similar to diamonds, but they don’t sparkle like diamond. Jessica Simpson’s wedding ring is a Ruby with pear-shaped Diamond side stones…
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Balance : Earth Friendly Lab Grown Diamond Engagement Rings
… with you in mind. These original designs are handcrafted in our Sacramento studio using recycled gold and lab grown diamonds. Every aspect, from the design, to the materials, to the craftsmanship was carefully chosen to give you a ring that … a statement, a choice to find new meaning in an old and treasured symbol. Earth-Friendly: Recycled Gold, Lab Grown Diamonds What does it mean for an engagement ring to be earth-friendly? For us it means minimizing the environmental impact of…
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Jewelry That We Buy
…, platinum bracelets, platinum pins, platinum brooches, platinum pendants, more types of platinum jewelry. We Buy Diamonds and Gemstones Arden Jewelers has gemologist jewelry buyers. We buy many types of gemstones and diamonds. The gems and … Hair pins Rope chains Brooches Palladium jewelry Military gold rings Claddagh jewelry Rubies Emeralds Tanzanite Diamonds Pendants Charms and charm bracelets Wedding rings Tennis bracelets Platinum jewelry Designer jewelry Tiffany jewelry …
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Valentine’s Day Engagement Ring Sale 2018
… GIA trained gemologists or black-belt ninja jewelry experts. You know you will receive quality, accurately graded diamonds and jewelry from a company that can stand behind it. Selection Finding the engagement ring that’s perfect for you …
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The History of the Engagement Ring
…, the diamond as messenger of romantic love – beginning with the belief that Cupid’s arrows were tipped with diamonds – has resonated through the centuries to emerge today as powerful as ever.” Medieval England contributed the concept of … band. De Beers’ role in the diamond engagement ring story is twofold. First, they modernized diamond mining making diamonds available to everyone. Next, they marketed diamonds as the key symbol of love. One campaign in the 1930’s stated: “…
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Double Halo Engagement Ring
… classic that highlights and enhances the center diamond more than most traditional wedding rings. The small accent diamonds that surround the main round center diamond make it appear larger and give the overall ring a balanced and striking …’s sure to grab attention. The quality of the design and craftsmanship is incredible as well. Each of the 96 accent diamonds was hand picked and set by hand into the premium 18k white gold setting. Only high quality G color and VS clarity …
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Floating Diamond Necklaces
Checkout this exciting new line of minimalist necklaces we have just released. These classic designs highlight the main diamond (or gemstone) and go with any look or style. See the full line of floating diamond pendants here.
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How to Clean Jewelry at Home
… we have demonstrated. The lists below are general guidelines, but there are exceptions to every rule. For example, diamonds are generally extremely durable and safe to clean with all of these methods. However, if a diamond has surface … many times or if the jewelry is left in the solution for too long, it can actually oxidize the silver, turning it black. The cleaning solution won’t be able to remove this discoloration. If that happens to you, don’t worry, you can always…
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Get Free Diamond Studs with Your Purchase
… a free pair of diamond stud earrings when you spend $2,000 or more. Take your pick of either 1.00ct TDW lab grown diamonds or 0.66ct TDW natural diamonds both set in beautiful 14k white gold martini style mountings. There are a limited …
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Art Deco vs Art Nouveau Engagement Rings
… took a lot of inspiration from nature both in the overall freeform aesthetic as well as in the incorporation of specific design elements like vines, insects, and the human form. Art Nouveau engagement rings often feature Old Mine Cut diamonds which were a big improvement over the diamond cuts that came before them. Art Deco The Art Deco movement went in almost the complete opposite direction from its predecessor, Art Nouveau. Here you will find bold contrast, modern …
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Gemologist Buyers Give You More Cash for Your Jewelry
Don’t settle for less cash for your jewelry. Arden Jewelers will give you more cash for your gold right here in Sacramento, CA and surrounding areas. Our gemologist trained buyers pay you for the entire piece: gold, diamonds, and gemstones so you get more. Don’t risk mailing your gold away and trusting someone else with your jewelry. Sell your unwanted jewelry to Arden Jewelers and get CASH today
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Fox 40 Visits Arden Jewelers for Valentine’s Gift Ideas
Fox 40’s morning news team interviewed Angelo from Arden Jewelers to get some Valentine’s Day 2015 gift ideas. We talked about engagement ring upgrades, dancing diamonds , diamond stud earrings, Asteria , and more. We had a lot of fun with the reporter ( Gary Gelfand ), and it was great to see the shop on the news
