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Gem in the Spotlight: Emerald
Springtime exudes life, full of bright colors and renewed energy. Emerald, May’s gemstone, captures this enthusiasm for life in rich elegance. This precious gemstone has been revered for … mineral family (along with morganite and aquamarine) and are valued for their rich green color. The intensity of an emerald‘s hue depends on the presence of chromium and vanadium in the crystal structure. Emerald’s Mohs hardness rating is 7… a moderately refractive gemstone. Its specific gravity ranges from 2.65 to 2.75. One of the distinctive features of emeralds is that they often contain inclusions. Sometimes these inclusions are referred to as jardin (the French word for …
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The Birthstones
… term: brilliance, hardness, rarity, antiquity, purity and permanence. Learn more about Diamond May’s Birthstone: Emerald A symbol of love and rebirth, the emerald has been treasured for over 4,000 years. The name for the emerald is derived … “smaragdos”, meaning green stone. Spring and green symbolized faith and fertility. The early Christians valued the emerald as a symbol of resurrection. Emerald was believed to have special powers to improve a person’s psychic abilities and …
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How to Sell Your Jewelry
… back into a piece of jewelry. Most worn out jewelry is valued at its intrinsic worth. Jewelry looks it’s best when cleaned. Properly clean your jewelry before showing it around. If you do not know the 100% correct way to clean your piece … let a professional jeweler clean it for you. Some jewelry stores may even clean it for free. Warning: the wrong cleaning can damage and even destroy jewelry. If your are unsure of how to clean the jewelry or gem, let the professionals do …
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How to Clean Pearl Jewelry
… produced by the heaving pressure beneath the earth’s surface. Therefore special attention should be used when cleaning them. Pearls should be the last thing that you put on and the first thing that you take off. Common personal products … with a soft brush. A soft brush must be used so as not to scratch the surface of the pearl. Care must be taken to clean well around the drill hole, but do not dip the whole strand into the cleaning solution because water could get into …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Morganite
… popular gemstones. Morganite has an impressive family tree. It is a beryl gem which puts it in the same family as emerald and aquamarine. Because of its association with emerald it is sometimes called “Pink Emerald”. Other names for …. Its durability is rated as excellent. Its hardness is 7.5 – 8.0 on the Mohs hardness scale which is comparable to emerald, topaz, and spinel. Its refractive index is 1.560 – 1.600, and its specific gravity is 2.67 – 2.90. These …
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Caring for and Cleaning Your Jewelry
How to Clean Jewelry A diamond’s spectacular beauty is due to its light show. Diamonds make light reflect, show its many colors, … add a coating that stops the light show. Dust and dirt stick to the grease and oils creating a lifeless diamond. Cleaning your diamond jewelry at home is simple and rewarding. Use a soft toothbrush and mild soap then rinse thoroughly with…upward. The diamond may need to be scrubbed several times before all the build up is removed. Some don’ts of jewelry cleaning. Never use chlorine or products that contains it. Don’t use a hard toothbrush because they tend to scratch the …
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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 … sure no small gems are lost. Rinse the jewelry in water. Spray the piece liberally with Windex or a similar glass cleaner (see notes below about which jewelry can handle this type of cleaning). Use a soft bristled toothbrush to scrub the … a hair dryer to avoid water spots. Jewelry Cleaning Solutions There are several different, purpose made, jewelry cleaning solutions that you can use. We demonstrate one that is designed to clean and remove tarnish from silver. Check that …
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The World’s Toughest Job
… do so much more than we realize. One card company posted ads for a fake job, and then did some interviews. They described the types of things that mom’s do: Work 24 hours a day Be on your feet all day Be constantly available Cook and clean Take care of injuries It’s a touching reminder to thank your mom for all that she does and did for you. Thanks to cardstore.com for sharing this video
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FOX40 Jewelry Cleaning Story at Arden Jewelers
Zohreen Adamjee from FOX40’s morning news stopped by our shop to talk about jewelry cleaning as a romantic Valentine’s Day gift. We compare a professional cleaning from our jewelers with the at home version… of jewelry that you definitely don’t want to try to clean at home. If you are interested in having your jewelry cleaned or have any other questions, please feel free to contact us . This video was produced by and is the property of FOX40…
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This absolutely stunning eternity platinum and diamond tennis bracelet features one single emerald and a swinging pear cut diamond. Our designer worked meticulously to organize and set the order of the multiple diamond shapes. This bracelet is the perfect combination of the modern design and the classic diamond bracelet
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This beautiful necklace boasts an absolutely stunning trillion cut emerald. Our designer carefully designed the double prong pendant mounting to fit and protect this specific stone. The halo …
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This gorgeous custom ring features a AAA 1.76ct asscher-cut Emerald. Surrounded by an halo of tapered baguette diamonds. It’s a breathtaking example of the traditional ballerina design…
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This piece is brilliant fusion of modern styling and antique elegance. The crisp, sharp lines of the emerald cut diamond are enhanced with a clean bezel setting and a halo of accents. This modern simplicity is juxtaposed with…
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… open swirl design. Sweeping curves of white gold encircle the two main diamonds and link the stones together. Emeralds alternate with diamond accents descending down either side of the shank; the green of the emeralds add a touch of …
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This cocktail style ring was designed specifically to suit the stunning aquamarine center stone. The large emerald cut gemstone has a vibrant icy blue color, with two round brilliant diamonds, one on either side of it. The design is simple, and really allows the aquamarine to steal the show
Gemstones
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Emerald, 3.11 cts. (#20309)
$1,995.00- Shape:
- Emerald Cut
- Color:
- Green
- Clarity:
- Moderately Included
- Dimensions (L×W×D):
- 9.10 × 8.09 × 6.52mm
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Sapphire, 0.96 cts. (#20306)
$1,200.00- Shape:
- Pear Cut
- Color:
- Pink
- Clarity:
- Eye Clean
- Dimensions (L×W×D):
- 6.59 × 4.92 × 3.41mm
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Sapphire, 0.62 cts. (#20308)
$550.00- Shape:
- Oval Brilliant
- Color:
- Blue
- Clarity:
- Eye Clean
- Dimensions (L×W×D):
- 6.14 × 4.08 × 2.68mm
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Sapphire, 0.88 cts. (#20304)
$850.00- Shape:
- Oval Brilliant
- Color:
- Green
- Clarity:
- Eye Clean
- Dimensions (L×W×D):
- 6.28 × 4.92 × 3.20mm
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Diamond, 0.44 cts. (#20210)
$905.00- Shape:
- Emerald Cut
- Color:
- D
- Clarity:
- VS1
- Dimensions (L×W×D):
- 5.14 × 4.02 × 2.43mm
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How to Sell Your Jewelry
… worth. You don’t get paid for the jewelry in relation to what you paid but the condition and demand when you sell. Clean jewelry shows the item at its best and helps in evaluating the design and gems, so be sure to clean your jewelry … for most jewelry. A hard toothbrush and toothpaste or tooth-powder will scratch gold and hurt some gems. The best cleaning tip is to know for certain the best cleaners to use on your jewelry and do it carefully. Selling estate jewelry is …
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Learn about Morganite and Jewelry Allergies
…soft-pink gem that is growing in popularity . It is a form of the mineral Beryl which puts it in the same family as Emerald. But, unlike its green cousin, Morganite is usually free from inclusions giving it a clean and pure look. You will … why we created the Fine Jewelry University . There, you can learn about gold, diamonds, gemstones, buying, selling, cleaning, and just about anything else related to jewelry from GIA trained, battle-tested gemologists. We have recently …
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How to Find Your Diamond When It’s Lost
…sprouted legs and walked for a while before settling down. Diamonds are grease magnets. This fact makes them hard to clean, but it can also help you find them if they go missing. They will literally stick to grease, so if you lost your … it is incredible how a diamond can hide in the folds and seams inside a purse. Carefully pull out every item over a clean, flat table, and then check every nook and crevice inside the empty purse. Use a flashlight. Why do we love diamonds…
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Finding the Perfect Engagement Ring Style
… are by far the most popular choice in solitaire rings. This is because the round brilliant diamond sparkles better than any other diamond cut. The Princess cut is next in popularity at the moment followed by the Cushion, Oval, Emerald, Radiant, Pear, Heart, and Marquise cut diamonds. Vintage Vintage inspired engagement rings have a creative flair that makes a dynamic personal statement. The Halo engagement ring style, for example, is an intricately-decorated, Art Deco …
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3 Things You Might Not Know About Jewelry Repair
… for jewelry is how soft and workable they are. The result of this, however, is that the daily wear and tear we put on our jewelry takes more of a toll than we think. Also, not all gemstones are as hard as diamonds. Gems like opal, emerald, pearls, and more are actually very “soft” on the hardness scale. This means that they are susceptible to small scratches and abrasions which make them look worn over time. Of course, no gemstone is unbreakable, and even diamonds can be …
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Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas 2021
…: stud earrings. A sure fire gift idea, studs go with anything, and we have a huge variety to choose from (all on sale for Valentine’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 either of these options? No problem. Here are some other great gift ideas: Engagement ring upgrade Vintage …
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Alternative Gemstones for a Non Traditional Engagement Ring
…a Ruby with pear-shaped Diamond side stones. Mark Zuckerberg’s wife, Priscilla Chan also has a Ruby engagement ring. Emerald Engagement Rings Oliver Martinez gave his fiancée, Halle Berry, an Eemerald engagement ring. Emeralds are not as … look, but they generally weaken the durability of a gemstone. However, a good jewelry design can help protect the Emerald in the wedding ring. Topaz Engagement Rings Topaz is a beautiful stone that comes in a variety of colors, from yellow…
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What’s Your Jewelry Style?
…your options. Simple and Elegant You’re not a flashy or flamboyant person. In your closet you find solid colors with clean lines and subtle, neutral tones. You don’t need to be the center of attention, and for you, grace is the essence of …
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Mother’s Day Circle Necklace
… Birthstones Not sure which gem goes with which month? Here is the list of the gemstones to use depending on the month that each child was born in. 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 prefer to use an alternative gem in your pendant? No problem, just contact us . We would …
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Diamond Setting Style Comparison
… holds the stone securely, while allowing more of the stone to be visible. When a diamond is suspended in a channel setting, it allows more light to reach the underside of the stone, making it appear to best advantage. The strong, clean lines of the channel setting often lend themselves to a more modern, simplified look. This setting style also compliments diamonds with straight edges, like princess cuts, quite well. Bezel Setting This style has risen to popularity more …
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Custom Jewelry Design FAQ
…. The current design look with every surface of the ring left enhanced looks great when done right. When done wrong looks too busy, baroque, or garish. A couple of seasons ago the opposite look was in vogue (literally also), a simple clean bright finish geometric shape ring designs. Yes we keep up with the fashions of the day. To our clients who want the cutting edge fashion statement, we can help you design a very in vogue ring. Jewelry does last longer then a hemline. …
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What is Asteria Jewelry?
“You are going to die in 48 hours unless…” No one gives bad news like Dr. House. Giving a boring gift is not as bad as dying, but that’s what it feels like when a gift does not meet the expectations of the one we love. We may not be able to find the cure for cancer or the disease that’s killing Dr. House’s patient, but we have found the cure for the common gift! The cure for the common gift is not of this world alone. It will take
