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Gem in the Spotlight: Topaz
…, to violet, to green. These coatings can allow topaz to be any color of your preference. Topaz itself is a hard gemstone with a Mohs hardness of 8. Mohs hardness is a standardized metric of how difficult it is to scratch something. For … joke, “Who’s on First?” “Yes, Who’s on First…” always comes to mind when I hear people discussing Topaz. You can hear one person say, “I love Topaz; it reminds me of a blue sky.” Then her friend says back, “Topaz may be like a golden …
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The Birthstones
… midst of cold, white (valley fog) and at times stark surroundings are rewarded with one of the most varying birth gemstones, Garnet. Garnet’s pizzazz energizes the gloomiest day. Garnet varieties brighten the world in colors of yellow to …was considered to be a strong antidote against drunkenness, which is why wine goblets were often carved from it! The gemstone still symbolizes sobriety. The Amethyst was credited with many other extraordinary attributes. Among its reputed …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Quartz
… at the title and knew). Quartz is one of the most common minerals on earth. Many quartz varieties are cut into gemstones, but some varieties are very rare. Some are ordinary like rock quartz, others are exotic like Drusy Quartz. Some quartz …, microcrystalline and cryptocrystalline. Within each of these broad categories, the different colors of the gemstone are given different names. Below is a quick list to help you get a better handle on the vast diversity of quartz. Before we …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Amethyst
… as hard as tourmaline, softer than sapphire and topaz, and harder than opal and tanzanite. This makes it a durable gemstone that is resistant to scratching and chipping. It is also resistant to heat and chemicals which means that it can … tears of wine in remorse for his actions. These tears stained the quartz purple, resulting in the creation of the gemstone known as amethyst. Amethyst has a long history of being used in jewelry and other decorative items. It was highly …
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What Are Lab Grown Diamonds?
… from the rest of the gas and deposited on a wafer of diamond crystal which establishes the crystal structure as the gemstone grows layer by layer. You can learn more about how lab grown diamonds are made from our main article on the … becomes a fake. Most gem simulants are trying to imitate diamonds, but there are also simulants for other valuable gemstones (sapphires, rubies, etc.). Here are some of the more popular diamond simulants. Synthetic Rutile was introduced in …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Ruby
For much of human history, rubies have been the most prized gemstone. But, what is it about this red gem that has captivated our hearts and minds for so long? Is it ruby’s color? It’s … deeper? Whatever it is, ruby’s impact on humanity is broad and deep, with arguably the richest history of all gemstones. Gemology of Ruby Rubies are in the corundum gem family along with sapphires. Corundum is an extremely durable form of … properties have been known well for over 2,000 years. For much of human history, rubies have been the most prized gemstone. The ruby has always been a symbol of love, charity, and victory. The earliest cultures worshiped rubies, calling them…
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Alternative Gemstones for a Non Traditional Engagement Ring
… choosing to express their individuality with unconventional engagement rings. One way to break the mold is to use a gemstone that’s not a Diamond. Let’s explore the pros and cons of a few Diamond alternatives. The alternatives to a Diamond … contain many inclusions. The inclusions can create a beautiful 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 …
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Rare and Beautiful
… and materials. The only common thread is that each of these pieces is unique in it’s own way. These less well-known gemstones create a color display unlike anything you have seen before. Here are just a few of the gems featured in the … and only worn on special occasions. Blue Zircon , one of December’s birthstones, but much less well-known than Blue Topaz. This gem has more fire and sparkle than almost any other colored gem. Custom Fantasy Cuts , these gems are cut by …
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Salt and Pepper Diamond Jewelry
… from Arden Jewelers. These unique pieces each feature a one-of-a-kind, 100% natural, dark textured diamond as the star of the show. It’s a fresh new take on diamond jewelry, and they sell for less than half of comparable traditional, clear diamonds. Whether you are looking for a non-traditional engagement ring or a new accent piece to compliment your look, salt and pepper diamonds are the perfect choice. They are gorgeous, durable, and each one has its own unique …
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Jewelry That We Buy
… 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 diamonds …
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Asteria: The Cure for the Common Gift
… Syndrome? Symptoms include: giving predictable gifts, giving any stuffed animal as a gift, giving an electronic item as a gift that you will use more than the recipient. tell me more Asteria jewelry is a unique gift idea featuring a gemstone that was created thousands of years ago when a meteor impacted the Earth. Read more of the Asteria story . show me the cure Are you ready for the cure for the common gift? Check out the gallery of Asteria styles , or find out how you …
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Legal Information
…, but no measurement is perfect. In certain situations, the measurements for a group of objects (e.g. pavé set gemstones) will be estimated from the measurements of a sample from the group. When physically weighing a gemstone is impractical, …, and the level of precision may vary. Certain products offer customizations such as ring sizing and changeable main gemstones. In these and similar cases, the product received may look significantly different than the product shown in the …
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This sky blue topaz ring was made for engagement with sentimental elements and intentional design. The round topaz resembles the …
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Round brilliant diamonds are set in this perfect open circle frame. Each uniformed colored gemstone was hand picked and set in a precise position giving the illusion of a shaker style pendant. Our designer worked closely with the client to create this stunning one of a kind family pendant. This modern pendant is lively and unique
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This ring features a variety of gemstones and shapes and all work together to form a brilliantly colorful and cohesive piece. Inherited stones from relatives can be re-designed into a piece that suits a new specific style and function, while keeping the sentiment and beauty…
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This impressive solitaire ring was designed especially to accommodate the Swiss blue topaz center stone, which weights over thirty-two carats. With a simple split shank, and basket style mounting, the topaz …
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A client brought in this uniquely shaped checkerboard-style London blue topaz and requested a custom ring mounting to carry this special stone. It is securely set in a new sterling silver bezel design to match the client’s style. What started as a loose stone has now become a durable, beautiful, and sentimental…
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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
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Mother’s Circle Necklace with Gemstones
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Union : Articulating Pendant with Rhodolite Garnet and Blue Topaz
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California Tourmaline : Three Stone Drop Pendant
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Triceratops Dinosaur Pendant With Citrine in 14k Yellow Gold
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Satin Channel Set Modern Blue Topaz Pendant
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Petite Blue Topaz Dinosaur Pendant in 14k Yellow Gold
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Show Mom How Much You Care
… that represents family in a beautiful way. Creating your own personalized necklace is easy: Choose the number of gemstones to represent the number of kids or family members you have. Choose the birthstones of each person’s birth month. There…
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3 Things You Might Not Know About Jewelry Repair
…. 1. Even high quality jewelry needs maintenance Fine jewelry is made from some very durable materials: metals and gemstones. We think of metals as very strong. Metal is what skyscrapers and bridges are made out of. We can’t bend or even … something made from such strong substances need regular maintenance? The answer is twofold. First, the metals and gemstones in jewelry are not always as impervious as we imagine. Gold, platinum, and silver are very soft as metals go. In fact…
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The Truth About Synthetic Gems
… 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 to rock quartz to GGG to moissanite are all diamond simulants. They look like diamonds, but they are not diamonds. These simulants are easy for a well trained and equipped gemologist to detect. But if you had gem material that is…
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The World’s Largest Diamond Mine is Shutting Down
… are some other factors to keep in mind. First, it is estimated that close to 75% of the diamonds that the Argyle mine’s produces are lower grade brown diamonds (often called chocolate or champagne diamonds). It’s not immediately clear how a reduction in supply of brown diamonds will impact the value of the colorless diamonds that are more commonly purchased for jewelry. Second, the prices that definitely will be (and already have been) affected by the closure are those …
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New Jewelry: Floating Diamonds and California Tourmaline
…of these new collections feature fantastic, original gift ideas and both of them are on sale for 40-50% as a limited time introductory offer. Floating Diamond Necklaces These minimalist solitaire necklaces feature a single diamond (or gemstone) suspended on our best “invisible” chains. We you are wearing them, the chain and setting almost disappear giving the look of a diamond floating in air. They are both trendy and timeless and they make great gift ideas. The entire …
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Gifts to Celebrate What Matters
… the holiday season. This year, we wanted to take a step back and just say “thank you” to our loyal clients. You have supported us and stood by us through it all, and we are so grateful. Earlier this month many of you received a free gemstone from us in the mail along with coupons for a personalized piece of jewelry for your gem. Since we weren’t able to mail gems to everyone, we wanted to extend the same offer to all of our friends and family online. Come in from now until…
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How to Clean Jewelry at Home
… your gems. Place the jewelry in the ultrasonic and turn it on for no more than 15 minutes at a time. Check that all gemstones are secure in their mountings when you remove the piece. Watch our video on how to check if your gems are loose for… and make the metal look worse. Cautions As we have mentioned above, cleaning jewelry can be risky and certain gemstones or types of jewelry can be damaged by the cleaning techniques we have demonstrated. The lists below are general …
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How to Check if Your Diamond is Loose
…if your ring has any loose stones. In this video we’ll show you two easy ways you can tell if your diamond (or other gemstone) is loose at home. Hold the ring close to your ear in one hand and gently tap the bottom of it with the other. … sound. Use a pen cap to gently prod each gemstone looking for a small amount of movement. If you do find a loose gemstone in your ring, we recommend you stop wearing it immediately and bring it in so one of our jewelers can check it for you…
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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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Asteria – The Cure for the Common Gift
Asteria jewelry is a unique gift idea featuring a gemstone that was created thousands of years ago when a meteor impacted the Earth. If you’re ready to stop giving boring gifts, learn more about the cure for the common gift here
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FOX40 Visits Arden Jewelers to Talk About the Price of Gold
… in a major shift in the value of gold jewelry. We talk about how much your jewelry might be worth and explain how gemologist jewelry buyers like us can pay you even more than just the gold weight for jewelry that contains precious gemstones. We had a great time talking about gold with Dennis, and we hope that this story was helpful. If you are interested in selling some of your jewelry, please feel free to reach out to us anytime. You can stop by for a free value appraisal…
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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
