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Alternative Metals for Men’s Jewelry
…ammunition. Tungsten wedding bands are not made out of pure tungsten. They are made out of tungsten carbide which is created by combining an equal number of tungsten and carbon atoms. Tungsten carbide rings need to combine tungsten ore in a …, lustrous, red surface. Burl wood rings are another creative use of nature and modern design. Burl wood is created when a tree growth has deformed. This fashions a beautiful, one-of-a-kind pattern which is very hard. Burl wood is often used…
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Gem in the Spotlight: Spinel
… and perfected to create spinel in even more colors than it is naturally found in. Because of how easily it can be created in a lab, synthetic spinel has been used to imitate many other gemstones (ruby, sapphire, tourmaline, zircon, etc.). … of the reason why most people have been slow to appreciate natural spinel in its own right. Interestingly, most lab-created spinel has a slightly higher refractive index than natural spinel, and that, along with inclusions can be used to …
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What Are Lab Grown Diamonds?
… are man-made crystals with the same crystal structure and chemical composition as the specific gem that is being created. Therefore, a “synthetic diamond” has the same crystal structure and chemical composition as a natural diamond. The … lab grown diamond stem from how they were made. Lab grown diamonds are man-made in a lab while natural diamonds are created in the earth. Nature is not a controlled, sterile environment, and natural processes vary abundantly. Therefore, the…
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Gem in the Spotlight: Jade
…white, and the most valuable/desirable color: a vibrant green. The finest of all green jadeite colors is a saturated emerald green that is almost transparent, and it is called “Imperial Jade.” Jade is one of the top selling gems in Asia, but…, maw sit sit, and hydrogrossular garnet. For a short amount of time, a few laboratories produced synthetic (lab-created) jadeite. This proved to be unprofitable and was quickly forgotten; however, a small amount of it remains on the market …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Aquamarine
…passed down for generations but this tiara she special ordered from Garrard in 1957. The Gemology of Aquamarine Like emerald, aquamarine is a member of the beryl family (along with morganite, heliodor, and others). Unlike emerald, it is …
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Synthetic Gems: The Whole Story
Ruby, sapphire, emerald and alexandrite are very beautiful gems and very rare in their stunning beauty. These four gems have been coveted by… years. But, what if anyone could own them? At gem shows and museums, I have seen jaw dropping rubies, sapphires and emeralds. These gems in high quality have put ownership beyond most people to justify the price. Just a one carat gem could …synthetic. Both, I feel, are impossible to identify in a piece of jewelry. Synthetic ruby, sapphire, alexandrite and emerald are very complex because there are different ways to make them. The inexpensive way to make the synthetic gems cost …
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Art Deco vs. Art Nouveau Style Jewelry
… Machine Age. Precious metals like platinum and white gold alongside rare and valuable gemstones such as diamonds, emeralds, and sapphires, were the materials of choice for Art Deco jewelry makers. The most prevalent diamond cut found in Art… symmetry, bold contrast, simplicity Materials of Choice Silver, semi-precious stones, enamel Platinum, diamonds, emeralds Prominent Designers Louis Comfort Tiffany Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels Main Diamond Cut Old Mine Cut Old European …
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Frequently Asked Question about Jewelry
… and experience combine to make a gemologist. A gemologist like other professionals must keep up with current advancements in the field. The pace of change in the gem industry is staggering. What is Moissanite? Moissanite is lab-created silicon carbide. It has become an excellent diamond imitation since it gives a positive reading on a thermal inertia testers (diamond testers). Some people use this property to fake unsuspecting diamond buyer out of their money. What is the…
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The Difference Between White Gold and Platinum
Do you prefer learning from videos? We created an in-depth video on the differences between white gold and platinum which you may like. The first difference between white gold and platinum is the most basic and is the foundation of all the other differences. White gold and …
