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Gem in the Spotlight: Emerald
… involves submerging the stone in the desired liquid (oil, resin, etc.) inside of a vacuum chamber. Then a vacuum is applied which pulls all of the air out of the cracks and draws the filler into place. Finally, pressure is released back into the chamber and the filler is cured (some cure in ovens and some cure from UV light exposure). History and Lore of Emerald Emeralds have been revered for thousands of years and have been associated with many different cultures and …
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Laser Jewelry Repair
…that has great sentimental value but could not be fixed at any price in the past can now be fixed with a laser. Now Arden jewelers can help our clients take the personal jewelry out of the storage box, fix it, and bring that sentiment back into their life. Jewelry is a very personal item in our lives sometimes monetary worth has nothing to do with what gives it value. Now some basics, what is a laser? LASER is an acronym for “Light Amplification by the Stimulated …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Topaz
…The old baseball 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 sunset, but not the sky.” A third friend will chime in, “You’re both crazy, it’s like a beautiful peach.” Then, a passerby contributes, “You all are nuts, it’s like a rainbow with all the colors at once.” And of course, all…
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Frequently Asked Question about Jewelry
…wedding ring not the marriage itself. There is one exception I have seen over the years. The wife never liked the ring, but did not tell him. The why’s are: did not wish to hurt his feelings, we settled for it, that’s just what we did back then and others. As the marriage deepens an open and trusting bond can allow the wife to finally share “I love you, but not the ring so much”. It is a great joy to work with these couples who reach this level of trust. For more …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Ruby
… for each other. Famously, the Black Prince Ruby (formerly thought of as the largest cut ruby) at the center of the British Imperial State Crown, is actually a red spinel. History and Lore of Ruby The first discoveries of ruby date back to 2,500 B.C. They were found alongside stone age tools in historic mines in Mogok, Myanmar. The Bible compares the price of wisdom to the price of rubies and mentions them four separate times. In India, the ruby is known as “ratnaraj” …
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How to Sell Jewelry on eBay and Other Websites
…; the card company will take the money out of your account if there is fraud. Be aware that bank checks can be faked and also certified checks. Sometimes, it takes weeks for the fraud to show up and again the bank will take the money back from you. You also have to know if the person making the deal is that person or faking their identity. If you take travelers checks make sure they are in us dollars. I was given some checks in another country’s dollars and it was worth…
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Is a Lab Grown Diamond Right for Me?
…” that comes with a natural diamond. This one may seem silly to some, but there is something special about knowing your diamond has a rich history and tradition behind it. Our parents, and our parents’ parents, and so on going back hundreds of years wore natural diamonds. A natural diamond has likely spent millions of years under pressure, being refined by processes of the earth before it was discovered and brought to the light. Some of the romance is lost when you …
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Fake Diamonds: The Great Diamond Attack
… fakes or look a likes. Modern science has developed a man made gem that can fake out the standard diamond tester. Moissanite is lab-created, silicon carbide, and it gives a positive reading on a diamond tester. But science fights back with a Moissanite tester. This instrument has the ability to identify Moissanite. More on Moissanite Moissanite also has some gemological properties (it is a DR stone while diamond is a SR stone) that help identify it, but labs are …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Pearl
… shape and appearance. Mabe pearls are typically used in jewelry designs that require a flat surface, such as earrings, pendants, and rings. Seed Pearls: These are very small pearls, typically less than 2mm in diameter, that are so named … though that pearl rings in particular are not intended for everyday wear. Rings take more abuse than necklaces or earrings, so wear your pearls rings for special occasions to help them last. Restring Often: Even following all of these rules…
