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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 …create a dim light which is often called cold fire, as it creates enough light to see, but no heat. Famous Quartz Gemstones Quartz is one of the most abundant minerals in the earth’s crust, but there are still many noteworthy examples that …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Jade
Jade has one of the richest heritages of all gemstones. People have been using jade from as early as 6,000 BC, and it has been an incredibly important part of Asian, … far are dyed quartz, glass, and plastic. These imitations can be identified quickly by a trained gemologist. Other stones that have been confused with jade over the years are chrysoprase, serpentine, maw sit sit, and hydrogrossular garnet… toughness, can be carved, and can be taken to a high polish. Nephrite is commonly found in a darker olive green color but can also be very light green, orangey-red, black, and yellowish green. Jadeite can come in many different colors …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Tsavorite Garnet
… is also a very rare gemstone. It is uncommon to find Tsavorite in sizes larger than five carats, and most faceted stones are below two carats. By some estimates, Tsavorite is around 200 times rarer than the much better known Emerald. … doesn’t exactly roll off the tongue. So, a proper name was definitely in order. The nomenclature of gemstones follows certain rules, and according to modern mineralogical methods, gemstones are given a name which ends in “-ite”. In honor …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Emerald
… to green than to any other color thereby making it easier on the eyes. Pliny said that emeralds were the only gemstones that delighted the eye without fatiguing it. In fact, Emperor Nero was said to wear a kind of emerald glasses to watch …. Emeralds also have a strong association with Christianity. In the Bible, emerald is listed as one of the twelve stones that adorned the breastplate of Aaron, Moses’ brother. Emerald was also believed to symbolize resurrection and was used…
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Gem in the Spotlight: Opal
… color, and a wide range of colors. Red carries more value and is by far the rarest color that opals can display. Stones with larger patches of color are valued higher than those that display only small pins (pinfire) or no play of color at…”. Opal has a refractive index of 1.37 – 1.47 and a Mohs hardness of 5.5-6. This makes it one of the softest gemstones commonly used in jewelry. For reference, here are the Mohs hardness values for some other gemstones you may know: Diamond…
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Gem in the Spotlight: Tanzanite
… majority (current estimates are around 95%) of tanzanite is heat treated to help bring out the vibrant blues. The stones that haven’t been heated by humans were heated through natural effects while they were still underground. Without … isn’t heated and is still pretty enough for jewelry displays trichroism. Trichroism is an effect that causes gemstones to display different colors when viewed at different angles. Tanzanite in its raw form has three colors: blue, purple, …
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We designed this unique solitaire to perfectly complement the stunning green Alexandrite center. A dramatic U-shaped piece intersects the top of the ring, and secures the cushion cut Alexandrite in a channel style setting. This allows the full profile of the stone to be visible. The design is simple, but with …
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This showstopping piece features a large green diamond suspend as if by magic between the cathedral arches of the ring mounting. Flush set accent diamonds dot the sides of the ring giving it a modern, almost abstract feel while the brushed finish completes the look adding an extra…
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This is a truly artistic piece. White and yellow gold elements are used to create contrast and to highlight the beautiful Tsavorite Garnet center piece. Two marquise diamonds add a bit of sparkle to the design.
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… has an asymmetrical 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 …
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Though there are only seven stones in this design, the size of the diamonds allows the whole top half of the ring to be covered with sparkling facets. …
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… 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 coral pieces are lucky enough to reveal streaks of …
Gemstones
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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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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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Fancy Color Diamonds
When we think of diamonds, we often imagine brilliantly white gemstones. But every so often, a diamond will come out of the ground in vivid color. These diamonds are extremely rare, … are a true red not mixed with brown. Even in vivid color, red diamonds maintain their diamond-like brilliance. Green Most other diamond colors happen when another element is add to the pure carbon of diamonds, but with green diamonds the … in the construction of the crystal lattice of the carbon atoms. This mean most green diamond are a clean, pure green and not a mix of other colors. Blue Blue color diamonds are one of the most common. This is because they are mostly …
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Meet the Jewelers: Sacramento Indie Jewelry Designers
… collection is called “Birdwatch” and focuses on various whimsical and detailed birds perched on raw crystals, stones, and wood, showcasing polished and intricate metalwork carefully balanced with rougher foundations, just as we see with …’er Chic Bio: My name is Jhon, and I am 58 years old. My father was a jeweler. He taught me how to cut and polish stones before I was ten. In the past, I worked extensively in repair and restoration in jewelry and precious stones in St. …
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Spreading Hope with Custom Jewelry
… different techniques and styles. We discovered that at high voltages we could anodize titanium to a soft, sea-foam green color. We ultimately decided on a brighter pallet for the titanium line itself, but when we saw the green of the …
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Engagement Ring Trends for 2024
… more engagement rings in yellow gold than any other color. Simple Accented Solitaires The trend of adding accent stones on the sides of the main gem, kind of like the traditional three-stone ring style is not a new trend by any means. …, vines, flowers, or waves. So, whether you’re drawn to the classic elegance of yellow gold, the symbolism of accent stones, or the natural beauty of organic designs, there’s a trend for everyone in 2024. And, of course, our gemologists are…
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Learn about Morganite and Jewelry Allergies
… more than that. Which is 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 … 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 often find Morganite set in …
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Happy Holidays!
… to stop by the shop to have a look at the incredible deals we have available right now, and don’t forget about free shipping for ALL online orders. There’s never been a better time to go for that big gift that will knock their fuzzy green and red socks off
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Alternative Gemstones for a Non Traditional Engagement Ring
…, but they don’t sparkle like diamond. Jessica Simpson’s wedding ring is 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 …chip or scratch easily. Anything with a Mohs hardness of 9 or higher is good, and should be suitable for daily wear. Stones that are 7 or softer like Aquamarine, Amethyst, Peridot, Pearl, and Opal will have difficulty standing the test of …
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Rare and Beautiful
… 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 … material is meant to be kept hidden away 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. …
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Jewelry That We Buy
…, 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 can be … karat of gold is worth money. Any color of gold is worth money. We buy yellow gold, white gold, rose gold, and even green gold. The gold jewelry can be even broken and still worth a lot of money. We buy natural gold nuggets. Gold flakes …
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Custom Jewelry Design FAQ
…? Yes, you can have the jewelry made in platinum, 14 karat gold or even sterling silver. We can make your jewelry in many different types of gold like 9, 10 14, 18, 22, 24 karat gold. The gold can be white or yellow or even red or green. We can make two tone white and yellow or red and white. For that fact, if you want we can put all four colors of gold in your design. If you want an unusual karat of gold like 19, we can do that as well. We even have at least three …
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Legal Information
… local jeweler every six months to a year to ensure their integrity from daily wear. However, because of daily wear, stones may become loose over time and become dislodged. In the unlikely event that this happens, the one year warranty will…, 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…
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Engagement Ring Style Guide
…the iconic “Tiffany” setting created by Tiffany & Co back in 1886. Solitaire With Accents This style is very similar to the Solitaire. It stays true to the essence of Solitaire designs but adds a bit of extra sparkle with accents stones. These accents are usually small diamonds which allow the center stone to remain the undisputed focal point. Simple Halo The halo style ring was first introduced in the Georgian era (about 300 years ago). The original halo designs had …
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How to Check if Your Diamond is Loose
The worst day of owning a ring comes when you look down and you notice that your diamond is missing. One of the best ways to prevent this is to regularly check 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. Listen for a faint rattling …
