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How to Tell If a Diamond Is Natural or Lab Grown
…synthetic diamonds before continuing with this article. So, now you know that lab grown diamonds are just as real as natural diamonds, but we still want to be able to tell them apart. When it comes to diamond simulants like Cubic Zirconia (… they aren’t diamonds. But, with lab grown diamonds, the chemical structure and properties are all the same as natural diamond, so it becomes much more difficult to differentiate them. Responsible Disclosure The first thing to realize is …
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What Are Lab Grown Diamonds?
… is being created. Therefore, a “synthetic diamond” has the same crystal structure and chemical composition as a natural diamond. The same cannot be said of the many imitation or fake gems that are often, incorrectly, described as synthetic … highly advanced technologies that produce crystals with the exact same chemical structure and optical properties as natural diamonds. Now, let’s compare lab grown diamonds to some of the other gems that you might have heard of. Lab Grown …
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Is a Lab Grown Diamond Right for Me?
… of misinformation and paranoia both from inside the trade and from outside observers. I have heard people say that natural diamonds come with a 400% mark up, or that most mined diamonds are conflict diamonds (both wild falsehoods). On the … consumers’ minds. While the real world issue is not nearly as severe as many people believe it is (over 99.9% of natural diamonds are conflict free, and you can buy verifiable Canadian diamonds of known origin if you want), it is still …
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Fake Diamonds: The Great Diamond Attack
… intense colors. The colors they are making are somewhat unusual for the diamond trade. The common colors are a bright green and yellow/orange stones. Some call the colors antifreeze looking. Is this process a simple treatment of a natural stone or is it the manufacturing of a diamond using some natural elements? Regardless of way the industry calls it, I feel strongly that the customer must be told. I disclose all treatments and modification of a gem to all my clients and it …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Pearl
…time, layer upon layer of nacre is deposited around the irritant, eventually forming a pearl. This process can occur naturally or via human intervention. Natural pearls grow in the wild without human intervention. They are very rare, and … locations around the world. The process by which they are created is completely unpredictable, and as a result, natural pearls come in a wide range of shapes, sizes, and colors. They are typically irregular in shape and have a unique, …
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Anatomy of a Ring
… The gallery of a ring is a somewhat ambiguous term that refers to the underside of the ring beneath the center stone. There is often a design on the top part of the ring that is lifted up above the finger. In order to maintain the …next to each other. The constant friction with another ring can actually wear through the gallery leaving the center stone at risk of calling out. This is why we typically recommend that you have your rings soldered together if you plan to…
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The first thing that strikes you when you look at this unique ring is the rough-hewn, natural texture that the entire piece is finished with. Breaking from the traditional, high-polished look, this beautifully understated ring takes on a rustic and handmade feel with its texture. A single, bezel set diamond and an open heart …
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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 where the center emerald is the star of the show.
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This is a classic three stone style design with a European style square-bottom shank, a deep red pear cut ruby center stone and round brilliant …
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A stunning three stone cocktail ring in 14k yellow gold. The emerald cut Aquamarine center stone is complimented by two matched Aquamarines…
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This is a truly artistic take on the popular two stone ring concept. Two perfectly matching diamonds are set at an offset on the top of the ring with a gently curved line of sparkling accent diamonds running in between them. A very special ring for a very special person
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We modified this classic three stone ring design to perfectly accommodate our customer’s diamonds. Sometimes custom jewelry is more about tweaking an existing ring design than coming up with something brand new. This ring set with the customer’s diamonds didn’t cost a …
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Arden Jewelers Catches Undisclosed Lab Grown Diamond
…, state-of-the-art lab grown diamond tester was mostly just a matter of procedure as the stones were supposed to be natural. He was completely shocked when the tester flagged one of the two gems as a possible lab grown diamond. This stone … laser engraved or disclosed as lab grown and to every standard gemological test is looked and acted exactly like a natural diamond. He ran the test a few more times and even confirmed on our secondary lab diamond tester, the stone was …
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The Truth About Synthetic Gems
… gemologist to detect. But if you had gem material that is the same chemically, optically and crystal structure as a natural gem, it would be very hard to tell them apart. In gemology we call this a synthetic gem. So a man made synthetic … and world class personnel. Synthetic gems make excellent jewelry because they have the same property as the natural gem. Synthetic gems make owning beautiful jewelry affordable. But synthetic gems are not natural; they are manmade. Knowing …
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The World’s Largest Diamond Mine is Shutting Down
…. So, what effect will the closure of the Argyle mine have on global diamond supply? If you have your heart set on a natural pink diamond, we can only expect the prices to go up from here. The worldwide diamond mining industry currently …been) affected by the closure are those of pink diamonds. As we mentioned before, the vast majority of the world’s natural pink diamond supply comes from the Argyle mine. With the anticipation of its closure, we have already seen pink …
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Engagement Ring Trends for 2024
…three stone ring symbolizes the past, present, and future of the relationship which gives this design extra meaning. Natural Engagement Rings And finally, there’s a growing interest in rings that have a natural, organic design to them. Think…, 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 always here to …
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Lab Grown Diamonds
… grown diamonds have much less environmental impact than diamond mining They cost around 30-35% less than comparable natural diamonds You can be on the cutting edge of a new and exciting trend in the jewelry industry Read more in our in-… that they may unknowingly buy one in the future. We have written a whole article about how to tell if a diamond in natural or lab grown that you can read to learn more on this subject. The most important thing to remember is that the vast …
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New Indie Designer: Jen Lesea Designs
…She describes herself as a non-conformist who loves to take the road less traveled. She taught herself metal smithing and jewelry making to bring her ideas to life, and along the way she has created a unique aesthetic that blends the natural with the abstract in unexpected ways. When we first came across Jen Lesea Designs, the whole team here agreed that we wanted to feature her jewelry in our store. You can’t find this kind of daring, cutting edge design in the big chain …
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Alternative Gemstones for a Non Traditional Engagement Ring
… blue is probably the most common. Corundum is a 9 on the Mohs hardness scale. Diamond is a 10, the hardest of any natural gem. Their hardness helps Sapphires and Rubies wear very well in engagement rings. There are also White Sapphires …. Many colored Diamonds were originally clear when they were mined and have been treated to take on their color. Natural colored Diamonds can be extremely rare auctioning off for millions of dollars. Man-made gems like CZ (Cubic Zirconia), …
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Diamond Setting Style Comparison
Becoming familiar with popular styles of stone setting can help you decide what you do and don’t like when it comes to engagement rings. It’s a great starting … for your engagement ring now or just getting ideas for the future. The following are some of the most common stone setting styles. 4 Prong Setting It’s not hard to see why this style is persistently popular. Its classic simplicity makes … is similar to the 4 prong setting. However, the 6 prong style has its own distinct look, as well as providing the stone with a bit more security. A 6 prong setting is a wise choice for those who appreciate the prong style, but who have a …
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Recycled Diamond Engagement Rings
… do. You make sure the light’s off when you a leave a room, you use energy efficient appliances, you conserve our natural resources everywhere you can. So, why should buying an engagement ring be any different? No mater how efficiently we … diamonds that are produced in a lab instead of mined out of the Earth. Their chemical composition is identical to natural diamonds, and so they share the same beauty and durability as natural diamonds. Of course, some resources go into the …
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Balance : Earth Friendly Lab Grown Diamond Engagement Rings
… articles about them that you can read right here on our website. The highlights are: They are identical to natural diamonds in chemical composition, light properties, hardness, etc. They are virtually indistinguishable from natural diamonds… a variety of different techniques (HPHT and CVD are the most commonly used) They cost significantly less than their natural counterparts Why Buy a Balance Engagement Ring? You have a lot of excellent choices when you are looking for an …
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Free Diamond Studs For Christmas
… stud earrings !* You can choose between a pair of 1.00ct total weight lab grown diamonds or 0.66ct total weight natural diamonds. Both are set in 14k white gold martini style settings. Supplies of both natural and lab grown studs are … this offer in our store or in the order notes when you checkout online. Be sure to let us know if you would prefer natural or lab grown diamond studs. Receive your free pair of earrings along with your order! Come In Today or Shop …
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Jewelry That We Buy
… 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 and dust are both worth money. We even buy gold in natural quartz rock. Arden Jewelers 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 …
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Get Free Diamond Studs with Your Purchase
… time in 2025, and we’re in the spirit of giving. During this special promotion you can get a free pair of diamond stud earrings when you spend $2,000 or more. Take your pick of either 1.00ct TDW lab grown diamonds or 0.66ct TDW natural diamonds both set in beautiful 14k white gold martini style mountings. There are a limited number of both kinds of studs available, and this offer is only available while supplies last. Come in today or shop online to claim your pair before…
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How to Check if Your Diamond is Loose
… 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… gently tap the bottom of it with the other. Listen for a faint rattling 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 …
