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The Magic of Polarized Light
… can even be rotated on the lens to selectively see through the surface of water or only capture the reflection. Modern 3D movies: Unlike old school red and blue 3D movies, modern 3D uses two images along with a pair of glasses that have …
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Art Deco vs. Art Nouveau Style Jewelry
…became more popular. In contrast, Art Deco arrived in the 1920’s and 1930’s, characterized by its celebration of modernity, geometric shapes, and luxurious materials. The opulence and optimism of The Roaring 20’s formed the perfect backdrop… of which surrounded the 2013 release of The Great Gatsby which was itself an ode to the time and style of Art Deco. Modern jewelry design continues to be influenced by Art Deco trends, particularly in its use of geometric shapes and …
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Fake Diamonds: The Great Diamond Attack
… diamond?” is a difficult question these days. And the problem of separating a fully natural diamond from all the modern possibilities is quite demanding. So what is a real diamond? Let’s start with the older diamond look a likes, (CZ, GGG… easily. The diamond tester (thermal inertia testers) is the front line in finding diamond 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 …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Ruby
… of rubies is Myanmar (formerly known as Burma), where rubies were first discovered more than 4,500 years ago. Other significant sources of rubies include Thailand, Vietnam, Sri Lanka, Tanzania, Mozambique, and Madagascar. Before modern gemology, for thousands of years, garnets, rubies, and spinel have been mistaken 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…
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Gem in the Spotlight: Iolite
…, I would recommend a different approach. Just use the finger that your iolite jewelry is worn on to open the compass app on your smart phone. From there you can find both magnetic north and true north. I would say that makes you a modern day Viking. The Gemology of Iolite Iolite is the gem variety of the mineral Cordierite. Iolite was once known as a “water sapphire”. Dichroite is another synonym for iolite. Dichroite is a Greek word which loosely translates as two-…
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How Are Lab Grown Diamonds Made?
…hardness, thermal conductivity, etc.) are used to make better tools and equipment. Since the initial success with the belt press, HPHT technology has been constantly advancing. Belt press designs have been dramatically scaled up, more modern cubic and split-sphere presses have been introduced which are more efficient, and larger, more perfect gems are being produced. As of the time of this writing, the largest gem quality, faceted, lab grown diamond has been produced by …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Spinel
… like this have been occurring regularly for the last century, whether it is with an heirloom piece of jewelry or something found at the beach, what many people have believed to be a ruby for years turned out to be spinel. While modern technology and gemological advances have helped industry professionals differentiate between the two, it can be difficult without the proper tools and training. Today, spinel is finally being recognized as more than just “looks like ruby …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Emerald
…. In ancient Egypt, emeralds were believed to symbolize fertility and rebirth and were often buried with pharaohs. In Roman mythology, the stone was dedicated to Venus and likewise became a symbol of the reproductive forces of nature. Modern science has shown us that the human eye is more sensitive 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, …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Tsavorite Garnet
… come to be called Tsavorite? Its technical description as a green grossularite 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 of the Tsavo National Park where it was discovered and the Tsavo River which flows through it, the gem received the name Tsavorite. It is also less commonly …
