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Gem in the Spotlight: Ruby
… form of aluminum oxide with a Moh’s hardness of 9. This makes ruby one of the hardest gems commonly used in jewelry second only to diamond (which has a Moh’s hardness of 10) and moissanite (which is in between). Rubies only occur in the …treated to hide surface scratches or inclusion. Avoid using household chemicals or abrasives when wearing them. Ruby jewelry can be wiped with a soft, dry cloth often to remove dust and residue that will mar its sparkle. For more intense …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Blue Zircon
… gem. In fact, before any of the manmade diamond simulates were made, the colorless version of zircon was used in jewelry to mimic diamond. Why? Natural zircon is known for its scintillation, brilliance, and flashes of color or fire just …Zircon. Blue zircon was a specific favorite in Victorian times, when fine gems were often featured in English estate jewelry dating from the 1880s. Tiffany’s famous gemologist George Kunz was a distinguished zircon advocate. He proposed the …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Garnet
… of cold, white (valley fog) and at times stark surroundings are rewarded with one of the most varying birth gemstones…Garnet. Garnet’s pizzazz energizes the gloomiest day. Garnet varieties brighten the world in colors of yellow to gold, bright orange to true orange, brown to cinnamon, pinks to greens, and of course many shades of red. Garnets are given as symbols of consistency, perseverance and good health. Garnet is also regarded as the gem of faith, constancy and …
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The Birthstones
… February’s Birthstone: Amethyst Amethyst, transparent purple quartz, is the most important quartz variety used in jewelry. Purple has long been considered a royal color so it is not surprising that amethyst has been so much in demand over …, Garnet. Garnet’s pizzazz energizes the gloomiest day. Garnet varieties brighten the world in colors of yellow to gold, bright orange to true orange, brown to cinnamon, pinks to greens, and of course many shades of red. Garnets are given…
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Fake Diamonds: The Great Diamond Attack
… are used in the manufacturing of tools like diamond tip drills. Synthetic diamond crystal big and pretty enough for jewelry has been made since the 1950’s. But, it just costs too much to justify using them. The technology is becoming more …you’re interested you can learn more about how to tell if a diamond is lab grown . Synthetic gems are not new to the jewelry profession. Synthetic colored stones have been around for over a 100 years. The impact was dramatic in the beginning…
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Gem in the Spotlight: Opal
… 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 10, Sapphire 9, Amethyst… glue the fragile piece of opal to it before cutting and leaving them glued together after the fact to be set into jewelry. In triplets, that thin piece of opal is sandwiched between a piece of onyx and a clear piece of laboratory grown …
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What are “Blood Diamonds”?
…are benefiting from the legitimate sale of diamonds. We at Arden Jewelers have been knowledgeable of the conflict diamond issue for years. We work hard to make sure every diamond and gem is legitimate. We want our clients and friend’s jewelry to be a source of pride, not of guilt. We are serious about not helping the evil doers in our world, by buying diamonds from illegal or immoral sources. Thank you for your trust in our integrity and if you have any question just call …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Tsavorite Garnet
The discovery of Tsavorite in East Africa in the 1960s changed the jewelry world. Here was a gem with the color to rival the most exquisite emeralds and the clarity of the cleanest sapphires, all with the time tested durability of garnet. Tsavorite is a unique form of garnet with a stunningly vivid green …
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What Are Lab Grown Diamonds?
…term “synthetic” is so confusing in this context. With Moissanite we have a synthetic gem that looks and acts a lot like diamond but should never be referred to as a “synthetic diamond.” Because of this, along with most of the jewelry industry, we tend to use the term “lab grown diamond” to refer to a true synthetic diamond that shares the same chemical properties as a natural diamond, and we tend to avoid the term “synthetic diamond” given how much confusion it can create…
