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Platinum
…These qualities of platinum are equivalent to the ideals of eternal true love. All over the world, engagement rings, wedding bands and anniversary rings made in platinum symbolize the everlasting endurance of love. Platinum is pure, an … and white luster, have made platinum an increasingly popular choice for jewelry, either on its own or as the setting for diamonds and other precious gemstones. Platinum jewelry does not fade or tarnish and keeps its looks for a lifetime…
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Anatomy of a Ring
… can wear and break or crack over time. The gallery is also a prime location to see wear caused by other rings (e.g. wedding bands) that are worn next to each other. The constant friction with another ring can actually wear through the … wear require. If you are careful with your rings (removing them when doing dishes, cleaning with harsh chemicals, gardening, etc.), the shank may last your lifetime and beyond. But, shanks that were thinner to begin with are more likely …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Opal
…today. If you are looking for that special piece of opal jewelry to add to your collection, the gemologists at Arden Jewelers would love … onyx and 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 … machines or abrasive jewelry cleaners that could potentially damage the stone’s surface. For more valuable stones, setting them in a pendant or earrings instead of a ring will help them last as long as possible. With proper care opals …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Ruby
… breath and fierce power. Today, ruby is recognized as the birthstone for July and the traditional gift for the 40th wedding anniversary. See More on Etsy › Notable Rubies Throughout history, rubies have been worn by royalty, nobility, and … with the ruby throughout time. It was thought that the ruby could preserve health, remove evil thoughts, and settle disagreements. Rubies are also believed to aide physical and spiritual regeneration, enhance circulation, vitalize blood…
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Gem in the Spotlight: Emerald
…pendant/brooch from her future husband Richard Burton during the shooting of Cleopatra . She wore the emerald on her wedding day and it was later sold at Christies in 2011 for $6.6 million, setting the record for the most expensive emerald … is that they often contain inclusions. Sometimes these inclusions are referred to as jardin (the French word for garden) because they look like moss or a garden inside of the stone. These inclusions are tiny fissures, bubbles, or crystals…
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How to Sell Your Jewelry
… to talk more about selling jewelry, or if you would like to see what your jewelry is worth pay us a visit at Arden Jewelers . Our expert gemologist jewelry buyers would be happy to talk with you…. Preowned jewelry by in large is not as valuable as new. Some people will never buy a previous owned engagement set for superstitious reasons. I have had clients who could have saved hundreds of dollars if they would have bought a … a major auction house. The nationally known auction houses like Christie’s , Sotheby’s and the like have pricey set up costs and standards. High end jewelry is best suited for these auctions. There are many regional and local auction …
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Jewelry Repair FAQ
… sound, a gemstone might be loose. We recommend you stop wearing the ring immediately and bring it in so one of our jewelers can evaluate it for you. Another test you can do is to gently prod the diamond or gemstone with a pen cap to see if … secure. In the past, almost all gemstones had to first be removed from their mountings for retipping, and then reset after it was done due to the high heat that is generated by the jeweler’s torch. However, with our laser welder we are …
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Types of Jewelry Clasps
… of styles (many being custom made) it can be hard to source a matching style if it breaks (as with box clasps, our jewelers can generally make replacement parts if needed). Risk of Damage – They require pulling hard enough to overload the …em easy to fasten with one hand. Style – There are many design options and jewelers have been creatively making new designs for centuries. CONS Security – S hooks are not the most secure clasp due to their inherently open design. If the chain…
