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Gem in the Spotlight: Quartz
…. One of the most famous quartz specimens is the “Berns Quartz,” named after the donors that donated it to the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History. It is an 8,000 pound (yes you read that correctly) slab of natural clear quartz and is one of the largest clusters ever found. Herkimer diamonds are a famous type of quartz not for their rarity, but for their ability to pass for diamonds to the untrained eye. Of course, they are actually not diamonds at all but double-…
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Gem in the Spotlight: Topaz
… which is a 10 and corundum (sapphire/ruby) which is a 9 on the scale. It is a bit harder than emerald at 7.5-8 and quartz which comes in at 7. Here are some more gemological stats for reference: Refractive index: 1.619 to 1.627 … at once.” And of course, all of them are right. History and Lore Topaz in its pure form is naturally colorless, clear like a diamond. The famous “Braganza Diamond” was thought to be the largest diamond ever found (prior to the Cullinan …
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Synthetic Gems: The Whole Story
… made silicon carbide. In gemology, any material used to look like a gem is called a simulant. So clear glass, rock quartz, GGG, and Moissanite are all diamond simulants. They look like diamonds, but they are not diamonds. These simulants … millions of dollars worth of equipment and world class personnel. Synthetic diamonds on the high end and synthetic quartz on the low end are both very difficult to positively identify as synthetic. Both, I feel, are impossible to identify …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Opal
…. In triplets, that thin piece of opal is sandwiched between a piece of onyx and a clear piece of laboratory grown quartz (the same material that is commonly used for watch crystals). This helps show off the opal’s beauty while keeping it …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Amethyst
Amethyst is known for its beautiful purple color, and it 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 … which means that it can withstand daily wear and tear. Amethyst has the same refractive index as other varieties of quartz at 1.54-1.55 and is doubly refractive. It has a vitreous polish luster and its specific gravity is 2.66. Its …tribute to the goddess Diana. In order to protect Amethyst, Diana turned her into a statue made of pure, crystalline quartz. Dionysus, upon seeing the stunning statue, wept tears of wine in remorse for his actions. These tears stained the …
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Learn Secret Diamond Buying Skills From a Professional Diamond Buyer
… and they are talking points or gainers, make them convert it to your understanding. It is their job to give you clear information to compare. The cut “C” of the 4 C’s has two components. The first component is simple. The cut can refer to… and lower grades. Assessing the clarity grade of a diamond is a lot like a baseball umpire. Most of the calls are clear cut, everyone agrees. But the border line calls can create big argument. In the diamond world, a higher grade costs …
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These necklaces were hand wire wrapped by one of our talented jewelers in sterling silver and high karat yellow gold. Each necklace is custom fitted and formed for each of the gold quartz stones. The care and craftsmanship is seen in these bold pendants. Hand wire wrapping can easily be customized to suite more bold or minimalist designs
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This vintage inspired rings makes a strong statement. It features a large, emerald cut Smoky Quartz and braided rope accents running up the sides of the shank. The stone is set with 4 strong prongs which accent the …
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This solitaire cocktail ring features a large oval prasiolite stone. Prasiolite is the proper name for green quartz. The ring is set with bold claw shaped prongs, and has a cathedral style shank rising to meet the stone on either side. Another simple design, that lets the gemstone capture your attention, with no over-the-top accents to detract from…
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The Truth About Synthetic Gems
…made silicon carbide. In gemology, any material used to look like a gem is called a simulant. So clear glass to rock quartz to GGG to moissanite are all diamond simulants. They look like diamonds, but they are not diamonds. These simulants …
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Crazy Cyber Monday Deals
… for 10% off on Cyber Monday only. Coupon code: CYBERMONDAY17 30% off the Rare and Beautiful Collection This unique group of jewelry features one-of-a-kind pieces set with uncommon gems like Kunzite, Tsavorite Garnet, Rutilated Quartz, and much more. The entire collection is available on our Etsy shop currently on sale for 25% off. This coupon code is good for another 30% off on top of the sale price! Etsy coupon code: RBEXTRA17 $1.00 starting bid auctions on eBay We have…
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Jewelry Holiday Gift Guide 2017
…, we present not one, not two, but three collections of beautiful jewelry on sale right now. Find your style, take your pick, and at these prices, you can’t go wrong. Rose Gold Jewelry The combination of the soft pink gems like rose quartz and morganite with rose gold creates a beautiful and very trendy look. Pearl Jewelry Pearls are a timeless classic, and no girl should be without her go-to pearls. We are featuring a modern and stylish collection of pearl earrings and …
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Welcome to the New Arden Jewelers
…we’re going a step further. We’re offering an additional 30% off on top of the discounted price on select items from now until December 25th! This includes: Rose gold and morganite jewelry . The combination of soft pink gems like rose quartz and morganite with rose gold creates a beautiful and very trendy look. Select pearl jewelry . Pearls are a timeless classic, and no accessory drawer is complete without a set of go-to pearls. We are featuring a modern, and stylish …
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The World’s Largest Diamond Mine is Shutting Down
… are some other factors to keep in mind. First, it is estimated that close to 75% of the diamonds that the Argyle mine’s produces are lower grade brown diamonds (often called chocolate or champagne diamonds). It’s not immediately clear how a reduction in supply of brown diamonds will impact the value of the colorless diamonds that are more commonly purchased for jewelry. Second, the prices that definitely will be (and already have been) affected by the closure are those …
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Alternative Gemstones for a Non Traditional Engagement Ring
…man-made imitations of Diamonds. Most alternatives to Diamonds have color which makes stand out from the traditional clear white Diamond. Sapphire Engagement Rings The most common Diamond alternative for engagement rings is Blue Sapphire. …. This is one way to get the color or size that you want while keeping the price in budget. You can even get a clear Topaz engagement ring if you like the traditional look. Topaz is a great option for couples just starting out to get a …
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Salt and Pepper Diamond Jewelry
… from Arden Jewelers. These unique pieces each feature a one-of-a-kind, 100% natural, dark textured diamond as the star of the show. It’s a fresh new take on diamond jewelry, and they sell for less than half of comparable traditional, clear diamonds. Whether you are looking for a non-traditional engagement ring or a new accent piece to compliment your look, salt and pepper diamonds are the perfect choice. They are gorgeous, durable, and each one has its own unique …
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Mistletoe and Holly
Mistletoe and Holly This gorgeous collection features soft pink gemstones like rose quartz and morganite set in rose gold. The colors are a prefect compliment to each other creating a beautiful and trendy look. No matter which style you choose, you know you’re getting the prefect gift. Plus, every piece is on sale from now …
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Jewelry That We Buy
…. 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 and dust are both worth money. We even buy gold in natural quartz rock. Arden Jewelers buy all types of gold class rings. These can be from high school class rings, collage class rings, military rings, corporate rings, and more. Achievement rings like sales awards or time with a company can also be …
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Rare and Beautiful
…quite plentiful (and also affordable), but few people know of it. It has a beautiful blue-purple color that is truly captivating. Too many rare and unique pieces to list including Mandarin Garnet , Imperial Topaz , Dendrite, Rutilated Quartz , Green Amethyst , and more. Learn More about the Gems You may have never heard of some of the gems in this collection. So, take some time to get familiar with these incredible pieces of nature. Of course, the best way to learn about …
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How to Clean Jewelry at Home
… is safe to clean with it. Ultrasonic : Only use the ultrasonic with the following gems: Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Quartz, Topaz, Tourmaline, Aqua, Morganite, Alexandrite, Garnet. Remember the warning above that other factors (like …When in doubt, ask your jeweler. Steamer : Only use a steam cleaner on the following gems: Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Quartz, Topaz, Tourmaline. All the same caveats mentioned about ultrasonics apply here as well. Polishing Cloth . Only use …
