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Gem in the Spotlight: Topaz
…” was thought to be the largest diamond ever found (prior to the Cullinan Diamond) at 1,680 carats and was set in the Portuguese crown jewels as such. It wasn’t until many years later that more modern testing identified it as a clear topaz instead. Even though its true identity is now known, the large imposter still sits in the Portuguese crown jewels today. The name “Topaz” comes from the old Greek name “Topazios” for an island in Foul Bay, Egypt (now called Zabargad). Of …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Quartz
… orange to brown, greenish yellow Prasiolite Green (often mistakenly referred to as Green Amethyst) Rock Quartz Clear Rose Quartz Various shades of pink, typically has a smooth, milky or hazy appearance Smoky Quartz Transparent brown … Quartz is known for its durability with a Mohs hardness rating of 7 (harder than opal and peridot but softer than topaz or sapphire). This makes it a fairly hard gemstone that is resistant to scratching and chipping. It is also resistant …
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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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Gem in the Spotlight: Peridot
…it was believed that they intensified the effects of the drug. Gemologically speaking, Peridot is the gem variety of Olivine. It has a Moh’s hardness of 6.5 to 7 which makes it a little harder than Moonstone and a little softer than Topaz. Care should be taken to protect peridot from scratches, sharp blows, household chemicals and extreme temperature changes. Do not use a home ultrasonic machine for cleaning. Instead, use warm soapy water and a tooth brush for at-home …
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What Are Lab Grown Diamonds?
… it is a simulant. Simulants are gems that look like a real, natural gem but are actually another material. So, a clear or white sapphire can be a diamond simulant because it looks like a diamond. That white sapphire can be natural or, …, then it is a diamond simulant. Simulant gems, again, are attempting to mimic another gem, and if they are not clearly disclosed as simulants they are considered fakes. A white sapphire is not, by nature, a fake (in fact it is a beautiful…
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What are “Blood Diamonds”?
… to fund military action in opposition to those governments, or in contravention of the decisions of the Security Council.” These diamonds are sometimes referred to as “blood diamonds.” In July 2000, the global diamond industry made clear to the international community its zero tolerance policy towards conflict diamonds. Dedicated to eradicating the trade in conflict diamonds, it worked closely with the United Nations, governments and non-governmental organizations (NGOs…
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This impressive solitaire ring was designed especially to accommodate the Swiss blue topaz center stone, which weights over thirty-two carats. With a simple split shank, and basket style mounting, the topaz …
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White Topaz Cathedral Ring
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Satin Channel Set Modern Blue Topaz Pendant
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Blue Topaz and Amethyst Abstract Silver Ring
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Petite Blue Topaz Dinosaur Pendant in 14k Yellow Gold
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Union : Articulating Pendant with Rhodolite Garnet and Blue Topaz
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Alternative Gemstones for a Non Traditional Engagement Ring
… hues. It is a strong stone, with a Mohs rating of 8. Another advantage is that Topaz generally tends to be very affordable. 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 ring with a nice, balanced look that can easily be upgraded to a Diamond or Sapphire later on. Pearl Engagement Rings …
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Rare and Beautiful
… and only worn on special occasions. Blue Zircon , one of December’s birthstones, but much less well-known than Blue Topaz. This gem has more fire and sparkle than almost any other colored gem. Custom Fantasy Cuts , these gems are cut by …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…
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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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Mother’s Day Circle Necklace
… was born in. January – Garnet February – Amethyst March – Aquamarine April – Diamond May – Emerald June – Rhodolite Garnet July – Ruby August – Peridot September – Sapphire October – Pink Tourmaline November – Citrine December – Blue Topaz Would you prefer to use an alternative gem in your pendant? No problem, just contact us . We would love to make a fully custom pendant (or other jewelry) just for you. Why Shop at Arden Jewelers? We are a family run jeweler that has …
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The Truth About Synthetic Gems
… to high tech chemical tongue twister like gadolinium gallium garnet (also called GGG) and the modern diamond simulant moissanite, a man 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 are easy for a well trained and equipped gemologist to detect. But if you had gem material that is…
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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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3 Things You Might Not Know About Jewelry Repair
… can take a lot. Forged under high pressure and temperature, a diamond can take a tremendous amount of heat before it is damaged. This isn’t the case with all gemstones, however. More fragile gems like opal, pearls, amethyst, topaz, and many others are easily damaged if exposed to excess heat. What does this have to do with jewelry repair? Many repairs are traditionally done with a torch. Jobs like soldering broken chains, retipping worn prongs, and sizing a ring all …
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How to Clean Jewelry at Home
… 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 inclusions) can … 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 on …
