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What Are Lab Grown Diamonds?
… that lies at the heart of our laser welder . The most popular diamond simulant by far today is synthetic Cubic Zirconia (CZ) . It is cheap to produce and sparkles very brilliantly. It is a great example of a synthetic gemstone that is a … confusion it can create. There is another diamond simulant that creates a lot of confusion. Diamond coated Cubic Zirconia (CZ) gems are produced using the same Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) technology that is used to produce lab grown …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Blue Zircon
… the generations. Final Thoughts Zircon has one major problem not of its own making. It is often confused with Cubic Zirconia, a synthetic diamond simulant. Cubic Zirconia, also known as CZ, is even incorrectly shortened to zircon by some. …. Zircon is a natural gemstone with amazing characteristics which is not to be confused with cheap, manmade Cubic Zirconia. Zircon is a remarkable gemstone with wonderful colors and brilliant flashes of light. To top it all off, zircon is …
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How to Tell If a Diamond Is Natural or Lab Grown
… as natural diamonds, but we still want to be able to tell them apart. When it comes to diamond simulants like Cubic Zirconia (CZ) or Moissanite, it is easy to identify them because they aren’t diamonds. But, with lab grown diamonds, the …
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How Are Lab Grown Diamonds Made?
… (HPHT) manufacturing. There are three basic manufacturing processes used to make HPHT diamonds: the belt press, the cubic press, and the split-sphere (BARS) press. The goal of each process is to create an environment of extremely high …, 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 …
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Alternative Metals for Men’s Jewelry
…. It has been used in the space, aeronautic, and even the medical industry. Zirconium is not to be confused with Zirconia , as in Cubic Zirconia (commonly called CZ), which is a very different, man-made material. The black layer of Zirconium …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Emerald
…Gemology of Emerald Emeralds are a member of the beryl mineral family (along with morganite and aquamarine) and are valued for their rich green color. The intensity of an emerald’s hue depends on the presence of chromium and vanadium in … and Cleaning of Emerald Like all precious gemstones, emeralds require proper care to maintain their brilliance and value. Emeralds are relatively durable, but they can be susceptible to damage from heat, chemicals, and extreme temperature…
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Balance : Earth Friendly Lab Grown Diamond Engagement Rings
… natural diamonds even to a gemologist without highly specialized equipment They are not cheap imitations like Cubic Zirconia (CZ). They are real diamonds. They are produced in a lab using a variety of different techniques (HPHT and CVD are … you can sleep easy at night knowing that no gold or diamonds were mined to make your engagement ring. Exceptional Value Our lab grown diamonds cost between 30-35% less than comparable earth-mined diamonds. So, your budget goes farther …
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Alternative Gemstones for a Non Traditional Engagement Ring
…Natural colored Diamonds can be extremely rare auctioning off for millions of dollars. Man-made gems like CZ (Cubic Zirconia), Moissanite and the like are also alternatives to Diamond for a wedding ring. Most of these gemstones are made to …
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Vintage Art Deco Engagement Rings
…’ve helped thousands of couples find their diamond engagement ring, and here’s why we can help you too. Exceptional Value Our gemologists can use their knowledge of diamonds & jewelry to help you find hidden values that the average …
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Jewelry Appraisals
… chose what’s best for your needs. The most common appraisal is the Insurance Appraisal which focuses on replacement value. You can learn about the different types of appraisals here. Insurance Appraisal An Insurance appraisal is desirous …, and jewelry mountings in like manufacture and degree of craftsmanship but in brand new condition. Such costs or values are estimates of the averaged current market prices at which the appraised items may be purchased in the average fine …
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Welcome Diamond & Gold Vault Clients
… us to introduce ourselves. We are a family run shop just like Diamond & Gold Vault was, and we share the same values of personal attention, keeping a low overhead, and passing savings directly on to you. Diamond & Gold Vault …different? When Gene decided to retire, he could have chosen any one of the many jewelers in Sacramento to refer his valued clients to. So, why did he choose Arden Jewelers? It wasn’t just our state-of-the-art, on site jewelry repair …
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Double Halo Engagement Ring
…is that we can help you find the perfect center diamond. Our diamond experts are GIA trained, so they know more about diamonds than you can imagine. We use that knowledge to search our suppliers’ inventories and our own to find hidden values that others would miss. This can save you thousands and help you end up with a more beautiful diamond than you thought you could find in your budget. “What a great find in this area! Beautiful jewelry, great service, very …
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Jewelry Appraisals Over 3 Years Old May be Greatly Undervalued
Gold and Platinum has dramatically increased in value in the past 5 years. Gold in one year had a low of $637 per troy ounce and high of $978 and climbing. Platinum in …low was $322 and now is over $978 and Platinum’s low was $602 and has climbed over $2,169. If the jewelry item’s value was due in large part to gold or platinum, then the item might not be able to be replaced for the appraised value! … risen dramatically in the last five years. If your jewelry was appraised over three years ago, it you could be undervalued by 40% or more! This has been a period of big changes in the jewelry field. We are dedicated to keeping up with all…
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Mark Schneider Now at Arden Jewelers
… who pushes beyond the status quo. “We are modern design.” That’s quote from Mark Schneider’s list of core values. They bring a unique perspective to the design process that’s all about infusing contemporary style into the traditional …the workmanship that have produced that ring. We also have to know that we can continue to deliver the high level of value that you have come to expect from Arden Jewelers. We have had our eye on Mark Schneider for some time, and when the …
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News 10, Diamond Prices, and Shopping Local
… understand the diamond buying game . Did you know that two 1ct H VS2 diamonds with GIA certificates can be valued differently by thousands of dollars? Being able to correctly judge complex factors like diamond cut enables our gemologists …
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Samuels Jewelers is Closing, We’re Here to Help
…, and more. After your first repair, as a new Arden Jewelers client, you’ll continue to get exceptional quality and value on any needed repair work going forward. Plus you won’t have the burden of required checkups that comes with most … that has served the Sacramento area for over 30 years. We have built our business on giving our clients exceptional value, quality jewelry, and incredible service. We have a full repair shop on-site including a laser welder which allows …
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2014 Holiday Gift Collection and Sale
… out. We have an entire collection of brand new sterling silver jewelry. These pieces feature modern designs with colored gemstones and a trendy satin textured look. They make excellent gifts, and they are priced on sale at incredible values ( starting at $85 )! Pretty in pink! Rose gold is officially in, and we have some unique and beautiful pieces to choose from. Several of these pieces feature a lesser known gemstone called Morganite which has a lovely soft pink color…
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The New Heirloom
… treasure as an heirloom when the time comes. This is a beautiful thing, and it’s why you won’t find cheaply made, “promotional” jewelry in our shop. But, is there more to it than that? Your jewelry can be a reflection of your values and what you believe in. That’s what the new definition of heirloom is about: going beyond just a quality piece to something that stands for who you are. For this year’s holiday specials, we wanted to fully embrace this idea. So, we came up …
