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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: Tourmaline
…, communication, and the ability to relax. In the 18 th century, a Dutch scientist claimed that a tourmaline crystal wrapped in silk and placed on the cheek of a feverish child would help them fall asleep. The gem was also highly valued by alchemists who, perhaps because of its pyroelectric effect, believed it to be related to the Philosopher’s Stone. The Philosophers Stone is a mythical material thought to have the power to grant enlightenment, give power over spiritual…
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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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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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Get More Cash for Your Jewelry
… first question on your mind. Unfortunately, answering it is not always easy. It’s fairly simple to find the market value for commodity items like electronics or clothing, but jewelry is much more complicated. Different people can place …for jewelry. If you are buying a piece of jewelry and your sole intention is to resell it to a refiner for the scrap value of the gold, you really only care about the gold weight. So, like the “cash for gold” buyers we talked about before…
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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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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 …
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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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How Much is My Jewelry Worth?
… my jewelry worth?” is not as simple as it may seem. To answer it, we have to first decide which type of worth or value we are talking about because jewelry has different values in different contexts. The main types of value are: intrinsic… or Cash Value The intrinsic value of jewelry is the simplest and easiest to understand. The equation for intrinsic value is: intrinsic value = metal value + gem value The metal (gold, silver, platinum, etc.) and gems (diamonds, sapphires…
