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Two vibrant ruby stones bring to life the snake as it carefully wraps around the detailed hand engraved platinum staff. Bezel set at the top of the staff is a beautiful old mine cut diamond. The rod of asclepius is a symbol long associated with healing and medicine
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Vibrant, red, heart-shaped gemstones are the focal point of this unique band. The client opted for lab created rubies which are incredibly bright and saturated. Sparkling accent diamonds space out the hearts and finish the look. The end product is a stackable, wearable, and totally personalized custom ring
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Gem in the Spotlight: Ruby
For much of human history, rubies have been the most prized gemstone. But, what is it about this red gem that has captivated our hearts and minds for …ruby’s impact on humanity is broad and deep, with arguably the richest history of all gemstones. Gemology of Ruby Rubies are in the corundum gem family along with sapphires. Corundum is an extremely durable form of aluminum oxide with a Moh… used in jewelry second only to diamond (which has a Moh’s hardness of 10) and moissanite (which is in between). Rubies only occur in the color red which comes from trace amounts of chromium in the crystal structure. If they are too purple …
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Synthetic Gems: The Whole Story
… rich for thousands of years. But, what if anyone could own them? At gem shows and museums, I have seen jaw dropping rubies, sapphires and emeralds. These gems in high quality have put ownership beyond most people to justify the price. Just…, 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 the same chemically, optically and crystal structure as a natural gem, it would be very hard …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Spinel
… to move out of the shadows and be appreciated in its own right, and we can see why. Its colors rival even the best rubies, sapphires, tourmalines, and other more popular gems. For only the 3rd time in the last one hundred years, the … relatively low for a stone of this durability, rarity, and beauty. Spinel can be just as stunning as top-quality rubies at just a fraction of the price. Now that spinel is joining peridot as one of August’s birthstones more people will be …
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Jewelry Repair FAQ
… before a gemstone fell out; who wouldn’t? That’s why we have literally 100s of carats of loose diamonds, sapphires, rubies, opals, pearls, and more in all shapes and sizes to choose from when selecting a replacement stone for repairs. …s torch. However, with our laser welder we are able to retip prongs next to many gemstones (diamonds, sapphires, and rubies for example) without removing them, saving you time and money. Can my costume and fashion jewelry be fixed? Yes and …
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The Birthstones
… let some call it “the lord of the gems”. Ruby is truly an ancient stone. Many myths and legends are associated with rubies. Synonymous with passion, the ruby is believed to protect one from being seduced and has the ability to soothe anger…The ruby has always been a symbol of love, charity and victory. The bible states that wisdom is “more precious than rubies“. Rubies and sapphires are the same mineral, corundum. Ruby is red and any other color is called sapphire. Learn more…
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What Are Lab Grown Diamonds?
… gem simulants are trying to imitate diamonds, but there are also simulants for other valuable gemstones (sapphires, rubies, etc.). Here are some of the more popular diamond simulants. Synthetic Rutile was introduced in the late 1940s and … grown diamonds are diamonds that have been made by people instead of mined out of the earth. If it’s so simple, you might wonder why there’s an entire article below this sentence. The complexity arises from the fact that lots of …
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Jewelry That We Buy
… Gold nuggets Promise rings Hair pins Rope chains Brooches Palladium jewelry Military gold rings Claddagh jewelry Rubies Emeralds Tanzanite Diamonds Pendants Charms and charm bracelets Wedding rings Tennis bracelets Platinum jewelry …Not sure if your jewelry is something we would be interested in buying? This list can help. Before we get to the list of things we …’t see it listed here please feel welcome to bring it into the store of a free, no obligation value appraisal. We buy back jewelry even if you didn’t get it from us. We Buy Gold Gold jewelry is a big category. Any karat of gold is worth …
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What is Asteria Jewelry?
You are going to die in 48 hours unless…” No one gives bad news like Dr. House . Giving a boring gift is not as bad as …! The cure for the common gift is not of this world alone. It will take something out of this world to fix the same old boring gift. The common gift syndrome is not fatal, but it is dull. Predictable, routine, humdrum, lackluster, boring… are the kiss of death for any gift. If any of these words or the like were stated (or thought) about a past gift you’ve given, you may be getting common gift syndrome. But don’t stress or even lose sleep over your next gift giving event…
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We Want Your Jewelry
… and give you an offer for the whole estate or only a few pieces, it’s up to you) Gold nuggets Loose diamonds, rubies, sapphires, and emeralds How much is my jewelry worth? When you are thinking about selling jewelry, this is the first …We Want Your Jewelry Could you use some extra cash? Do you have jewelry that you don’t wear or don’t want anymore? Convert your … 25 years and have built our reputation on paying the most and treating our clients with respect. With the volatile gold market, it’s impossible to know what your jewelry may be worth in the future. So, don’t let it collect dust in the …
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Rare and Beautiful
…you give a Rare & Beautiful piece to someone you are saying that they are one-of-a-kind, unique, rare. Diamonds, rubies, and sapphires are wonderful gems and much more popular, but they can be found in almost any jewelry store you walk … Can’t make it in to the shop? No problem, we’ve put the full Rare & Beautiful collection on our Etsy store. You can browse and find the perfect piece all from the comfort of your own home. See More… Uncommon Gems, Incredible Color…
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Alternative Gemstones for a Non Traditional Engagement Ring
… a 9 on the Mohs hardness scale. Diamond is a 10, the hardest of any natural gem. Their hardness helps Sapphires and Rubies wear very well in engagement rings. There are also White Sapphires which look similar to diamonds, but they don’t …many couples are choosing to express their individuality with unconventional engagement rings. One way to break the mold is to use a gemstone that’s not a Diamond. Let’s explore the pros and cons of a few Diamond alternatives. The …
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How to Clean Jewelry at Home
…gemologist) to get advice on how to clean it. Windex and Toothbrush : Only use Windex (or glass cleaner) on Diamond, Rubies, and Sapphires. A toothbrush with mild hand soap or delicate jewelry cleaner can be used on most gems, however. …Jewelry looks best when it’s cleaned regularly. While we recommend that you bring your jewelry in every 6 months to a year for a professional cleaning and checkup, there are a lot of great … at home to keep it shining in between visits to the jeweler. Toothbrush and Windex Be sure to plug the drain before you start to make sure no small gems are lost. Rinse the jewelry in water. Spray the piece liberally with Windex or a …
