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This engagement ring design was inspired by the curling of the oceans waves. It has a simple, modern style, a European style square-bottom shank, and white gold curling delicately around four accent round brilliant diamonds
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This is a classic three stone style design with a European style square-bottom shank, a deep red pear cut ruby center stone and round brilliant diamond accents
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… small touches show the client’s personality and style. From the small, flush set accent diamond hidden away in the European style shank to the intricate yet subtle filigree work under each of the three main diamonds, this ring is all about …
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This ring features a stunning emerald cut center diamond. Sparkling round brilliant diamonds form a custom halo around the center diamond. Two matching trillion cut diamonds taper off in to the bright yellow …
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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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This custom men’s band features a princess cut black diamond center in a square bezel. Channels of round black diamonds encircling the entire band. The dramatic contrast of white gold and black stones gives the piece a bold look, but …
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Gemstones
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Diamond, 1.11 cts. (#20227)
$6,075.00- Shape:
- Old European Cut
- Color:
- J
- Clarity:
- VS1
- Dimensions (L×W×D):
- 6.58 × 6.66 × 4.12mm
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Diamond, 1.25 cts. (#20353)
$4,900.00- Shape:
- Old European Cut
- Color:
- K
- Clarity:
- SI1
- Dimensions (L×W×D):
- 6.71 × 6.99 × 4.33mm
Fine Jewelry University (Show All FJU Articles)
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What are “Blood Diamonds”?
Conflict diamonds are diamonds illegally traded to fund conflict in war-torn areas, particularly in central and western Africa. The … 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… the Kimberley Process Certification System. This system was formally adopted in 2003 and guards against conflict diamonds entering the legitimate diamond supply chain. The diamond industry also adopted a voluntary System of Warranties to …
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Fake Diamonds: The Great Diamond Attack
… they were someone and the contestant would try to find out who was the real person. Technology has created many new diamonds and diamond lookalikes. “What is a real diamond?” is a difficult question these days. And the problem of separating …carbon element) and crystal structure (cubic) as natural diamond but made in a factory. Yes, they can make synthetic diamonds and have for many years now. Most are used in the manufacturing of tools like diamond tip drills. Synthetic diamond …
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The History of Diamond Cuts
… from the top down view but its fire and brilliance explodes from the sides of the crown in a dome effect. Old European cut diamonds generally have the proper pavilion angle which is like the engine for the brilliance of a diamond. The crown, by contrast…
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What Are Lab Grown Diamonds?
In the simplest terms, lab 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 …this sentence. The complexity arises from the fact that lots of different terms have been used to describe lab grown diamonds and their cousins, and not everyone uses these terms in the same way. So, let’s begin with some vocabulary. …. The same cannot be said of the many imitation or fake gems that are often, incorrectly, described as synthetic diamonds. This misrepresentation has seriously confused what the term “synthetic” means, and it’s why most producers of man-made …
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How Are Lab Grown Diamonds Made?
…, many have tried to achieve this impressive feat. We have only recently been able to produce gem quality, lab grown diamonds that are large enough to be used in jewelry. But, how is it done? Early Efforts Throughout history, many people have… his techniques with some reported successes, but none could ever be scientifically verified. The quest continued. Diamonds are a crystalline form of carbon, and so making artificial carbon crystal was the problem of lab grown diamonds. For …
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Is a Lab Grown Diamond Right for Me?
…, buying a diamond is a significant financial undertaking, and we want to get it right. Unfortunately, understanding diamonds takes a lot of specialized knowledge that most people don’t have (anyone remember their refractive indexes from high… and paranoia both from inside the trade and from outside observers. I have heard people say that natural diamonds come with a 400% mark up, or that most mined diamonds are conflict diamonds (both wild falsehoods). On the other hand, I have …
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Lab Grown Diamonds
Diamonds are some of the rarest and most beautiful things we have found on this planet. Reproducing their incredible strength… in a lab has been a goal of scientists for decades, and now, that dream is becoming a reality. In truth, man-made diamonds, also called lab grown diamonds or synthetic diamonds, have been around for quite some time. But, they have primarily … about that diamond tipped saw blade in your garage). Only recently have the techniques and methods of producing diamonds matured to where gem quality stones can be produced in large sizes. Lab grown diamond engagement rings Today, we are …
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Chocolate Diamonds and a Journey to the Center of the Earth
… came from a tiny inclusion in a diamond that most people would consider worthless (learn more about colored diamonds and their values here). Inclusions, as you may know, are small bits of foreign (non-diamond) material that were trapped … of the Earth’s oceans combined . This is a very exciting discovery, and as jewelers we love to hear stories where diamonds are the heros (or at least play supporting roles). You can’t help but be impressed by this little brown diamond and …
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Fancy Color Diamonds
When we think of diamonds, we often imagine brilliantly white gemstones. But every so often, a diamond will come out of the ground in vivid …of the total number of rough diamonds that are mined. Because of this, they are often far more expensive than normal diamonds. The range of colors in hue and intensity takes most people by surprise. The intensity of color in fancy color …, hue, intensity of color, size, clarity, and cut. Here’s a quick run down of the main fancy colors: Yellow Yellow diamonds are known as Canary diamonds. To be a fancy yellow diamond, the color must be more intense then a Z colorless diamond…
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New Jewelry: Floating Diamonds and California Tourmaline
We are excited to announce two new jewelry lines available now, just in time for the holidays: Floating Diamonds and California Tourmaline. Both of these new collections feature fantastic, original gift ideas and both of them are on sale for 40-50% as a limited time introductory offer. Floating Diamond Necklaces These minimalist solitaire …
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Arden Jewelers Catches Undisclosed Lab Grown Diamond
…. Today, we’re sharing another way our gemologists are looking out for you. We recently received a pair of 3 carat diamonds from a trusted and well known diamond wholesaler. As part of our standard evaluation our head Graduate Gemologist, …The stone was returned, and the wholesaler will begin a thorough investigation of their supply chain. Now, lab grown diamonds are not a bad thing in and of themselves. We even carry a line of them called Balance , and they are a great way to …
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The World’s Largest Diamond Mine is Shutting Down
The Argyle mine in Australia is the world’s largest single source of diamonds and accounts for over 90% of the global supply of pink diamonds. In 2020, the mine is set to cease operations and …. The question we’re all asking now is: what impact will this have on diamond prices? Is Now the Time to Buy Diamonds? Whether you’ve had the mis fortune of sitting through an introductory economics course or not you know the basic rules of …from here. The worldwide diamond mining industry currently produces somewhere around 140-150 million carats of rough diamonds in a year. Of that, the Argyle mine has contributed around 14-17 million carats in recent years. So, we are looking …
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Balance : Earth Friendly Lab Grown Diamond Engagement Rings
… with you in mind. These original designs are handcrafted in our Sacramento studio using recycled gold and lab grown diamonds. Every aspect, from the design, to the materials, to the craftsmanship was carefully chosen to give you a ring that … a statement, a choice to find new meaning in an old and treasured symbol. Earth-Friendly: Recycled Gold, Lab Grown Diamonds What does it mean for an engagement ring to be earth-friendly? For us it means minimizing the environmental impact of…
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Jewelry That We Buy
…, platinum bracelets, platinum pins, platinum brooches, platinum pendants, more types of platinum jewelry. We Buy Diamonds and Gemstones Arden Jewelers has gemologist jewelry buyers. We buy many types of gemstones and diamonds. The gems and … 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 Designer jewelry Tiffany jewelry …
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Get More Cash for Your Jewelry
…) diamond and you wind up losing money. It takes years of training and experience to be able to consistently grade diamonds. Beyond the 4 Cs, subtle factors like pavilion angles, fluorescence, and more can drastically impact the value of a … colored gems like sapphires and emeralds). When you sell to a buyer who has the skills necessary to grade your diamonds and gemstones with confidence, that buyer can pay more for your jewelry because they know exactly what they are buying …
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Diamond Setting Style Comparison
… of the channel setting often lend themselves to a more modern, simplified look. This setting style also compliments diamonds with straight edges, like princess cuts, quite well. Bezel Setting This style has risen to popularity more recently …
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The History of the Engagement Ring
…, the diamond as messenger of romantic love – beginning with the belief that Cupid’s arrows were tipped with diamonds – has resonated through the centuries to emerge today as powerful as ever.” Medieval England contributed the concept of … band. De Beers’ role in the diamond engagement ring story is twofold. First, they modernized diamond mining making diamonds available to everyone. Next, they marketed diamonds as the key symbol of love. One campaign in the 1930’s stated: “…
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Facts about Asteria
… for the common gift. It’s so good, it should come with a warning. Watch Now How Rare is Asteria? 3.6× Rarer than Diamonds 130 million carats of diamonds are mined every year. There are approximately 992 tons of diamonds in the world compared…
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Floating Diamond Necklaces
Checkout this exciting new line of minimalist necklaces we have just released. These classic designs highlight the main diamond (or gemstone) and go with any look or style. See the full line of floating diamond pendants here.
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Art Deco vs Art Nouveau Engagement Rings
… design elements like vines, insects, and the human form. Art Nouveau engagement rings often feature Old Mine Cut diamonds which were a big improvement over the diamond cuts that came before them. Art Deco The Art Deco movement went in almost…Geometric shapes like triangles, arcs, and circles took center stage in jewelry along with other art forms. The Old European Cut diamond was also introduced which was another big step up from the Old Mine Cut making the engagement rings …
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Fox 40 Visits Arden Jewelers for Valentine’s Gift Ideas
Fox 40’s morning news team interviewed Angelo from Arden Jewelers to get some Valentine’s Day 2015 gift ideas. We talked about engagement ring upgrades, dancing diamonds , diamond stud earrings, Asteria , and more. We had a lot of fun with the reporter ( Gary Gelfand ), and it was great to see the shop on the news
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Gemologist Buyers Give You More Cash for Your Jewelry
Don’t settle for less cash for your jewelry. Arden Jewelers will give you more cash for your gold right here in Sacramento, CA and surrounding areas. Our gemologist trained buyers pay you for the entire piece: gold, diamonds, and gemstones so you get more. Don’t risk mailing your gold away and trusting someone else with your jewelry. Sell your unwanted jewelry to Arden Jewelers and get CASH today
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How to Clean Jewelry at Home
…, cleaning jewelry can be risky and certain gemstones or types of jewelry can be damaged by the cleaning techniques we have demonstrated. The lists below are general guidelines, but there are exceptions to every rule. For example, diamonds are generally extremely durable and safe to clean with all of these methods. However, if a diamond has surface reaching inclusions, there is chance that an ultrasonic cleaner could cause it to crack. So, when in doubt, bring your jewelry …
