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We love working with you to make a design you’ve imagined into a reality! This special two tone floral ring has a fire opal center stone, with aquamarine and diamond accents along the top half of the shank. The rose gold accent of the central flower really makes it stand out against the rest of the ring
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…art. Each discipline from computer modeling to casting to hand fabrication and texturing was used to its fullest to realize this unique design. Our jeweler tastefully placed two leaves to overlay and help secure the customer’s damaged opal. Then, that same leaf design was continued onto the ring, around the bezel, and on the sides of the shank. The leaf texture was rendered meticulously by hand one leaf at a time. Custom jewelry is often a labor of love, and that love …
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This gorgeous opal ring has a minimal bezel design, made interesting with the unique by-pass style of the shank. The flashes of color …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Opal
…. In everyday conversation, some people use this term to describe white opals while others use it to refer to black opals. Because of this, we typically avoid this term and use one of the more specific names whenever possible. Mexican Fire Opal: Known for its vibrant orange body color, many of these stones have little to no play of color. The best stones have strong greens and blues that flash through the orange body color. Boulder Opal: Boulder opals are gem opal material …
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The Birthstones
… during sunset. Sapphire symbolized truth, sincerity and tradition. Learn more about Sapphire October’s Birthstone: Opal (Tourmaline) The opal has been described as containing the wonders of the sky’s sparkling rainbows, fireworks, … fire of the ruby, the rich purple of the amethyst, the sea-green of the emerald. Opal‘s lore is as colorful as the opal itself. The ancient Greeks felt that the opal gave foresight and the gift of prophecy to the wearer. The Romans …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Blue Zircon
…in jewelry to mimic diamond. Why? Natural zircon is known for its scintillation, brilliance, and flashes of color or fire just like diamond. Zircon also is known for its variety of colors. Blue zircon is the most popular color. But, …, orange, brown, green, champagne, golden, saffron, and colorless. Zircon colors are pure and have that distinctive fire that sets it apart from other gems. The Gemology of Zircon Why does zircon have so much more fire then other colored …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Quartz
…see below). In recent times, the term “Green Amethyst,” which was commonly used for Prasiolite, has come under fire. It even attracted the attention of the US Federal Trade Commission which effectively banned its use when describing green… still has the appearance of wood (also called petrified wood) Agate Multi-colored chalcedony with curved bands Fire Agate Brownish red with a fire of color Moss Agate Multiple shades of green or brown moss like inclusions in chalcedony …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Tourmaline
… to 1.644 and a Mohs hardness of 7 to 7.5 which makes it softer than topaz or sapphire and harder than tanzanite or opal. Tourmaline is found in a huge variety of colors (sometimes even within the same gem), and some of these colors have … the tourmaline deposits of Maine and California and praised the quality of the stones they produced. Along with opal, tourmaline is October’s birthstone. Care and Cleaning of Tourmaline Tourmaline makes a great gem in a ring for …
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The History of Diamond Cuts
… for the cutting style is more about sticking close to the natural diamond octahedral shape than the release of fire and brilliance we know today. The Old Mine cut follows the angles and shape of the octahedral diamond crystal to save on …, and a larger culet than the modern round brilliant cut. The modern round brilliant cut is designed to push its fire and brilliance up through the middle of the stone. On the other hand, the Old European cut looks less brilliant from the…
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Jewelry Holiday Gift Guide 2017
… and stylish collection of pearl earrings and necklaces this year at fantastic discounts (starting at $37 on sale). Opal Jewelry These dazzling pieces feature gorgeous Australian and black opals set in stylish rings and pendants. No gem …
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Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas 2021
…on genuine Tiffany & Co. rings, bracelets, necklaces, and more. Tiffany jewelry is both iconic and beautiful. You can’t go wrong giving her that light blue box. We’re also highlighting another jewelry staple: stud earrings. A sure fire gift idea, studs go with anything, and we have a huge variety to choose from (all on sale for Valentine’s Day). In addition to the classic diamond studs, we also have a great selection of gemstones like emerald, ruby, peridot, and …
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Diamond Selection – 4C’s and an F
…: the good, the bad, and the inconsequential The bad news is that sometimes fluorescence can make a diamond look foggy or waxy as some people describe it. Most people don’t want a hazy looking diamond that loses some of its fire in the sunlight. The good news about fluorescence is that sometimes it can actually improve the appearance of diamonds by improving its color grade in the face up view (which is the way most people see their diamond in jewelry). So, a …
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3 Things You Might Not Know About Jewelry Repair
…we put on our jewelry takes more of a toll than we think. Also, not all gemstones are as hard as diamonds. Gems like opal, emerald, pearls, and more are actually very “soft” on the hardness scale. This means that they are susceptible to … 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 …
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Big Savings on Small Business Saturday
… shopping list and save big while you’re at it. An additional 30% off select items. On top of the store wide 25% off sale, these pieces have been marked down even more. This includes: rose gold and morganite , pearl jewelry, select opal pieces, the Rare and Beautiful collection , and a whole lot more. The same, quality service and value that you have come to expect from Arden Jewelers. Our expert gemologists are available to you to help with any jewelry question you …
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Welcome to the New Arden Jewelers
… featuring a modern, and stylish collection of pearl earrings and necklaces this year at incredible prices. Select opal jewelry . These dazzling pieces feature gorgeous Australian and black opals set in stylish rings and pendants. The …
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Twinkle Lights
Twinkle Lights This stunning collection features high quality opal rings and pendants set in 14k and 18k gold. Opal is like no other gemstone, and these pieces all put on a unique …
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The History of the Engagement Ring
… wedding day. A poem, in an illuminated manuscript, documented the ceremony: “Two torches in one ring of burning fire two wills, two hearts, two passions, all bonded in marriage by a diamond.” The fire in the diamond was likened to the …
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Rare and Beautiful
… color when exposed to light over time. This unique material is meant to be kept hidden away 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 hand in totally unique shapes and faceting patterns. They grab your attention even more in person as their facets catch the light in unexpected …
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Alternative Gemstones for a Non Traditional Engagement Ring
…, it is good to have a stone that will not chip or scratch easily. Anything with a Mohs hardness of 9 or higher is good, and should be suitable for daily wear. Stones that are 7 or softer like Aquamarine, Amethyst, Peridot, Pearl, and Opal will have difficulty standing the test of time. These softer stones will tend to look worn and abraded over time. Pearls are a very soft gem, with a Mohs rating of 2.5 to 4.5. Pearl jewelry is not meant for everyday use, which makes …
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AI Jewelry Design Competition
Unleash Your Creativity and Win $200 Welcome to a new kind of jewelry design competition! All you need to participate is your imagination. We’re looking for the most creative, original, and inspiring AI generated jewelry design. Just fire up your favorite AI image generator (e.g. Bing Copilot , Google Gemini , etc.) and start prompting. Create something that inspires you, something that you would love to wear, something that you have never seen before. The winner will …
