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Gem in the Spotlight: Amethyst
Amethyst is known for its beautiful purple color, and it is the most important quartz variety used in jewelry. Purple has … a royal color, so it is not surprising that amethyst has been in so much demand throughout history. Gemology Amethyst is a variety of quartz that is colored by the presence iron and aluminum. The violet color of amethyst can range from a …, but it can also be found in smaller deposits in other countries such as Russia, the United States, and Canada. Amethyst is known for its durability with a Mohs hardness rating of 7. For reference, amethyst is roughly as hard as tourmaline, …
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The Magic of Polarized Light
We use polarized light on a daily basis when we put on our sunglasses, turn on our TV, or sit down at our computer. But, what is polarized … light is actually a very useful tool in gemology, and in this article we’ll show you why. What Is Polarized Light? Light from almost any light source travels in many different directions, and the vibrations around each ray of light are …. In the gemological world, this would be any light source that we use on a regular basis (e.g. overhead reflected light or a daylight equivalent fluorescent light source). Polarized light, on the other hand, has all of the vibrations and …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Quartz
…Alaska Diamond” for rock crystal alongside “Herkimer Diamonds” (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 …most widely known and recognizable quartz species. If you were born in February, you probably already know all about Amethyst since it’s your birthstone. Of course, the same also goes for November babies and Citrine. You may be less familiar …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Iolite
…Iolite’s color range of blue, blue-violet, and violet competes for public attention with sapphire, tanzanite, and amethyst. They may have name recognition, but iolite has a rich, unique color and great gem value on its side. It is more …. Coming in at 7 to 7.5 on the Mohs hardness scale, iolite is a somewhat soft gem. It is comparable to quartz (Amethyst, Citrine, etc), a little harder than Opal, and softer than Emerald or Topaz. Because of this, some extra care should be …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Opal
…. For reference, here are the Mohs hardness values for some other gemstones you may know: Diamond 10, Sapphire 9, Amethyst 7, and Peridot 6. Turquoise is about as hard as opal, but you would need to consider Pearl or Amber (both 2.5) to find … described opal like this: “For in them you shall see the living fire of the ruby, the glorious purple of the amethyst, the sea green of the emerald, all glittering together in an incredible mixture of light.” During the Middle Ages, opal …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Alexandrite
… is the extremely rare, color-change variety of a gem species called Chrysoberyl. It appears bluish-green in daylight, fluorescent light, and some LED light. Under incandescent light, candle, and firelight, alexandrite appears purplish-red… of how the trace element chromium interacts with alexandrite’s crystal structure. It absorbs most wavelengths of light very well, only transmitting green and red light. This means that depending on the light source the stone will reflect …
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…round brilliant center diamond surrounded by a tight halo of diamond accents. Additional round diamonds and marquise amethysts accent either side of the shank. Coordinating diamonds and amethysts accent the wedding band. A sparkling and …
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A unique take on a timeless classic. A plain gold band is transformed into a custom work of art with spaced out diamond and amethyst accent stones. The overall look is very modern and simple. A truly one-of-a-kind piece
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Round Amethyst in Sterling Silver Bezel Necklace
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Simple Heart Charm Pendant in 14k White Gold
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Diamond Wedding Band Twisted Branch with Leaf Details
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Diamond Selection – 4C’s and an F
…? Fluorescence is a form of lumination that is created when a diamond is exposed to low or high wave ultraviolet light. Some degree is common in nearly one half of all diamonds. One major point in understanding ultraviolet light is sun … 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 …
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Fancy Color Diamonds
… by surprise. The intensity of color in fancy color diamonds is described using the following terms: Faint, Very Light, Light, Fancy Light, Fancy, Fancy Intense, Fancy Vivid, Fancy Dark, and Fancy Deep. The value of any fancy color diamond… to treat a colorless diamond into a blue is not very expensive. The ranges of blue diamonds are extensive from light to dark. Natural (untreated) blue diamonds like the Hope Diamond are extremely rare. Purple Purple diamonds are very …
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Stackable Birthstone Rings for Mom
…any jewelry (rings, pendants, etc.) that features the birthstones for all of the months that a mother’s children were born in. So, if she has a daughter born in February and a son born in August, a mom would get a piece featuring an Amethyst for her daughter and a Peridot for her son. You can learn about all of the traditional birthstones right here. It is a very sentimental and beautiful idea, and moms love it. The problem is that most traditional Mother’s jewelry tends to…
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3 Things You Might Not Know About Jewelry Repair
… 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 jewelry repair? … needs regular maintenance is that we are often a lot harder on our jewelry than we realize. Even a relatively light impact at the wrong place can knock a small gem out of its setting. Activities like gardening and washing dishes are …
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Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas 2021
…, 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…
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How to Find Your Diamond When It’s Lost
…. Fluorescence is your friend. Many diamonds will give off a colored luminescence when placed under ultraviolet light. This is normally invisible, but you can use a black light in a dark room to make the effect stand out. A diamond with … out every item over a clean, flat table, and then check every nook and crevice inside the empty purse. Use a flashlight. Why do we love diamonds so much? Well, for one thing, they sparkle! Turn off all of the lights (or wait till night …
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Rare and Beautiful
… many rare and unique pieces to list including Mandarin Garnet , Imperial Topaz , Dendrite, Rutilated Quartz , Green Amethyst , and more. Learn More about the Gems You may have never heard of some of the gems in this collection. So, take some… traditional Sapphires in blue, pink, etc. Kunzite , a soft pink gem that actually fades in 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 …
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True North
…pendant lets you wear it many different ways. So, you can change it up and make it your own. Give it to Your Guiding Light The North Star has been used by travelers to find their way in the dark night for thousands of years. When you are … True North jewelry to your North Star to tell her how much she means to you and how much you depend on her guiding light. “This is hands down the most down to earth place for jewelry shopping. Customer service was phenomenal. They are …
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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 dying, but that’s what it feels like when a gift does not meet the expectations of the one we love. We may not be able to find the cure for cancer or the disease that’s killing Dr. House’s patient, but we have found the cure for the common gift! The cure for the common gift is not of this world alone. It will take
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Mother’s Day Circle Necklace
…save 30% on your very own personalized pendant. Traditional Birthstones Not sure which gem goes with which month? Here is the list of the gemstones to use depending on the month that each child was born in. January – Garnet February – Amethyst March – Aquamarine April – Diamond May – Emerald June – Rhodolite Garnet July – Ruby August – Peridot September – Sapphire October – Pink Tourmaline November – Citrine December – Blue Topaz Would you prefer to use an alternative gem …
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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 …
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Recycled Diamond Engagement Rings
Why Buy a Recycled Engagement Ring When you care about the environment it affects everything you do. You make sure the light‘s off when you a leave a room, you use energy efficient appliances, you conserve our natural resources everywhere you can. So, why should buying an engagement ring be any different? No mater how efficiently we work, it still takes …
