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The History of Diamond Cuts
… times, it was most likely for national and regional reasons. The unfortunate result of this in both the past and present is that it makes diamonds that much harder to understand. That’s why we at Arden Jewelers always strive to use standard…know in the comments below, and stop by the shop to see real life examples of these beautiful pieces of the past
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Gem in the Spotlight: Tanzanite
…’t make it more blue, just less green). The amount of blue in a tanzanite is caused by the quantity of vanadium present. Raw, unheated tanzanite is sometimes marketed as “mermaid tanzanite” because of the iridescent blue and green colors. … to form tanzanite are quite rare, leading some geologists to believe that it may become extremely scarce in the future, further driving its desirability. Tanzanite is currently one of the rarest gemstones, and it is only found in one place…
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Laser Jewelry Repair
… and destroy. Inexpensive jewelry that has great sentimental value but could not be fixed at any price in the past can now be fixed with a laser. Now Arden jewelers can help our clients take the personal jewelry out of the storage box, … create new designs. Inexpensive jewelry that has great sentimental value but could not be fixed at any price in the past can now be fixed with a laser. The amazing thing is the laser is simply a beam of light. The laser beam can adjust …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Tourmaline
… tourmaline occurs when the gem is getting formed and the environment changes. Depending on which trace elements are present, as well as their concentration, different colors will be present. Copper, manganese, chromium, and vanadium are the…
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How to Sell Jewelry on eBay and Other Websites
Safeguards and presentation are critical when selling jewelry online Take a few great photos of your jewelry from different angles. Think …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Sapphire
…, the sapphire has been treasured for thousands of years. Kings and queens have always believed that sapphires represent divine favor. The color blue was considered sacred and was worn by priests to show their connection to the sky and … tool. One last legend, the star sapphire has been called “the stone of destiny”; its three crossed lines represented faith, hope, and destiny… and sorcerers honored sapphire above all gems, for this stone enabled them to interpret oracles and foretell the future. Symbolizing truth, sincerity and tradition, it has been said that when Moses received the Ten Commandments they rested…
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Gem in the Spotlight: Emerald
…, Moses’ brother. Emerald was also believed to symbolize resurrection and was used in the Christian tradition to represent Christ’s victory over death. Cleopatra treasured her emeralds more than all other gems. Pliny declared that “nothing …possibly one of the earliest forms of sunglasses ever recorded). Emerald was used in the Middle Ages to foretell the future and was thought to ward off evil sorcery and cure demonic possession. The emerald was also thought to have the …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Topaz
… topaz signified faithfulness and love. Gemology As we mentioned at the start of the article, topaz comes in a huge variety of colors. Some of these varieties have their own names: Imperial Topaz: When both orange and red colors are present (although much of the jewelry industry might call golden topaz imperial). Golden Topaz: Yellow to orange without any red component (could be called precious topaz if more orange). Smokey Topaz: Brownish grey color. Blue Topaz: The most …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Blue Zircon
… 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. The situation is made even more confusing by the fact that in the past, zircon, like CZ, was also used as a diamond simulant. This only adds to the wrong perception about zircon. Zircon is a natural gemstone with amazing characteristics which is not to be confused with cheap, manmade Cubic Zirconia. …
