Search Results
Showing all results for: “Red zircon”
Fine Jewelry University (Show All FJU Articles)
-
Gem in the Spotlight: Blue Zircon
Zircon may be last in the alphabet of gemstones, but it is first in sparkle. The crystal structure of zircon creates one of… found in any colored gem. In fact, before any of the manmade diamond simulates were made, the colorless version of zircon was used in jewelry to mimic diamond. Why? Natural zircon is known for its scintillation, brilliance, and flashes of … fire just like diamond. Zircon also is known for its variety of colors. Blue zircon is the most popular color. But, zircon can be almost any color you can imagine including red, yellow, orange, brown, green, champagne, golden, saffron, and…
-
The Birthstones
… a current day birthstone for this month. Learn more about Topaz and Citrine December’s Birthstones: Turquoise (Blue Zircon, Blue Topaz, Tanzanite) Turquoise is found in Egypt, Persia (Iran), Tibet, and the Americas. It has been treasured …to come via Turkey. Turquoise is associated with Innocence. Present day additions to December’s birthstones are Blue Zircon, Blue Topaz, and Tanzanite. Learn more about Topaz , Tanzanite , and Blue … of yellow to gold, bright orange to true orange, brown to cinnamon, pinks to greens, and of course many shades of red. Garnets are given as symbols of consistency, perseverance and good health. Garnet is also regarded as the gem of …
-
How to Tell If a Diamond Is Natural or Lab Grown
… as natural diamonds, but we still want to be able to tell them apart. When it comes to diamond simulants like Cubic Zirconia (CZ) or Moissanite, it is easy to identify them because they aren’t diamonds. But, with lab grown diamonds, the … to analyze gems. One such machine is the DiaTrue screener which we have recently added to our own gem lab. This incredible machine is used by some of the world’s top gem labs and jewelry manufacturers daily, and it has already helped us…
-
Alternative Metals for Men’s Jewelry
…Overall, ceramic jewelry is a great option with space-age tech for someone who wants a non-traditional wedding band. Zirconium Zirconium is a natural element which begins with a silver color. Zirconium is then heat treated and exposed which… feature in the jewelry world as most black metals are the result of plating or antiquing which fades overtime. Zirconium is currently the only permanently black jewelry that is workable enough to allow the setting of diamond or other gems…
-
What Are Lab Grown Diamonds?
… that lies at the heart of our laser welder . The most popular diamond simulant by far today is synthetic Cubic Zirconia (CZ) . It is cheap to produce and sparkles very brilliantly. It is a great example of a synthetic gemstone that is a … confusion it can create. There is another diamond simulant that creates a lot of confusion. Diamond coated Cubic Zirconia (CZ) gems are produced using the same Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) technology that is used to produce lab grown …
-
Gem in the Spotlight: Spinel
…can be created in a lab, synthetic spinel has been used to imitate many other gemstones (ruby, sapphire, tourmaline, zircon, etc.). In fact, the ubiquity of synthetic spinel may be part of the reason why most people have been slow to …even the best rubies, sapphires, tourmalines, and other more popular gems. For only the 3rd time in the last one hundred years, the industry is modifying the official birthstone list. Spinel will be joining peridot as the August …
Custom Designs
-
…, and this piece is a great example of that. It is a classic two stone ring with a diamond set alongside a blue zircon. These gems are not often seen together, but they make a striking duo. The oval diamond nestles perfectly next to the …
Products
Pages
-
Rare and Beautiful
… 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 …. You can browse and find the perfect piece all from the comfort of your own home. See More… Uncommon Gems, Incredible Color The Rare & Beautiful collection spans a wide array of colors and materials. The only common thread is that…
-
Alternative Gemstones for a Non Traditional Engagement Ring
…Natural colored Diamonds can be extremely rare auctioning off for millions of dollars. Man-made gems like CZ (Cubic Zirconia), Moissanite and the like are also alternatives to Diamond for a wedding ring. Most of these gemstones are made to … Hurley all chose a Blue Sapphire for their wedding ring. Sapphires (or Corundum) can come in any color except red. The red variety of Corundum is called Ruby. All of the colors are used as wedding jewelry, but blue is probably the most …
-
Balance : Earth Friendly Lab Grown Diamond Engagement Rings
… natural diamonds even to a gemologist without highly specialized equipment They are not cheap imitations like Cubic Zirconia (CZ). They are real diamonds. They are produced in a lab using a variety of different techniques (HPHT and CVD are…a choice to stand out from the crowd, a choice to make 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-…
Blog Posts
-
Manly Jewelry for Men
… and Tungsten have become well known as jewelry metals, but we also offer bands in some more unique materials like Zirconium, Cobalt, Carbon Fiber, etc. If you are curious about any of these new options, checkout our article on alternative … that’s been dug up from the ground and welded to ring. Maybe that’s why so many men are embracing this time honored look. We have a great selection of natural nugget rings at the shop and online right now for you to choose from. Plus, …
