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Gem in the Spotlight: Quartz
… 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 with some of the other single crystal varieties of quartz like Rose Quartz, Morion, and … surface, all of these fancy names are just different ways of saying “Quartz!” Crystal Name Color Amethyst Purple Citrine Yellow to reddish orange to brown, greenish yellow Prasiolite Green (often mistakenly referred to as Green Amethyst) …
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What to Do When Your Ring Irritates Your Skin
… root causes and solutions are very different. Physical Irritation This can be caused by the design of the ring, a rough area that is the result of normal wear and tear, or a ring that is not sized correctly. If the ring is too tight, it …
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The Birthstones
… is also used as a birthstone for October. Learn more about Opal and Tourmaline November’s Birthstones: Topaz and Citrine Topaz symbolizes good fortune and longevity. According to legend, this golden stone possesses the power to cure many … many of the best of which come from Brazil, is 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), …
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Laser Jewelry Repair
…. The laser gives our jewelers the precision he needs to work around our customer’s jewelry treasures. Arden jewelers can cut with the laser, weld two pieces of precious metal together, or do fill-in work to smooth out gaps and rough spots. The work is so smooth that even an expert can’t detect the repair work once it is polished. The weld joints created by the laser are stronger than traditional solder. The laser uses extremely focused heat and the weld can be extremely…
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Gem in the Spotlight: Iolite
… 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 taken …is also believed to aid the muses by activating the visionary, creative side of the mind inspiring self-expression through writing, song, movement, and other artistic endeavors. Iolite is a special gemstone that is absolutely wonderful in …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Tanzanite
… is heat treated to help bring out the vibrant blues. The stones that haven’t been heated by humans were heated through natural effects while they were still underground. Without heating, most tanzanite would be a brown color, similar to …. They went to MIT geologists who discovered the gems were blue zoisite. Eventually, as the stones made their way through identification channels they found their way to the Henry B. Platt, the VP of Tiffany & Co. at the time, who …
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The History of Diamond Cuts
… today. The Old Mine cut follows the angles and shape of the octahedral diamond crystal to save on weight from the rough stone and to make it easier to cut with the diamond cutting technology of the day. Old Mine cut diamonds range from …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 top down view but its…
