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Gem in the Spotlight: Ruby
… sapphires and rubies are the same gem material, they also share a refractive index of 1.762-1.770 and a specific gravity of 4.00. A unique optical property of rubies is that they emit fluorescent light at a very specific wavelength (…where rubies were first discovered more than 4,500 years ago. Other significant sources of rubies include Thailand, Vietnam, Sri Lanka, Tanzania, Mozambique, and Madagascar. Before modern gemology, for thousands of years, garnets, …
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Types of Necklace Chains
…. PROS Wearability – The simple design of cable chains makes them very flexible and nearly impossible to kink. Serviceability – They are probably the easiest chain style to maintain and repair. Keep in mind that this only applies to …essentially the same as the cable chain except that it features wide, rounded chain links. This gives the chain a heavier appearance and can increase its longevity and strength to some extent. It shares many of the same pros and cons as…
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Fake Diamonds: The Great Diamond Attack
… a fully natural diamond from all the modern possibilities is quite demanding. So what is a real diamond? Let’s start with the older diamond look a likes, (CZ, GGG, YAG, Synthetic corundum and spinal, Glass) or simulants are quite easy to… has a Mohs hardness of 9.25, excellent toughness, refractive index of 2.65, dispersion of 0.0104, and a specific gravity of 3.21. More creative uses of this man made gem are in the pipeline. The Big Bad Synthetic In the gem world we …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Tourmaline
…the gemologists here at Arden Jewelers are ready to help you find the perfect piece for you. Contact us today to …have their own names: Rubellite: is red, pinkish red, orangy red, or pink tourmaline. Indicolite: is dark blue, dark violetish blue, or dark greenish blue tourmaline. Paraíba: is a copper colored blue, intense violetish blue, or … many other combinations of colors exist. Parti-colored 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 …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Iolite
… to reinstate a sense of perspective to those who feel they are jinxed, and inspire anyone with a confused life to start to bring order in small, practical ways. It is also believed to aid the muses by activating the visionary, creative …Iolite is maybe not the first gemstone people think of for their blue-violet jewelry, but it should be near the top of the list. Iolite’s color range of blue, blue-violet, and violet … its side. It is more subtlety nuanced than amethyst and deeper than many tanzanites. Iolite’s name comes from its violet color. It is from the Greek word “ios” meaning violet. Unlike many other popular gems, iolite cannot be heat …
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Is a Lab Grown Diamond Right for Me?
…. Pros, the benefits of lab grown diamonds The first and most often cited benefit of lab-grown diamonds is their environmental sustainability . While this issue hasn’t been full studied yet, it is generally accepted that it takes … diamonds. However, you can still save 10-30% with a lab grown synthetic over a natural in most cases. Also, the savings go way up if you are looking for a colored diamond (natural colored diamonds are extremely rare and consequently …
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How to Sell Jewelry on eBay and Other Websites
… country’s dollars and it was worth pennies on the dollar (this could happen with other checks as well). Make sure their funds have cleared your bank. Take the time to understand all the rules. If selling jewelry online isn’t for you, visit Arden Jewelers and get a free evaluation of the jewelry you want to sell. If you like our offer, you can get cash on the spot for your gold and jewelry, no waiting for it to sell, no photographing, describing, pricing, no hassle at…
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Gem in the Spotlight: Garnet
… fan. Garnet is January’s birth stone. January babies born in the midst of cold, white (valley fog) and at times stark surroundings are rewarded with one of the most varying birth gemstones…Garnet. Garnet’s pizzazz energizes the … symbolic of Jesus Christ’s sacrifice. Legend tells that garnet lights up the night. Noah used a garnet lantern to navigate the Ark at night. The ancient world is full of praise for the carbuncle, the glowing red gemstone we now know as…
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Gem in the Spotlight: Emerald
… refractive index of emerald ranges from 1.57 to 1.58, making it a moderately refractive gemstone. Its specific gravity ranges from 2.65 to 2.75. One of the distinctive features of emeralds is that they often contain inclusions. … look like moss or a garden inside of the stone. These inclusions are tiny fissures, bubbles, or crystals that are visible to the naked eye. These inclusions are not necessarily considered flaws but rather add character and uniqueness …
