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This absolutely stunning eternity platinum and diamond tennis bracelet features one single emerald and a swinging pear cut diamond. Our designer worked meticulously to organize and set the order of the multiple …
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This beautiful necklace boasts an absolutely stunning trillion cut emerald. Our designer carefully designed the double prong pendant mounting to fit and protect this specific stone. The halo …
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This gorgeous custom ring features a AAA 1.76ct asscher-cut Emerald. Surrounded by an halo of tapered baguette diamonds. It’s a breathtaking example of the traditional ballerina design…
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This sleek and minimal design showcases a gorgeous emerald cut diamond in a solitaire engagement ring. The wedding band matches the engagement ring perfectly, but with no …
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This ring features a stunning emerald cut center diamond. Sparkling round brilliant diamonds form a custom halo around the center diamond. Two matching …
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This cocktail style ring was designed specifically to suit the stunning aquamarine center stone. The large emerald cut gemstone has a vibrant icy blue color, with two round brilliant diamonds, one on either side of it. The design …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Emerald
Springtime exudes life, full of bright colors and renewed energy. Emerald, May’s gemstone, captures this enthusiasm for life in rich elegance. This precious gemstone has been revered for … mineral family (along with morganite and aquamarine) and are valued for their rich green color. The intensity of an emerald‘s hue depends on the presence of chromium and vanadium in the crystal structure. Emerald’s Mohs hardness rating is 7… 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. Sometimes these inclusions are referred to as jardin (the French word for …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Tanzanite
… rarity and dynamic look, tanzanite is still less in price than more commonly known gems like rubies, sapphires, and emeralds. Gemology of Tanzanite Gemologists refer to this gem as blue zoisite. The vast majority (current estimates are …Tanzanite has a Moh’s hardness of 6-7, making it about the same hardness as quartz, softer than ruby, sapphire and emerald and hard than opal. Tanzanite has a refractive index of 1.69-1.70. History and Lore of Tanzanite Tanzanite was …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Morganite
… popular gemstones. Morganite has an impressive family tree. It is a beryl gem which puts it in the same family as emerald and aquamarine. Because of its association with emerald it is sometimes called “Pink Emerald”. Other names for …. Its durability is rated as excellent. Its hardness is 7.5 – 8.0 on the Mohs hardness scale which is comparable to emerald, topaz, and spinel. Its refractive index is 1.560 – 1.600, and its specific gravity is 2.67 – 2.90. These …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Alexandrite
Emerald by day, ruby by night, more expensive than diamond and more illustrious than sapphire, emerald, or even ruby, …the Ural Mountains in Russia in the 1830s. When it was first discovered by a Finnish mineralogist, he mistook it for emerald because of how exceptional the green was in daylight. Named after the Russian prince Alexander II, the first stones … hardness, alexandrite is suitable for everyday wear. That being said, because of natural alexandrite’s tremendous value and rarity, it is recommended to be worn carefully or put in jewelry such as earrings or pendants that are less prone …
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Synthetic Gems: The Whole Story
Ruby, sapphire, emerald and alexandrite are very beautiful gems and very rare in their stunning beauty. These four gems have been coveted by… years. But, what if anyone could own them? At gem shows and museums, I have seen jaw dropping rubies, sapphires and emeralds. These gems in high quality have put ownership beyond most people to justify the price. Just a one carat gem could …synthetic. Both, I feel, are impossible to identify in a piece of jewelry. Synthetic ruby, sapphire, alexandrite and emerald are very complex because there are different ways to make them. The inexpensive way to make the synthetic gems cost …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Tourmaline
… hundreds of years. But, before the advent of modern gemology, most tourmaline was believed to be ruby, sapphire, or emerald. Gemology of Tourmaline Gemologically speaking, tourmaline is its own mineral and not a species or member of a …was first discovered in 1554 in Brazil when Francisco Spinoza’s expedition confused its vibrant green with that of emerald. Thus began a long trend of confusing tourmaline with other gems. Another notable example of this is the “Caesars Ruby…
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Emerald, 3.11 cts. (#20309)
$1,995.00- Shape:
- Emerald Cut
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- Green
- Clarity:
- Moderately Included
- Dimensions (L×W×D):
- 9.10 × 8.09 × 6.52mm
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Diamond, 0.44 cts. (#20210)
$905.00- Shape:
- Emerald Cut
- Color:
- D
- Clarity:
- VS1
- Dimensions (L×W×D):
- 5.14 × 4.02 × 2.43mm
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Why Would a Gemologist Pay Less for Your Jewelry?
Generally, a professional gemologist jewelry buyer will pay more for jewelry because they understand the real value and can be more confident in offering a higher amount. But, there are a few situations where a gemologist buyer will… pay less. Expertise Can be a Double Edged Sword First, a gemologist may pay less because they understand the true value of the item. We see lots of jewelry with poor quality gems. Other buyers may not identify the gems as low quality and …
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Why Sell Your Jewelry to a Gemologist Jewelry Buyer?
… of experience and training valuing your jewelry means that you can have confidence that you are getting the true value for all parts of the jewelry. Many in the jewelry buying field lack even the most elementary training and knowledge of … as experts in their field… It is with great pleasure that we announce that Angelo has just received his Graduate Gemologist (GG) degree from the Gemological Institute of America (GIA). This prestigious achievement took over 5 years of…
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The Truth About Synthetic Gems
One of the most intimidating subjects for new comers to the jewelry industry is synthetic gems, so I figured I’d start with a quick explanation of the subject. Here’s an excerpt from an article I wrote: Man … gallium garnet (also called GGG) and the modern diamond simulant moissanite, a man made silicon carbide. In gemology, any material used to look like a gem is called a simulant. So clear glass to rock quartz to GGG to moissanite are all …. They look like diamonds, but they are not diamonds. These simulants are easy for a well trained and equipped gemologist to detect. But if you had gem material that is the same chemically, optically and crystal structure as a natural …
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Arden Jewelers Catches Undisclosed Lab Grown Diamond
One of the things that sets us apart from other jewelers is our team of expert gemologists and full gem lab. In the past, we have talked about how a gemologist jewelry buyer can pay you more and how … diamonds from a trusted and well known diamond wholesaler. As part of our standard evaluation our head Graduate Gemologist, Angelo tested and evaluated the diamonds. Using our brand new, state-of-the-art lab grown diamond tester was … as the stones were supposed to be natural. He was completely shocked when the tester flagged one of the two gems as a possible lab grown diamond. This stone was not laser engraved or disclosed as lab grown and to every standard …
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Show Mom How Much You Care
… that represents family in a beautiful way. Creating your own personalized necklace is easy: Choose the number of gemstones to represent the number of kids or family members you have. Choose the birthstones of each person’s birth month. …Mothers: What comes to mind when you think of moms? Words like hard-working, loving, caring, selfless, maybe even heroic all seem to fit. Sleepless nights to tend…, there is no doubt that moms sacrifice a lot when raising a family. Mother’s Day is the perfect time to celebrate and thank the mothers in our lives for all of the hard work they continuously put into raising their families. They …
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New Jewelry: Floating Diamonds and California Tourmaline
… introductory offer. Floating Diamond Necklaces These minimalist solitaire necklaces feature a single diamond (or gemstone) suspended on our best “invisible” chains. We you are wearing them, the chain and setting almost disappear giving …our California tourmaline pieces not only do you support your local, family jeweler, but you also support California gem miners which is a great feeling. Checkout this short view we put together to highlight this great new jewelry, and …
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Gemologist Buyers Give You More Cash for Your Jewelry
…. Arden Jewelers will give you more cash for your gold right here in Sacramento, CA and surrounding areas. Our gemologist trained buyers pay you for the entire piece: gold, diamonds, and gemstones so you get more. Don’t risk mailing your…
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Union : Two People, One Adventure
Introducing an original jewelry creation by Arden Jewelers, we call it Union. This unique design symbolizes the beauty of a … who are really right for each other come together, they are better than they were before. The two colors in the pendant blend together to create a new color, just as your lives blend together in beautiful and unexpected ways. Learn …
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News 10 Falling Diamond Prices Interview
… Arden Jewelers to get the inside story on decreasing diamond prices just in time for Valentine’s Day 2015. Our gemologist, Dan, was able to explain some of the reasons for the pricing trend and how jewelry buyers can take advantage of … like Arden Jewelers who can quickly react to changes in the diamond market, customers can save on their diamond engagement ring and general diamond jewelry purchases. Thanks to Dina Kupfer for thinking of us for this story
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Floating Diamond Necklaces
… new line of minimalist necklaces we have just released. These classic designs highlight the main diamond (or gemstone) and go with any look or style. See the full line of floating diamond pendants here
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Asteria – The Cure for the Common Gift
Asteria jewelry is a unique gift idea featuring a gemstone that was created thousands of years ago when a meteor impacted the Earth. If you’re ready to stop giving boring…
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At Home Gold Tests
…or don’t have it properly calibrated, you can get bad results. As with the rest, this tester is only as good as the gemologist who is using it. Product Links Here are some links to the products that we used in the video. If you shop …In this video we try out some of the at-home gold tests we’ve seen online. Some of these creative solutions actually worked pretty well…and, some … a couple of the more professional gold testing methods work. We demonstrate how to use a touchstone acid test kit and an electronic gold tester (see the links below for the products we used in the video). Here is a quick rundown of our…
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Jewelry That We Buy
… nuggets Promise rings Hair pins Rope chains Brooches Palladium jewelry Military gold rings Claddagh jewelry Rubies Emeralds Tanzanite Diamonds Pendants Charms and charm bracelets Wedding rings Tennis bracelets Platinum jewelry Designer … would be interested in buying? This list can help. Before we get to the list of things we buy, remember we do free value appraisals. If you are unsure of what you have, or you don’t see it listed here please feel welcome to bring it into …
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What is Asteria Jewelry?
… 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… the cure for the common gift! The cure for the common gift is not of this world alone. It will take something out of this world to fix the same old boring gift. The common gift syndrome is not fatal, but it is dull. Predictable, …
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Facts about Asteria
… cure for the common gift. It’s so good, it should come with a warning. Watch Now How Rare is Asteria? 3.6× Rarer than Diamonds 130 million carats of diamonds are mined every year. There are approximately 992 tons of diamonds in the … Asteria. 1,246× Rarer than Gold There are approximately 342,857 tons of gold in the world. There are only 275 tons of Asteria estimated to be in existence
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Alternative Gemstones for a Non Traditional Engagement Ring
…a Ruby with pear-shaped Diamond side stones. Mark Zuckerberg’s wife, Priscilla Chan also has a Ruby engagement ring. Emerald Engagement Rings Oliver Martinez gave his fiancée, Halle Berry, an Eemerald engagement ring. Emeralds are not as … look, but they generally weaken the durability of a gemstone. However, a good jewelry design can help protect the Emerald in the wedding ring. Topaz Engagement Rings Topaz is a beautiful stone that comes in a variety of colors, from yellow…
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Trusted Jewelry Repair in Sacramento
…rings from rotating on your finger Stone setting of all kinds Start to finish custom jewelry design Tightening loose gems that are in danger of falling out Converting earrings to pierced or clip backs (or visa-versa) Rhodium plating/… are any problems with it. We have had customers come in who thought their jewelry was in good shape, when really, gems were dangerously close to falling out. We don’t want this to happen to you, so come on by for a free jewelry check up…
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Mother’s Day Circle Necklace
…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 – …they want. Please take a moment to read some of our testimonials and see what our customers have to say. Exceptional Value Just because you want custom jewelry doesn’t mean you want to pay custom jewelry prices for it. Our in-house jewelry…
