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Gem in the Spotlight: Topaz
… with all the colors at once.” And of course, all of them are right. History and Lore Topaz in its pure form is naturally colorless, clear like a diamond. The famous “Braganza Diamond” was thought to be the largest diamond ever found (prior … comes to mind when I hear people discussing Topaz. You can hear one person say, “I love Topaz; it reminds me of a blue sky.” Then her friend says back, “Topaz may be like a golden sunset, but not the sky.” A third friend will chime in…
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The History of Diamond Cuts
… to change their shape. So, the Romans wore uncut diamonds. One of diamond’s remarkable attributes is that the natural diamond crystal is beautiful without any human modification. Diamonds normally form in the octahedral shape which looks … like two pyramids stuck together at the base. Naturally, the first attempts to enhance diamonds were to polish the natural gem. The “point cut” is the polishing of a natural octahedral diamond. Interesting fact #1 about diamond cuts: …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Blue Zircon
… 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 color or fire just like diamond. Zircon also is … name for colorless Zircon. Starlite is the name for the blue gem variety of Zircon. The color of Starlite is rarely natural, and is almost always heat treated. Of course, the blue form of Zircon is also called, imaginatively, Blue Zircon. …
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How Are Lab Grown Diamonds Made?
… Temperature Diamonds How does nature form diamond crystals? Nature does it very deep underground. Diamond growing naturally takes place about 100 miles below the earth’s surface. Why? Because that is where the conditions of extremely high …. Both HPHT and CVD diamonds tend to exhibit strong and unusual fluorescence characteristics when compared to natural diamonds. This fact, while not generally detrimental to the appearance of the diamonds, is quite useful when identifying …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Jade
…high polish. Nephrite is commonly found in a darker olive green color but can also be very light green, orangey-red, black, and yellowish green. Jadeite can come in many different colors including pink, purple (often called lavender jade… weight like most gems. This is because even small differences in color or imperfections can drastically change the value of the gem. History and Lore of Jade Jade’s incredible toughness has made it a useful tool throughout history. During…
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Frequently Asked Question about Jewelry
…. They are making the diamonds both more transparent (whiter) and more colorful. Some colors are more vibrant then natural diamonds. Next, some are changing the clarity of diamonds with laser drill and fills. The new fills are getting harder… on the diamond. Color is actually looking for the absence of color or transparency. Clarity is inclusions and natural birthmarks of a diamond and is useful as identifying characteristics. For more information see the Diamond Buying Guide . …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Iolite
…violet. Unlike many other popular gems, iolite cannot be heat treated to enhance its color. The color you see is the natural color of the stone when it was first discovered. This adds value to many gem buyers who don’t want a treated …refers to iolite’s pleochroic nature. iolite cannot be heat treated to enhance its color. The color you see is the natural color of the stone when it was first discovered. Coming in at 7 to 7.5 on the Mohs hardness scale, iolite is a …
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The Birthstones
… is the product of an oyster’s defense mechanism. When a foreign irritant is introduced either by man (cultured) or naturally, the oyster immediately surrounds it with layers of a substance called nacre. Pearls form directly from the hand of… and loyal friendship. Learn more about Emerald June’s Birthstone: Pearl (Moonstone, Alexandrite, Rhodolite Garnet) Pearls are often associated with love and tears, they were dedicated to Aphrodite, the Greek goddess of love, and symbolized…
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Art Deco vs. Art Nouveau Style Jewelry
… (1890 – 1910), Art Nouveau emerged as a rebellion against the academic art of the time. It sought to bring the natural world into artistic design, emphasizing flowing lines, asymmetrical forms, and motifs inspired by plants, flowers, and … adherence to symmetry and balance. Organic Forms: Art Nouveau jewelry features sinuous, curving lines that mimic natural shapes such as vines, flowers, and insects. Asymmetry is very common. Symbolism: Often imbued with symbolism and …
