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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 gifts, learn more about the cure for the common gift here
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Class rings are a great way to celebrate your accomplishments. But, you don’t have to settle for the generic styles offered by the big vendors. We created this fully custom class ring for one of our firefighter clients. It features a bezel set garnet and a strong, masculine design
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This sleek and modern pendant design showcases a round brilliant center diamond. Two flush set diamonds accent the center, one of which is a black diamond. Created in 14k Star White Gold
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We created this custom engagement ring with two brilliant cut diamonds in a sleek 14k white gold mounting. One diamond is slightly larger than the other, which accentuates the asymmetry of this gorgeous bypass design. A simple yet unique …
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Vibrant, red, heart-shaped gemstones are the focal point of this unique band. The client opted for lab created rubies which are incredibly bright and saturated. Sparkling accent diamonds space out the hearts and finish the look. The end product is a stackable, wearable, and totally personalized custom ring
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This elegant custom engagement ring was created in 14k rose gold. The oval brilliant cut center diamond rises above the shank in a 4-prong head, with glittering accent diamonds descending down either side of the shank from its base. Scalloped and milgrain detail add a touch of …
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… a halo of round brilliant and marquise cut diamonds, creating a vintage flavored silhouette. Additional diamond accents descend down either side of the shank. Six prongs hold the center stone for extra security, instead of just four. Created in hypo-allergenic 14k white gold
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Learn about Morganite and Jewelry Allergies
Anyone can sell you jewelry, but as a trusted, local jeweler we want to do more than that. Which is why we created the Fine Jewelry University . There, you can learn about gold, diamonds, gemstones, buying, selling, cleaning, and just about anything else related to jewelry from GIA trained, battle-tested gemologists. We have recently added two new…
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Diamond Selection – 4C’s and an F
… fluorescence. The natural response is to keep it simple: if it has fluorescence it’s bad, and if it doesn’t it’s good. Unfortunately, simple does not work here. What is fluorescence? Fluorescence is a form of lumination that is created when a diamond is exposed to low or high wave ultraviolet light. Some degree is common in nearly one half of all diamonds. One major point in understanding ultraviolet light is sun light is a strong source of ultraviolet light. Therefore, …
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Heart and Soul, Valentine’s Day Gift Sale
… on our Etsy shop ! These one-of-a-kind vintage and antique pieces are all on sale from now until February 14th. No coupon code necessary, just visit our shop and click the “On Sale” category to browse. True North sale extended. We created the True North collection last year and it was such a big hit in the Christmas season that we decided to extend the 50% off sale through Valentine’s Day. Read more about this unique jewelry and how it’s the perfect gift idea. So there …
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New Indie Designer: Jen Lesea Designs
… she remains closely connected with nature. She describes herself as a non-conformist who loves to take the road less traveled. She taught herself metal smithing and jewelry making to bring her ideas to life, and along the way she has created a unique aesthetic that blends the natural with the abstract in unexpected ways. When we first came across Jen Lesea Designs, the whole team here agreed that we wanted to feature her jewelry in our store. You can’t find this kind of …
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The New Heirloom
… is about: going beyond just a quality piece to something that stands for who you are. For this year’s holiday specials, we wanted to fully embrace this idea. So, we came up with these two collections: The True North Collection We created the True North collection to celebrate individuality and being true to yourself. These pieces represent the North Star, an ever-present beacon that shines in the night to guide travelers. This world pulls us in many different ways, and …
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Union
Union: Two People, One Adventure We created Union to celebrate the beauty of relationship. When two people come together they create something new. Just as the …tapestry that is you. You are more than the sum of your parts. These are just a few of things we had in mind when we created this collection. But, the beauty of jewelry is that you can wear it with your own meaning. Make it your own. What …
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What is Asteria Jewelry?
“You are going to die in 48 hours unless…” No one gives bad news like Dr. House. Giving 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 have found the cure for the common gift! The cure for the common gift is not of this world alone. It will take
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Asteria: The Cure for the Common Gift
… include: giving predictable gifts, giving any stuffed animal as a gift, giving an electronic item as a gift that you will use more than the recipient. tell me more Asteria jewelry is a unique gift idea featuring a gemstone that was created thousands of years ago when a meteor impacted the Earth. Read more of the Asteria story . show me the cure Are you ready for the cure for the common gift? Check out the gallery of Asteria styles , or find out how you can fill your …
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AI Jewelry Design Competition
… the prizes above, all contestants will get $100.00 off the cost of creating their own design. If you love what you created, and you want to wear it in real life, just let us know! “I honestly cannot imagine a better experience in designing … I settled on Arden, and I am so glad that I chose to work with Angelo! He made the process incredibly easy, and created an engagement ring that my fiancé loves.” – David B. (Davis, CA) Custom Jewelry with Arden Jewelers We have been …
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Engagement Ring Style Guide
…that the very first diamond engagement ring was given to Mary of Burgundy by the Austrian archduke Maximilian I before their wedding in the year 1477. The modern style of solitaire is heavily influenced by the iconic “Tiffany” setting created by Tiffany & Co back in 1886. Solitaire With Accents This style is very similar to the Solitaire. It stays true to the essence of Solitaire designs but adds a bit of extra sparkle with accents stones. These accents are usually …
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Custom Jewelry Design
… jewelry from Arden Jewelers can oftentimes be less expensive than a similar designer piece. Top notch quality. Our designers and jewelers have years of experience making and repairing jewelry. Rest assured that your piece will be created by expert artists. Experience. We have been making gorgeous custom jewelry in Sacramento for over 30 years. Just browse the gallery to see some of our past creations. Still have questions? Check out our comprehensive Custom Design FAQ . …
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Laser Jewelry Repair
… 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 …
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Fake Diamonds: The Great Diamond Attack
… all say that they were someone and the contestant would try to find out who was the real person. Technology has created many new diamonds and diamond lookalikes. “What is a real diamond?” is a difficult question these days. And the problem … likes. Modern science has developed a man made gem that can fake out the standard diamond tester. Moissanite is lab-created, silicon carbide, and it gives a positive reading on a diamond tester. But science fights back with a Moissanite …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Jade
…quickly by a trained gemologist. Other stones that have been confused with jade over the years are chrysoprase, serpentine, maw sit sit, and hydrogrossular garnet. For a short amount of time, a few laboratories produced synthetic (lab-created) jadeite. This proved to be unprofitable and was quickly forgotten; however, a small amount of it remains on the market and it is mostly undetectable Treatments and Sources of Jade Before the 1980s, dyed jade was not very common. New …
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Alternative Metals for Men’s Jewelry
…ammunition. Tungsten wedding bands are not made out of pure tungsten. They are made out of tungsten carbide which is created by combining an equal number of tungsten and carbon atoms. Tungsten carbide rings need to combine tungsten ore in a …, lustrous, red surface. Burl wood rings are another creative use of nature and modern design. Burl wood is created when a tree growth has deformed. This fashions a beautiful, one-of-a-kind pattern which is very hard. Burl wood is often used…
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Gem in the Spotlight: Spinel
… and perfected to create spinel in even more colors than it is naturally found in. Because of how easily it can be created in a lab, synthetic spinel has been used to imitate many other gemstones (ruby, sapphire, tourmaline, zircon, etc.). … of the reason why most people have been slow to appreciate natural spinel in its own right. Interestingly, most lab-created spinel has a slightly higher refractive index than natural spinel, and that, along with inclusions can be used to …
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What Are Lab Grown Diamonds?
… are man-made crystals with the same crystal structure and chemical composition as the specific gem that is being created. Therefore, a “synthetic diamond” has the same crystal structure and chemical composition as a natural diamond. The … lab grown diamond stem from how they were made. Lab grown diamonds are man-made in a lab while natural diamonds are created in the earth. Nature is not a controlled, sterile environment, and natural processes vary abundantly. Therefore, the…