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How to Tell If a Diamond Is Natural or Lab Grown
…indication that it is lab grown. However, like any gemological test, the Type IIa test is only an indicator for the gemologist to use. There are lab grown diamonds that are not Type IIa, and there are natural diamonds that are Type IIa, so it’s… on diamonds that are set in jewelry. Of course, like all tools, it is not perfect. But, in the hands of our skilled gemologists, it is an absolute game changer. If you need to be absolutely, 100% sure whether a diamond is lab grown or natural…
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Synthetic Gems: The Whole Story
…. 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 gem, it …are overseas tourist shops and live auctions. Unfortunately paper work is no guarantee of the facts of the gem. Some gemologist made an honest mistake on appraisals or I have seen gem reports that are just fraudulent. In conclusion, synthetic …
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Frequently Asked Question about Jewelry
… in general. If you have a question you’d like answered, please contact us and we would be happy to help. What is a Gemologist? A gemologist is one who studies gems and jewelry scientifically, who knows and identifies them, can judge the … their beauty and value, and can apply this knowledge. This training and experience combine to make a gemologist. A gemologist like other professionals must keep up with current advancements in the field. The pace of change in the gem industry …
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Diamond Brokering
… you is our passion. Making our expertise available to you coupled with our value hunting system makes the diamond buying experience a positive one. Please feel free to ask any questions and explore what we can do for you. Using a gemologist diamond broker to guide you through your diamond purchase insures the mastery of the minute details in diamond evaluations. Did you know diamonds of the same grade could be thousands of dollars different in price? A subtle difference in a…
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The Magic of Polarized Light
…. These are contrasted with singly refractive (SR) gems like diamond that only bend light in one direction. Gemologists use the term birefringence to refer to how doubly refractive a particular gem is. By far the most common use of polarized … hope you enjoyed this article, and remember that if you are in the market for a new diamond or gemstone our trained gemologists have the tools, understanding, and experience to help find the
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Is a Lab Grown Diamond Right for Me?
…, diffusing the environmental impact of mining the diamond significantly. Many people might not understand what a lab grown diamond is. Of course, you don’t have to tell anyone you bought a lab grown diamond (and even experienced gemologists might not be able to tell). But, due to that misinformation we talked about earlier, most people don’t know what a lab grown diamond is. They might think you were cheap and bought a CZ or a fake diamond instead of the real thing. Just as …
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Diamond Buying Guide: The 4 C’s
If you understand how diamonds are graded, you have a better chance of finding the right one for you. At Arden Jewelers, our gemologists are more than happy to answer any questions you have so please feel free to visit us anytime. Carat Weight Diamonds are small, so the scale that is used to describe diamond weights uses very small units. A carat equals 1/5 of one …
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How Are Lab Grown Diamonds Made?
… diamond (assuming they were cut to the same proportions of course). That’s where we come in. At Arden Jewelers we require each lab grown diamond supplier to send us a sample of their product before we offer it to the public. Our gemologists use their extensive training and our in-house gem lab to evaluate every aspect of the lab grown diamonds we sell from the color, to the cut proportions, inclusions, and more. So, whether it’s natural, CVD, HPHT, or some new technology in …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Emerald
… treated with distinction. If you would like to learn more about this amazing stone, or if you are looking for a great piece of emerald jewelry to add to your collection, we would love to help. Feel free to contact us , and one of our gemologists will
