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How to Tell If a Diamond Is Natural or Lab Grown
…synthetic diamonds before continuing with this article. So, now you know that lab grown diamonds are just as real as natural diamonds, but we still want to be able to tell them apart. When it comes to diamond simulants like Cubic Zirconia (… they aren’t diamonds. But, with lab grown diamonds, the chemical structure and properties are all the same as natural diamond, so it becomes much more difficult to differentiate them. Responsible Disclosure The first thing to realize is …
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Fake Diamonds: The Great Diamond Attack
… intense colors. The colors they are making are somewhat unusual for the diamond trade. The common colors are a bright green and yellow/orange stones. Some call the colors antifreeze looking. Is this process a simple treatment of a natural stone or is it the manufacturing of a diamond using some natural elements? Regardless of way the industry calls it, I feel strongly that the customer must be told. I disclose all treatments and modification of a gem to all my clients and it …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Alexandrite
… of 8.5. Because of its high 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 …is so famous, in fact, that color-change itself is often called “The Alexandrite Effect.” Stunning color change on a natural alexandrite. Alexandrite History and Lore Alexandrite was first found in the Ural Mountains in Russia in the 1830s. …
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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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Gem in the Spotlight: Tanzanite
… treated to help bring out the vibrant blues. The stones that haven’t been heated by humans were heated through natural effects while they were still underground. Without heating, most tanzanite would be a brown color, similar to smoky …Beauty and rarity are two wonderful traits in a gemstone. Tanzanite has them both. In fact, it is estimated that Tanzanite is 1,000 times rarer than diamond. But, what makes… isn’t heated and is still pretty enough for jewelry displays trichroism. Trichroism is an effect that causes gemstones to display different colors when viewed at different angles. Tanzanite in its raw form has three colors: blue, purple, …
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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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This is a classic three stone style design with a European style square-bottom shank, a deep red pear cut ruby center stone and round brilliant …
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A stunning three stone cocktail ring in 14k yellow gold. The emerald cut Aquamarine center stone is complimented by two matched Aquamarines…
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This is a truly artistic take on the popular two stone ring concept. Two perfectly matching diamonds are set at an offset on the top of the ring with a gently curved line of sparkling accent diamonds running in between them. A very special ring for a very special person
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The first thing that strikes you when you look at this unique ring is the rough-hewn, natural texture that the entire piece is finished with. Breaking from the traditional, high-polished look, this beautifully understated ring takes on a rustic and handmade feel with its texture. A single, bezel set diamond and an open heart …
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Custom jewelry makes anything possible, and this piece is a great example of that. It is a classic two stone ring with a diamond set alongside a blue zircon. These gems are not often seen together, but they make a striking … oval diamond nestles perfectly next to the pear cut zircon. Because of blue zircon’s high index of refraction, both stones sparkle brilliantly and perfectly complement each other. Just as the Toi et Moi (you and me) design symbolizes the …
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We modified this classic three stone ring design to perfectly accommodate our customer’s diamonds. Sometimes custom jewelry is more about tweaking an existing ring design than coming up with something brand new. This ring set with the customer’s diamonds didn’t cost a …
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Arden Jewelers Catches Undisclosed Lab Grown Diamond
…, state-of-the-art lab grown diamond tester was mostly just a matter of procedure 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 … laser engraved or disclosed as lab grown and to every standard gemological test is looked and acted exactly like a natural diamond. He ran the test a few more times and even confirmed on our secondary lab diamond tester, the stone was …
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Engagement Ring Trends for 2024
…three stone ring symbolizes the past, present, and future of the relationship which gives this design extra meaning. Natural Engagement Rings And finally, there’s a growing interest in rings that have a natural, organic design to them. Think…, or waves. So, whether you’re drawn to the classic elegance of yellow gold, the symbolism of accent stones, or the natural beauty of organic designs, there’s a trend for everyone in 2024. And, of course, our gemologists are always here to …
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The Truth About Synthetic Gems
… gemologist to detect. But if you had gem material that is the same chemically, optically and crystal structure as a natural gem, it would be very hard to tell them apart. In gemology we call this a synthetic gem. So a man made synthetic … and world class personnel. Synthetic gems make excellent jewelry because they have the same property as the natural gem. Synthetic gems make owning beautiful jewelry affordable. But synthetic gems are not natural; they are manmade. Knowing …
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Meet the Jewelers: Sacramento Indie Jewelry Designers
… bench jeweler at Arden Jewelers. Artist’s Statement: This collection enhances the beauty of nature by incorporating natural gemstones and the weaving of precious metals. I believe in fostering love and encouraging the free spirit of self-… collection is called “Birdwatch” and focuses on various whimsical and detailed birds perched on raw crystals, stones, and wood, showcasing polished and intricate metalwork carefully balanced with rougher foundations, just as we see with …
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The World’s Largest Diamond Mine is Shutting Down
…. So, what effect will the closure of the Argyle mine have on global diamond supply? If you have your heart set on a natural pink diamond, we can only expect the prices to go up from here. The worldwide diamond mining industry currently …been) affected by the closure are those of pink diamonds. As we mentioned before, the vast majority of the world’s natural pink diamond supply comes from the Argyle mine. With the anticipation of its closure, we have already seen pink …
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Manly Jewelry for Men
… Jewelry There’s something distinctly masculine about wearing a raw chunk of metal that’s been dug up from the ground and welded to ring. Maybe that’s why so many men are embracing this time honored look. We have a great selection of natural nugget rings at the shop and online right now for you to choose from. Plus, we also have raw nuggets that you can use to make a custom nugget ring personalized just for you. A wedding band upgrade is an awesome gift for that manly in …
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Alternative Gemstones for a Non Traditional Engagement Ring
… blue is probably the most common. Corundum is a 9 on the Mohs hardness scale. Diamond is a 10, the hardest of any natural gem. Their hardness helps Sapphires and Rubies wear very well in engagement rings. There are also White Sapphires …. Many colored Diamonds were originally clear when they were mined and have been treated to take on their color. Natural colored Diamonds can be extremely rare auctioning off for millions of dollars. Man-made gems like CZ (Cubic Zirconia), …
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Jewelry That We Buy
… gold, rose gold, and even green gold. The gold jewelry can be even broken and still worth a lot of money. We buy natural gold nuggets. Gold flakes and dust are both worth money. We even buy gold in natural quartz rock. Arden Jewelers buy …, platinum pins, platinum brooches, platinum pendants, more types of platinum jewelry. We Buy Diamonds and Gemstones Arden Jewelers has gemologist jewelry buyers. We buy many types of gemstones and diamonds. The gems and diamonds can be …
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Balance : Earth Friendly Lab Grown Diamond Engagement Rings
… articles about them that you can read right here on our website. The highlights are: They are identical to natural diamonds in chemical composition, light properties, hardness, etc. They are virtually indistinguishable from natural diamonds… a variety of different techniques (HPHT and CVD are the most commonly used) They cost significantly less than their natural counterparts Why Buy a Balance Engagement Ring? You have a lot of excellent choices when you are looking for an …
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Diamond Setting Style Comparison
Becoming familiar with popular styles of stone setting can help you decide what you do and don’t like when it comes to engagement rings. It’s a great starting … for your engagement ring now or just getting ideas for the future. The following are some of the most common stone setting styles. 4 Prong Setting It’s not hard to see why this style is persistently popular. Its classic simplicity makes … is similar to the 4 prong setting. However, the 6 prong style has its own distinct look, as well as providing the stone with a bit more security. A 6 prong setting is a wise choice for those who appreciate the prong style, but who have a …
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Recycled Diamond Engagement Rings
… do. You make sure the light’s off when you a leave a room, you use energy efficient appliances, you conserve our natural resources everywhere you can. So, why should buying an engagement ring be any different? No mater how efficiently we … diamonds that are produced in a lab instead of mined out of the Earth. Their chemical composition is identical to natural diamonds, and so they share the same beauty and durability as natural diamonds. Of course, some resources go into the …
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Trusted Jewelry Repair in Sacramento
… missing diamond Fixing breaks in rings, necklaces, bracelets, earrings, and just about anything else that’s broken Cleaning and refurbishing jewelry to look like new Soldering rings together Stop 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/dipping and gold plating And much, much more…
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How to Check if Your Diamond is Loose
… that your diamond is missing. One of the best ways to prevent this is to regularly check if your ring has any loose stones. In this video we’ll show you two easy ways you can tell if your diamond (or other gemstone) is loose at home. Hold… gently tap the bottom of it with the other. Listen for a faint rattling sound. Use a pen cap to gently prod each gemstone looking for a small amount of movement. If you do find a loose gemstone in your ring, we recommend you stop wearing …
