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Gem in the Spotlight: Tourmaline
Tourmaline is one of the most beautiful gems that you’ve probably never heard of. Less popular than the likes of ruby or … of gem collectors and connoisseurs who appreciate its unique properties and stunning array of colors. In fact, tourmaline is found in almost any color you can imagine, and people have most likely used and appreciated it for hundreds of years. …, 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 different family (unlike …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Spinel
… shadows and be appreciated in its own right, and we can see why. Its colors rival even the best rubies, sapphires, tourmalines, and other more popular gems. For only the 3rd time in the last one hundred years, the industry is modifying the … easily it can be created in a lab, synthetic spinel has been used to imitate many other gemstones (ruby, sapphire, tourmaline, zircon, etc.). In fact, the ubiquity of synthetic spinel may be part of the reason why most people have been slow to…
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Gem in the Spotlight: Ruby
… of Sanskrit. Rubies get their name from the Latin word “ruber,” which means red. This is also where rubellite tourmaline (the red variety of tourmaline) gets its name. Pliny the Elder mentioned rubies in his work Natural History, including …
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The Birthstones
… sunset. Sapphire symbolized truth, sincerity and tradition. Learn more about Sapphire October’s Birthstone: Opal (Tourmaline) The opal has been described as containing the wonders of the sky’s sparkling rainbows, fireworks, lightning, and the …, and extreme temperature changes. To maintain the brilliance of opal, it should be wiped clean with a soft cloth. Tourmaline is also used as a birthstone for October. Learn more about Opal and Tourmaline November’s Birthstones: Topaz and …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Alexandrite
… in jewelry such as earrings or pendants that are less prone to impacts than rings, for example. Alexandrite isn’t the only stone to display color-change phenomena. There are color-change varieties of many gems including sapphire, tourmaline, spinel, garnet, etc. Alexandrite is, however, the most famous for it. It 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 …
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The Magic of Polarized Light
…due to their unique chemical structure, actually polarize light themselves. These gems are doubly refractive (DR) and they will split incoming light in multiple directions. Some common examples of doubly refractive gems are sapphire, tourmaline, and moissanite. 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 …
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California Tourmaline
…California. This beautiful new line of jewelry is exclusively available at Arden Jewelers and features locally mined tourmaline found right here in sunny California. Checkout the whole collection of California Tourmaline online right now
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How to Clean Jewelry at Home
…clean with it. Ultrasonic : Only use the ultrasonic with the following gems: Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Quartz, Topaz, Tourmaline, Aqua, Morganite, Alexandrite, Garnet. Remember the warning above that other factors (like inclusions) can play a …ask your jeweler. Steamer : Only use a steam cleaner on the following gems: Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Quartz, Topaz, Tourmaline. All the same caveats mentioned about ultrasonics apply here as well. Polishing Cloth . Only use on solid precious …
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California Tourmaline : Vintage Style Halo Ring with Diamond Accents
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California Tourmaline : Solitaire Split Shank Ring
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California Tourmaline : Simple Trillion Solitaire Ring
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California Tourmaline : Simple Stud Earrings
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California Tourmaline : Three Stone Drop Pendant
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Mother’s Circle Necklace with Gemstones
$285.00 – $1,855.00
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California Tourmaline Jewelry
California Tourmaline Introducing a brand new collection featuring vibrant pink tourmaline found right here in our very own state. Enjoy …. Tourmaline is a gorgeous gem and is one of the few that are found in the Golden State. You can learn more about tourmaline and what sets it apart from other gems from our in-depth article right here. Each piece in this collection has been … don’t love it, just send it back within 30 days for a full refund or exchange if you prefer.* Selection California tourmaline is just one of many unique collections you can’t find anywhere else. Don’t see what you’re looking for here? Shop all…
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Mother’s Day Circle Necklace
… to use depending on 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 – Citrine December – Blue Topaz Would you prefer to use an alternative gem in your pendant? No problem, just contact us . We would love to make a fully custom pendant (or other jewelry) just for you. Why Shop at Arden …
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New Jewelry: Floating Diamonds and California Tourmaline
… to announce two new jewelry lines available now, just in time for the holidays: Floating Diamonds and California Tourmaline. Both of these new collections feature fantastic, original gift ideas and both of them are on sale for 40-50% as a … this short video highlighting some of the pieces in the line. Shop the full collection online here. California Tourmaline This is a totally unique collection featuring beautiful pink tourmaline mined right here in our home state. We partnered …
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30% Off Engagement Rings!
… of new jewelry in the cases and on our Etsy shop all at fantastic prices. If you’re looking for gift ideas, you can’t go wrong with: Diamond stud earrings Floating diamond necklaces Birthstone jewelry True North pendants California tourmaline Genuine Tiffany and Co silver and gold jewelry …a lot more We hope that 2022 has started out great for you, and we would love to help with any of your jewelry needs. Feel free to stop by anytime to see the new jewelry or shop online …
Gemstones
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Tourmaline, 1.38 cts. (#20305)
$500.00- Shape:
- Oval Brilliant
- Color:
- Pink
- Clarity:
- Moderately Included
- Dimensions (L×W×D):
- 7.98 × 6.06 × 4.26mm
