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Gem in the Spotlight: Tourmaline
… tourmaline occurs when the gem is getting formed and the environment changes. Depending on which trace elements are present, as well as their concentration, different colors will be present. Copper, manganese, chromium, and vanadium are the…
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How to Sell Jewelry on eBay and Other Websites
Safeguards and presentation are critical when selling jewelry online Take a few great photos of your jewelry from different angles. Think …
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The History of Diamond Cuts
… times, it was most likely for national and regional reasons. The unfortunate result of this in both the past and present is that it makes diamonds that much harder to understand. That’s why we at Arden Jewelers always strive to use standard…know in the comments below, and stop by the shop to see real life examples of these beautiful pieces of the past
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Gem in the Spotlight: Topaz
… topaz signified faithfulness and love. Gemology As we mentioned at the start of the article, topaz comes in a huge variety of colors. Some of these varieties have their own names: Imperial Topaz: When both orange and red colors are present (although much of the jewelry industry might call golden topaz imperial). Golden Topaz: Yellow to orange without any red component (could be called precious topaz if more orange). Smokey Topaz: Brownish grey color. Blue Topaz: The most …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Tanzanite
…. Heating removes the green component which makes the violetish blue color pop (although technically speaking it doesn’t make it more blue, just less green). The amount of blue in a tanzanite is caused by the quantity of vanadium present. Raw, unheated tanzanite is sometimes marketed as “mermaid tanzanite” because of the iridescent blue and green colors. You can usually tell if a tanzanite has been heated by using a dichroscope. This is a tool that gemologists use to …
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The Birthstones
… turquoise range from sky blue (the most desirable color) to blue green and apple green. The name means “Turkish stone” because the trade route that brought it to Europe used to come via Turkey. Turquoise is associated with Innocence. Present day additions to December’s birthstones are Blue Zircon, Blue Topaz, and Tanzanite. Learn more about Topaz , Tanzanite , and Blue
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Art Deco vs. Art Nouveau Style Jewelry
… Choice Silver, semi-precious stones, enamel Platinum, diamonds, emeralds Prominent Designers Louis Comfort Tiffany Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels Main Diamond Cut Old Mine Cut Old European Cut Final Words Art Nouveau and Art Deco represent two distinct and highly influential styles in the history of jewelry design. Art Nouveau jewelry celebrates nature’s beauty with flowing forms and intricate details, and Art Deco jewelry epitomizes the modern era’s sophistication and …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Emerald
… with Christianity. In the Bible, emerald is listed as one of the twelve stones that adorned the breastplate of Aaron, Moses’ brother. Emerald was also believed to symbolize resurrection and was used in the Christian tradition to represent Christ’s victory over death. Cleopatra treasured her emeralds more than all other gems. Pliny declared that “nothing greens greener” than emeralds. The Moguls of India, including Shah Jahan, the builder of the Taj Mahal, loved emeralds …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Ruby
…bolsters courage, and increases integrity. Another fascinating aspect of rubies is their association with dragons. In ancient Chinese mythology, dragons were often depicted holding or guarding precious rubies, which were believed to represent their fiery breath and fierce power. Today, ruby is recognized as the birthstone for July and the traditional gift for the 40th wedding anniversary. See More on Etsy › Notable Rubies Throughout history, rubies have been worn by …
