Understand the Lab Grown White Diamond

Sterling Canyon reports that a new diamond collection is about to emerge onto the market.  These are not ordinary diamonds from ordinary sources.  They are in fact manufactured or synthetic diamonds.  Synthetic diamonds are usually associated with drill bits or perhaps Cubic Zirconia.  Perhaps synthetic is the wrong term here.  These diamonds are lab-grown, the latest being white diamonds are large, averaging close to one carat.  They are manufactured by a company in Florida called Gemesis.  The diamonds are grown under a high pressure and high temperature process.  They are made from carbon, just like the natural ones from Mother Earth.  The Gemesis stones are unique because of their size.  They have been making colored diamonds for years but the white  variety have been a long time to perfect.  The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) has tested and graded these white diamonds.  "In the eBrief, GIA notes that all 16 diamonds submitted were round brilliants, save one rectangular-cut diamond. The largest diamond was 0.90 carats, while the smallest was 0.24 carats. None of the diamonds submitted were a carat or larger in size.     Additionally, three of the lab-grown stones submitted were colorless while the majority--11--were near-colorless, and two were lightly-colored. The diamonds were all type IIa diamonds and achieved high clarity grades, ranging mostly from IF to VVS. The report notes, however, that observations “strongly suggest” that the lab-grown stones were heat treated after growth to improve their color and transparency.  The report also states that a notable feature of the lab-grown diamonds was their weak to moderate green fluorescence in short-wave UV radiation and their characteristic growth striations.   “Although the quality of CVD synthetics continues to improve, these new products can be clearly separated from natural diamonds,” the brief concludes. 
So there you have it folks.  According to the Federal Trade Commission, retailers will need to disclose whether the rock you are about to buy is lab-grown or natural.  It's your money.

Amethyst Jewelry Tips and Trites

Sterling Canyon's secret tip into buying Amethyst jewelry. You've all seen it.  Purple gemstones that are sold in practically every department and jewelry store.  But what are they really, and how should you choose the more valued pieces?  Amethyst is a type of quartz with a form of iron embedded in it which gives it its purple or reddish purple color.  It is mined all over the world, mostly in Brazil and Ontario. It is a simple recipe that now there is widespread synthetic Amethyst on the market.  Discount Amethyst that one would buy at Macy's or Walmart most likely is synthetic.  The higher end jewelry stores like Sterling Canyon offer authentic high grade Amethyst jewelry.    Look for the deep rich color. Russian Amethyst is highly prized for its deep color.  Buy it if you can find it. It's rare. Meanwhile, shop Sterling Canyon for a fine selection of beautifully rich purple Amethyst jewelry. Free shipping.

Color My Jewelry World With Sunshine

Sterling Canyon reports that the colors are set and the styles are lasting - at least for a while as New York Fashion Week has set the stage for this year's fashions.  The styles and colors have been appearing in this year's awards shows and the verdict is - blue and green.  These colors have been appearing in the chunkiest bracelets and the longest drop earrings, and slinking down the cleavage with 20 inch necklaces.  “Fashion designers have set the stage in terms of color for the season, so we will see that well into spring of 2012,” Michael O’Connor, jewelry style expert and celebrity stylist, says. 
Variations in styles of bracelets are acceptable but the set colors of green and blue are here to stay.  Their lasting value is expected to last well into next Spring.  Sterling Canyon has added wonderful blue and green necklaces and earrings to their catalog.  What a chance to take advantage with Mother's Day around the corner.

Blue Tanzanite Hits it Big

Sterling Canyon reports that TanzaniteOne, the largest producer mine in Tanzania of Tanzanite has increased production by 70% over last year.  The Tanzania government has enforced an export ban for stones larger than five carots.  However, the mine's output efficiencies have increased  to 71 carats per ton, up from 58 carats per ton a year ago.  Will this stabilize prices?  Perhaps. But the Tanzania government is hungry for money and will try to squeeze as much money out of the mine as the market will bear.  Sterling Canyon is introducing Sterling Silver mated with the incredible blue Tanzanite like the necklace above.  The customer demands it and we wish to fulfill that demand.

Chandelier Earrings are an Award Winner in Country Music Awards

Sterling Canyon reports that celebrities look for the awards at the 47th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards.  The spectators look at what the celebrities are wearing.  Carrie Underwood is shown wearing a Sutra designed Diamond and Sapphire chandelier earrings. Below a lucky winner is shown wearing Rhonda Faber Green chandelier zultanite gemstone earrings, made with 18-karat white gold and diamonds

though difficult to see under her hair, chandelier earrings are in style, sexy and elegant.  New and exciting collections of earrings and pendants are appearing daily in the Sterling Canyon catalog.  Shop today for 20% off all collections.

Burmese Rubies - A World of Shame

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Cover your ruby necklace in shame ladies.  Sterling Canyon reports that the Burmese government is taking land away from farmers and using children as young as four to mine for Burmese rubies.  A new video has emerged, its link above that shows the atrocities.   The video shows that slave miners are shifted around at night, invading a farmers land. If rubies are found, the government seizes the land.  Raw rubies are pictured above.
The United States and the EU have embargoes on Burmese rubies as well as Jade from Myanmar. However, the rubies and jade can be sent to China or other importing countries where they are polished and finished and then sent to the U.S. or Europe with falsified papers of origin.  Kind of like money laundering.  So, there you go.  Sterling Canyon will not sell rubies or Jade for this very reason. Other fine precious gemstone jewelry is always offered with free shipping and 366 day returns.

Tanzanite Jewelry's Many Happy Returns

Sterling Canyon offers several jewelry pieces containing Tanzanite.  But the gemstones coming from one dug up from the TanzaniteOne mine in Tanzania will be truly remarkable.  One 12,100 ct stone was recovered and is now being prepared to be cut into smaller more useful gemstones.  This find is the third largest in the world and proves that this mine is one of the best producers of Tanzanite.  Tanzanite is found and mined only in Tanzania, hence the name given this beautifully blue gem.  This rough stone is worth several million dollars and the individual stones will make the total value escalate.  Visit Sterling Canyon and shop the best gemstone jewelry at the best prices.  And free shipping always and 366 day returns!