Our newest giveaway is now open! This time we’re giving away a 3ct IGI lab grown round cut diamond of D VS1 quality - a $1,650 CAD value!
Make sure to follow us @thegemnerd like this post and tag two friends in the comments. Note that the winner will be chosen at random, and there is only one entry per person. Good luck! ✨🤞
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This is an important announcement for our customers in the United States. Due to ongoing tariff related issues with shipments to the United States, we will be temporarily suspending all new sales to be shipped to U.S. addresses until these tariffs are lifted. For more information please visit our website’s blog.
This decision was not made lightly, and we look forward to the day that we can resume business with our clientele south of the border.
The birthstone for May - emerald! Part of the beryl family of minerals, emeralds are known for their vibrant green colour, caused by chromium and vanadium in their atomic structure.
Natural emeralds commonly contain a significant amount of inclusions, sometimes referred to as “jardin” (French for garden). While inclusions usually and significantly decrease the value of more typically clear gemstones, inclusions in emeralds are common and well-accepted in the industry. Finding emeralds without visible inclusions can be very difficult, and these stones sell for very high premiums.
To help mitigate the look of the inclusions, emeralds are almost always oil treated. This oil fills the inclusions/cracks in the emerald, improving its appearance. For this reason, emeralds cannot be cleaned in an ultrasonic bath, and one should avoid contact with solvents or detergents when wearing them to preserve the oil treatment.
Additionally, due to the inclusions and emerald’s hardness of 7.5-8, care should be taken when wearing them, especially on a ring or bracelet.
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Closing out the month of April with the birthstone of the month, diamond! Originating from the Greek word “adamas” meaning unbreakable. Diamonds were first discovered in India, but have since been found in countries around the world, including Canada!
With a hardness of 10 on the Moh’s scale, they’re the hardest known natural occurring substance and can only be scratched by another diamond.
They are commonly known to be colourless, but actually come in a variety of colours. Yellow diamonds are caused by nitrogen present within the crystal, whereas boron causes the colour blue in natural diamonds. Green diamonds are caused by atomic “holes” aka vacancies in the crystal structure caused by exposure to radiation. Even more fascinating are pink to red diamonds, which are coloured by deformations in their crystal structure at the atomic level. This causes light to pass through the diamond differently, shifting the light into the red side of the spectrum.
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Congratulations to @laxshana.s and @saif282 from @goodapi on your recent engagement! It was a great pleasure helping you to design the perfect ring.
#shesaidyes to a custom cut lab grown teal spinel set in platinum with lab grown diamonds from The Gem Nerd.
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For those looking for something a little more unique - crawler studs in 14k black and yellow gold. 1.85cts of lab grown diamonds in Georgian style black gold setting. $2,750 CAD - DM for more details ✨
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Mix and match different diamond shapes to create a more unique look! This 14k gold necklace features 18.77ctw of lab grown EF VS diamonds, set on a 22” chain. DM us for pricing! 👀✨
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For those nights out - a 5 stone oval cut lab diamond ring. With each diamond at a carat, totalling 5ctw, this ring is sure to light up the room as much as you do. Available on our website for $6,250 CAD ✨🍾
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We’re loving this one of a kind chunky 14k gold and lab grown diamond ring! The asymmetrical design, punctuated by flush set round brilliant lab diamonds, makes this a standout piece. Available now for $4,750 CAD. DM us for more info!
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The birthstone for March - aquamarine! Aquamarine is a variety of beryl, which on its own is colourless. When certain elemental impurities form within the crystal at the atomic level, the colour can change to produce other varieties. These include morganite, emerald, and when iron is present, aquamarine.
In ancient times, aquamarine was used as a protective stone for sailors, and the Romans believed that engraving a frog onto an aquamarine stone would turn enemies into friends.
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A stunning new creation for an upcoming proposal! This platinum ring features a 2ct princess cut lab diamond with a hidden halo. The v-shaped prongs help to protect the corners of the diamond, while also accentuating the shape.
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Split shank - where the band splits as opposed to the classic single row shank. It adds visual volume to the overall look of the ring while also improving durability of the setting.
Pictured here is a custom 14k yellow gold split shank set with a 3.2ct lab grown oval diamond. ✨
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