Valentine's Day Surprise

Was She Expecting a New Diamond for Valentine's Day? 

Lets Find Out aiglabs.com The Jewelry Appraisers

So, Was she expecting a new diamond for Valentine's Day?  

Wow......you really surprised her. 

Now make an appointment to have that ring appraised 

with one of our aiglabs.com Jewelry Appraisers.

Laboratory Created 

Color Change Sapphire Solitaire Ring

Recently a customer from one of our Jewelry Store Clients submitted a color change gemstone to determine the species and variety of the gemstone, and to determine if it is natural or lab created.

It had been passed down to her from her Grandmother. Her Grandmother brought it with her as one of her prized possessions when she emigrated to the USA. 

Gemological testing was completed using advanced instruments and observation at 10X through a Stereo Zoom Microscope with darkfield illumination. it was determined that the (almost 15ct.) color change gemstone was a laboratory created color change sapphire. Internal laboratory created flame fusion characteristics are present, including curved striae, with a Refractive index testi results of 1.76 to 1.77. 

See  GIA Gem Synthetic Crystal Images

This gemstone type was first created in 1895 by the Russians, with the then current technology. By the time of the depression of the 1930's it was one of the most popular "Gemstones" in the world. There was little acknowledgement at the time that this gemstone was lab created. At the time it was inexpensive and and highly sought after for its beauty. That was the only important factor for the consumer at the time.

To capture the image that you see above we photograph color change gemstones under two different light sources. The blue color was photographed under 6000K daylight; the reddish purple color was photographed under 2000K incandescent light.

If you have any questions about color change gemstones or how  to submit items for an appraisal just ask!

Paris Engagement by www.aiglabs.com

He proposed in Paris, at the Eiffel Tower! How far would you go for Love? by aiglabs.com  You don't need to understand French to understand what is going on. Vous n'avez pas besoin de comprendre le français pour comprendre ce qui se passe. Did they get that ring appraised as soon as they got home? Of course, Merci Beaucoup!

After all the planning, the preparation, & the money that you spent for that diamond. Protecting your investment begins with a Jewelry Appraisal. Call Us.

Click on the video and watch our Winter Wedding Proposal.

The Art & Science of Gems Exhibition

at the ArtScience Museum, Singapore.

Van Cleef Exhibit

This 1924 Platinum Egyptian motif bracelet is from the Van Cleef & Arpels Collection. It is decorated with scenes of hieroglyphics; scarabs, sphinx, amphora, taurus, ostrich feathers, lotus flowers and bees. It is set with emeralds, sapphires, rubies, diamonds, & onyx stones. 

Egyptian inspiration jewelry from the 1920's is very rare, and highly sought after by collectors. Norman Monteau our Egyptian inspired jewelry expert says that after the 1922 discovery of Tutankhamun's tomb Egyptian inspired jewelry became extremely popular in Europe and in America.

See you at the exhibit in Singapore!

“Van Cleef & Arpels: The Art & Science of Gems” exhibition – at The ArtScience Museum, Singapore – from April 23 to August 14, 2016.

Long-Lost Amber Room May Be Stashed in a Nazi Bunker in Poland?

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After 60 years of hunting for the missing Amber Room, a magnificent treasure stolen by the Nazis, a museum in Poland suggests that they know where is it located. This is the second time within a year that rumors have run rampant about the treasure being located in Poland.

The Amber Room is a singular treasure. It was originally completed in the 18th century in a palace near St. Petersburg, Russia, paneled with six tons of precious amber, elaborately carved and decorated with gold. After advancing German troops captured the palace in 1941, the 600-square-foot room was dismantled and carted off to Königsberg Castle in East Prussia, where it was later exposed to British bombs and Soviet shells. Berlin sent orders in January 1945 to evacuate high-value cultural items from the castle, but what happened after has never been clear.

A Norman Monteau Book Recommendation 

I am reading Greg Mortenson’s Three Cups of Tea. I also bought Stones into Schools, the sequel, to read next. Notwithstanding the controversy surrounding Mortenson, I cannot put the book down.

Faith makes it possible, Hope makes it work, 

Love makes it beautiful. 

                May you have all the three this Christmas.                           Merry Christmas Everyone!

Chopard Limited Edition Elton John Chronograph with Diamonds Wristwatch Submitted for an AIG Appraisal

One, Chopard limited edition Elton John Chronograph with Diamonds wristwatch electronically tested 18KT yellow gold, Case: 39mm diameter, Case Back: secured by eight set screws, engraved with the manufacturer's ID numbers, Elton John’s Aids Foundation, and Elton John’s signature, Case Sides: diamond set, Crown: scalloped, Bezel: diamond set, Crystal: domed synthetic sapphire, Movement: Swiss quartz.

AIG Appraisal; Limited Edition Chopard Elton John Watch 

Limited to 200 pieces Case Lugs: diamond set, Dial: Champagne color, with pointed hands and numerals, Chronograph Functions: three sub dials for continuous seconds, minutes, and hours, Date Window: four o’clock position, Bracelet: Black crocodile strap, Condition: G-6 Extra Fine. Chopard concealed diamond set deployment clasp. Containing: Approximately 774 round brilliant cut diamonds, approx.total weight = 6.00ct. Graded in the setting.

Elgin 1917 G.M. Wheeler Open Face Pocket Watch Submitted for an AIG Appraisal

American International Gemologists Photo Elgin Open Face Pocket Watch

American International Gemologists Elgin USA 17 Jewel Movement

One, Elgin open face, pocket watch electronically tested 14KT yellow gold filled, the case is stamped 14KT gold filled, Case Measurements: 44mm diameter, Model: G.M. Wheeler, Grade 441, Size 14. 

Inner Movement Case Cover: high polish finish, Outer Movement Case Cover: high polish finish, Both the inner and outer movement covers can be engraved, Bezel: polished, Crystal: acrylic. Circa: 1917. This pocket watch will be eligible to be called an antique in 2017. Included with the pocket watch is the original manufacturers box and manufacturers card.

  

Elgin USA Movement: seventeen jewel mechanical stem wind, with a three quarter plate, and five adjustments, Elgin Signed Dial: Ivory color, pointed hands, numerals, minute indices and five minute markers, Seconds Sub Dial: at the six o’clock position, Condition: G-5 Fine.