Archive for the ‘Custom Jewelry’ Category

Emerald Show Going On Now

Tuesday, May 5th, 2015

Now showing- a Stellar Collection of Emerald Jewelry from our good friends at AG Gems. If you’ve ever wanted to see what an outstanding Natural Emerald looks like, this your chance. Stop by our shop – we’ll show you beautiful rings, earrings and a fabulous necklace, set with fine Emeralds from Colombia and  Zambia. These items have gemological certifications from GIA […]

Reader’s Choice 2015

Saturday, May 2nd, 2015

The annual Press Enterprise 2015 Reader’s Choice voting is going on now! Balloting lasts May 1 to May 31. It’s easy and fun to name your favorite shops, restaurants and entertainment venues.

Award Winning Gemcutters at Mardon

Thursday, February 19th, 2015

Mardon Jewelers has a new relationship with two of America’s finest gem cutters, John Dyer and David Brackna. We met both of these award winning artists at this year’s Tuscon Gem show and were able to purchase fine examples of their work.  We’ll soon be showing these wonderful gemstones in our unique Mardon Original Jewelry. John Dyer […]

Padparadscha or Not- What’s in a Name?

Wednesday, September 3rd, 2014

One of the problems we encounter in the gem trade is misrepresentation to add value to gems. As aficionados of fine gemstones and as members of the American Gem Society and the American Gem Trade Association, we believe it’s important to conduct our business by a strict code of ethics and to protect our customers from fraud and false advertising. […]

OOAK Benitoite & Platinum Engagement Ring–Strictly Custom

Tuesday, July 29th, 2014

Just back from the shop, this stunning Benitoite & platinum engagement ring was made to order for our client R. This young man truly went the extra mile to create this symbol of his love for his fiancé. Wanting something beautiful, exotic and rare, he chose Benitoite. Our California State Gemstone is all of that. One of the […]

The Creative Process in Us All

Friday, June 27th, 2014

The creative process is one of the things that makes us human. All of us have creative impulses and abilities. From the raw data of our senses and our life experiences, our minds build ideas based on thought, image, and emotion. We use these ideas in our daily life for such mundane things as everyday speech, […]

Custom Rings Show Mardon’s Expertise & Versatility

Wednesday, June 11th, 2014

These three recently completed custom rings show the versatility and craftsmanship of the experts at Mardon, in particular our gemologists, custom designers and hand engravers. The spectacular platinum custom ring shown above is set with a 2 carat natural ruby that we brokered to our clients. Gemstone brokering means that our gemologists find a gem that meets your […]

The Resurrection of a Ring

Saturday, May 24th, 2014

We recently completed the resurrection of a ring that had been severely damaged. Fine jewelry is made from precious materials that when properly cared for, will last for centuries. Gemstones are durable and ancient– diamond crystals are typically 1 to 2 billion years old. Gold is eternal. It doesn’t deteriorate and is never discarded– if a style or […]

Secret Decoder Wedding Ring- In Rose and White Gold!

Wednesday, October 30th, 2013

We just completed the most unusual wedding ring we’ve ever done- a Secret Decoder Ring, crafted of 14K white and rose gold and set with diamonds. Greg, one of Jenny’s best friends, an entertainment industry buff, had taken his fiancé Rebecca to a performance of “The Thrilling Adventure Hour”.  Greg and Rebecca had such a great time, the […]

Remodeling a Platinum Engagement Ring

Friday, September 27th, 2013

We just delivered this remodeled ring to the delight of our client. He came to us looking to buy a 2 carat diamond and to have a custom ring made. We had just recut a damaged and poorly cut 2.44 carat round diamond to the gorgeous 2.09 ideal cut stone shown– we offered it to […]

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