The Mardon Way- Fine Gems
May 17th, 2017 by James L. Sweaney, CGA, FGA. GG
Mardon has developed its reputation as a fine jeweler by creating its own way of doing business. The Mardon Way is based on our passion for fine colored gemstones. Because we love the richly colored treasures that Mother Nature has created for us, we’re dedicated to setting these fine colored gemstones into beautifully made pieces that are a pleasure to wear.
We sell beautiful gemstones you won’t see at typical jewelry stores. Of course, we offer fine Diamonds, Emeralds, Rubies, and Sapphires, but where else in our community can you buy such unusual jewels as Benitoite, our California state gem?
.75 ct. Benitoite in custom platinum ring by Mardon
.92 ct. Benitoite in custom platinum ring by Mardon
Or natural Alexandrites, with their dramatic color change?
Matched pairs of natural Alexandrites in custom ring by Mardon
Padparadscha Sapphires?
4.9 ct. natural Padparadscha Sapphire in platinum custom ring by Mardon
Paraiba type Tourmaline?
2.56 ct. Paraiba like (Cuprian) Tourmaline in Mardon Original rose and white gold ring
Burma Spinel?
2.43 ct. Burma Spinel in custon platinum & 18K ring by Mardon
Inperial Jade?
14 ct. Imperial Jadeite cabochon in vintage Art Deco platinum ring
How about Gemstone sculptures by noted American lapidary artists like David Dyer?
4.96 ct “Gypsy Rose” Garnet ZigZag Fantasy Cut by David Dyer in Mardon Original ring
We stock a wide variety of fine and unusual colored gems, ready to be set.
4.09 ct. Royal Blue Ceylon Moonstone
1.82 ct. Lightning Ridge Black Opal
11.56 ct. Spessartite Garnet
And where else will you find qualified Gemologists who can show you these pieces and tell their story? We have a Certified Gemologist Appraiser (AGS), a Certified Gemologist (AGS), and two Graduate Gemologists (GIA) on staff. We are members of both the American Gem Trade Association (AGTA) and the American Gem Society (AGS), professional organizations dedicated to consumer protection through education and fair dealing.
Our way of doing business is much riskier than the safe merchandising style you see in many jewelry stores, but it’s more rewarding for our customers and for our staff. Please come visit our new shop in the center of the Canyon Crest Towne Centre– it’s suite 14, next to the Rite Aid drug store. We’re here Tuesday thru Saturday, 10 to 5:30.
If you appreciate having a jeweler in your community who has the passion, expertise and resources to feature fine and unusual gems, please support us by by voting in for the Annual PE Readers Choice Survey, going on now. Just click the button on our homepage to go to the online ballot or you can vote by mail– ballots are published weekly in the Press Enterprise. And remind your friends and family– you can vote more than once! Your voice will be heard!
Tags: AGS, AGTA, Alexandrite, American Gem Society, American Gem Trade Association, Benitoite, David Dyer, GIA, Imperial Jade, Lightning Ridge Black Opal, Padparadscha, paraiba tourmaline, Spessatite Garnet, spinel
