The Jewelry Insider

The engagement ring expresses a loving commitment to the most important person in your life. So, discovering the perfect engagement style can be very rewarding. Here’s a quick rundown of some of the stylistic choices you have when you’re looking for an engagement ring.

Designer

Simon G has been creating amazing diamond engagement rings for some time now. The Simon G team keeps coming up with unique styles that make anyone take a second look. Their high quality of workmanship means the design will be made to last and amaze. Arden Jewelers is an authorized Simon G dealer. We are happy to offer this high-end, preeminent engagement brand to our clients. Come check out our selection of Simon G designs in person, and feel the quality.

Simple and Elegant

The classic diamond solitaire, also called the Tiffany setting, is a timeless design. No other ring style highlights the center diamond like a solitaire. Round brilliant diamonds are by far the most popular choice in solitaire rings. This is because the round brilliant diamond sparkles better than any other diamond cut. The Princess cut is next in popularity at the moment followed by the Cushion, Oval, Emerald, Radiant, Pear, Heart, and Marquise cut diamonds.

Vintage

Vintage inspired engagement rings have a creative flair that makes a dynamic personal statement. The Halo engagement ring style, for example, is an intricately-decorated, Art Deco inspiration. Other antique style engagement ring designs are influenced by the Victorian, Edwardian, and Art Nouvaeu schools, but the strongest influence today is Art Deco. Arden Jewelers has a great section of modern, vintage-inspired engagement rings as well as some estate and antique rings from the original eras.

Custom

Individuality is a hallmark of American’s today. Designing your own engagement ring is a great avenue for you to express your individuality and stand out from the crowd. You can easily design a unique engagement ring with the help of our world class designer Angelo Parisi. Arden Jewelers’ CAD/CAM custom jewelry design technique makes the process fun and easy to do. Check out our custom design page for more information, or just come on in with your ideas, and we will make a one-of-a-kind engagement ring just for you.

Arden Jewelers takes pride in our selection of engagement rings. The style and quality of workmanship are second to none. Giving our clients the very best for their money is what drives us day and night. No other jeweler can get you a better deal for the quality, workmanship, and price that Arden Jewelers can. We give you our best, so you can give her your best.

Here is the next installment in our video series designed to teach you all about the different elements of jewelry. This video is on the very popular pavé style of setting, and we hope you enjoy it.

We’d love to hear what you thought of the new video as well as what you would like to learn about in future videos. Feel free to leave us a comment below with your feedback. You can also check out some examples of pavé setting we have for sale right now: pavé jewelry for sale. Or, you can always visit Arden Jewelers to see some examples in person.

A few days ago, with the debt ceiling deadline looming and gold reaching record highs, a news crew from KXTV channel 10 paid us a visit to get an inside look at precious metals (gold, silver, etc.) as an investment opportunity. Check out the story right here, or you can watch it on the News 10 website.

Since that story aired, gold has shattered it’s previous record highs and reached over $1,780 per ounce! The current gold market is very volatile, showing large changes in price throughout the course of a single day. Take a look at today’s gold chart below to get an idea of just how much fluctuation we are seeing.

If you want to catch the market at its height, or if you’re just curious how much your jewelry is worth at these never-before-seen gold prices, stop by Arden Jewelers. Our professional jewelry buyers will examine your jewelry and give you a no pressure assessment of its value at the current gold prices.

We’re excited to announce our new series of informational web videos starting with this overview of the cathedral ring mounting style. These videos are designed to teach you about the different elements of jewelry in a way that’s quick, fun, and easy to understand. Check out the first video in the series right here:

We hope you enjoyed the video and that you learned something new about cathedral engagement rings. If you have any feedback, comments, or ideas for what you would like to see future videos on, please leave us a comment. In the mean time, you can check out more examples of cathedral rings on our online store, or you can always come by for a visit to see cathedral rings in person.

We’ve warned you of the dangers of mailing your jewelry away before, and now here’s one more reason to try a local jeweler first. ABC News has done a story on the major Cash for Gold operations that you see advertising on TV. As you will see, their offers are not exactly generous.

Arden Jewelers has been buying jewelry in Sacramento, CA for over 20 years. We have a proven track record of being one of the highest bidders in town. Don’t take a risk mailing your gold away only to get a low ball offer. Sell your jewelry and get cash today from Arden Jewelers.