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Fine Jewelry University

Your Diamond and Jewelry Information Resource

Our mission is to help interested jewelry consumers learn about all the intricacies and fascinating aspects of fine jewelry in an effort to find the perfect piece of jewelry for them.

We have listed here a virtual treasure trove of information on jewelry. Just look below and click on a subject that interests you to find out more.

Jewelers bench work areaJewelry Repair

Learn about laser jewelry repair and other repair techniques. Find out what you should know before you get your jewelry repaired. More on Jewelry Repair ›

Diamonds

Diamonds are an eternal symbol of love and commitment. Learn all about diamonds, grading, the 4 C's, and how to buy diamonds here. Our expert gemologists have studied... More on Diamonds ›

Colored gemstones at Arden JewelersGemstones

Learn about Sapphires, Rubies, Emeralds, Pearls and more. Precious and semi-precious gemstones come in every color imaginable, and they add interest and excitement to any piece of... More on Gemstones ›

Care & Cleaning

Learn how to keep your jewelry looking its best, and how to avoid the costly loss of valuable gemstones. Our jewelers have years of experience cleaning and maintaining all kinds... More on Care & Cleaning ›

A messy stack of 100 dollar billsSelling Jewelry

Selling fine jewelry can be intimidating, but with the knowledge you will find here you can sell your jewelry with confidence. Learn how to properly value your used jewelry, and... More on Selling Jewelry ›

A group of lab grown diamondsLab Grown Diamonds

Lab Grown diamonds have the exact same chemical properties as natural diamonds. The only difference is that they were made in a laboratory instead of deep underground. Learn more... More on Lab Grown Diamonds ›

Two tone white and yellow gold ring with melee diamondsJewelry Metals

Jewelry metals like gold, silver, and platinum are all very rare and unique. Learn more about these special metals and how they are used in jewelry. More on Jewelry Metals ›

General Info

General information about diamonds, jewelry, and the industry. Anything not found in the other Fine Jewelry University categories will be right here. More on General Info ›

We hope you enjoy your studies at the University of Fine Jewelry. If you want to continue your education or you just want to see some real life examples of these things, come on in to speak with our trained gemologists and jewelry experts.

Thank you,
The Arden Jewelers Team