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Measuring Gold Weight
…both a pound so they weigh the same. Both are wrong. How can this be? Tradition. Gold is not weighed in the ordinary weights. Gold is weighed in the troy measurement system. One ounce of gold is not the same as the ordinary ounce (really …is heavier. Others say they are both a pound so they weigh the same. Both are wrong. There is more trivia about gold weights. The troy system historically was used for measuring the weight of drugs, precious metals and gemstones. The name …
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The History of Diamond Cuts
…brilliance we know today. The Old Mine cut follows the angles and shape of the octahedral diamond crystal to save on weight from the rough stone and to make it easier to cut with the diamond cutting technology of the day. Old Mine cut … think of the Old Mine cut diamond. The Old Mine cut has the same number of facets as a modern round brilliant (a total of 58). The Old Mine cut’s distinctive features are the high crown angle, small table, large culet and square rounded …
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Diamond Buying Guide: The 4 C’s
…our gemologists are more than happy to answer any questions you have so please feel free to visit us anytime. Carat Weight Diamonds are small, so the scale that is used to describe diamond weights uses very small units. A carat equals 1/5 …. A diamond can be described as 75 points or 0.75 carats or 3/4 of a carat. It is a good practice to know the exact weight of a diamond when buying or selling. The weight of a diamond is often thought of in terms of its size. If you know …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Topaz
… the largest diamond ever found (prior to the Cullinan Diamond) at 1,680 carats and was set in the Portuguese crown jewels as such. It wasn’t until many years later that more modern testing identified it as a clear topaz instead. Even … for peridot which was confused with topaz before modern gemology. In ancient times, topaz was believed to protect its wearer. Topaz was also thought to initiate healing, increase or maintain mental health, and even allow the wearer to …
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Gold Purity and The Differences Between White and Yellow Gold
… the uses of gold in jewelry is karat. Karat with a K is the purity of gold, Carat with a C is a measure of weight use mostly in gem weight (one carat is 1/5 gram). Karated gold used in engagement rings can be from 100% gold to as low as 37… is used to make timeless jewelry. Gold can be bent and molded into elegant engagement rings to show the eternal affection of one person to another. Gold is an expression of love. Gold Purity Is all gold the same? We hear a piece of …
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Learn Secret Diamond Buying Skills From a Professional Diamond Buyer
…describes is how much a diamond weighs. Diamonds are small so the scale it is measured with uses very small units of weight. A carat equals 1/5 of one gram. An illustration of the weight is that it would take 12½ carats to equal the weight …. or ½ ct. or ¼ ct. could be stated as 0.75 carat or 0.50 carat or 0.25 carat. This helps make the most confusing weight associated with diamonds a little more understandable. A carat is divided into 100 points. Each point is equal to 1/100…
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KCRA 3 Visits Arden Jewelers
… at the party, our gemologist trained buyers recognized the value of the total piece of jewelry (not just the gram weight of the gold) and were able to offer a higher price because of it. If you have jewelry you’re thinking about selling, …
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Win 0.50ct Diamond Stud Earrings
… be anything at all, just be sure to tag or mention @ardenjewelers and include in the caption the hash tag #storyofmyjewels along with the story of why the piece is special. Entries will be judged based on overall creativity and the number …, 3) tag or mention @ardenjewelers in your post, and 4) include in the caption for the photo the hash tag #storyofmyjewels and the reason why the piece is special. Only one contest entry is allowed per person. No purchase necessary to enter…
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Gold Nears Historic High, Is Now the Time to Sell?
… to cash out of jewelry that we no longer love. Of course, we pay for the whole piece and not just the gold weight when we are buying. But, when gold is so high, the intrinsic value of any gold jewelry is significantly increased. If you …, but one thing is certain. If you sell or trade in your jewelry with us, you will be treated with honesty and respect, and you will get a fantastic value no mater what the market is doing. Contact us today to for a free evaluation of …
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Fancy Color Diamonds
… will come out of the ground in vivid color. These diamonds are extremely rare, accounting for only 0.001% of the total number of rough diamonds that are mined. Because of this, they are often far more expensive than normal diamonds. The … is add to the pure carbon of diamonds, but with green diamonds the color is the result of a change in the construction of the crystal lattice of the carbon atoms. This mean most green diamond are a clean, pure green and not a mix of …
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Samuels Jewelers is Closing, We’re Here to Help
… more about our jewelry buying service here. Our gemologist jewelry buyers pay for the gems and not just the gold weight. Come by today for a free value appraisal. What services can Arden Jewelers offer? We pride ourselves on being a full-… to maintain your valuable jewelry. Visit us today to get your discount or just to introduce yourself and browse our totally unique jewelry collection. Arden Jewelers has actually come alongside several other local jewelers in the past …
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Sell Jewelry Through the Mail
… buyers are able to evaluate the gold, diamonds, and gemstones and pay you for the whole piece, not just the gold weight. So you get more money for your jewelry. There’s no obligation at any point of the process, and if you don’t like our … see how much your jewelry is worth? It’s as easy as 1, 2, 3: Send us a text (916-481-8006) or email with a couple pictures of the jewelry you want to sell and any details you know about it. We’ll let you know if it’s something that we …
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Get More Cash for Your Jewelry
… who sold an engagement ring for $50 to a local “cash for gold” buyer. She actually got a good price for the gold weight of her ring. The only problem was that the buyer paid her $0 for the 1 carat center diamond! The diamond alone was …5,000 given its quality. So, how much was her jewelry worth? To a “cash for gold” buyer, it was only worth the gold weight. Of course, we feel her ring was worth much more because we evaluate jewelry as a total piece and not just a number …
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Presentation Engagement Ring
…. How to keep the engagement ring in budget? The main diamond on engagement rings can range from 60% to 99% of the total cost of the ring. The average is around 80%. By giving her a presentation engagement ring with the diamond already …, so you can give your bride-to-be the simple presentation ring and then come back into the store and get the exact engagement ring she wants without any hassle. Here’s how it works: Pick out the diamond. If you know a general shape and…
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We Buy Jewelry
… Jewelers? Get More Cash Our gemologist jewelry buyers pay you for the diamonds and gemstones, not just the gold weight. FREE Value Appraisal Not sure how much your jewelry is worth? Find out today for free. Instant Cash Your gold never …
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Stackable Bands : Buy One, Get One 75% Off
… and you’ll pay $1,175.00 for the first one and get 75% off of the second one: $995 – $746.25 = $248.75 You’ll pay a total of $1,423.75 (plus any applicable tax) for both rings. * See terms and conditions above. Cannot be combined with any… software isn’t fancy enough to handle more than two bands, so if you want to buy more than two online, please contact us so we can process the transaction manually to get you the full discount or just come in our store. Here’s a quick …
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Alternative Gemstones for a Non Traditional Engagement Ring
… to a Diamond for engagement rings are more varied than most people think. They range from gems worthy of the crown jewels to man-made imitations of Diamonds. Most alternatives to Diamonds have color which makes stand out from the …beautiful look, but they generally weaken the durability of a gemstone. However, a good jewelry design can help protect the Emerald in the wedding ring. Topaz Engagement Rings Topaz is a beautiful stone that comes in a variety of colors…
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… change, but because a customer’s finger can become larger or smaller because of diet, medication, the weather or weight change, etc., we can only guarantee ring sizing for 30 days from the date it ships from our store. Terms of Use Any … from Arden Jewelers. If you would like to use any of the content on this site, please contact us for permission. Weights and Measurements All product photos, weights, and measurements presented on this site are approximations. We strive to…
