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Diamond Setting Style Comparison
… ring now or just getting ideas for the future. The following are some of the most common stone setting styles. 4 Prong Setting It’s not hard to see why this style is persistently popular. Its classic simplicity makes it a timeless choice… you prefer a minimal solitaire design, or something more extravagant, this setting style is quite versatile. 6 Prong Setting As a prong setting, this style is similar to the 4 prong setting. However, the 6 prong style has its own distinct…
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Presentation Engagement Ring
… diamond. If you know a general shape and size, that helps, but it is not needed. Next, we set it in a four or six prong solitaire (Tiffany style) setting. It can be in 14 karat white or yellow gold. Propose with the presentation ring. …What is a presentation engagement ring? A presentation engagement ring is simply a solitaire setting with a diamond set in it. The presentation ring … back with your new fiancée, and pick out the ring style she wants. We charge a small amount for the presentation ring, and, if you bought the main diamond from us, when you bring the ring back, we give you that full amount back. If she …
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The History of the Engagement Ring
…The engagement ring took on its familiar form in 1886, when Tiffany & Co. introduced the “Tiffany setting” a six-prong ring designed to maximize a diamond’s brilliance by raising it up from the band. De Beers’ role in the diamond …Wedding bands go way back in history. One example of this is the Ancient Egyptians who were buried wearing rings made of a single silver or gold wire on the fourth finger of their left hands. The wedding band as a ring has … the heart by the “Vena amoris,” which translates to “Vein of Love.” The first recorded uses of a diamond engagement ring happened in 1477. Archduke Maximilian of the Hapsburg Dynasty proposes to Mary of Burgundy with a diamond engagement…
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How Much to Spend on an Engagement Ring
You may have heard the rule of thumb that you should spend three months’ salary on the engagement ring. This could be extreme overkill, or it could be too small to meet the goal of exceeding her expectations. We will help…, the diamond and jewelry industry influenced culture to provide guidelines on the amount to spend on an engagement ring. In the 1930s, it started with one months’ salary to buy a diamond engagement ring. By the way, only about 10% of the… that time were diamond engagement rings. By the end of the 20th Century, over 80% of people gave diamond engagement rings. Diamond prices increased in that time frame due to simple supply and demand. The two months’ salary rule began in …
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Engagement Ring Style Guide
There are many engagement ring styles. While some of those style come in and out of fashion, others are more timeless. Here are some of the …Simple Solitaire The solitaire is probably the first thing that comes to mind when you think of a classic engagement ring. It is probably the most popular ring style across the history of diamond engagement rings. Fun trivia: it is said …usually small diamonds which allow the center stone to remain the undisputed focal point. Simple Halo The halo style ring was first introduced in the Georgian era (about 300 years ago). The original halo designs had round diamonds …
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Selling Back Your Engagement Ring
Many times engagement / wedding rings are people’s most expensive jewelry purchase. Liquidating them takes special care to maximize the return of … without a specialist gemologist will not yield the best price. A cautionary tale: I had a client take an engagement ring to a jewelry buying events at a local hotel. They offered a fair price for the gold, around $200. But the ring had a… value for diamonds. It can be hard to find a company that buys back jewelry that can give you a good price for the ring and the diamond. As with most things, the value of wedding rings comes from several factors: First, there is the …
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…, creating a vintage flavored silhouette. Additional diamond accents descend down either side of the shank. Six prongs hold the center stone for extra security, instead of just four. Created in hypo-allergenic 14k white gold
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… bands. The ring is accented at the top by two glittering round diamonds, one in a bezel setting, and one in a prong setting, giving a nice asymmetry to the piece
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… engagement ring was created in 14k rose gold. The oval brilliant cut center diamond rises above the shank in a 4-prong head, with glittering accent diamonds descending down either side of the shank from its base. Scalloped and milgrain …
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This gorgeous custom ring features a AAA 1.76ct asscher-cut Emerald. Surrounded by an halo of tapered baguette diamonds. It’s a breathtaking …
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… is designed with the accent diamonds on the band and engagement ring lining up perfectly. The alternating bezel and prong setting gives these rings their own unique flair. The stunning center diamond is set low and securely with 6 solid …
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The smooth swooping curves of this custom ring is designed to show off and protect the clean mint green prasiolite stone. From the front view, you can see the detailed crosshatch metal work under the stone. The open side gallery is a perfect frame for the stone’s uniformed …
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Finding the Perfect Engagement Ring Style
The engagement ring expresses a loving commitment to the most important person in your life. So, discovering the perfect engagement …. 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 …. 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 …
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3 Things You Might Not Know About Jewelry Repair
… jewelry repair? Many repairs are traditionally done with a torch. Jobs like soldering broken chains, retipping worn prongs, and sizing a ring all require a great deal of heat. However, if a fragile gemstone is set in jewelry that needs … wear completely through the bail. Even something as simple as hand lotion can build up in the small crevasses in rings causing the gems to lose some of their sparkle. Does your jewelry need some TLC? We offer a free jewelry evaluation …
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The Great Diamond Liquidation
… available in store): Browse all loose diamonds › Of course, if you have the perfect diamond, you need the perfect ring. We have you covered there too with a great selection of engagement rings that let you pick your own center diamond. … let you pick your own main diamond. So, what are you waiting for? If you are planning on getting engaged, considering upgrading your diamond, or you just love a great deal, now is the time! Shop diamonds online , or come in the store …
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Celebrating Our Customers
… refreshing our showroom, we wanted to feature you, our faithful customers. We asked some of our past engagement rings clients to send us their favorite wedding and engagement photos for our wall. Walking by and seeing the smiling faces …It’s a beginning, a symbol, a part of someone. We feel privileged to be able to help our customers find the perfect ring for them that not only fits their budget but exceeds their expectations. Come by the shop sometime to see the new …
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Cash for Gold vs. Cash for Jewelry
…horror stories of people being ripped off. One comes to mind about a lady who was paid $50 for a ring that had a one carat H color VS clarity diamond in it. The diamond alone was worth $2,500 to $5,000. She was given a fair Cash for Gold …We hear ads on TV all the time about “CASH for Gold.” We see ads all over the internet offering “CASH for Gold.” Our email inboxes are filled with spam for “CASH for Gold.” But, chances are you don’t have solid … the more famous Cash for Gold company said they pay from 20% of the gold value . That means, if the gold value is $100 they will offer $20, often times regardless of the value of the gemstones. That, in a nut shell, is how Cash for …
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Arden Jewelers Catches Undisclosed Lab Grown Diamond
… diamond. Today, we’re sharing another way our gemologists are looking out for you. We recently received a pair of 3 carat diamonds from a trusted and well known diamond wholesaler. As part of our standard evaluation our head Graduate …
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What to Do When Your Ring Irritates Your Skin
Nothing is more frustrating than being unable to wear your engagement ring or other jewelry because it irritates your skin. Don’t worry. There are many options you have when faced with this …but their root causes and solutions are very different. Physical Irritation This can be caused by the design of the ring, a rough area that is the result of normal wear and tear, or a ring that is not sized correctly. If the ring is too … irritation and the solution may simply be to size the ring up slightly. Likewise, if there is a rough spot on the ring, that can normally be smoothed out by a jeweler. Changes in diet can dramatically affect our finger sizes. So, if the …
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Anatomy of a Ring
…any bands or other rings you plan to wear next to the main ring? Head The head is the piece that holds the gemstone. Pronged heads are most common. The prongs are the little claws of metal that secure the stone. Most prong heads in rings …because there are more points that have to fail for the stone to come out, but they also cover up more of the stone. Prongs, like shanks, can wear away and need to be built up to prevent the stone from falling out. The very top of the …
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Is a Lab Grown Diamond Right for Me?
Picking a diamond for your engagement ring is a big decision. For most of us, buying a diamond is a significant financial undertaking, and we want to get it … are conflict free, and you can buy verifiable Canadian diamonds of known origin if you want), it is still reassuring to know that with lab grown diamonds, you can be totally confident that your diamond did not support wars or child labor… economy of the host country. Often times, these countries are impoverished, and the jobs and income that the mine brings can help elevate many people out of poverty. Lab grown diamonds are not one-of-a-kind in the same way that natural …
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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/… of one gram. A carat is divided into 100 points. 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 …
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Learn Secret Diamond Buying Skills From a Professional Diamond Buyer
… a million dollars worth in your pocket the standards to evaluate diamonds are extremely exciting. The four C’s of carat, cut, color and clarity determine a common comparison. They don’t set the price, just the basis to determine the price…analysis, the price of a diamond is whatever two people agree it is. The easiest starting place for diamond value is carat. All carat describes is how much a diamond weighs. Diamonds are small so the scale it is measured with uses very …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Emerald
… structure. Hollywood celebrities have had a fondness for emeralds for many years. Elizabeth Taylor received a 23.46 carat emerald and diamond pendant/brooch from her future husband Richard Burton during the shooting of Cleopatra . She …, setting the record for the most expensive emerald jewelry ever sold at auction. The Chalk Emerald is a famous 37.8 carat emerald known for its clarity and rich green color. It was donated to the Smithsonian by Mr. and Mrs. O. Roy Chalk …
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Ring Cam – Capture Your Proposal on Video
Ring Cam is an exciting new technology that allows you to capture your proposal on HD video. It’s a camera with a wide …
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Cathedral Ring Mountings
The cathedral mounting is one of the many choices you have when you’re looking for the perfect engagement ring. It has many variations and its own set of pros and cons. Knowing more about this unique style can help you decide …
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Fox 40 Ring Cam Interview
The Ring Cam is a special engagement ring box that has a hidden camera. You can use it to capture your proposal on video to …this, they sent a reporter to our shop to get the inside story. A big thanks goes out to Eddie and Shandretta for sharing their proposal video and for being there for the interview. It was great to be able to relive that moment with them…
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News 10 Falling Diamond Prices Interview
… Jewelers who can quickly react to changes in the diamond market, customers can save on their diamond engagement ring and general diamond jewelry purchases. Thanks to Dina Kupfer for thinking of us for this storyA reporter for News 10’s morning news show contacted Arden Jewelers to get the inside story on decreasing diamond prices just in time for …
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Fox 40 Visits Arden Jewelers for Valentine’s Gift Ideas
… team interviewed Angelo from Arden Jewelers to get some Valentine’s Day 2015 gift ideas. We talked about engagement ring upgrades, dancing diamonds , diamond stud earrings, Asteria , and more. We had a lot of fun with the reporter ( Gary…
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How to Clean Jewelry at Home
… may become loose. Over time, dust and grime can build up in between a gem and its setting. If, for example, a prong has been knocked slightly out of position, the built up dirt can actually be holding the gem in place. After the piece is …Jewelry looks best when it’s cleaned regularly. While we recommend that you bring your jewelry in every 6 months to a year for a professional cleaning and checkup, there are a lot of great ways you … cleaning solution won’t be able to remove this discoloration. If that happens to you, don’t worry, you can always bring your jewelry to Arden Jewelers and our jewelers can polish off the oxidization for you. Ultrasonic Cleaners We use …
