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What Are Lab Grown Diamonds?
In the simplest terms, lab grown diamonds are diamonds that have been made by people instead of mined out of the earth. If it…, you might wonder why there’s an entire article below this sentence. The complexity arises from the fact that lots of different terms have been used to describe lab grown diamonds and their cousins, and not everyone uses these terms …same way. So, let’s begin with some vocabulary. Synthetic. Understanding this term correctly is the key that unlocks this entire question. Synthetic can mean artificial or even fake. Synthetic can also mean man-made, copied, unreal, or…
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Gold Purity and The Differences Between White and Yellow Gold
… are listed in the table below: Karat Parts Gold to Alloy Percentage Fineness 9K 9/24 37.5% 375 10K 10/24 41.67% 417 14K 14/24 58.33% 583 18K 18/24 75.00% 750 22K 22/24 91.66% 917 24K 24/24 100% 999 The key to understanding gold karat is… ring. It is 14/24, which equals 58.3% gold and 41.7% alloy. In most engagement rings the stamp in the ring is 14k or sometimes 585. Both of those stamps mean the wedding ring is 14 karat gold. So the only pure gold is 24 karat gold …
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Alternative Metals for Men’s Jewelry
Until very recently, men only had a handful of choices when choosing a metal for their wedding band. Gold, silver, and platinum are all … which make great wedding bands, but with the advent of new technologies the “big three” have been joined by a slew of new options. Options are great, but with so many to choose from, it can be difficult to know which one is best for … article breaks down many of the new “alternative metals” (and non-metals) and explains why you may want to choose one for your wedding band. Titanium Titanium is an excellent metal for wedding bands. It is naturally silver-white in …
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Fake Diamonds: The Great Diamond Attack
A popular game show would have three people all say that they were someone and the contestant would try to find out who was the …person. Technology has created many new diamonds and diamond lookalikes. “What is a real diamond?” is a difficult question these days. And the problem of separating a fully natural diamond from all the modern possibilities is quite …. So what is a real diamond? Let’s start with the older diamond look a likes, (CZ, GGG, YAG, Synthetic corundum and spinal, Glass) or simulants are quite easy to separate. The diamond tester and understanding gem properties make …
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How Are Lab Grown Diamonds Made?
The dream of making a beautiful and valuable diamond from simple carbon has long captivated the imagination of scientists and … alike. Just like the alchemists of old who sought to turn lead into gold, many have tried to achieve this impressive feat. We have only recently been able to produce gem quality, lab grown diamonds that are large enough to be used in … in jewelry. But, how is it done? Early Efforts Throughout history, many people have claimed to have successfully synthesized diamonds. However, it was not until relatively recently that a documented and reproducible process was …
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How to Sell Your Jewelry
… (learn more about measure precious metal weights ). So here is an example; say the spot price of gold is $300 and a 14K ring weighing 10 grams would work out like this. $300 (spot price) X .583 (the fineness of gold) equals $174.90 per …In a hurry? Visit us today to get a free value appraisal of your jewelry. Or, learn how KCRA 3 got more for their jewelry when they … is more fun, getting a root canal, paying your taxes, or selling your jewelry? Not much of a choice, but following is some knowledge that can take the frustration out of selling your jewelry. And answer the hard questions like: Will I…
Products (Show All Products)
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Lotus Flower Stud Earrings with Lab Diamonds in Magenta Titanium and 14k White Gold
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Circle Stud Earrings with Lab Diamonds in Magenta Titanium and 14k White Gold
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Lotus Flower Lab Diamond Necklace with Magenta Titanium and 14k White Gold
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Titanium Inlay Band with Baguette Diamond in 14k White Gold
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Red Heart Enamel Pendant in 14k Yellow Gold
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Engravable Stacking Bar Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
$1,195.00
Blog Posts (Show All Blog Posts)
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How to Organize Your Jewelry
The key to organizing your jewelry is to stop thinking about organizing and start thinking about displaying. Think of your jewelry collection as your own …ready for the day, go shopping in your store for the prefect accessories to match your look. If all of your jewelry is piled in a drawer, it will be easy to forget about, and you’ll wind up wearing your favorite pieces less often. It’s…a simple truth: if you see your jewelry, you’ll wear it. So, have fun with it, go crazy, make your own mini-showroom and rediscover all those great pieces in your collection Necklaces Necklaces can be one of the most difficult fun …
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Win 0.50ct Diamond Stud Earrings
… are excited to be holding our first ever Instagram contest. We’re giving away a pair of 0.50ct TDW earrings set in 14k white gold completely free with no strings attached. These earrings normally retail for $1,495! Ready to find out how… instagram.com . Prizes. There are two prizes in this contest. The Grand Prize is a pair of diamond stud earrings in 14k white gold mountings with a total diamond weight of at least 0.50 carats. The Second Price is a pair of diamond stud…
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The Truth About Synthetic Gems
One of the most intimidating subjects for new comers to the jewelry industry is synthetic gems, so I figured I’d start with a … of the subject. Here’s an excerpt from an article I wrote: Man made gems come in many forms. Every thing from simple glass to plastic to high tech chemical tongue twister like gadolinium gallium garnet (also called GGG) and the modern… simulant moissanite, a man made silicon carbide. In gemology, any material used to look like a gem is called a simulant. So clear glass to rock quartz to GGG to moissanite are all diamond simulants. They look like diamonds, but they …
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Trendy Gifts for Mom
This is the time we celebrate mom. It’s not hard to think of reasons why our moms deserve to be spoiled, so why not go …re excited to have some brand new styles to add to our tried-and-true classics. Checkout the collection below and be sure to shop early for the best availability. Also, don’t forget our signature stackable ring design for moms . The … feature a cushion cut birthstone, so mom can stack one for each of her children to create a personalized and stylish look. Don’t see anything you like? That’s ok! We have lots more jewelry in our store including: Diamond stud earrings…
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Last Minute Mother’s Day Gifts for 2015
Mother’s Day is right around the corner (May 10th), and if you haven’t found the perfect gift for your mom yet, now is… year, we are featuring pearls, which make an excellent and classy gift. We also have a great selection of other gifts available at any price point. Here are some of the gift ideas we have right now in the store: Beautiful strands of … pearls starting at $95 Symbolic mother’s pendants, earrings, and rings A great selection of birthstone jewelry for mom Diamond stud earrings starting at $10 Much more… Prefer to shop online? No problem, you can checkout some hand-…
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Jewelry for Cheapskates
… in silver with white sapphire accents, for example. Keep in mind though that sterling silver is much softer than 14k or 18k gold. This means that it will generally wear faster, and anything with a tension based clasp (like a fold over … jeweler who will be able to maintain and refurbish the ring as it wears. In general, you can’t go wrong with 14k gold, 18k gold, or platinum in a nice, sturdy mounting. Looking for a great deal on quality jewelry? Visit us today, or …
Custom Designs (Show All Custom Designs)
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… pendant is inspired by an AI design brought to life. Using 5 marquise diamonds, they are securely bezel set in 14k white gold with a symmetrical infinity design. This displays the perfect example of using inspiration to create your own …
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… brilliant center diamond. Two flush set diamonds accent the center, one of which is a black diamond. Created in 14k Star White Gold
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This piece is brilliant fusion of modern styling and antique elegance. The crisp, sharp lines of the emerald cut diamond … with a clean bezel setting and a halo of accents. This modern simplicity is juxtaposed with a cluster of pavé set accent diamonds with lead into an engraved wheat pattern on the shank. This style of engraving contrasts beautifully …
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A unique and modern take on the classic solitaire engagement ring. This ring is made in hypo-allergenic 14k white gold, with a sleek profile, and featuring a round brilliant center diamond
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A unique wedding set, created in 14k white gold. The engagement ring has a round brilliant center diamond surrounded by a tight halo of diamond accents. … marquise amethysts accent either side of the shank. Coordinating diamonds and amethysts accent the wedding band. A sparkling and colorful design that imitates a growing vine
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…, sweeping lines flow up the shank and past the center diamond creating a sense of movement and energy. Made in 14k white gold and featuring a round brilliant center diamond, this ring is a beautiful example of how personal and stylish …
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Custom Jewelry Design FAQ
Custom design jewelry… the idea conjures up many strange thoughts. We are finding out that many people don’t …the process and how easy it can be to do. Custom design has many misunderstandings. The first one is custom jewelry is always very expensive. No, this is simply not true. Custom jewelry can be very affordable. We have done custom …have saved our clients thousands of dollars over designer jewelry. To help over come many of the misunderstanding I am using a question — answer style of article. This means I will not answer all your question so please call or come …
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Alternative Gemstones for a Non Traditional Engagement Ring
Today, many couples are choosing to express their individuality with unconventional engagement rings. One way to break the …use a gemstone that’s not a Diamond. Let’s explore the pros and cons of a few Diamond alternatives. The alternatives to a Diamond for engagement rings are more varied than most people think. They range from gems worthy of the crown … of Diamonds. Most alternatives to Diamonds have color which makes stand out from the traditional clear white Diamond. Sapphire Engagement Rings The most common Diamond alternative for engagement rings is Blue Sapphire. The Duchess of …
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The Custom Design Process
At Arden Jewelers we wanted to make the custom design easy and fun for everyone. So, we streamlined the process to a simple, three … the jewelry of your dreams. Custom design can be a daunting concept, but we work hard to take all the fear and confusion out of it. See for yourself! First, we talk about how you would like your jewelry designed to fit your personal …and taste. We want to give you the jewelry that you’ve been dreaming of so we communicate with you to make sure that’s what you get. Don’t know exactly what you want? That’s fine, we love working with clients to discover what will …
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Mother’s Day Circle Necklace
… children close to her heart every day and remember this gift for years to come. It’s available in Sterling Silver, 14k White Gold, and 14k Yellow Gold, and from now until Mother’s Day it’s on sale for 30% off . Don’t delay! It takes at …A Thoughtful Mother’s Day Gift It’s so hard to find a gift that truly expresses how much we love and appreciate our mothers. They … us throughout our lives, and on Mother’s Day we have the opportunity to give something back. This family necklace is the thoughtful and personal gift that Mom deserves. You can customize the number of gems to fit your family and then …
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Twinkle Lights
Twinkle Lights This stunning collection features high quality opal rings and pendants set in 14k and 18k gold. Opal is like no other gemstone, and these pieces all put on a unique light show that’s always changing…and always dazzling. Each ring and necklace here makes a wonderful gift, and they are all on sale from now until December 24th for 25% off. Shop online or in store before this deal disappears! “Arden is customer oriented and reliable. … them to anyone and I live 3 hours away. That’s right, I live in Redding and drive that far for my jewelry because Arden is that good!” – Sheena W. (Redding, CA) Why Shop at Arden Jewelers? We are a family run jeweler that has served …
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We Want Your Jewelry
… top 10 most wanted list. If you have jewelry on this list, we want it. Diamond Engagement Rings Gold Men’s Rings 14k or 18k Gold Chains Diamond Stud Earrings Vintage Style Estate Jewelry (Art Deco, Art Nouveau, Edwardian, Victorian, …We Want Your Jewelry Could you use some extra cash? Do you have jewelry that you don’t wear or don’t want anymore? Convert your jewelry into cash by … buyer in Sacramento. We have been buying jewelry for over 25 years and have built our reputation on paying the most and treating our clients with respect. With the volatile gold market, it’s impossible to know what your jewelry may be…
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The World’s Toughest Job
Mom‘s do so much more than we realize. One card company posted ads for a fake job, and then did some interviews. They … mom‘s do: Work 24 hours a day Be on your feet all day Be constantly available Cook and clean Take care of injuries It’s a touching reminder to thank your mom for all that she does and did for you. Thanks to cardstore.com for sharing …
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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 … own set of pros and cons. Knowing more about this unique style can help you decide if a cathedral engagement ring is right for you
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Gemologist Buyers Give You More Cash for Your Jewelry
Don’t settle for less cash for your jewelry. Arden Jewelers will give you more cash for your gold right here in Sacramento, … areas. Our gemologist trained buyers pay you for the entire piece: gold, diamonds, and gemstones so you get more. Don’t risk mailing your gold away and trusting someone else with your jewelry. Sell your unwanted jewelry to Arden …
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Making Our True North Diamond Star Pendant
… is a short walk through showing how we make on of our original True North necklaces. We show you how we take the 14k karat white gold and diamond version from a rough casting all the way to a finished piece. The steps include: Melting …casting the gold Sanding and smoothing the rough casting Polishing to a mirror finish Rhodium plating Steam cleaning Setting the diamond We hope you enjoyed this look behind the scenes of this beautiful piece of jewelry. Remember, if …
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Get Free Diamond Studs with Your Purchase
…or more. Take your pick of either 1.00ct TDW lab grown diamonds or 0.66ct TDW natural diamonds both set in beautiful 14k white gold martini style mountings. There are a limited number of both kinds of studs available, and this offer is …It’s Christmas time in 2025, and we’re in the spirit of giving. During this special promotion you can get a free pair of …
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How to Clean Jewelry at Home
… apply here as well. Polishing Cloth . Only use on solid precious metals like: Sterling Silver, Karat Gold (10k, 14k, 18k, etc.), Platinum, Palladium. Also, keep in mind that a high percentage of white gold is rhodium plated . Excessive …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 … and checkup, there are a lot of great ways you can clean your jewelry at home to keep it shining in between visits to the jeweler. Toothbrush and Windex Be sure to plug the drain before you start to make sure no small gems are lost. …
Gemstones
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Diamond, 1.52 cts. (#20297)
$8,700.00- Shape:
- Old Mine Cut
- Color:
- L
- Clarity:
- VS2
- Dimensions (L×W×D):
- 7.07 × 7.32 × 4.75mm
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Tourmaline, 1.38 cts. (#20305)
$500.00- Shape:
- Oval Brilliant
- Color:
- Pink
- Clarity:
- Moderately Included
- Dimensions (L×W×D):
- 7.98 × 6.06 × 4.26mm
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Emerald, 3.11 cts. (#20309)
$1,995.00- Shape:
- Emerald Cut
- Color:
- Green
- Clarity:
- Moderately Included
- Dimensions (L×W×D):
- 9.10 × 8.09 × 6.52mm
