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Gold Purity and The Differences Between White and Yellow Gold
…? Some engagement rings are advertised as solid 14k gold which means the ring is made out of 14 karat gold not just plated with gold. A plated piece of jewelry has a thin layer of gold over a base or non gold metal. Some plated jewelry has … gold. For example, a plated piece can be stamped: 14k HGE or 18k GE. HGE means hydrostatic gold electroplating. Plated gold is measured in how many molecules of gold are around the ring. In other words, a plated piece of jewelry has very …
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Jewelry Repair FAQ
… produces a layer of gold around 0.5 microns thick. A micron is roughly equal to 4/100,000 or 0.00004 inches. Gold plated jewelry is often indicated with a “GP” marking stamped somewhere on the piece. Heavy Gold Electroplating is gold … thickness of 2.5 microns. Look for an “HGE” stamped on the jewelry to indicate that it is Heavy Gold Electroplated. On the other hand, gold flashing (or washing) is thinner than standard gold plating. Gold flashing is only about 0.175 …
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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 excellent metals which make great wedding bands, but with the advent of new technologies the “…want to choose one for your wedding band. Titanium Titanium is an excellent metal for wedding bands. It is naturally silver-white in color, but it can be treated to different colors. Titanium is very light weight which is its hallmark …
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What to Do When Your Ring Irritates Your Skin
…. The Nickel is what makes the gold white, but it can also cause an allergic reaction. Some people are allergic to silver and we have even known someone to be allergic to pure gold (yes, it’s possible ). Determining the exact cause and … may seem. Jewelry, especially white gold, is often plated to give it a brighter finish. White gold alloys are often plated with Rhodium which is a member of the Platinum family. People are unlikely to be allergic to Rhodium, but as the …
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Star White Gold
… about the problem with no real solution…now we have a solution! Why are white gold consumers dissatisfied? Because they don’t know what the true color of the jewelry is when they buy it. I have seen a yellow gold ring heavily plated to look white. This was a true 14 karat yellow gold made to look white and it worked for a while. What the white gold task force did is come up with the three grade levels of white gold. Nice. But that is not the real problem. How can you …
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The Difference Between White Gold and Platinum
… that make them unique. How is white gold made? White gold is an alloy of gold and some white metals such as silver, nickel or palladium. The white color is achieved by a careful choice of the alloying metals, which bleach the deep yellow …, then don’t buy it. New white gold rings are usually coated with a hard protective finish of rhodium, a silver-white metal like platinum. The rhodium plating is used to make the white gold look more white. The Rhodium is very white and …
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Jewelry for Cheapskates
… of high-end saltwater pearls, but if you’re on a budget, you can get a very similar look for significantly less. Silver Jewelry With the high price of gold, more people are turning to silver as an alternative metal for fine jewelry. You … pieces set with precious gemstones in silver for very reasonable prices. Our Asteria line features many pieces in silver with white sapphire accents, for example. Keep in mind though that sterling silver is much softer than 14k or 18k gold…
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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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New Indie Designer: Jen Lesea Designs
We are very excited to announce the addition of a brand new line of designer jewelry at Arden Jewelers. Jen Lesea is an exciting indie jewelry designer with a flair for capturing nature in a tangible way. An artistic mix of sterling silver and copper sets her designs apart from the crowd and instantly grabs your attention. At Arden Jewelers, we believe in independent jewelry designers and the fresh creativity that they bring to the jewelry world. As a small, family run…
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An Enchanted Carriage for a Magical Performance
… citrine bead serving as our pumpkin. The citrine is cradled by a hand fabricated carriage piece made from sterling silver. Finally, the entire piece sits on top of two, high quality round brilliant diamond “wheels” bezel set in matching …
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2014 Holiday Gift Collection and Sale
…different ways and sparkling like nothing you have seen before. We have a great collection of pendants and earrings with these amazing dancing diamonds, so be sure to check those out. We have an entire collection of brand new sterling silver jewelry. These pieces feature modern designs with colored gemstones and a trendy satin textured look. They make excellent gifts, and they are priced on sale at incredible values ( starting at $85 )! Pretty in pink! Rose gold is …
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Ancient Roman Jewelry Discovered
…one of the finest collections of Roman jewelry ever found in Britain. Dubbed the Fenwick Treasure, the fine gold and silver jewelry was found under a department store in the historic town of Colchester. This unique discovery gives us a … their homes and decide what few possessions to take with them. Many have probably packed up their own fine gold and silver jewelry. Our hearts go out to them as they likely experienced many of the same thoughts and emotions as the ill-…
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How to Clean Jewelry at Home
…, jewelry cleaning solutions that you can use. We demonstrate one that is designed to clean and remove tarnish from silver. Check that no gems in the piece are glued in (the cleaner can dissolve the glue and cause the gems to fall out). Put… the process too many times or if the jewelry is left in the solution for too long, it can actually oxidize the silver, turning it black. The cleaning solution won’t be able to remove this discoloration. If that happens to you, don’t worry…
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How to Spot Fake Tiffany & Co Jewelry
…craftsman and you should not be able to readily see a seam or crack at the solder joints. For jewelry claiming to be silver (stamped sterling silver or 925), check that the piece is actually sterling silver. Tiffany uses high quality silver…
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White Gold vs Platinum: Which One is Right for You?
… a design with a lot of metal. Look The main differences here don’t show up on day one. Because most white gold is plated with a metal called rhodium (which is in the platinum family) it looks very similar to platinum initially. As the … the rhodium plating, they are a light yellow color. If you love the pure white look, you will need to get them replated every so often. Platinum doesn’t have this issue, but it does tend to change in look for other reasons. As we wear our …
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Making Our True North Diamond Star Pendant
This video 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 and casting the gold Sanding and smoothing the rough casting Polishing to a mirror finish Rhodium plating Steam …
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Get Free Diamond Studs with Your Purchase
… of giving. During this special promotion you can get a free pair of diamond stud earrings when you spend $2,000 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 only available while supplies last. Come in today or shop online to claim your pair before they’re all gone
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Lotus Flower Lab Diamond Necklace with Magenta Titanium and 14k White Gold
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Large Open Heart Slide Pendant in Sterling Silver
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True North : Sterling Silver North Star Necklace
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Oval Engravable Pendant in Sterling Silver
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Round Amethyst in Sterling Silver Bezel Necklace
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These necklaces were hand wire wrapped by one of our talented jewelers in sterling silver and high karat yellow gold. Each necklace is custom fitted and formed for each of the gold quartz stones. The care and craftsmanship is seen in these bold pendants. Hand wire wrapping can easily be customized to suite more bold or …
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A client brought in this uniquely shaped checkerboard-style London blue topaz and requested a custom ring mounting to carry this special stone. It is securely set in a new sterling silver bezel design to match the client’s style. What started as a loose stone has now become a durable, beautiful, and sentimental piece
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This original diamond 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 personal piece
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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. Additional round diamonds and marquise amethysts accent either side of the shank. Coordinating diamonds and amethysts …
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…and marquise cut diamonds, 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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This custom ring guard in 14k yellow gold is perfect for wearing with stacking 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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Mother’s Day Circle Necklace
… of her 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…
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AI Jewelry Design Competition
…’t stop when you submit your design. If you would like, we can give you a quote to create your design using gold (or silver or platinum) and the gemstones of your choice. We’ll also give a discount of $100.00 off our regular design fee for … would like us to mail your prize to. If you would like, we can also give you a quote to create your design in gold, silver, or platinum! * Please keep all design submissions tasteful and professional. Avoid infringing on any copyrighted …
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Magenta Titanium Jewelry Gifts
Explore our original line of new jewelry featuring anodized titanium combined with traditional jewelry materials like Akoya pearls, lab grown diamonds, and precious metals including sterling silver and 14k white gold.
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Custom Jewelry Design FAQ
…. We use more pure noble metal then mass-produced jewelry. We design into the piece strong gem setting features. Can I make platinum custom design jewelry? Yes, you can have the jewelry made in platinum, 14 karat gold or even sterling silver. We can make your jewelry in many different types of gold like 9, 10 14, 18, 22, 24 karat gold. The gold can be white or yellow or even red or green. We can make two tone white and yellow or red and white. For that fact, if you want …
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The History of the Engagement Ring
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 no beginning or end and is seen as an ancient symbol of eternal love. The diamond engagement ring has become the archetypal, universal symbol of …
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Jewelry That We Buy
… Arden Jewelers has gemologist jewelry buyers. We buy many types of gemstones and diamonds. The gems and diamonds can be loose or set in jewelry. Here is a quick list of some of the jewelry we buy. Gold jewelry Diamond jewelry Gems Silver Dental gold Wedding bands Engagement rings Diamond engagement rings Class rings Achievement rings Antique jewelry Estate jewelry Broken jewelry Custom made jewelry Chains Sapphires Pearls Gold nuggets Promise rings Hair pins Rope chains …
