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New Showroom Floors Before & After
…we are happy to announce that the first part of our remodel has been completed! The old carpet served us well, but its time had come. With the help of a lot of friends and plenty of pizza, we emptied the entire showroom, had the new floors installed, and put it all back together again in one weekend. We would like to say a huge “thank you” to every one who generously set aside time in their weekend to help us. There’s still a lot more to come on our remodel, so stay …
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New Jewelry: Floating Diamonds and California Tourmaline
We are excited to announce two new jewelry lines available now, just in time for the holidays: Floating Diamonds and California Tourmaline. Both of these new collections feature fantastic, original gift ideas and … “invisible” chains. We you are wearing them, the chain and setting almost disappear giving the look of a diamond floating in air. They are both trendy and timeless and they make great gift ideas. The entire collection is on sale for an…
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How to Find Your Diamond When It’s Lost
… point. But, we want to share some diamond-specific insights to help where the general advice isn’t working. Fluorescence is your friend. Many diamonds will give off a colored luminescence when placed under ultraviolet light. This is … invisible, but you can use a black light in a dark room to make the effect stand out. A diamond with strong blue fluorescence, for instance, will exhibit a blue glow in under a black light making it much easier to pick out from its …
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Diamond Selection – 4C’s and an F
…. So, adding one more aspect to the decision making process is too much for some people. But then, here comes fluorescence. The natural response is to keep it simple: if it has fluorescence it’s bad, and if it doesn’t it’s good. … light is a strong source of ultraviolet light. Therefore, when a diamond is outside in the sun light, the impact of fluorescence will be noticed. Fluorescence: the good, the bad, and the inconsequential The bad news is that sometimes …
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The Magic of Jewelry Repair
… hard work and bumps along the way, we finally get to see the finished product. As local jewelry repair experts, we get to experience this great moment everyday. We see jewelry that’s taken all kinds of abuse. Earrings that have been flattened by car tires, engagement rings that have done battle with the garbage disposal, pendants that have been soaked in every household chemical known to man, and more have all crossed our doors. And, the best part of our day comes …
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Jewelry Style Basics
… your style? Having the right jewelry can go a long way in helping you project an image of confidence and individual flair. Developing your own style means “knowing yourself” Jewelry basics can be used with other pieces or as an accent …are the four basic face shapes. Experts explain that if your face is oval, triangular-shaped earrings are especially flattering. A round shape should seek elongated, dangling styles that draw the eyes down, rather than around. For a …
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Father’s Day is Just Around the Corner
… that Dad might appreciate such as tank ammunition, drill bits, and machine tools. Titanium is more commonly known, but few people know how great Titanium jewelry can be. It is not quite as hard as Tungsten, but it’s very resilient, flexible, and incredibly strong. No matter what your father’s style, we can help you find the perfect piece of jewelry to show him how much you care this year
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Arden Jewelers Catches Undisclosed Lab Grown Diamond
…, Angelo tested and evaluated the diamonds. Using our brand new, state-of-the-art lab grown diamond tester was mostly just a matter of procedure as the stones were supposed to be natural. He was completely shocked when the tester flagged one of the two gems as a possible lab grown diamond. This stone was not laser engraved or disclosed as lab grown and to every standard gemological test is looked and acted exactly like a natural diamond. He ran the test a few more …
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Jewelry for Cheapskates
… know what you’re getting into ahead of time. Where NOT to Save There are some pieces of jewelry you do not want to try too hard to save on. The most important one is your engagement ring. Now, I’m not saying you should only buy a flawless diamond set in platinum. Instead, find a good balance between diamond quality and size in your budget. Don’t skimp on the ring. The engagement ring has to securely hold your valuable diamond for years of violent loving wear. Get a …
