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Meet the Jewelers: Sacramento Indie Jewelry Designers
… would like one of our team to make something custom just for you, we would love to help. Reach out to us anytime. Alex: Wind Fox Silver Arts Bio: Alex grew up in Minden, NV. Growing up with a master jeweler and a variety of artists and … is called “Birdwatch” and focuses on various whimsical and detailed birds perched on raw crystals, stones, and wood, showcasing polished and intricate metalwork carefully balanced with rougher foundations, just as we see with real birds…
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Vintage and Handmade Jewelry on Etsy
… collectors can sell their antique/vintage and handmade items directly to the public. It’s a fun place to browse just to see what kind of unique and original things are out there. You will find custom ceramics, useful and artistic woodworking, and, of course, jewelry. What’s unique about Etsy is that you won’t find anything that’s mass produced or brand new (unless it’s custom made). The Arden Jewelers Difference We have been jewelry buyers in Sacramento for almost 25 …
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…And, We’re Back
… so flexible and so caring. We really have the best clients in the industry, and we’re so grateful. Thank you! With California moving to Stage 2, we are so excited to be able to open our doors again. Of course, we aren’t out of the woods with COVID-19 yet, so we’re making some changes to how we operate to keep our staff and customers safe. You will notice plastic partitions at our desks and our staff wearing trendy face masks. We also have hand sanitizing stations out …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Spinel
… like ruby and sapphire. One of the most famous examples of this confusion was with the Black Prince’s Ruby. This stone currently sits at the front of the Imperial State Crown of the United Kingdom. When it was given to Edward of Woodstock in 1367 it was thought to be a ruby. It wasn’t for nearly 400 years that it was determined to be a red spinel all along. Stories like this have been occurring regularly for the last century, whether it is with an heirloom piece of …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Quartz
… White and brown banded Tiger’s Eye Fibrous gold to red-brown colored quartz, exhibiting chatoyancy Fossilized Wood Multi-colored and typically still has the appearance of wood (also called petrified wood) Agate Multi-colored chalcedony …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Jade
… and religious artifacts. When jadeite reached China for the first time in the 1700s, gem carving had already been a tradition for thousands of years. At that time, gem carvers worked primarily with nephrite, quartz, lapis lazuli, and wood. With the introduction of jadeite, the carvers switched focus from the previous materials to this new and beautiful gem. It was during this time, from the 1700s-1900s, that some of the most intricate and advanced jadeite carvings …
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Alternative Metals for Men’s Jewelry
… be crafted to create two-toned designs, and it pairs well with gold and other materials for a very creative look. Wood You may not think of wood when you are considering an alternative metal for your wedding band, but today there are … stunning rings that are strong, scratch resistant, hypoallergenic, lightweight, and very comfortable to wear. Bloodwood comes from any of a number of hardwood trees with deep red timber. It is extremely dense and finishes to an …
