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3 Things You Might Not Know About Jewelry Repair
… even scratch most metals without the help of tools. Gemstones are rocks which we think of as hard and unbreakable. Diamonds are used in industrial tools to cut through even the toughest materials. So, why would something made from such …daily wear and tear we put on our jewelry takes more of a toll than we think. Also, not all gemstones are as hard as diamonds. Gems like opal, emerald, pearls, and more are actually very “soft” on the hardness scale. This means that they are …
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2014 Holiday Gift Collection and Sale
… exciting new additions we have on sale right now: We are featuring a stunning new type of jewelry called Dancing Diamonds . These pieces have a diamond, or group of diamonds, suspended on a special setting that causes them to flicker and … 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 …
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Samuels Jewelers is Closing, We’re Here to Help
… of your Samuels Jewelers pieces and get 50% off your first repair . This can include ring sizing, replacing missing diamonds, refurbishing, repairing a broken chain, and more. After your first repair, as a new Arden Jewelers client, you’ll … welcome you to our jewelry family. Whether you shopped at the Samuels Jewelers in the Arden Fair Mall, the Samuels Diamonds in the Roseville Galleria Mall, or one of their many other local stores in Stockton, Modesto, and beyond we would …
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Cash for Gold vs. Cash for Jewelry
… there a difference between “Cash for Gold” and “Cash for Jewelry?” Don’t the Cash for Gold companies factor in the diamonds and gemstones? I saw a news report where one of the more famous Cash for Gold company said they pay from 20% of the …is to evaluate the gems that are set in the jewelry. Cash for Gold companies just pay for the gold , not the gems or diamonds. Over the 2 decades I’ve spent buying jewelry form the public, I have heard horror stories of people being ripped …
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Diamond Selection – 4C’s and an F
… when a diamond is exposed to low or high wave ultraviolet light. Some degree is common in nearly one half of all diamonds. One major point in understanding ultraviolet light is sun light is a strong source of ultraviolet light. Therefore, … fire in the sunlight. The good news about fluorescence is that sometimes it can actually improve the appearance of diamonds by improving its color grade in the face up view (which is the way most people see their diamond in jewelry). So, a …
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The Truth About Synthetic Gems
… is called a simulant. So clear glass to rock quartz to GGG to moissanite are all diamond simulants. They look like diamonds, but they are not diamonds. These simulants are easy for a well trained and equipped gemologist to detect. But if you…
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How Much is My Jewelry Worth?
…for intrinsic value is: intrinsic value = metal value + gem value The metal (gold, silver, platinum, etc.) and gems (diamonds, sapphires, emeralds, etc.) are valued as raw materials based on current market rates. So, gold jewelry value, in … popular diamond price guides is Rapport. The prices are arranged by shape, size, color, and clarity (the 4 C’s of diamonds ). Once the initial price is determined, the last step is to adjust the price by the cut grade of the individual …
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Spreading Hope with Custom Jewelry
… activities, child care kits, and more. The team from xHope approached us leading up to their annual “Denim & Diamonds” fundraising auction. We love the work that they do, and the event seemed like such a perfect fit that we knew we had … the design fell into place including the heart shaped center diamond that would fit perfectly into the “Denim & Diamonds” theme. Everything looked great on the drawing board; now all we had to do was create the piece. That was when the …
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Finding the Perfect Engagement Ring Style
… 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 solitaire rings. This is because the round brilliant diamond sparkles better … is next in popularity at the moment followed by the Cushion, Oval, Emerald, Radiant, Pear, Heart, and Marquise cut diamonds. Vintage Vintage inspired engagement rings have a creative flair that makes a dynamic personal statement. The Halo …
