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Gem in the Spotlight: Tanzanite
… the violetish blue color pop (although technically speaking it doesn’t make it more blue, just less green). The amount of blue in a tanzanite is caused by the quantity of vanadium present. Raw, unheated tanzanite is sometimes marketed as… index of 1.69-1.70. History and Lore of Tanzanite Tanzanite was originally discovered in 1967 in Tanzania, near Mount Kilimanjaro, by a Maasai tribesman named Ali Juuyawatu, although the credit often goes to an Indian prospector named …
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Art Deco vs. Art Nouveau Style Jewelry
…New Art” and it impacted almost every artistic medium. Jewelry makers embraced materials such as enamel, horn, and semi-precious stones to create pieces that were not just adornments but works of art. Many Art Nouveau jewelry pieces were … Aesthetic Organic, flowing lines, nature Geometric symmetry, bold contrast, simplicity Materials of Choice Silver, semi-precious stones, enamel Platinum, diamonds, emeralds Prominent Designers Louis Comfort Tiffany Cartier, Van Cleef &…
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Gem in the Spotlight: Pearl
… famous natural pearls we have discussed. Pearls come in seven basic shapes: round, near-round, button, drop, oval, semi-baroque, and baroque. Color: There are three components: bodycolor (dominant, overall color of the pearl), overtone (…nacre. Mabe pearl Cultured pearls grown against an oyster’s shell rather than in an oyster’s tissue. The result is a semi-spherical pearl with a relatively flat back. Mantle Soft tissue located inside an oyster. Man-made pearls are formed…
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Gold Purity and The Differences Between White and Yellow Gold
… metals in their own right and currently very fashionable and desirable. White gold is available up to 21 karats. Most engagement rings are 14k or 18k. White gold is often used to enhance diamonds and other gemstones. White gold bridal jewelry is increasingly popular
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Types of Necklace Chains
…quite as strong as a traditional cable chain of the same size would be. PROS Cost – As mentioned above, the copious amount of open space makes this chain much more affordable than other styles of the same thickness. Flexibility – Like … are cut into the links and brightly polished. These notches will catch and reflect the light adding a tremendous amount of sparkle to the chain. This sparkle does come at the cost of some strength, however, as some metal has to be removed…
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Gem in the Spotlight: Alexandrite
…Stunning color change on a natural alexandrite. Alexandrite History and Lore Alexandrite was first found in the Ural Mountains in Russia in the 1830s. When it was first discovered by a Finnish mineralogist, he mistook it for emerald … is still being mined today in Sri Lanka and Brazil, very few compare to the quality of those found in the Ural Mountains. While alexandrite doesn’t have a several thousand-year-old history like ruby, it quickly took the world by storm. …
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Informational Video: Cathedral Ring Mountings
We’re excited to announce our new series of informational web videos starting with this overview of the cathedral ring mounting style. These videos are designed to teach you about the different elements of jewelry in a way that’s quick, fun, and easy to understand. Check out the first video in the series right here: We hope you enjoyed the video and that you …
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How to Organize Your Jewelry
…by style or length to create a fun display. Coat or key hangers work great for this kind of thing. Just make sure to mount your hanger high enough to accommodate your longest necklaces. Bonus tip: going on a trip? You can thread your thin… a tip from jewelry stores and get (or make) a simple bracelet display. It’s essentially a wrist sized cylinder mounted horizontally on top of a post. This way, you can easily see your bracelets and easily access the one you want. Another …
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Get a Free Ticket to the International Wedding Festival
Mark your calendars! For the first time ever, Arden Jewelers will be exhibiting at the International Wedding Festival (IWF) in Sacramento. Show Details Who: Arden Jewelers What: Sacramento’s best bridal and wedding show When: January 14th, 2024 at 11:00am to 3:00pm Where: Cal Expo Building C , Booth 304 We’re supper excited to have a booth at the show this year, and we would love to see you there. Whether you already have your …
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Gifts to Celebrate What Matters
… 24th and you’ll get a free gem with the purchase of any jewelry to set it in. You’ll have a tray of gems to pick from, and if you don’t see one you like, we can look at other options as well. You’ll also get 33% off on any custom mounting for your gem. So, you get a personalized piece of jewelry made just for you at a great price, and a free gem to go in it! Salt and Pepper Diamonds We’re also excited to announce a brand new collection just in time for the Christmas …
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Win 0.50ct Diamond Stud Earrings
…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 earrings in 14k …
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Need a Last Minute Holiday Gift?
We’ve put together a selection of our best gift pieces for the holidays. You’ll find beautiful rings, earrings, and pendants, all at 50% OFF. Plus, each sale item comes with a free designer scented candle from Sierra Mountain Candle Company . These candles make excellent gifts by themselves, and they really complete the entire gift package. You’ve been wonder what to get her…now you know. Come by today while supplies last
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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 variations and its own set of pros and cons. Knowing more about this unique style can help you decide if a cathedral engagement …
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Good Day Sacramento Talks Engravable Personalized Jewelry with Arden Jewelers
Watch what happened when the Good Day Sacramento morning show visited Arden Jewelers to talk about bridal party gifts, engagement rings, and engravable jewelry. We had a great time hanging out with the team, and we even wound up making them a special, engraved pendant with Sakura Gray's face on it. You can watch the entire interview with some back story here.
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How to Clean Jewelry at Home
… a toothbrush. Keep in mind that this intense vibration can damage some gems and cause gems to come loose in their mountings. So, we recommend that you follow these steps when using an at home ultrasonic. See the list below to make sure …in the ultrasonic and turn it on for no more than 15 minutes at a time. Check that all gemstones are secure in their mountings when you remove the piece. Watch our video on how to check if your gems are loose for tips on that. Steam …
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Get Free Diamond Studs with Your Purchase
…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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Jewelry Appraisals
… the appraisal reflecting the retail costs incurred to replace or reproduce any gems in like quality, and jewelry mountings in like manufacture and degree of craftsmanship but in brand new condition. Such costs or values are estimates of … reflect the price at which the appraised item may be purchased from any one jewelry store in particular. The paramount importance in an insurance appraisal is the accurate and detailed description in that insurance companies insure the …
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Rare and Beautiful
Be One of a Kind Introducing the Rare and Beautiful collection. This unique line of handmade jewelry features uncommon gems in modern, stylish mountings. Only one piece in each style will be made to launch the collection, and most pieces cannot be duplicated. We made this limited edition collection to celebrate individuality. When you give a Rare & Beautiful piece to someone …
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… diamond and two perfectly proportioned triangular accent diamonds. The unadorned simplicity of the design is the perfect backdrop to showcase the elegance and class of the asscher cut diamond. A truly singular gem in a timeless mounting
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This custom engagement was made with an oval brilliant center diamond, and accented with channels of round brilliant diamonds descending down the shank from the center mounting. For next level glitz and glam, the channels of diamonds are nestled between rows of additional diamond accents. An engagement ring that sparkles from every angle
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A unique ring with a beautiful story. The center stone is actually a heart shaped lab grown sapphire from a special ring owned by the customer’s wife. She wanted her new husband to have a piece of the ring, and we created a mounting to make the heart sapphire look more like a trillion or triangle shape. The finished product is totally unique and incredibly special to the couple who commissioned it
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… with a partial halo of diamond accents. Interrupting the halo on either side are heart shaped filigree scrolls. The design is given a hint of sylvan character by a delicate wreath-like pattern of leaves around the base of the center mounting
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This showstopping piece features a large green diamond suspend as if by magic between the cathedral arches of the ring mounting. Flush set accent diamonds dot the sides of the ring giving it a modern, almost abstract feel while the brushed finish completes the look adding an extra touch of class
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Here we have made an engagement ring that is nonetheless dazzling for its understated design. The ring features five sparkling round brilliant diamonds. The beauty is in the detail; the integrated mountings gives a congruence to the piece, while a subtle indentation around the shank adds a certain elegance
