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Gem in the Spotlight: Ruby
For much of human history, rubies have been the most prized gemstone. But, what is it about this red gem that has captivated our hearts and minds for …ruby’s impact on humanity is broad and deep, with arguably the richest history of all gemstones. Gemology of Ruby Rubies are in the corundum gem family along with sapphires. Corundum is an extremely durable form of aluminum oxide with a Moh… used in jewelry second only to diamond (which has a Moh’s hardness of 10) and moissanite (which is in between). Rubies only occur in the color red which comes from trace amounts of chromium in the crystal structure. If they are too purple …
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The History of Diamond Cuts
…With other cuts even changing 1 facet would result in the diamond being labeled a miss-cut (often causing it to be sold at a discounted price). It just depends on the type of cut and where the deviation from the “standard” facet pattern …. The Triple cut or Peruzzi brilliant cut is another adaptation. The triple cut has 33 facets on the crown. The Old Mine and Old European Cuts When most people think of old diamond cuts they think of the Old Mine cut diamond. The Old …
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How to Sell Your Jewelry
In a hurry? Visit us today to get a free value appraisal of your jewelry. Or, learn how KCRA 3 got more for their jewelry when they came to us. Which is more fun, getting a root … your jewelry? Not much of a choice, but following is some knowledge that can take the frustration out of selling your jewelry. And answer the hard questions like: Will I receive a fair price for my jewelry? Or did I pay too much? The …jewelry are the factors that determine the value of estate jewelry and the options to liquidating it. Does this mean you have to become a gemologist just to sell your jewelry? No. But some homework and note taking can mean a much higher …
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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 … new options. Options are great, but with so many to choose from, it can be difficult to know which one is best for you. This article breaks down many of the new “alternative metals” (and non-metals) and explains why you may want to … the earth and personified different forces of nature. There are some potential cons to wearing a titanium ring that you should consider. Titanium rings can be cut off with a diamond-tip ring cutter, but because of their very high …
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Is a Lab Grown Diamond Right for Me?
Picking a diamond for your engagement ring is a big decision. For most of us, buying a diamond is a significant financial undertaking, and we … to lab grown diamonds as fakes (also completely false). We’re here to help cut through some of the rhetoric, so you can make an informed and logical decision about what kind of diamond is right for you. First of all, if you‘re not sure … diamond is, please check out our basic introduction to lab grown diamonds before reading on. So, how should you decide if a lab grown diamond is right for you? Let’s take a look at the pros and cons. Pros, the benefits of lab grown …
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The Birthstones
… let some call it “the lord of the gems”. Ruby is truly an ancient stone. Many myths and legends are associated with rubies. Synonymous with passion, the ruby is believed to protect one from being seduced and has the ability to soothe anger…The ruby has always been a symbol of love, charity and victory. The bible states that wisdom is “more precious than rubies“. Rubies and sapphires are the same mineral, corundum. Ruby is red and any other color is called sapphire. Learn more…
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Jewelry That We Buy
… Gold nuggets Promise rings Hair pins Rope chains Brooches Palladium jewelry Military gold rings Claddagh jewelry Rubies Emeralds Tanzanite Diamonds Pendants Charms and charm bracelets Wedding rings Tennis bracelets Platinum jewelry …Not sure if your jewelry is something we would be interested in buying? This list can help. Before we get to the list of things we …’t see it listed here please feel welcome to bring it into the store of a free, no obligation value appraisal. We buy back jewelry even if you didn’t get it from us. We Buy Gold Gold jewelry is a big category. Any karat of gold is worth …
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Stackable Bands : Buy One, Get One 75% Off
Stackable Bands BOGO Stackable bands are a fantastic gift idea. They’re fun, simple, and they let you personalize your look by combining different styles to create your own unique stack. From now until Dec 25th, if you…regular price, you‘ll get the second one at 75% off !* There’s no coupon code needed. Just add two stacking bands to your cart and enjoy the savings. “From the moment I stepped foot in the door, Angelo and his team made me feel very … Jewelers to anyone looking to buy an engagement ring or any diamonds.” – Brad M. (Sacramento, CA) How it Works When you buy one stackable band at the regular price, you will get the second one (of equal or lesser value) at 75% off! It’s…
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Recycled Diamond Engagement Rings
Why Buy a Recycled Engagement Ring When you care about the environment it affects everything you do. You make sure the light… a room, you use energy efficient appliances, you conserve our natural resources everywhere you can. So, why should buying an engagement ring be any different? No mater how efficiently we work, it still takes resources to acquire the raw… for an engagement ring and form them into something beautiful. But, when you buy a recycled engagement ring, your purchase consumes almost nothing. You effectively cut the resources used to produce that engagement ring in half by …
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Buy an Engagement Ring, Get a Cruise
…this good can’t last forever Hurry in before this ship sails! Offer expires April 15th at 5:00pm PST . How it Works You spend a minimum of $2,000 on a beautiful engagement ring, diamond stud earrings, a vintage pendant, a loose diamond, … online before the deadline. Write “free cruise” in the order notes section when checking out online. We’ll give you a Carnival™ gift card for $465. No drawings, no gimmicks, no games. It’s a free gift with purchase. That’s enough to …
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We Buy Jewelry
Selling jewelry can be a daunting experience, but we’re here to help make sure you get the most cash for your gold, diamonds, and jewelry. Why sell your unwanted jewelry to Arden Jewelers? Get More … buyers pay you for the diamonds and gemstones, not just the gold weight. FREE Value Appraisal Not sure how much your jewelry is worth? Find out today for free. Instant Cash Your gold never leaves your sight and you get cash today. R-E-S…S-P-E-C-T Our professional jewelry buyers always treat you with respect and dignity. Ready to find out how much cash you can get? Come by today for your free value appraisal. There’s no risk and no obligation to sell. Want to learn more …
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Balance : Earth Friendly Lab Grown Diamond Engagement Rings
Celebrate What Matters to You Introducing a new line of engagement rings built with you in mind. These original designs are handcrafted in our … grown diamonds. Every aspect, from the design, to the materials, to the craftsmanship was carefully chosen to give you a ring that you can be proud of. For most of us, the engagement ring is the largest jewelry purchase we will make in … symbol of love and commitment, but it can be even more than that. As you look down at your ring each day and as your friends reach out to see it up close, shouldn’t you be proud of what you‘re wearing? Shouldn’t it be a reflection of …
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Two vibrant ruby stones bring to life the snake as it carefully wraps around the detailed hand engraved platinum staff. Bezel set at the top of the staff is a beautiful old mine cut diamond. The rod of asclepius is a symbol long associated with healing and medicine
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Vibrant, red, heart-shaped gemstones are the focal point of this unique band. The client opted for lab created rubies which are incredibly bright and saturated. Sparkling accent diamonds space out the hearts and finish the look. The end product is a stackable, wearable, and totally personalized custom ring
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This custom engagement ring features a delicate split shank design with two thin bands gracefully arcing towards the classically radiant emerald cut center diamond. Understated and elegant this ring combines the old world sophistication of the emerald cut with the dazzling brilliance of the many diamond accents
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Combining old world sophistication with modern flare, this engagement ring features a beautifully intricate filigree design …
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… index of refraction, both stones sparkle brilliantly and perfectly complement each other. Just as the Toi et Moi (you and me) design symbolizes the unity of a couple, these two gems come together to create a stunning work of art. Ready …? Call, text, or email us today. One of our jewelry designers will be happy start creating a custom piece just for you. Our process is fast, fun, and easy. So, what are you waiting for
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This unique engagement ring breaks all the rules and shows just how far you can go with custom design. From the off-center main diamond, to the scattered placement of the accents, to the non-…
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White Gold vs Platinum: Which One is Right for You?
Should I choose white gold or platinum for my engagement ring? This is a question that we get all the time, and now we have a full video to …video is broken down into a few categories. Basic Differences To start off, we need to understand that platinum and gold are simply different elements on the periodic table. Both metals are mixed, or alloyed, with other metals to give … metal different properties. For example, platinum has greater density and a much higher melting point than white gold. Strength Is platinum stronger than white gold? In this section we do a couple of real world tests to see which metal …
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How to Clean Jewelry at Home
…gemologist) to get advice on how to clean it. Windex and Toothbrush : Only use Windex (or glass cleaner) on Diamond, Rubies, and Sapphires. A toothbrush with mild hand soap or delicate jewelry cleaner can be used on most gems, however. …Jewelry looks best when it’s cleaned regularly. While we recommend that you bring your jewelry in every 6 months to a year for a professional cleaning and checkup, there are a lot of great … at home to keep it shining in between visits to the jeweler. Toothbrush and Windex Be sure to plug the drain before you start to make sure no small gems are lost. Rinse the jewelry in water. Spray the piece liberally with Windex or a …
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Gemologist Buyers Give You More Cash for Your Jewelry
Don’t settle for less cash for your jewelry. Arden Jewelers will give you more cash for your gold right here in Sacramento, CA and surrounding areas. … trained buyers pay you for the entire piece: gold, diamonds, and gemstones so you get more. Don’t risk mailing your gold away and trusting someone else with your jewelry. Sell your unwanted jewelry to Arden Jewelers and get CASH today…
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Art Deco vs Art Nouveau Engagement Rings
In this video we show you the key differences between Art Deco and Art Nouveau jewelry (specifically focusing on engagement rings). You‘ll … jewelry. Checkout our full article on Art Deco vs Art Nouveau for a deeper dive. Art Nouveau In Art Nouveau jewelry you are going to see organic designs featuring flowing lines and asymmetry. Artists took a lot of inspiration from … of specific design elements like vines, insects, and the human form. Art Nouveau engagement rings often feature Old Mine Cut diamonds which were a big improvement over the diamond cuts that came before them. Art Deco The Art Deco …
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At Home Gold Tests
In this video we try out some of the at-home gold tests we’ve seen online. Some of these creative solutions actually worked pretty well…and, some of them didn’t. We…more professional gold testing methods work. We demonstrate how to use a touchstone acid test kit and an electronic gold tester (see the links below for the products we used in the video). Here is a quick rundown of our results: Home … that Worked Magnet. This is a fast, non-desctructive test that works surprisingly well. Gold isn’t magnetic, so if your piece is attracted by the magnet, you know it’s fake. Like all tests, it won’t catch every fake, but it’s a really …
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Fox 40 Ring Cam Interview
The Ring Cam is a special engagement ring box that has a hidden camera. You can use it to capture your proposal on video to cherish for years to come. When you visit Arden Jewelers and buy an …
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Buy Jewelry with Bitcoin
Save 2% on our entire online jewelry shop when you pay with bitcoin. Thanks to bitcoin’s lower transaction processing fees, we are able to offer a 2% discount on …ways to make shopping for jewelry online easier, more affordable, and more fun. One of the ways to do that is to let you pay for your jewelry however you want. So, if you want to pay with a credit card, you can do that. If you want to …we are always striving to provide our customers with the best possible value, any money we can save means less money you have to pay. This is one of the main reasons we wanted to start accepting bitcoin. So, do some shopping , find a …
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Why Would a Gemologist Pay Less for Your Jewelry?
Generally, a professional gemologist jewelry buyer will pay more for jewelry because they understand the real value and can be more confident in offering a higher … pay less because they understand the true value of the item. We see lots of jewelry with poor quality gems. Other buyers may not identify the gems as low quality and pay more than the market value for them. One example of this happened … who also buys from the general public had a large diamond (about 3 carats) come in his door. He was very excited to buy the gem and came to us that same day to get an appraisal. I had actually evaluated the same diamond early that day …
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Debt, Gold, and You – A Financial Perspective
Personal debt can cause many problems. If you are in debt and finding it hard to cope, it’s important to deal with the problem immediately. The longer you close … of all of a person’s debts. Some credit card balances are charged at a rate of 12-18% interest or more. If you pay down your balance just $1,000, that translates into an extra $180 per year that you get to keep. Many people have unused … have them. Assets like broken jewelry can represent thousands of dollars just sitting unused. Items like dental gold, old class rings, gold nuggets, and inheritance jewelry that you will never wear can be liquidated for cash to lower …
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Samuels Jewelers is Closing, We’re Here to Help
Questions about your warranty? Scroll down to the section on warranty coverage to learn more. After 125 years in the jewelry business … 11 bankruptcy and is now in the final days of closing all of its 120 stores. If you were one of their many clients, you are probably wondering where you should go for repairs, service, and new jewelry now. We want you to know, that we’… to make a special offer to all former Samuels Jewelers clients One of your first questions will probably be about your Samuels Jewelers warranty. Of course, we don’t know all of the details of the Chapter 11 filing, but we have been …
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Buy Jewelry with Your iPhone
…we are excited to announce that Arden Jewelers now accepts Apple Pay and other contactless payment methods! Keeping your identify safe and private is a top priority for us. So, we have recently upgraded our card processing equipment to …, contactless cards, and EMV cards (commonly known as Chip-and-PIN or Chip-and-Signature cards). As a side note, if your credit card company has recently issued you a new EMV card, now is a good time to check if you will need a PIN for …
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Lab Grown Diamonds
… time. But, they have primarily been used in industrial applications (think about that diamond tipped saw blade in your garage). Only recently have the techniques and methods of producing diamonds matured to where gem quality stones can … rings: Balance. These rings are designed and produced right here in Sacramento, CA. They are cast in 100% recycled gold and all of the diamonds are lab grown. The design is a celebration of symmetry from the perfect circle of the ring …
Gemstones
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Diamond, 1.25 cts. (#20353)
$4,900.00- Shape:
- Old European Cut
- Color:
- K
- Clarity:
- SI1
- Dimensions (L×W×D):
- 6.71 × 6.99 × 4.33mm
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Diamond, 1.11 cts. (#20227)
$6,075.00- Shape:
- Old European Cut
- Color:
- J
- Clarity:
- VS1
- Dimensions (L×W×D):
- 6.58 × 6.66 × 4.12mm
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Diamond, 1.52 cts. (#20297)
$8,700.00- Shape:
- Old Mine Cut
- Color:
- L
- Clarity:
- VS2
- Dimensions (L×W×D):
- 7.07 × 7.32 × 4.75mm
