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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
… make sure that it is safe to use an ultrasonic on your gems. Place the jewelry 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 Cleaners A steam cleaner or steamer is another tool that we use everyday at Arden Jewelers. They use a jet of high pressure steam to blast away any remaining dirt…
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FOX40 Jewelry Cleaning Story at Arden Jewelers
… that you definitely don’t want to try to clean at home. If you are interested in having your jewelry cleaned or have any other questions, please feel free to contact us . This video was produced by and is the property of FOX40. Watch more on their website
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How to Spot Fake Tiffany & Co Jewelry
… Jewelers, we don’t like fake jewelry. We have a great collection of genuine Tiffany & Co. available for sale in our shop, and we check every piece to make sure it’s the real thing. When we find one that isn’t… well, you can watch the video to see what we do with it
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How to Untangle Knotted Chains
Having a mess of tangled chains in your jewelry box can be so frustrating. In this video we'll teach you three simple techniques that you can use at home to untangle those chains and make them wearable again. Even challenging knots will be no match for you anymore. So, what are you waiting for? Watch the video and take back your chains.
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News 10 Gold Story at Arden Jewelers
When KXTV News channel 10 did a story on the debt ceiling debate and its impact on the gold market, they came to us for an expert opinion. Arden Jewelers has been buying gold jewelry and watching the gold market for over 20 years. We always like sharing our understanding of the complicated issues that come with buying or selling precious metals and jewelry, and we hope that News 10’s viewers enjoyed the story
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FOX 40 Jewelry Cleaning Story at Arden Jewelers
… on the hidden pitfalls of cleaning your jewelry at home, and how a professional jeweler can help. You can watch the story below or checkout it out at FOX’s website . We also had some fun making a little behind-the-scenes video which you …
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A New Laser & New Possibilities
…like never before. Not only is this an excellent training tool for new jewelers, but it’s also really interesting to watch. You can truly appreciate the jewelers’ skill as you watch them carefully place each laser pulse precisely where it …
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News 10 Gold Investment Story at Arden Jewelers
… deadline looming and gold reaching record highs, a news crew from KXTV channel 10 paid us a visit to get an inside look at precious metals (gold, silver, etc.) as an investment opportunity. Check out the story right here, or you can watch it on the News 10 website . Since that story aired, gold has shattered it’s previous record highs and reached over $1,780 per ounce! The current gold market is very volatile, showing large changes in price throughout the course of a …
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Welcome to Our New Website
… options, learn about engagement rings, shop based on your budget, all in one convenient place. Jewelry Videos – Checkout our growing collection of fun and informational jewelry videos. Learn about jewelry from trained gemologists, watch our TV ads, and more. If you’re having trouble finding something, you can always use the search bar at the top of the page, checkout our site map , or contact us . We’d love to hear what you think about the new site, and get any ideas …
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Last Minute Mother’s Day Gifts for 2015
…you can checkout some hand-picked Mother’s Day gift ideas right here: Our mom’s give us so much, and Mother’s Day is a great opportunity to say “Thank you.” I came across the video below while writing this post, and I had to share it. Watch it, and then call your mom to tell her how much you love her and how much you appreciate all that she does
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What is This Year’s Unique Gift Idea?
… that is truly out of this world. Arden Jewelers is the only Sacramento jeweler with Asteria. If you are in the Sacramento area, it is worth a trip just to see Asteria. I think you will agree it is the best unique gift idea this year. Watch our TV commercial introducing Asteria
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Facts about Asteria
Watch the Asteria TV Commercial Discover the cure for the common gift. It’s so good, it should come with a warning. Watch …
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Get More Cash for Your Jewelry
… it, and we have a reputation for dealing honestly and fairly with all of our clients. So, come by today for your free value appraisal . Still not convinced? Checkout the testimonials below to hear from some of our past clients. Or, watch the video above to see how much more we were able to pay KCRA 3 for their jewelry. “Offered highest price / evaluations in the area! I went to three stores before this one. Not one explained what metals where in my jewelry, how many …
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We Want Your Jewelry
…If you do decide to sell, we’ll give you cash on the spot. So what are you waiting for? Come by today for your free value appraisal ! Still not convinced? Checkout the testimonials below to hear from some of our past clients. Or, watch the video above to see how much more we were able to pay KCRA 3 for their jewelry. “Offered highest price / evaluations in the area! I went to three stores before this one. Not one explained what metals where in my jewelry, how many …
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…in the Arden Jewelers social media world. New Laser Welder Learn all about this exciting new machine. Its integrated camera allows us to share the jewelry repair process with you like we never could before. FOX40 Visits Arden Jewelers Watch the video here. FOX40 came to our shop to discuss the high price of gold and how you can get the most value out of your unwanted jewelry. Titanium Jewelry Checkout our brand new, original line of jewelry infused with brightly colored …
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How to Sell Jewelry on eBay and Other Websites
Selling your jewelry online on eBay or another online auction site can be a fun and rewarding experience. Here are some tips on how to make the most of it, and some pitfalls to watch out for. Remember, you can always get a free evaluation of what your jewelry is worth from Arden Jewelers.
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Gem in the Spotlight: Emerald
… to green than to any other color thereby making it easier on the eyes. Pliny said that emeralds were the only gemstones that delighted the eye without fatiguing it. In fact, Emperor Nero was said to wear a kind of emerald glasses to watch the gladiatorial games in ancient Rome (possibly one of the earliest forms of sunglasses ever recorded). Emerald was used in the Middle Ages to foretell the future and was thought to ward off evil sorcery and cure demonic possession. …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Opal
… leaving them glued together after the fact to be set into jewelry. In triplets, that thin piece of opal is sandwiched between a piece of onyx and a clear piece of laboratory grown quartz (the same material that is commonly used for watch crystals). This helps show off the opal’s beauty while keeping it safe and strong. Doublets and triplets are much less expensive than other forms of opals because you only need a paper thin slice to make them. History and Lore of Opal …
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Alternative Metals for Men’s Jewelry
… we discussed. Material Main Feature Removal Mohs Hardness Cons Titanium Incredible strength Cut in 2 places 6, moonstone Scratches more easily than others Tungsten Nice heft, scratch resistant Shatter with pressure 9, sapphire Watch out for low grade pieces with more nickel Cobalt Looks like white gold or platinum, hypoallergenic Cut in 2 places 7-8, quartz or topaz Scratches more easily than others Carbon Fiber Light weight, modern look Cut NA Can feel “too light” …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Quartz
… exactly 32,768 vibrations/second or ~32kHz. This property is utilized in various electronic devices such as quartz watches and oscillators. In a quartz watch a battery applies a current to the quartz, and the circuit counts the vibrations… watches are so accurate, oftentimes several orders of magnitude more accurate than even the most precise mechanical watches. Triboluminescence is another amazing physical property of quartz. When quartz is broken, pulled apart, or …
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Types of Jewelry Clasps
… a secure way to wear and display precious pieces. The history of jewelry clasps dates back centuries, and we can watch as clasps have evolved over time to meet the changing needs and preferences of different cultures and styles. One of … tab holds the hinged piece in place until it is pried up to open the clasp. This style of clasp is commonly used on watches and wider bracelets. The design lends itself well to customization and it can be made to almost invisibly blend …
Custom Designs
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… onto the ring, around the bezel, and on the sides of the shank. The leaf texture was rendered meticulously by hand one leaf at a time. Custom jewelry is often a labor of love, and that love shows through every aspect of this piece. Watch this ring take shape on our video about how custom jewelry is made
