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How to Value Inherited Jewelry
… away, among all of the other challenges and difficulties, there comes the need to divide the jewelry portion of the estate. Arriving at a fair and equitable division can be tricky, but this article should help guide you through some of the… vast, detailed knowledge and experience together to do well. As a result of this, dividing up the jewelry in an estate can often lead to distrust and frustration. The Secret to a Fair Division of Jewelry The key to creating the right …
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How to Sell Your Jewelry
… factors. Preowned jewelry by in large is not as valuable as new. Some people will never buy a previous owned engagement set for superstitious reasons. I have had clients who could have saved hundreds of dollars if they would have bought a … two critical areas of knowledge to get the best price for your 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? …
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Synthetic Gems: The Whole Story
… justify the price. Just a one carat gem could cost $3,000 and more. Most of the time people don’t wear them as an engagement ring where people can spend over $10,000 routinely. The answer was to find a less expensive way to have these gems. It…in this 24/7 gem networks on cable or satellite or internet sites can be over whelming. Another tricky way to buy is estate jewelry; many private sellers don’t really know what they have when they sell on e-bay or the newspaper. The other …
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Learn Secret Diamond Buying Skills From a Professional Diamond Buyer
… see, so bring you personal master with you and you will be able to compare with confidence. Remember, trust you judgement. There is one more “C” if you are looking to buy a previously owned diamond. Condition is critical to value in estate diamonds. A chipped diamond loses a lot of value. You must look very carefully for chips. Chips may be under a prong. It would be a good idea after you agree on a price of a non-chipped diamond to have the diamond removed by a jeweler …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Blue Zircon
…is rarely natural, and is almost always heat treated. Of course, the blue form of Zircon is also called, imaginatively, Blue Zircon. Blue zircon was a specific favorite in Victorian times, when fine gems were often featured in English estate jewelry dating from the 1880s. Tiffany’s famous gemologist George Kunz was a distinguished zircon advocate. He proposed the name “starlite” to promote the gem’s fiery nature. Unfortunately, the name never caught on, and today we use …
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How to Sell Jewelry on Craigslist and Facebook Marketplace
…potential scam. Be aware of switching of jewelry. Con-men are good at this and they use Craigslist very effectively. Know your jewelry. Recheck it when they hand it back. Don’t take risks just to make a little more on the sale of your estate jewelry. Trust your instincts. Keep diligent and alert. I’d like to make one final point. Most of the world is filled with wonderful people and every thing should go just fine. Trust your gut feeling, and stay alert. Tips on getting …
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Estate and Vintage Engagement Rings
… the test of time and can be passed on to another’s care is unique in the jewelry world. When you find the right estate engagement ring, it is like unearthing a personal treasure. Simple used jewelry like that found at a pawn shop is often sold as … not follow today’s fads. The individual styles of bygone eras and the eclectic tastes from around the world make estate engagement rings so charming. A quality vintage piece will stand out from the crowd of modern imitations and remakes. Next, the …
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Estate Jewelry Buying
…. All of this can create a big hesitancy to take action on liquidating jewelry. Jewelry is very complicated, and even if you bought the item new yourself, our best advice is to consult an expert jeweler who has experience evaluating estate jewelry. Our GIA trained gemologists can evaluate every aspect of a piece of jewelry (gold, platinum, diamonds, gemstones, etc.) to give you an accurate assessment of its value. Arden Jewelers will do a free value appraisal of most …
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Jewelry Appraisals
…items not their value. Generally the monetary value is a mathematical figure by which the premium can be calculated. Estate Appraisal An estate appraisal is utilized under a number of different circumstances and hence may represent …
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Vintage Art Deco Engagement Rings
Choosing an Art Deco Diamond Engagement Ring The Art Deco spirit is all about embracing change. In the Roaring 20s, the heyday of Art Deco, progress was … them into their work. It was a time of great excitement and anticipation. That energy and hope is captured in the engagement rings and other jewelry from the period. Stylistically, Art Deco wedding rings feature strong geometric shapes and a …, and influences from the art of many diverse cultures including: Native American, Egyptian, African, and more. Deco engagement rings will often utilize baguette diamond accents and other cuts that feature strong lines and symmetry. The …
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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’s off when you a … 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 materials for an … engagement ring, your purchase consumes almost nothing. You effectively cut the resources used to produce that engagement ring in half by diffusing them over at least two owners. When you buy a recycled diamond, that’s one less diamond that …
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How Much to Spend on an Engagement Ring
You may have heard the rule of thumb that you should spend three months’ salary on the engagement ring. This could be extreme overkill, or it could be too small to meet the goal of exceeding her expectations. We will… social norm, the diamond and jewelry industry influenced culture to provide guidelines on the amount to spend on an engagement ring. In the 1930s, it started with one months’ salary to buy a diamond engagement ring. By the way, only about 10% …
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How to Sell Your Jewelry
Selling jewelry is not a skill that comes naturally to most people. There can be a lot of money tied up in old, estate jewelry that is not longer wanted or even broken, but getting it out isn’t always easy and the potential of being … are some of the key points that you shouldn’t try to sell your jewelry without knowing. The determining factors of estate jewelry price are style, condition, and intrinsic worth. You don’t get paid for the jewelry in relation to what you …
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Vintage and Handmade Jewelry on Etsy
… opened an Etsy shop! Check it out: Vintage Jewelry on Etsy . Right now, you will find a nice collection of unique estate pieces and one or two of Angelo’s own designs. We are regularly adding new pieces that you won’t find on our main … have been jewelry buyers in Sacramento for almost 25 years, and in that time we have built up a great collection of estate jewelry. Until now, the only way for you to see many of these pieces has been to come by our shop in Sacramento. …
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Clearance Sale Going on Now!
… of time and to be passed down from generation to generation. Right now, you can find incredible deals on: Diamond engagement rings Colored stone rings Pearls (necklace strands, earrings, and rings) Diamond stud earrings Fashion statement … the most inexpensive materials available. That is not what this sale is about. The pieces in this sale are genuine estate jewelry that has been inspected and reconditioned by our team of jewelers and gemologists. We have been buying …
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Store Moving Sale
… of art. If you are getting married or know of someone who is in the next two years this is the time to buy your engagement ring. Our large and excellent wedding jewelry section is on liquidation sale. Many are priced below wholesale. If you … studs, bracelets, loose diamonds and gems. But they won’t last long at these prices. Our exclusive section of estate jewelry will be heavily discounted. We are putting out 100’s of pieces of jewelry never seen before. Many of these estate …
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The New Heirloom
… collection. Also, if reducing your environmental impact is important to you, you have to consider vintage and estate jewelry. These pieces not only look great, but because you’re buying estate, your purchase will have almost zero … yours today. Right now we are offering an additional 30% off on top of the storewide* sale price on all vintage and estate jewelry in-store only . The Ghosts of Christmases Past Of course, you’re not limited to these two collections. Here …
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Finding the Perfect Engagement Ring Style
The engagement ring expresses a loving commitment to the most important person in your life. So, discovering the perfect engagement… be very rewarding. Here’s a quick rundown of some of the stylistic choices you have when you’re looking for an engagement ring. Designer Simon G has been creating amazing diamond engagement rings for some time now. The Simon G team keeps … to last and amaze. Arden Jewelers is an authorized Simon G dealer. We are happy to offer this high-end, preeminent engagement brand to our clients. Come check out our selection of Simon G designs in person, and feel the quality. Simple and …
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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 learn about the key features and design ideas that typified each movement and how those concepts were… as well as in the incorporation 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…
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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 help you answer it. In this video… strength test. At the end of the day, either metal is more than sufficient to hold your diamond securely in your engagement ring. As long as you take good care of your ring by taking it off for activities like exercise and chores, either metal… bit more on average. So, which metal should you choose? In the end, either metal will be a great choice for your engagement ring. You may get a bit more longevity out of a platinum ring, but you will get a brighter, shinier look from a white …
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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 …
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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. …
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Ring Cam – Capture Your Proposal on Video
Ring Cam is an exciting new technology that allows you to capture your proposal on HD video. It’s a camera with a wide angle lens and a microphone in a normal looking ring box. Just hit record and capture one of life’s happiest moments.
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Fox 40 Visits Arden Jewelers for Valentine’s Gift Ideas
Fox 40’s morning news team interviewed Angelo from Arden Jewelers to get some Valentine’s Day 2015 gift ideas. We talked about engagement ring upgrades, dancing diamonds , diamond stud earrings, Asteria , and more. We had a lot of fun with the reporter ( Gary Gelfand ), and it was great to see the shop on the news
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This unique engagement ring in 14k Rose Gold has a modern orbital crossover design, studded with round brilliant diamond accents. The …
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This sleek and minimal design showcases a gorgeous emerald cut diamond in a solitaire engagement ring. The wedding band matches the engagement ring perfectly, but with no stones. The set has a classic and simple …
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This custom engagement was made with an oval brilliant center diamond, and accented with channels of round brilliant diamonds descending …. 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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We created this custom engagement ring with two brilliant cut diamonds in a sleek 14k white gold mounting. One diamond is slightly larger than the …
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This engagement ring has a vintage style diamond halo, delicate feminine filigree, and rich yellow gold that compliments the fancy … cut diamond center stone. Interested in this piece? You can customize and order your own here: Pear Halo Diamond Engagement Ring
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This classic halo design has been customized with a trillion cut center diamond. Glittering diamond accents descend down the shank on either side of the halo. This engagement ring beautifully incorporates a note of originality into a timeless design
