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The Difference Between White Gold and Platinum
… even greater. The difference on a small ring is small but on a large piece, it is very noticeable. Both metals are price per gram, so this adds to the higher price of platinum. Price is a big difference between platinum and white gold. …The first difference between white gold and platinum is the most basic and is the foundation of all the other differences. White gold and platinum are … is itself a white metal. White gold and platinum have their own properties that make them unique. How is white gold made? White gold is an alloy of gold and some white metals such as silver, nickel or palladium. The white color is …
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Gold Purity and The Differences Between White and Yellow Gold
Gold, just the word brings to mind value, rarity, wealth, beauty and jewelry. But what is gold? Yes the scientists tell … is a rare yellow mineral that is the most malleable and pliable of all metals. Yes, but what does that mean to me? Gold is a beautiful metal that is used to make timeless jewelry. Gold can be bent and molded into elegant engagement rings… to another. Gold is an expression of love. Gold Purity Is all gold the same? We hear a piece of jewelry is pure gold or solid gold or 24 karat gold, but what does it all mean? Gold used in jewelry like wedding rings can come in many …
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Star White Gold
How white is your white gold? Style, fashion, and beauty are all reasons to choose white gold. White gold compliments diamonds. White gold is …, not all gas is created equally. We have all had the experience of poor performance due to poorly made gas. White gold also has three grades. Grade 3 is off white, grade 2 is standard, and grade 1 is premium. This means that when white … shares many of the properties of platinum including its white color. The rhodium plating is used to make the white gold look whiter. The natural color of the white gold could actually be a light yellow color. The rhodium is very white …
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Measuring Gold Weight
The old riddle goes: what weighs more a pound of feathers or a pound of gold? Some say gold because it is heavier. Others say they are both a pound so they weigh the same. Both are wrong. How …Tradition. Gold is not weighed in the ordinary weights. Gold is weighed in the troy measurement system. One ounce of gold is not the same as the ordinary ounce (really called avoirdupois ounce). The best way to understand this is to …. An avoirdupois ounce converts to 28.34 grams approximately. The troy ounce is 31.1 approximately. You say, “Aha! Gold weigh more, so a pound of gold weighs more than a pound of feathers.” Unfortunately there is one more piece of the …
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What to Do When Your Ring Irritates Your Skin
… or green when they wear certain jewelry. One of the most common metal allergies is Nickel which is added to pure gold in many white gold alloys. The Nickel is what makes the gold white, but it can also cause an allergic reaction. Some … the exact cause and solution of an allergic reaction is not as simple as it may seem. Jewelry, especially white gold, is often plated to give it a brighter finish. White gold alloys are often plated with Rhodium which is a member of the …
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Types of Jewelry Clasps
… clasps are much less common than other styles, and so your design options may be limited. This also impacts the price of the clasp and the ability to find a replacement, if it ever fails. Longevity – As with other clasps that depend on a … by ancient Egyptians and is the oldest known clasp style. This type of clasp was often made from softer metals like gold or copper and used to fasten necklaces and bracelets. The hook-and-eye clasp was also used by the Greeks and Romans …
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News 10 Gold Investment Story at Arden Jewelers
… the market at its height, or if you’re just curious how much your jewelry is worth at these never-before-seen gold prices, stop by Arden Jewelers . Our professional jewelry buyers will examine your jewelry and give you a no pressure assessment…
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Gold Nears Historic High, Is Now the Time to Sell?
… and wedding bands …much more On the flip side, the high price of gold can also be frustrating when you are considering a new jewelry purchase. However, if you have old jewelry to trade in, you can take the sting out of the high gold price by realizing more on your trade in. Plus, we can often times given even more in store credit than we can in cash for old jewelry, making the value to you even greater. So, is now the time to sell your unwanted jewelry? Well, no one has a …
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Cash for Gold vs. Cash for Jewelry
… horror stories of people being ripped off. One comes to mind about a lady who was paid $50 for a ring that had a one carat H color VS clarity diamond in it. The diamond alone was worth $2,500 to $5,000. She was given a fair Cash for Gold price of 80% for the gold, but nothing for the diamond. At Arden Jewelers, we believe in the Cash for Jewelry system. Our jewelry buyers are gemologist trained. That means, they can accurately and consistently evaluate how much diamonds and …
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The Time to Sell Your Gold Is Now
I’ve said it before, but it’s still true today. Gold prices are high, and now is a great time to get some extra cash out of that old jewelry that just sits in the drawer collecting dust. I’m sure you’ve seen the commercials on TV about all of the new company’s springing up that suddenly buy …
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Debt, Gold, and You – A Financial Perspective
…they 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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How Much is My Jewelry Worth?
… of 5 grams of 14k gold and it has a 0.25 carat diamond. It has a gold value, of approximately $121 when gold is $1,300 per ounce, and a diamond value of roughly $250. That makes its intrinsic value $371. Here is how to calculate the gold price. Find the daily gold spot price in dollars per troy ounce (a website like kitco.com is good for that). In this example we’ll use $1,300. Curious about what a troy ounce is? Check out our article on gold weights . Convert that price …
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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 …
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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 … leave the piece in the bleach for 15-30 minutes. If you see any kind of reaction, the piece is likely not genuine gold. Your mileage may vary, but we found that this can catch some fakes. Liquid Foundation. This one really surprised us. …
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KCRA Visits Arden Jewelers
When KCRA 3 did a report on selling gold jewelry, they compared our offer to a gold party and other local jewelers. Arden Jeweler’s gave them the most for …
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ABC News Investigates Cash For Gold Operations
ABC News investigates mail away Cash For Gold operations and finds their offers wanting. Potential sellers should be very wary of these companies. Arden Jewelers …
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News 10 Falling Diamond Prices Interview
A reporter for News 10’s morning news show contacted Arden Jewelers to get the inside story on decreasing diamond prices just in time for Valentine’s Day 2015. Our gemologist, Dan, was able to explain some of the reasons for the pricing trend and how jewelry buyers can take advantage of it. By shopping at local jewelers like Arden Jewelers who can …
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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. Our gemologist trained buyers pay you for the entire piece: gold…
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The perfectly round halo is a great backdrop to the glittering center diamond. Groups of three diamonds on each side give this ring a smooth tapered feel. The small accent diamonds on the sides adds just a little extra sparkle.
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The vibrant round blue sapphire is carefully set next to a cute carved metal panda which sits atop this ring. The panda features white and black rhodium which gives this little guy the classic markings. A lattice of open metal bamboo stocks on both sides of the ring with marquise cut emeralds gemstones make this ring truly unique.
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This wedding set is designed with the accent diamonds on the band and engagement ring lining up perfectly. The alternating bezel and prong setting gives these rings their own unique flair. The stunning center diamond is set low and securely with 6 solid prongs.
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This ring features a stunning emerald cut center diamond. Sparkling round brilliant diamonds form a custom halo around the center diamond. Two matching trillion cut diamonds taper off in to the bright yellow gold band
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This sleek and modern pendant design showcases a round brilliant center diamond. Two flush set diamonds accent the center, one of which is a black diamond. Created in 14k Star White Gold
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… cut diamonds, creating a vintage flavored silhouette. Additional diamond accents descend down either side of the shank. Six prongs hold the center stone for extra security, instead of just four. Created in hypo-allergenic 14k white gold
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Yellow Gold Diamond Engagement Ring with Round Hidden Halo
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Bypass Tree Branch Diamond Engagement Ring
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Engravable Circular Disc Earrings in 14k Yellow Gold
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White AAA Pearl Strand Necklace Knotted with 14k Yellow Clasp
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Pink Sapphire in Modern Rose Gold Bezel Necklace
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Welcome Diamond & Gold Vault Clients
Welcome Diamond & Gold Vault clients! After many years of service, Diamond & Gold Vault has officially closed its doors. We at Arden … of after he retired. So, please allow us to introduce ourselves. We are a family run shop just like Diamond & Gold Vault was, and we share the same values of personal attention, keeping a low overhead, and passing savings directly on… about the coverage on your jewelry and where you will go to maintain it. As a special courtesy to Diamond & Gold Vault clients, Arden Jewelers will honor the general terms of the warranty you had before! As Gene or another team …
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Selling Back Your Engagement Ring
…. Selling diamond wedding jewelry to a cash-for-gold company without a specialist gemologist will not yield the best price. A cautionary tale: I had a client take an engagement ring to a jewelry buying events at a local hotel. They offered…reasonable cash value for diamonds. It can be hard to find a company that buys back jewelry that can give you a good price for the ring and the diamond. As with most things, the value of wedding rings comes from several factors: First, …
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Recycled Diamond Engagement Rings
…ring. The principal is the same as buying a new vs. a pre-owned car. Of course, the new car will carry a premium in price. But, smart shoppers know that they can find a beautiful, designer quality engagement rings for much less by shopping… in addition to the normal ring buying considerations. Make sure the ring is in good physical condition . Recycled gold will normally show some signs of wear. Before we offer a recycled wedding ring for sale, our team of experienced …
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Presentation Engagement Ring
… it exactly right out of the equation and lets you focus on other things. The third problem solved is the problem of price. How to keep the engagement ring in budget? The main diamond on engagement rings can range from 60% to 99% of the …. Next, we set it in a four or six prong solitaire (Tiffany style) setting. It can be in 14 karat white or yellow gold. Propose with the presentation ring. Come back with your new fiancée, and pick out the ring style she wants. We charge …
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Throwback Pricing Jewelry Sale
… Like It’s 1989 To celebrate our 30th anniversary we’re going back in time and marking down select pieces at 1989 prices! One entire showcase at our shop has been filled with jewelry all priced at these crazy low throwback prices. We’re … have to say. Exceptional Value You just can’t find a better deal on jewelry in 2019 than our case of pieces priced like it’s 1989. We have built our business on giving you the best possible value for all of your jewelry needs every day. …
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Mother’s Day Circle Necklace
… have to say. Exceptional Value Just because you want custom jewelry doesn’t mean you want to pay custom jewelry prices for it. Our in-house jewelry making capabilities allow us to create beautiful, one-of-a-kind pieces and still maintain … close to her heart every day and remember this gift for years to come. It’s available in Sterling Silver, 14k White Gold, and 14k Yellow Gold, and from now until Mother’s Day it’s on sale for 30% off . Don’t delay! It takes at least 2-3 …
