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Jewelry Style Basics
… are like DNA. They are the building blocks but they create a great diversity of looks. Diamonds gemstones, chains, pendants, pins and even earring should be displayed differently to produce your style. What is your style? Having the right …such basics should include a gold chain necklace, classic hoop and a link bracelet. Additions could include slide-on pendants or drops to create different looks with your necklace and earrings. In diamond jewelry, classic stud earrings or a …
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3 Things You Might Not Know About Jewelry Repair
…of its setting. Activities like gardening and washing dishes are particular hard on jewelry. The simple sliding of a pendant along its chain can eventually wear completely through the bail. Even something as simple as hand lotion can build …? The answer is twofold. First, the metals and gemstones in jewelry are not always as impervious as we imagine. Gold, platinum, and silver are very soft as metals go. In fact, a large part of what makes them perfect for jewelry is how …
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KCRA 3 Visits Arden Jewelers
Arden Jewelers was recently featured in a KCRA channel 3 news broadcast on the growing trend of gold selling parties. The reporter came by with jewelry to sell in order to test the claim that people could get more … than at jewelry stores like Arden. As you can see, our price was noticeably higher than the price offered at the gold party. The story even featured some of the advice we gave the reporter on selling gold. It’s important to realize that …, our gemologist trained buyers recognized the value of the total piece of jewelry (not just the gram weight of the gold) and were able to offer a higher price because of it. If you have jewelry you’re thinking about selling, don’t sell …
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Engagement Ring Trends for 2024
… we’ve seen emerge so far. Check them out, and let us know which one is your favorite in the comments below. Yellow Gold Yellow gold is making a big comeback this year. It has this timeless vibe that feels both classic and modern at the …looks whether it’s paired with a traditional diamond or something more colorful. Yellow engagement rings were the “gold” standard in the 1960s-1980s. Since then, white gold has been much more popular until recently. As of the writing of …
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Perspective – Is Selling Gold Jewelry on Craigslist Worth it?
… results in countless scams and news stories on the subject. A few short days ago, a would-be thief was convicted for attempting to steal jewelry from an unsuspecting Craigslist seller who was just trying to get more cash for his gold than the local jewelers were offering him. And, he’s not the only one, KCRA reported over 2 years ago that Northern California in particular is a Craigslist crime hotspot. These hard times mean more bad guys are out trying to steal things …
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A Legacy Worth Upholding
… piece was then rolled out from a piece of recycled 18k yellow gold before it was carefully set in the center of pendant. Finally, we used our laser engraver to inscribe the piece with the Legacy Classical Academy logo. The necklace turned …
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Jewelry for Cheapskates
… Jewelers, you should get a little more than you pay for. But, quality jewelry isn’t cheap, and the high prices of gold, diamonds, and platinum don’t help either. There are, however, some special cases where, if you know what you’re doing… you’re on a budget, you can get a very similar look for significantly less. Silver Jewelry With the high price of gold, more people are turning to silver as an alternative metal for fine jewelry. You can find high quality pieces set with…
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Love Endures
… ago have found their way into the various landfills and rubbish heaps scattered across our country having outlived their usefulness or meaning. But, those that wanted to give a lasting testament of their enduring love chose a special pendant or a simple pair of diamond stud earrings that still adorn the object of their affection today. In these uncertain times, give a gift that will still shine bright long after iPods and Blu-Ray movies seem like relics of a distant past …
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An Enchanted Carriage for a Magical Performance
… from jeweler to jeweler for generations which makes the finished product just a touch more magical. In the end, the pendant and the performance were both wonderfully successful, and RCTC wrapped up another inspiring production. If you would…. When we heard that RCTC was going to be performing Cinderella at their next event, the creative ideas immediately started flowing. We eventually settled on a simple, hand-fabricated pumpkin carriage necklace. This iconic design would be…
