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Types of Necklace Chains
… of chain is best for you? In this article we’ll introduce you to the staggering variety of necklace (and bracelet) chains that are available right now in the jewelry world. Each one has its own unique style, strengths, and weaknesses. As …, you would probably conjure up some kind of cable chain. They are one of the most common and universal styles of chains. Cable chains are extremely simple in design being comprised of round or oval links connected together one link at a …
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Types of Jewelry Clasps
…released, the spring tension closes the clasp again. PROS Strength – Lobster clasps are sturdy and ideal for heavier chains. Ease of Use – They are easier to use than some other styles (e.g. spring rings) because of their size and shape. …) Spring Rings are another very common style of clasp. They are used on virtually every variety of jewelry, and most chains under $100 come with a spring ring to help keep the cost of the overall chain down. If you have a chain that came …
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How to Sell Jewelry on Craigslist and Facebook Marketplace
… buyer at a public place, then do not sell your jewelry through the Craigslist or Marketplace. The buyer’s bank is a good public location because if they wish to buy the jewelry they can go and get the cash now to finish the transaction. …. That way, when someone calls you, you get a call back number, and they can’t find your home address. It is also a good idea to go with someone else. I have met people who had another person standing in the background just watching. …
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The Birthstones
…, pinks to greens, and of course many shades of red. Garnets are given as symbols of consistency, perseverance and good health. Garnet is also regarded as the gem of faith, constancy and truth and possesses many curative powers. Some of … think it’s a great addition. Spinel is a beautiful gem that comes in virtually every color you can imagine. It has good hardness and durability making it suitable for regular wear and its brilliance is on par with even the most beautiful…
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Diamond Buying Guide: The 4 C’s
… carat is divided into 100 points. A diamond can be described as 75 points or 0.75 carats or 3/4 of a carat. It is a good practice to know the exact weight of a diamond when buying or selling. The weight of a diamond is often thought of … shape, keep in mind that different shapes have different light properties. Some shapes, like round, are especially good at returning light to the viewer which makes them sparkle more than other shapes. The emerald cut, for example, gives…
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Gem in the Spotlight: Morganite
…J. P. Morgan. The New York Academy of Sciences in December 1910, named the pink variety of beryl “Morganite”. It has good hardness, durability, luster, and brilliance which make it a great gemstone for jewelry. For the gem nerds out there…-control, and patience to wearer. Morganite is usually very clean with excellent transparency and clarity. It has good hardness, durability, luster, and brilliance which make it a great gemstone for jewelry. Its wide range of soft pinkish…
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How to Untangle Knotted Chains
Thin jewelry chains have a way of working themselves into an usable tangle more inscrutable than the Gordian Knot. However, most of us …just aren’t able to untangle it, we are here to help. Our jewelry repair team has decades of experience working with chains and we’re just a phone call away
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Good Day Sacramento Talks Engravable Personalized Jewelry with Arden Jewelers
We recently had the pleasure of hosting the Good Day Sacramento morning show at our shop. We talked about the upcoming International Wedding Festival (which we attended) as well as personalized gifts. An engraved piece of jewelry is a wonderful way to give someone a meaningful gift …
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Chain Strength Comparison Test
We had some fun in this video breaking different kinds of gold chains to see which styles were the strongest. We weren’t surprised to find that a hollow chain was about 6 times weaker …same size and style. Also, the herringbone didn’t surprise us when it was one of the weakest and most easily damaged chains in the group. On the other hand, the figaro and curb/cuban link chains really shined. In fact, we had to bring out …
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White Gold vs Platinum: Which One is Right for You?
…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 will be just fine here. …a problem, as the every weight of the platinum ring can make it feel like a high-quality piece of jewelry, but it is good to know especially if you are considering a design with a lot of metal. Look The main differences here don’t show up…
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How to Clean Jewelry at Home
… Firmly rub the cloth all over the metal on the piece You may need to pass over the same area several times to get a good polish Keep in mind that not all metals can be polished. If the piece is gold plated, gold filled, or a base metal (…. These chemicals can be too harsh for some gems and they can even adversely affect the metals in some jewelry. A good rule of thumb is that if your hand can handle the cleaning, your jewelry probably can too. Wrapping Up We covered a lot…
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At Home Gold Tests
… is an easy to use and accurate testing tool. However, like all testers, this one is not perfect. If you test the wrong area, or don’t have it properly calibrated, you can get bad results. As with the rest, this tester is only as good as the gemologist who is using it. Product Links Here are some links to the products that we used in the video. If you shop using these links, we may receive a small commission. We really appreciate the support. Rare Earth Magnets …
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Jewelry That We Buy
…years. Broken platinum jewelry is welcome. We buy just about anything made out of platinum: platinum rings, platinum chains, platinum bracelets, platinum pins, platinum brooches, platinum pendants, more types of platinum jewelry. We Buy … engagement rings Class rings Achievement rings Antique jewelry Estate jewelry Broken jewelry Custom made jewelry Chains Sapphires Pearls Gold nuggets Promise rings Hair pins Rope chains Brooches Palladium jewelry Military gold rings …
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Get More Cash for Your Jewelry
…offer. I once had a client who sold an engagement ring for $50 to a local “cash for gold” buyer. She actually got a good price for the gold weight of her ring. The only problem was that the buyer paid her $0 for the 1 carat center diamond… is able to accurately evaluate jewelry. How can I get the most cash? The key is to sell to a buyer who 1) has a good use for the jewelry you are selling and 2) has the skills necessary to accurately evaluate it. First, let’s talk about …
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We Want Your Jewelry
… if it’s broken), but sometimes, it helps to know what specific items we are looking for. Here is our top 10 most wanted list. If you have jewelry on this list, we want it. Diamond Engagement Rings Gold Men’s Rings 14k or 18k Gold Chains Diamond Stud Earrings Vintage Style Estate Jewelry (Art Deco, Art Nouveau, Edwardian, Victorian, more) Gold or Platinum Wedding Bands Antique gold or platinum jewelry (from the 1920s and earlier) Full jewelry estates (we’ll help you sort …
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Floating Diamond Necklace
Floating Diamonds This brand new collection features solitaire diamonds (and gemstones) placed in simple settings and suspended on our best, invisible chains. When you’re wearing them the chain and setting almost disappear giving the impression of a diamond floating in mid air. Understated and elegant, these necklaces can go with any look and can be layered to create your own unique style…
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Alternative Gemstones for a Non Traditional Engagement Ring
…. The inclusions can create a beautiful look, but they generally weaken the durability of a gemstone. However, a good jewelry design can help protect the Emerald in the wedding ring. Topaz Engagement Rings Topaz is a beautiful stone that … a Diamond or Sapphire later on. Pearl Engagement Rings Wedding rings are generally worn almost every day. So, it is good to have a stone that will not chip or scratch easily. Anything with a Mohs hardness of 9 or higher is good, and …
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Valentine’s Day Engagement Ring Sale 2018
… steak dinner for two at Ruth’s Chris Steak House® as our gift to you (see below for full details). A deal this good can’t last forever. Buy online or in store today because on February 14th at 5:00pm this offer disappears for good! How …
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New Jewelry: Floating Diamonds and California Tourmaline
…original gift ideas and both of them are on sale for 40-50% as a limited time introductory offer. Floating Diamond Necklaces These minimalist solitaire necklaces feature a single diamond (or gemstone) suspended on our best “invisible” chains. We you are wearing them, the chain and setting almost disappear giving the look of a diamond floating in air. They are both trendy and timeless and they make great gift ideas. The entire collection is on sale for an eye popping 50% …
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Jewelry Style Basics
… 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… to consider your hand type if you’re purchasing rings. If you’re long-fingered, wider bands will look especially good on you. If you’re short-fingered, thinner bands and stone shapes such as marquise or pear that elongate the hand would …
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Diamond Selection – 4C’s and an F
…. The natural response is to keep it simple: if it has fluorescence it’s bad, and if it doesn’t it’s good. Unfortunately, simple does not work here. What is fluorescence? Fluorescence is a form of lumination that is created when a diamond…Therefore, when a diamond is outside in the sun light, the impact of fluorescence will be noticed. Fluorescence: the good, the bad, and the inconsequential The bad news is that sometimes fluorescence can make a diamond look foggy or waxy …
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Gold Nears Historic High, Is Now the Time to Sell?
…, the intrinsic value of any gold jewelry is significantly increased. If you have been holding on to some jewelry that doesn’t quite spark joy like it used to, now could be a great time to see how much it’s worth. Some things we buy: Chains, bracelets, necklaces Broken jewelry made out of gold, silver, or platinum Single/mismatched earrings Engagement rings and wedding bands …much more On the flip side, the high price of gold can also be frustrating when you are …
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Store Moving Sale
… selection. This is not cheap jewelry brought in for a closing sale this is Arden Jewelers’ distinctive jewelry chosen to be heirlooms. We are talking about all kinds of rings and gemstone jewelry, pendants, charms, pearl necklaces, chains, watches, earrings, diamond 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 …
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3 Things You Might Not Know About Jewelry Repair
…fragile gems like opal, pearls, amethyst, topaz, and many others are easily damaged if exposed to excess heat. What does this have to do with jewelry repair? Many repairs are traditionally done with a torch. Jobs like soldering broken chains, retipping worn prongs, and sizing a ring all require a great deal of heat. However, if a fragile gemstone is set in jewelry that needs this work, there can be a problem. One solution is to go through the time consuming and expensive …
