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White Gold vs Platinum: Which One is Right for You?
…ring a lot, you need to know how it will hold up to small scratches and dings of daily life. Since white gold is a harder metal, tiny bits of it can actually flake off when it is scratched. The softness of platinum, on the other hand, means that the surface is normally pushed around more that removed when it’s scratched. This is one of the key reasons why platinum rings tend to require less maintenance than white gold rings. Comfort There are two main differences to …
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Good Day Sacramento Talks Engravable Personalized Jewelry with Arden Jewelers
…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 that is both valuable and personalized to them. We have a great selection of engravable jewelry that we can personalize in almost any way you would like. If you don’t see something you love online, you can always contact us…
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Alternative Metals for Men’s Jewelry
… to other jewelry metals can usually wear tungsten jewelry without issue. Tungsten comes from a Swedish term meaning “heavy stone.” It is element 74 on the periodic table with the chemical symbol “W”. The “W” comes from its earlier name, …, or platinum. Its extreme hardness makes it resistant to scratching, but it does have brittle properties. This means that if enough pressure is applied to a tungsten wedding ring, the ring will crack or break instead of bending. This is …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Spinel
… used hundreds of years ago in early compasses. You may even know this gem by its more common name “lodestone” which meant “leading stone,” but you may not have known that lodestone is a form of spinel. Spinel is believed to possess … jewelry in the sense that it is only recently getting attention on its own and not just imitating other gems. This means that the prices are still relatively low for a stone of this durability, rarity, and beauty. Spinel can be just as …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Iolite
…, but iolite has a rich, unique color and great gem value on its side. It is more subtlety nuanced than amethyst and deeper than many tanzanites. Iolite’s name comes from its violet color. It is from the Greek word “ios” meaning violet. Unlike many other popular gems, iolite cannot be heat treated to enhance its color. The color you see is the natural color of the stone when it was first discovered. This adds value to many gem buyers who don’t want a treated gemstone. …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Jade
…different gems, with different refractive indices and chemical makeups. Both gems are silicates which basically just means that they are rocks. These particular rocks are made up of silicon and oxygen as the primary components, but the … structure is what gives jade its extraordinary toughness. At this point, it’s important to discuss the technical meaning of “toughness”. Toughness is a material’s resistance to fracturing, whereas hardness is its resistance to scratching…
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Art Deco vs. Art Nouveau Style Jewelry
… world into artistic design, emphasizing flowing lines, asymmetrical forms, and motifs inspired by plants, flowers, and the human form. Art Nouveau, also referred to as Jugendstil and Stile Liberty among many other monikers, simply means “New Art” and it impacted almost every artistic medium. Jewelry makers embraced materials such as enamel, horn, and semi-precious stones to create pieces that were not just adornments but works of art. Many Art Nouveau jewelry pieces …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Aquamarine
Aquamarine derives its name from the Latin which literally means “seawater,” a tribute to its beautiful blue color. As a member of the beryl family, Aquamarine has some illustrious… refractive. Aquamarine’s specific gravity is 2.72 and it has a Mohs hardness of 7.5-8.0. For comparison, this means that it is softer than Sapphire, harder than Quartz, and similar to Topaz. This makes it a very durable stone that is …
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Custom Jewelry Design FAQ
… jewelry. To help over come many of the misunderstanding I am using a question — answer style of article. This means I will not answer all your question so please call or come in to get a better understanding of custom design jewelry. …Or Redesigned? Simply put a redesign to a custom design using your existing gems and gold or platinum. This does not mean you are limited by the gems you have, but what you have is incorporated into the new design. You can add gems or use…
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About Us
…. We offer high high-tech custom jewelry design where our expert jewelry craftsman will literally make your dreams come true by designing the highest quality pieces to your exact specifications. The skill and experience of our team means that you can feel comfortable when entrusting us with your family heirlooms for repair or modification as well. Our company is built on the golden rule idea that our customers deserve the very best jewelry and services that we can offer…
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Valentine’s Day Engagement Ring Sale 2018
… trained gemologists or black-belt ninja jewelry experts. You know you will receive quality, accurately graded diamonds and jewelry from a company that can stand behind it. Selection Finding the engagement ring that’s perfect for you means looking through a lot that aren’t. Not only do we have a huge selection of engagement rings, we have tons of unique styles and designs that you can’t find anywhere else
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Custom Designed Engagement Rings
… and genuinely rewarding process. There are many reasons to choose a custom engagement ring. You want to create something unique that captures you and your relationship. You can incorporate symbols or design elements that have special meaning just for you. You want a jewelry design that is no longer available. Jewelry is increasingly fashion based, and if you like a style that’s not in vogue right now, it can be difficult to find. With a custom engagement ring, we can …
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Custom Jewelry Design
…on the phone or over email, and with our online design process you don’t need to be here personally to see how your design will look. Contact Us Today Why Choose Arden Jewelers for your Custom Design? Our unique digital design process means that you can see and approve a life-like picture of what your ring will look like before we ever start making it. We’ve streamlined the custom jewelry design process to make it easy and fun. You don’t have to know jewelry, or even …
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Personalized Jewelry Gifts For Her
Unique, Personalized Jewelry When you give someone a beautiful piece of jewelry, you want it to mean something. Sometimes a classic pendant set with her birthstone says it all. Sometimes it’s the perfect piece to …to make it more personal, more meaningful. With this collection of stylish, personalized fine jewelry, your gift can mean so much more. Whether it’s celebrating your love with custom monogram jewelry, an inside joke engraved on a ring …
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Gifts to Celebrate What Matters
This year, we are taking a step back and just saying "thank you" to all of our loyal clients. You are the reason that we get to do what we love every day and your faithful support means so much to us. Come in before December 24th and get a free gemstone with purchase of a mounting for it. We are also debuting a new line of Salt and Pepper diamond jewelry and offering a store-wide sale.
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The Great Diamond Liquidation
If you were waiting for the opportune moment to buy a diamond, this is it . We are liquidating a huge number of diamonds in preparation for our upcoming showroom remodel. That means diamond discounts up to 75% off of retail . This is by far, our biggest diamond sale ever. Check out some of the great deals on loose diamonds we have available online right now (even more deals are available in store): Browse all …
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Heart and Soul, Valentine’s Day Gift Sale
… in the Christmas season that we decided to extend the 50% off sale through Valentine’s Day. Read more about this unique jewelry and how it’s the perfect gift idea. So there you have it. Whether you shop in-store or online, we have a meaningful and affordable gift ready for you this Valentine’s Day. And, whether you decide to shower your loved one in diamonds this year or not, remember to take a moment to tell them how you truly feel. We can never say it enough
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Engagement Ring Trends for 2024
… stones on the sides of the main gem, kind of like the traditional three-stone ring style is not a new trend by any means. Versions of this style have been around for 100+ years. That being said it is absolutely taking center stage this …many the three stone ring symbolizes the past, present, and future of the relationship which gives this design extra meaning. Natural Engagement Rings And finally, there’s a growing interest in rings that have a natural, organic design to…
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Jewelry for Cheapskates
…with precious gemstones in silver for very reasonable prices. Our Asteria line features many pieces in silver with white sapphire accents, for example. Keep in mind though that sterling silver is much softer than 14k or 18k gold. This means that it will generally wear faster, and anything with a tension based clasp (like a fold over or a box clasp) will need much more frequent adjustment. Small nicks and scratches will show up sooner on silver than on gold. Another …
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Holiday Jewelry Gift Guide 2015
… the year to go for totally speechless, I can’t believe you pulled this off, I don’t even need to bother opening another gift, just wow. So, how can we make that happen? First, our diamond liquidation sale is still going strong which means you will get an incredible deal on diamonds for stud earrings, an engagement ring upgrade, and just about anything else we can set a diamond into. Second, checkout our gift guide below for hand-picked recommendations from our online …
Custom Designs
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A custom ring doesn’t have to be big and flashy to be meaningful. This small band features three diamonds in unique settings and a thin band. Understated yet stylish, this ring is easy to wear everyday and looks great with everything
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… ring features a rough diamond, not cut to the commonly seen modern round brilliant proportions, surrounded by a simple floral pattern in metal. Recessed into both the engagement ring and the band are words and symbols of special meaning to the client highlighted in black against the bright yellow finish of the gold
