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Gold Purity and The Differences Between White and Yellow Gold
… what is gold? Yes the scientists tell us gold is an element with the chemical symbol Au. We know it is the heraldic metal and it is a rare yellow mineral that is the most malleable and pliable of all metals. Yes, but what does that mean … 14 karat gold not just plated with gold. A plated piece of jewelry has a thin layer of gold over a base or non gold metal. Some plated jewelry has markings that look like real solid gold. For example, a plated piece can be stamped: 14k …
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What to Do When Your Ring Irritates Your Skin
…what the true source of the problem is. There are two main types of irritation: 1) Physical irritation caused by the metal rubbing against the skin, and 2) allergic reactions to jewelry. These types of irritation can look very similar, but…foods for instance) has caused your finger to swell slightly. Allergic Reactions Some people are allergic to certain metals that are used in jewelry. This can show up as a rash or discoloration of the skin which can begin hours or even …
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Alternative Metals for Men’s Jewelry
Until very recently, men only had a handful of choices when choosing a metal for their wedding band. Gold, silver, and platinum are all excellent metals which make great wedding bands, but with…from, it can be difficult to know which one is best for you. This article breaks down many of the new “alternative metals” (and non-metals) and explains why you may want to choose one for your wedding band. Titanium Titanium is an … ring cutter, but because of their very high strength, Titanium rings are much more difficult to cut off than other metals. Also, while it is a hard metal, titanium may scratch and show signs of wear especially when compared some of the …
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Star White Gold
… white gold is made, it can be yellowish to light yellow. When white gold rings are new they are coated with a white metal called rhodium. Rhodium is a metal very similar to platinum and rhodium shares many of the properties of platinum …
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Jewelry Solder: What You Should Know
…, you have very likely seen solder in action. But, what is solder and how is it different than the rest of the metal that makes up your jewelry? What is Solder? To answer this question we first have to understand metal alloys. If you haven… gold purity . Now you should know that the metals that make up our jewelry are actually a mix of multiple different metals in different combinations called alloys. For the sake of simplicity, we will focus our discussion on gold jewelry, …
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The Difference Between White Gold and Platinum
…platinum is the most basic and is the foundation of all the other differences. White gold and platinum are different metals. White gold starts out as gold. Gold is yellow. Platinum is itself a white metal. White gold and platinum have … white metals such as silver, nickel or palladium. The white color is achieved by a careful choice of the alloying metals, which bleach the deep yellow of pure gold. The amount of alloy mixed with gold is called its karat. The key to …
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Custom Designs
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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 …
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The essence of simplicity. This modern men’s wedding band features an ultra sleek look with a single, rectangular piece of green jade flush set into the metal. It is a strong yet understated design that proves that a custom ring doesn’t have to be complicated to look great
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The smooth swooping curves of this custom ring is designed to show off and protect the clean mint green prasiolite stone. From the front view, you can see the detailed crosshatch metal work under the stone. The open side gallery is a perfect frame for the stone’s uniformed pavilion
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A truly unique set, the engagement 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
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This ring is a combination of sparking diamonds, precious metal, and a rare high quality sapphire. The rich blue from the round sapphire appears impressively vivid and is intentionally set with double prongs for extra security. The unique twist includes the half moon diamonds on either side to …
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White Gold vs Platinum: Which One is Right for You?
…and now we have a full video to help you answer it. In this video we discuss the fundamental characteristics of each metal and breakdown their pros and cons. To really understand the differences, the video is broken down into a few …To start off, we need to understand that platinum and gold are simply different elements on the periodic table. Both metals are mixed, or alloyed, with other metals to give them different properties. For example, gold is naturally yellow …
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How to Check if Your Diamond is Loose
… in your ring, we recommend you stop wearing it immediately and bring it in so one of our jewelers can check it for you. Most of of the time, a simple tightening is all that is needed, but in some cases, the stone is loose because the metal holding it has worn away. In these cases more work (like retipping ) will be needed to secure the stone in the ring again
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News 10 Gold Story at Arden Jewelers
…came to us for an expert opinion. Arden Jewelers has been buying gold jewelry and watching the gold market for over 20 years. We always like sharing our understanding of the complicated issues that come with buying or selling precious metals and jewelry, and we hope that News 10’s viewers enjoyed the story
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How to Clean Jewelry at Home
… The last step in the at home cleaning process is to use a polishing cloth to remove any fine scratches and get the metal in your jewelry shining again. Quality polishing cloths like the ones we sell at our store are embedded with a …To use a polishing cloth: Hold the piece in one hand and the cloth in the other 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 …
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At Home Gold Tests
… can be found online for fairly cheap (see link below) and they are very effective if used correctly. The basic idea is to apply acids of varying strength to very thin shavings of the piece you are testing. If an acid eats away the metal, you know that it is of a lower purity than the label on the acid. By comparing the results of your test piece against a piece of known gold you can determine if your piece is genuine gold or not. Electronic Gold Tester. This is a …
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Selling Back Your Engagement Ring
… and the diamond. As with most things, the value of wedding rings comes from several factors: First, there is the metal the ring is made out of. Gold and platinum are the two most common metals in wedding rings (learn more about gold …is the condition of the wedding rings. If the ring is very worn, it is usually only worth the intrinsic value of the metal and gems. Style is very important when reselling a ring. If the design is still in vogue, then the ring can have …
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Diamond Setting Style Comparison
… Setting.” Channel Setting A channel setting is so named because it holds the stone between two parallel pieces of metal, with the girdle–or edge–of the stone being partially embedded into the metal at those two points. This method of … risen to popularity more recently than the others on this list. A bezel setting completely surrounds the stone with metal, giving a more sleek and minimalist vibe, while providing maximum security for the gem. It is a trending style for …
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Custom Jewelry Design FAQ
…is put into a mold of plaster. The plaster mold is heated and the wax melts out and makes room for the gold or other metal to be pored into the void. Then the plaster is broken away and the jewelry is made. This operation is called the … jewelers all collaborating to design the best jewelry. Our jewelry designs are made to last. We use more pure noble metal then mass-produced jewelry. We design into the piece strong gem setting features. Can I make platinum custom design …
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Get More Cash for Your Jewelry
…in the world. They also train people in the skills they need to identify and grade diamonds, gemstones, and precious metals. It takes a great deal of study and practice, and the final test requires a score of no less than 100% to pass. …. “Offered highest price / evaluations in the area! I went to three stores before this one. Not one explained what metals where in my jewelry, how many carats / karats were in my jewelry, and how the price was calculated. They did that and…
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Jewelry Appraisals
… future. This limitation of time necessitates the calculation of the value to be based on the fair market value at a wholesale level with jewelry mountings being evaluated purely upon the intrinsic smelted cash value of the precious metal based on the prevailing market base price of that day. Antique Appraisal In that antique jewelry (items of 100 years or older) and “vintage” items (pieces of more recent manufacture) cannot be actually or exactly replaced in today’s …
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… with brightly colored titanium. This eye catching collection is only available at Arden Jewelers. White Gold vs Platinum Video In our new YouTube video we explain the similarities and differences between these two popular jewelry metals. True North Experience this iconic Arden Jewelers original design. Give it to your guiding light, the one person that you can always depend on
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Manly Jewelry for Men
…browse anytime. Here are a handful of the recent additions you can choose from online or in store today. Alternative Metals You may see some materials here that you don’t recognize. Titanium and Tungsten have become well known as jewelry …, Cobalt, Carbon Fiber, etc. If you are curious about any of these new options, checkout our article on alternative metals for men’s jewelry . We break down all of today’s most common metals and give you the pros and cons for each. If you …
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When You Wanted Gold But Got Gravel
…ring like this (lost wax casting) is fairly straightforward: Carve or 3D print the design in wax. Place the wax in a metal chamber and then fill that with a plaster-like material called investment. Once the investment hardens, burn out the… gold to follow isn’t properly setup, you can wind up with a brittle casting due to what is called “porosity.” The metal looks ok from the outside, but underneath the surface it is more like a sponge than a solid piece. As you might have …
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Give Your Jewelry Regular Check Ups…Really
A diamond may be forever, and gold may be a precious metal, but that doesn’t mean that your jewelry won’t wear with time. Routine wear can actually take quite a toll on jewelry: white gold starts to look yellow, scuff marks dull the once bright finish, valuable diamonds and gemstones come …
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KCRA 3 Visits Arden Jewelers
…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 jewelry is more than just scrap metal. Unlike the gold buyers at the party, 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’…
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3 Things You Might Not Know About Jewelry Repair
…anywhere else. 1. Even high quality jewelry needs maintenance Fine jewelry is made from some very durable materials: metals and gemstones. We think of metals as very strong. Metal is what skyscrapers and bridges are made out of. We can’t …So, why would something made from such strong substances need regular maintenance? 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 …
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How to Find Your Diamond When It’s Lost
… technique actually works really well, especially for smaller diamonds and gems. Hire a professional? If your entire ring is missing (not just the diamond), and none of the tricks here have worked, you might consider hiring a local metal detector. There are professionals that specialize in finding lost jewelry that might be able to locate your ring if you know the general area that it should be in. This isn’t a service that we have used before, so we can’t give any …
