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Mark Schneider Now at Arden Jewelers
We are very excited to announce that Arden Jewelers now carries the prestigious Mark Schneider Designs engagement ring line! If you’re looking for a cutting edge, stylish engagement ring this is the … as a cutting edge designer who pushes beyond the status quo. “We are modern design.” That’s quote from Mark Schneider’s list of core values. They bring a unique perspective to the design process that’s all about infusing contemporary … old, me-too designs in this collection. If you are looking for an engagement ring that stands out from the crowd, Mark Schneider might be the perfect designer for you. Why did we choose them? Choosing which designers to partner with is …
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How Much is My Jewelry Worth?
…silver, platinum, etc.) and gems (diamonds, sapphires, emeralds, etc.) are valued as raw materials based on current market rates. So, gold jewelry value, in this context, is largely determined by the current spot price of gold. Intrinsic … the intrinsic value plus the workmanship to create the jewelry. Furthermore, if the jewelry is desirable in the market place, then a design premium is added. The equation for resale value is: resale value = intrinsic value + workmanship…
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Why Would a Gemologist Pay Less for Your Jewelry?
… lots of jewelry with poor quality gems. Other buyers may not identify the gems as low quality and pay more than the market value for them. One example of this happened a few years ago. A local jeweler who also buys from the general … to make the sale. Getting the most money for your jewelry is the goal. Simply put there are jewelry buyers in the market place that do not fully understand what makes jewelry valuable and sometimes they bid more than the jewelry is worth…
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The New Heirloom
… tons on sale in store) Create your own piece with our custom jewelry design team Whatever you decide this year, we hope you have a warm and happy holiday season. * Our storewide sale is 10% off in-store only on all jewelry excluding Mark Schneider
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Intimately Public
…. The significance of “she loves me for who I really am,” dumbfounds you every time you think about it. Anniversaries are an opportunity to express the amazing joy of life: that she loves you even with all the history. Anniversaries mark time. They give the occasion to declare: “Here and now I LOVE YOU.” Upgrades and Redesigns are two of the main ways to give the gift of jewelry. Upgrades are usually “up-sizing” to a bigger or higher grade main diamond. Many times, the …
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Samuels Jewelers is Closing, We’re Here to Help
… of any kind with us and get the same exceptional service that has made us a fixture of Sacramento’s local jewelry market for over 30 years. How is Arden Jewelers similar to Samuels Jewelers? We both have a wide range of beautiful jewelry… else. You will find everything from one-of-a-kind Art Deco masterpieces, to cutting edge modern designers like Mark Schneider, to exceptional values on reconditioned estate jewelry. We also specialize in custom jewelry design and have an…
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Mark Schneider : Blissful Contemporary Engagement Ring
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Mark Schneider : Rose Engagement Ring
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Mark Schneider : Lilac Floral Engagement Ring
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Mark Schneider : Yours Truly Contemporary Engagement Ring
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Mark Schneider : Spark Contemporary Engagement Ring
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Mark Schneider : Adore Floral Engagement Ring
$2,195.00
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How to Sell Jewelry on Craigslist and Facebook Marketplace
Selling jewelry on Craigslist, Facebook Marketplace, and other online local classified sites is a great way to get cash for your jewelry, but there are some …’t have a way to meet the potential 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 … method. Checks of all kinds (personal, cashiers checks, money orders, etc.) can be fakes. If you are on Facebook Marketplace, check the profile of the potential buyer. Is it a brand new profile with an obviously generic or fake image? …
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Types of Necklace Chains
… pendants. Serviceability – If the chain does break, it can be difficult to repair without leaving a noticeable mark. Wheat Chain (Spiga) The wheat chain is constructed with twisted, woven, oval links that move in one direction. The … inevitably becomes kinked it is nearly impossible to flatten it out completely. You will always be able to see some mark where it was repaired. Omega Chain Similar to the herringbone chain the omega chain has a flat, smooth, and shiny …
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How to Value Inherited Jewelry
When a loved one passes away, among all of the other challenges and difficulties, there comes the need to divide the jewelry portion of the estate. Arriving at a fair and …, jewelry value is not one set number. It changes with the situation (who is buying, and who is selling) and the marketplace (global economy, commodity prices, local jewelry market, etc.). And, it changes with time and styles. …value of an item could be $1,000 given one set of conditions, but in a certain area, given the way it was put out to market, the condition of the item, the photo in the ad, and a million more factors the seller may only find a buyer …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Pearl
…. Natural pearls grow in the wild without human intervention. They are very rare, and most natural pearls on the market today are antique. They can take years, even decades, to form, and are found only in a few select locations around the… who believed it to be a talisman of good luck. Types of Pearls There is a huge variety of pearls available on the market today. This section will give you just a small sampling of the different kinds of pearls that you may run into. …
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Art Deco vs. Art Nouveau Style Jewelry
… of jewelry design. Art Nouveau jewelry celebrates nature’s beauty with flowing forms and intricate details, and Art Deco jewelry epitomizes the modern era’s sophistication and geometric precision. Both styles have left an indelible mark on the world of jewelry, continuing to inspire designers and collectors alike with their timeless elegance and innovative craftsmanship. Whether you’re drawn to the organic allure of Art Nouveau or the bold symmetry of Art Deco, we at …
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How to Tell If a Diamond Is Natural or Lab Grown
…. But, it is important to know that the majority of lab grown diamond manufacturers are perfectly legitimate and honest organizations that are upfront about their products. Some even laser inscribe all of their diamonds to clearly mark them as lab grown. The Type IIa Test That said, we would still like to be able to tell if a diamond is natural or lab grown, whether it is disclosed or not. Fortunately, there are some tools available to help us do this. One of the best …
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Jewelry Appraisals
… and degree of craftsmanship but in brand new condition. Such costs or values are estimates of the averaged current market prices at which the appraised items may be purchased in the average fine jewelry store and do not necessarily … An estate appraisal is utilized under a number of different circumstances and hence may represent different market values depending upon the actual dispensation of the estate item(s). The estate appraisal is always based on the fair …
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How Much to Spend on an Engagement Ring
… how the three month rule came about. Where did the three months’ salary rule come from? The simple answer is: marketing. In much the same way that the Hallmark Company influenced our culture to make giving cards for the Holidays a social… her by how expensive the diamond engagement ring he gives her is (more on this later). Around the same time, the marketing push in Japan was for three months’ salary. In the 1970s, a Japanese ad stated, “A diamond engagement ring: worth …
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Alternative Gemstones for a Non Traditional Engagement Ring
…but they don’t sparkle like diamond. Jessica Simpson’s wedding ring is a Ruby with pear-shaped Diamond side stones. Mark Zuckerberg’s wife, Priscilla Chan also has a Ruby engagement ring. Emerald Engagement Rings Oliver Martinez gave his …
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We Want Your Jewelry
…years and have built our reputation on paying the most and treating our clients with respect. With the volatile gold market, it’s impossible to know what your jewelry may be worth in the future. So, don’t let it collect dust in the closet…is the first question on your mind. Unfortunately, answering it is not always easy. It’s fairly simple to find the market value for commodity items like electronics or clothing, but jewelry is much more complicated. That’s why we offer …
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The History of the Engagement Ring
… ring story is twofold. First, they modernized diamond mining making diamonds available to everyone. Next, they marketed diamonds as the key symbol of love. One campaign in the 1930’s stated: “Every American bride deserved a diamond ring…mond engagement rings are a part of our culture and indeed cultures around the world. It is not clever marketing by De Beers or anyone else that makes this tradition so powerful. It is the desire we all share to physical and publicly show…
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Recycled Diamond Engagement Rings
…. Our business was built on saving people money on engagement rings, and one of the best ways we have found to do that is by recycling. Exceptional Value By reconditioning estate jewelry, we are able to save you from paying the high markups and fees that often come with new jewelry sold by traditional retailers. Peace of Mind Our expert gemologists know jewelry inside and out. You can rest assured that the piece you’re buying is exactly what it says on the tag. …
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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 market …
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Art Deco vs Art Nouveau Engagement Rings
…and circles took center stage in jewelry along with other art forms. The Old European Cut diamond was also introduced which was another big step up from the Old Mine Cut making the engagement rings sparkle even more. If you are in the market for a piece of Art Deco or Art Nouveau jewelry, we would love to help. We have an extensive collection of genuine pieces from both eras. Please feel free to contact us anytime. Or, if you would like a custom piece made using …
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FOX40 Visits Arden Jewelers to Talk About the Price of Gold
We were recently interviewed by Dennis Shanahan, a reporter from Sacramento’s FOX40 news station, about today’s high price of gold. If you have been following the gold market, then you know that gold has recently made record gains and is trading over $5,000 per ounce. These historic prices have caused in a major shift in the value of gold jewelry. We talk about how much your jewelry might be worth and …
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News 10 Falling Diamond Prices Interview
…. 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 quickly react to changes in the diamond market, customers can save on their diamond engagement ring and general diamond jewelry purchases. Thanks to Dina Kupfer for thinking of us for this story
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White Gold vs Platinum: Which One is Right for You?
… your ring to look bright and shiny, however, we would have to polish the platinum often which cuts into its longevity. Cost Historically, platinum has just been much more expensive than white gold. However, in recent years, the metal markets have shifted significantly and now pure gold is much more expensive than pure platinum. That said, there is still more labor that goes into the production of platinum jewelry and white gold alloys are typically comprised of about …
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 markings. A lattice of open metal bamboo stocks on both sides of the ring with marquise cut emeralds gemstones make this ring truly unique
