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How Much is My Jewelry Worth?
The question: “how much is my jewelry worth?” is not as simple as it may seem. To answer it, we have to first decide which type of worth or … for intrinsic value are: cash value, cash wholesale value, and scrap value. Let’s look at an example. Assume a ring is made out of 5 grams of 14k gold and it has a 0.25 carat diamond. It has a gold value, of approximately $121 when gold … of grams in the jewelry item. So, you have: $24.24 × 5 grams = $121. Here’s the complete math for our example ring: $121 = $1,300 / 31.1 × 0.58 × 5. This would be the full spot price for the gold. The diamond price is more complicated. …
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Can My Costume and Fashion Jewelry be Fixed?
… would have normally been no, but with the introduction of the laser welder, we are actually able to repair many costume and fashion jewelry pieces that would have been beyond help before. Now, there will always be some jewelry that … other jewelers won’t. And, don’t worry, there’s no high pressure pitch, we just explain your options in plain English… be repaired for one reason or another. But, with the laser welder in the hands of our skilled craftsmen there is a good chance we will be able to repair your jewelry. Get more jewelry repair answers at our new FAQ page. Or, come on by…
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Show Mom How Much You Care
Mothers: What comes to mind when you think of moms? Words like hard-working, loving, caring, selfless, maybe even heroic all seem to fit. Sleepless nights to tend to their children, the driving to practices, … options like sterling silver, 14k gold, and more. The length of the chain is 18 inches, and it has adjuster jump rings so it can be worn at 17 inches and 16 inches! Moms deserve a thoughtful and personalized Mother’s Day gift that they … of memorable birthday parties, there is no doubt that moms sacrifice a lot when raising a family. Mother’s Day is the perfect time to celebrate and thank the mothers in our lives for all of the hard work they continuously put into …
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Jewelry for Cheapskates
…, you can save a little money and still wind up with a great piece of jewelry. We’ll show you how. Diamond Stud Earrings Here is a classic way to save on a nice jewelry gift. You can get away with a much lower quality diamond in earrings … than you would want to put in a ring. Why? Because (normally) people don’t get nearly as close to look at your earrings than they do to look at a ring. So, while you might want to stick with SI2 or better clarity for your engagement ring…
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Lab Grown Diamonds
… producing diamonds matured to where gem quality stones can be produced in large sizes. Lab grown diamond engagement rings Today, we are excited to introduce our brand new line of lab grown diamond engagement rings: Balance. These rings … gold and all of the diamonds are lab grown. The design is a celebration of symmetry from the perfect circle of the ring shank to the dazzling round, bezel set diamonds. If you’re interested, you can learn more about them or shop online …
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3 Things You Might Not Know About Jewelry Repair
Jewelry repair can be a confusing thing, especially if you don’t know much about how it’s done. At Arden Jewelers, our expert bench jewelers have been doing jewelry repair in Sacramento for … wear completely through the bail. Even something as simple as hand lotion can build up in the small crevasses in rings causing the gems to lose some of their sparkle. Does your jewelry need some TLC? We offer a free jewelry evaluation …gemologists and bench jewelers examine your jewelry to see if any maintenance is needed. 2. We add gold when we size rings up A client recently expressed concern that her ring would be too thin after we sized it up. She thought, as many …
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Types of Necklace Chains
… piece of jewelry. But, what kind 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 … and don’t often snag the pendant bail. They are also relatively strong to support the weight of a pendant during daily wear and tear. Larger link cable chains make a good base for charm bracelets. PROS Wearability – The simple design of …
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Gold Purity and The Differences Between White and Yellow Gold
Gold, just the word brings to mind value, rarity, wealth, beauty and jewelry. But what is gold? Yes the scientists tell us gold is an element …Gold is a beautiful metal that is used to make timeless jewelry. Gold can be bent and molded into elegant engagement rings to show the eternal affection of one person to another. Gold is an expression of love. Gold Purity Is all gold the …of jewelry is pure gold or solid gold or 24 karat gold, but what does it all mean? Gold used in jewelry like wedding rings can come in many forms. Basic to understand the uses of gold in jewelry is karat. Karat with a K is the purity of …
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Laser Jewelry Repair
… jewelry. Well, laser technology is making it possible to work on jewelry that once was impossible to fix or too costly to fix. Now Arden Jewelers has a powerful laser to repair our customer’s jewelry. Lasers can repair an antique … of solder flowing into the hinge and destroying its mobility. Antique filigree that is broken can be repaired. Restoring antique platinum jewelry is now possible with Arden Jewelers’ laser. The laser can also help Angelo create very …
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How to Sell Your Jewelry
… when they came to us. Which is more fun, getting a root canal, paying your taxes, or selling your jewelry? Not much of a choice, but following is some knowledge that can take the frustration out of selling your jewelry. And answer the … mean you have to become a gemologist just to sell your jewelry? No. But some homework and note taking can mean a much higher price paid for your jewelry. Let’s start with what determines the value of estate jewelry. Estate is a general …
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How to Value Inherited Jewelry
… means that the current owner could only find a willing buyer at that price. So, how can we fairly determine how much a piece of jewelry is worth? The Standards of Jewelry Value The standard of value establishes the dollar value of a … this one type of appraisal. It produces the highest price for jewelry value. It is a theoretical value based on how much it would cost to replace the jewelry item with a new one. It is not the value of the jewelry itself, but what a new …
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Types of Jewelry Clasps
…production of jewelry, and the demand for simpler, more affordable clasps grew. This led to the development of the spring ring clasp, which is still widely used today. The spring ring clasp features a small, spring-loaded mechanism that …. Other types of jewelry clasps that emerged in the 20th century include the lobster clasp, which features a spring-loaded mechanism that opens and closes by pressing a small lever, and the toggle clasp, which consists of a bar that …
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How Much to Spend on an Engagement Ring
You may have heard the rule of thumb that you should spend three months’ salary on the engagement ring. This could be extreme overkill, or it could be too small to meet the goal of exceeding her expectations. We will help… 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 norm, the … to spend on an engagement ring. In the 1930s, it started with one months’ salary to buy a diamond engagement ring. By the way, only about 10% of the engagement rings at that time were diamond engagement rings. By the end of the 20th …
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Get More Cash for Your Jewelry
How much is my jewelry worth? When you are thinking about selling jewelry, this is the first question on your mind. … easy. It’s fairly simple to find the market value for commodity items like electronics or clothing, but jewelry is much more complicated. Different people can place wildly different values on the same piece of jewelry depending on how …do with it. A great example of this is the classic “cash for gold” 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 …
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Presentation Engagement Ring
What is a presentation engagement ring? A presentation engagement ring is simply a solitaire setting with a diamond set in it. The presentation ring … give your bride-to-be the simple presentation ring and then come back into the store and get the exact engagement ring she wants without any hassle. Here’s how it works: Pick out the diamond. If you know a general shape and size, that … prong solitaire (Tiffany style) setting. It can be in 14 karat white or yellow gold. Propose with the presentation ring. Come back with your new fiancée, and pick out the ring style she wants. We charge a small amount for the …
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Balance : Earth Friendly Lab Grown Diamond Engagement Rings
Celebrate What Matters to You Introducing a new line of engagement rings built with you in mind. These original designs are handcrafted in our Sacramento studio using recycled gold and lab… diamonds. Every aspect, from the design, to the materials, to the craftsmanship was carefully chosen to give you a ring that you can be proud of. For most of us, the engagement ring is the largest jewelry purchase we will make in our … at your ring each day and as your friends reach out to see it up close, shouldn’t you be proud of what you’re wearing? Shouldn’t it be a reflection of who you are? We created the Balance collection to give you a new choice in the sea of …
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Alternative Gemstones for a Non Traditional Engagement Ring
Today, many couples are choosing to express their individuality with unconventional engagement rings. One way to break the mold is to use a gemstone that’s not a Diamond. Let’s explore the pros and cons of a few … to Diamonds have color which makes stand out from the traditional clear white Diamond. Sapphire Engagement Rings The most common Diamond alternative for engagement rings is Blue Sapphire. The Duchess of Cambridge, Princess Diana, … is a 10, the hardest of any natural gem. Their hardness helps Sapphires and Rubies wear very well in engagement rings. There are also White Sapphires which look similar to diamonds, but they don’t sparkle like diamond. Jessica Simpson’s …
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We Want Your Jewelry
… 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, … estate or only a few pieces, it’s up to you) Gold nuggets Loose diamonds, rubies, sapphires, and emeralds How much is my jewelry worth? When you are thinking about selling jewelry, this is the first question on your mind. Unfortunately, …
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White Gold vs Platinum: Which One is Right for You?
Should I choose white gold or platinum for my engagement ring? This is a question that we get all the time, and now we have a full video to help you answer it. In this video we … fundamental characteristics give each metal different properties. For example, platinum has greater density and a much higher melting point than white gold. Strength Is platinum stronger than white gold? In this section we do a couple of… test. At the end of the 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 …
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How to Clean Jewelry at Home
Jewelry looks best when it’s cleaned regularly. While we recommend that you bring your jewelry in every 6 months to a year for a professional cleaning and checkup, there are a lot of great ways you … cleaning solution won’t be able to remove this discoloration. If that happens to you, don’t worry, you can always bring your jewelry to Arden Jewelers and our jewelers can polish off the oxidization for you. Ultrasonic Cleaners We use … that not all metals can be polished. If the piece is gold plated, gold filled, or a base metal (commonly found in costume jewelry) polishing can actually remove the plating and make the metal look worse. Cautions As we have mentioned …
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FOX40 Visits Arden Jewelers to Talk About the Price of Gold
…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 explain how gemologist jewelry buyers like us can pay you even more than just the …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 …for jewelry that contains precious gemstones. We had a great time talking about gold with Dennis, and we hope that this story was helpful. If you are interested in selling some of your jewelry, please feel free to reach out to us …
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The World’s Toughest Job
Mom’s do so much more than we realize. One card company posted ads for a fake job, and then did some interviews. They described the … It’s a touching reminder to thank your mom for all that she does and did for you. Thanks to cardstore.com for sharing this video
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Cathedral Ring Mountings
The cathedral mounting is one of the many choices you have when you’re looking for the perfect engagement ring. It has many variations and its own set of pros and cons. Knowing more about this unique style can help you decide …
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Ring Cam – Capture Your Proposal on Video
Ring Cam is an exciting new technology that allows you to capture your proposal on HD video. It’s a camera with a wide …
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We modified this classic three stone ring design to perfectly accommodate our customer’s diamonds. Sometimes custom jewelry is more about tweaking an existing… fortune, but makes an unforgettable impression. Throw in a matching band to add an extra bit of sparkle, and the finished set is both timeless and jaw dropping
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This solitaire cocktail ring features a large oval prasiolite stone. Prasiolite is the proper name for green quartz. The ring is set with bold … has a cathedral style shank rising to meet the stone on either side. Another simple design, that lets the gemstone capture your attention, with no over-the-top accents to detract from it
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This is a truly striking ring. All attention is focused on the three large main diamonds with four sizable accents completing the look and …
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Class rings are a great way to celebrate your accomplishments. But, you don’t have to settle for the generic styles offered by … big vendors. We created this fully custom class ring for one of our firefighter clients. It features a bezel set garnet and a strong, masculine design
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This gorgeous ring has an even more beautiful story. Our client had a family heirloom ring that was passed down to them. Sadly, the … couldn’t be worn in the condition it was in, so we made this new creation together using diamonds from the original ring. The finished product features a dazzling sapphire center stone surrounded by a halo of diamonds. It is both a …
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This creative design features a brilliant pear cut diamond center stone with organic floral and vine elements twisting up…the yellow gold outer rails contrast with the flowing curves of the white gold flower elements in the middle telling a story of balance between the man-made and the natural
