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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 value we are talking … key to understanding appraised value is that this value is only theoretical. It is not stating what the jewelry is worth, but what it would cost to replace the item in new condition. people come to a false understanding that their jewelry… (check out our article about jewelry appraisal types ). This is the heart of the problem of what jewelry is worth. Jewelry insurance appraisals don’t have anything to do with the worth of the jewelry item, only its replacement cost. The …
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Perspective – Is Selling Gold Jewelry on Craigslist Worth it?
… to steal things like jewelry. So the question is: is the little bit more that you can make selling it to a stranger worth the time and risk? We can’t answer that for you, but if you do decide to take the risk and sell your jewelry on …We make trade-off decisions every day: “Sleep another 10min and skip breakfast?” “Pay $0.05 more per gallon, or drive across town for …or try to get more on Craigslist?”. So, which one should you chose? Selling your jewelry for retail prices on Craigslist and other online local classified sites can sometimes get you 10-35% more, but you are likely trading off time, …
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A Legacy Worth Upholding
In February of this year, we asked our email newsletter subscribers to nominate worthy non-profit organizations for us to support. We were amazed at the response. So many of our clients are passionate … jewelry can bring. That is why we love doing what we do every day. Creating a unique piece that brings someone so much joy is its own reward. We hope you enjoyed seeing this story come together as much as we did. And, there are more … of so many beautiful organizations. This is the story of our partnership with one of them. Legacy Classical Academy is a small, non-profit school located in the foothills of Northern California. It fosters a unique blend of home …
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Show Mom How Much You Care
… Mother’s Day gift that they will cherish forever. This timeless pendant will remind her every day of how much she is loved and appreciated by her family. Since each pendant is custom made, give us at least 2-3 days to make your pendant … nights to tend to their children, the driving to practices, the planning 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 …
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Checkout Our New Billboards
… billboards with you. If you have jewelry that you are thinking about selling, it can be hard to know how much it’s worth. Jewelry isn’t like an iPhone were you can simply hop on eBay and see what it’s going for. That’s why we offer our …. Just come on by and our professional gemologists will evaluate your jewelry and let you know how much it’s worth. There’s no obligation to sell, and we’ll even help you price your jewelry if you decide to try selling it on Craigslist or …
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Cash for Gold vs. Cash for Jewelry
… (i.e. the gold, silver, or platinum), and then looks at the jewelry as a piece of fashion. Estate jewelry can be worth many times the gold value because of its exquisite design or history. The next step is to evaluate the gems that are … a lady who was paid $50 for a ring that had a one carat H color VS clarity diamond in it. The diamond alone was worth $2,500 to $5,000. She was given a fair Cash for Gold price of 80% for the gold, but nothing for the diamond. At Arden …
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How Much to Spend on an Engagement Ring
… push in Japan was for three months’ salary. In the 1970s, a Japanese ad stated, “A diamond engagement ring: worth three months’ salary.” With the increased globalization of the economy, the three months’ salary rule has spread around the … may show how valuable you think she is. It could even be tied into how beautiful you think she is. How much she is worth is tied into how much the diamond is worth. Of course, this is not a blanket statement that applies to everyone. But…
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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. Unfortunately, answering it … of her ring. The only problem was that the buyer paid her $0 for the 1 carat center diamond! The diamond alone was worth $2,500 to $5,000 given its quality. So, how much was her jewelry worth? To a “cash for gold” buyer, it was only worth… only care about the gold weight. So, like the “cash for gold” buyers we talked about before, the piece is only worth the gold weight to you. On the other hand, if you are known for your collection of reconditioned estate jewelry, you know…
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We Want Your Jewelry
…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. Come in today, and we’ll pay top dollar for your jewelry … 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, answering it is …
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Jewelry That We Buy
…buy back jewelry even if you didn’t get it from us. We Buy Gold Gold jewelry is a big category. Any karat of gold is worth money. Any color of gold is worth money. We buy yellow gold, white gold, rose gold, and even green gold. The gold … Platinum jewelry Designer jewelry Tiffany jewelry Scott Kay jewelry Cartier jewelry Tacori jewelry Gold coins Much moreNot sure if your jewelry is something we would be interested in buying? This list can help. Before we get to the list of things we buy, remember…
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Alternative Gemstones for a Non Traditional Engagement Ring
… to a Diamond for engagement rings are more varied than most people think. They range from gems worthy of the crown jewels to man-made imitations of Diamonds. Most alternatives to Diamonds have color which makes stand out from the …pink, red, yellow, brown, green and black are the most popular colors of Diamonds. Some colored Diamonds are priced much less than the traditional clear Diamond (e.g. black and brown). Other colors like red and pink can be much more …
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Selling Back Your Engagement Ring
… of diamond value ). Next, there 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 … jewelry is out of style, then most of the value is in the metal and gems. A premium designer or branded ring can be worth much more than a “no name” ring. Arden Jewelers has many years of experience with divorce sales of wedding jewelry. …
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How to Sell Your Jewelry
… can’t command premium price. In fact some styles are so out of favor that the jewelry’s only value is its intrinsic worth. The other extreme is that the jewelry could be antique. Antique jewelry is highly collectible and may require a … many times justify the restoration costs but most of the time damaged jewelry is only valued at its intrinsic worth. Jewelry repair in many instances is counter-intuitive. I have seen jewelry that has been mangled in such a way that the …
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How to Value Inherited Jewelry
…, to many people, is a “caveat emptor” or “buyer beware” area of life. How a small polished rock can be worth the same amount as a car or a house will never be understood by some people. A big reason for this is that evaluating jewelry and… 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 jewelry item based on a set …
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The Birthstones
… century, when Archduke Maximillian of Austria sealed his engagement to Mary of Burgundy with a diamond ring. Of all jewels, the diamond is supreme and worthy of the name precious stone. It qualifies for all the virtues implied in that term…most beautiful sapphires and rubies. It has a long and rich history and has even been mistaken for ruby in the crown jewels. Sardonyx is a lesser known an alternative birthstone for August. Learn more about Peridot and Spinel September’s …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Topaz
… the largest diamond ever found (prior to the Cullinan Diamond) at 1,680 carats and was set in the Portuguese crown jewels as such. It wasn’t until many years later that more modern testing identified it as a clear topaz instead. Even …Some of these varieties have their own names: Imperial Topaz: When both orange and red colors are present (although much of the jewelry industry might call golden topaz imperial). Golden Topaz: Yellow to orange without any red component (…
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Gem in the Spotlight: Pearl
… and was subsequently owned by a number of prominent figures, including the Sultan of Turkey and the French Crown Jewels. The Hope Pearl is known for its large size and unusual shape. It weighs approximately 450 carats and is shaped like a …, and the process of growing them is extremely delicate and time-consuming. As a result, South Sea pearls are often much more expensive than other types of pearls. They are some of the most valuable and sought-after types of pearls in the…
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Types of Necklace Chains
… and they require special care when storing and wearing. These chains make a big, bold statement that, for many, is worth the extra care needed to keep them looking their best. PROS Bold Look – No other chain style has quite the same … chain of the same size would be. PROS Cost – As mentioned above, the copious amount of open space makes this chain much more affordable than other styles of the same thickness. Flexibility – Like other cable chain variants, the paperclip…
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FOX40 Visits Arden Jewelers to Talk About the Price of Gold
… 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 gold weight for jewelry that …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 … in selling some of your jewelry, please feel free to reach out to us anytime. You can stop by for a free value appraisal anytime
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White Gold vs Platinum: Which One is Right for You?
… 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… or a nickel-free white gold. The second difference here is heft. As we discussed earlier, platinum alloys are much denser than white gold alloys, so an identically ring will be much heavier if it’s made in platinum as compared to white …
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Union : Two People, One Adventure
Introducing an original jewelry creation by Arden Jewelers, we call it Union. This unique design symbolizes the beauty of a relationship. When two people who are really right for each other come together, they are better than they were before. The two colors in the pendant blend together to create a new color, just …
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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 …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
