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Gem in the Spotlight: Topaz
… grey color. Blue Topaz: The most common color. A full range of shades is available from light Sky Blue to dark London Blue. Topaz is also found in less commonly known colors like green, pink, and purple. Imperial Topaz is by far the most …One of the biggest is blue topaz. Gem suppliers use a neutron bombardment method in a nuclear reactor to produce the London Blue Topaz. An electron bombardment in a linear accelerator results in the light Sky Blue Topaz. If both treatments …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Blue Zircon
…, brilliance, and flashes of color or fire just like diamond. Zircon also is known for its variety of colors. Blue zircon is the most popular color. But, zircon can be almost any color you can imagine including red, yellow, orange, brown… yellow variety of Zircon. Matura Diamond is another trade name for colorless Zircon. Starlite is the name for the blue gem variety of Zircon. The color of Starlite is rarely natural, and is almost always heat treated. Of course, the blue…
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The Birthstones
…: Aquamarine Originating its name from the Latin “aqua marina” meaning “sea water“, the aquamarine is a light blue to greenish blue beryl, most valuable when it’s a shade of darker blue. Sailors often wore amulets of aquamarine to give …. Learn more about Peridot and Spinel September‘s Birthstone: Sapphire Deriving its name from the Greek word for blue, sapphire used to refer to any blue stone. By the late1800’s, the sapphire and ruby were recognized as gem varieties of…
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Gem in the Spotlight: Tanzanite
… diamond. But, what makes Tanzanite so popular is its color. Tanzanite’s gorgeous color is a captivating mix of blue and purple. The deep hues of violet, indigo, and blue come together in an unrivaled blend only found in tanzanite. Yet, … commonly known gems like rubies, sapphires, and emeralds. Gemology of Tanzanite Gemologists refer to this gem as blue zoisite. The vast majority (current estimates are around 95%) of tanzanite is heat treated to help bring out the …
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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 cousins in addition to a rich history of its… the true spirit of the sea. aquamarine was believed to guarantee a happy marriage Best known for its beautiful blue color, aquamarine was used to bring happiness, eternal youth, and control passion. In the body, aquamarine was thought to… large crystals. Aquamarine’s main pigment comes from iron. The color spectrum of aquamarine varies from very pale blue to a deep blue, the finest specimens being the deepest in color. Most aquamarine stones have a subtle green component…
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Gem in the Spotlight: Tourmaline
… colors have their own names: Rubellite: is red, pinkish red, orangy red, or pink tourmaline. Indicolite: is dark blue, dark violetish blue, or dark greenish blue tourmaline. Paraíba: is a copper colored blue, intense violetish blue, or …Tourmaline is one of the most beautiful gems that you’ve probably never heard of. Less popular than the likes of ruby or …, tourmaline flies under the radar in the gem world and remains the best kept secret of gem collectors and connoisseurs who appreciate its unique properties and stunning array of colors. In fact, tourmaline is found in almost any color…
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… possible, and this piece is a great example of that. It is a classic two stone ring with a diamond set alongside a blue zircon. These gems are not often seen together, but they make a striking duo. The oval diamond nestles perfectly next…Because of blue zircon’s high index of refraction, both stones sparkle brilliantly and perfectly complement each other. Just as the Toi et Moi (you and me) design symbolizes the unity of a couple, these two gems come together to create…
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This impressive solitaire ring was designed especially to accommodate the Swiss blue topaz center stone, which weights over thirty-two carats. With a simple split shank, and basket style mounting, the …
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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. …the ring 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 …
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This engagement ring is a variation of our Balance Ring design. The top of the ring rises up to join perfectly with the diamond’s … above the lower part of the shank. This particular ring is set with a truly stunning internally flawless, and colorless natural diamond
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… oval pendant with a stunning aquamarine gemstone. The halo of diamonds and brilliant white gold set off the rich blue color of this particular aquamarine. Our designer worked closely with this client to create a one of a kind necklace…
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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 …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
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Fancy Color Diamonds
… lattice of the carbon atoms. This mean most green diamond are a clean, pure green and not a mix of other colors. Blue Blue color diamonds are one of the most common. This is because they are mostly treated. The process to treat a … a blue is not very expensive. The ranges of blue diamonds are extensive from light to dark. Natural (untreated) blue diamonds like the Hope Diamond are extremely rare. Purple Purple diamonds are very rare. Most purple diamonds are a …
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How to Find Your Diamond When It’s Lost
…normally invisible, but you can use a black light in a dark room to make the effect stand out. A diamond with strong blue fluorescence, for instance, will exhibit a blue glow in under a black light making it much easier to pick out from …It has to be one of the worst feelings in the world. You look down, and your beautiful diamond is not where it’s supposed to be on your finger. … skips a beat, your mind kicks into overdrive, and for a split second you wonder if you’re in some kind of bad dream. We know how terrible it can be to lose a diamond, and that’s why we’re sharing our best tips and tricks to help you …
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Last Minute Mother’s Day Gifts for 2015
Mother‘s Day is right around the corner (May 10th), and if you haven’t found the perfect gift for your mom yet, now is the …. This year, we are featuring pearls, which make an excellent and classy gift. We also have a great selection of other gifts available at any price point. Here are some of the gift ideas we have right now in the store: Beautiful …of freshwater cultured pearls starting at $95 Symbolic mother‘s pendants, earrings, and rings A great selection of birthstone jewelry for mom Diamond stud earrings starting at $10 Much more… Prefer to shop online? No problem, you can…
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New Showroom Floors Before & After
When we launched our diamond liquidation sale last September, we explained that it was time for a little showroom update. Today, we are …of our remodel has been completed! The old carpet served us well, but its time had come. With the help of a lot of friends and plenty of pizza, we emptied the entire showroom, had the new floors installed, and put it all back together …. We would like to say a huge “thank you” to every one who generously set aside time in their weekend to help us. There’s still a lot more to come on our remodel, so stay tuned for more updates. In the mean time, why not come by and …
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New Jewelry: Floating Diamonds and California Tourmaline
We are excited to announce two new jewelry lines available now, just in time for the holidays: Floating Diamonds and … Tourmaline. Both of these new collections feature fantastic, original gift ideas and both of them are on sale for 40-50% as a limited time introductory offer. Floating Diamond Necklaces These minimalist solitaire necklaces feature a …or gemstone) suspended on our best “invisible” chains. We you are wearing them, the chain and setting almost disappear giving the look of a diamond floating in air. They are both trendy and timeless and they make great gift ideas. The …
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Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas 2021
…, necklaces, and more. Tiffany jewelry is both iconic and beautiful. You can’t go wrong giving her that light blue box. We’re also highlighting another jewelry staple: stud earrings. A sure fire gift idea, studs go with anything, and we …If she stuck with you through stay at home orders, sheltering in place, and a year of uncertainty, she deserves a nice Valentine’s Day gift. … variety to choose from (all on sale for Valentine’s Day). In addition to the classic diamond studs, we also have a great selection of gemstones like emerald, ruby, peridot, and more. Not sure which one to get her? Diamond is always a …
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Alternative Gemstones for a Non Traditional Engagement Ring
… clear white Diamond. Sapphire Engagement Rings The most common Diamond alternative for engagement rings is Blue Sapphire. The Duchess of Cambridge, Princess Diana, Penelope Cruz and Elizabeth Hurley all chose a Blue Sapphire for their …any color except red. The red variety of Corundum is called Ruby. All of the colors are used as wedding jewelry, but blue is probably the most common. Corundum is a 9 on the Mohs hardness scale. Diamond is a 10, the hardest of any natural…
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Rare and Beautiful
… rare shade of Sapphire has a beautiful orange-pink color that makes it stand out from more traditional Sapphires in blue, pink, etc. Kunzite , a soft pink gem that actually fades in color when exposed to light over time. This unique … away and only worn on special occasions. Blue Zircon , one of December‘s birthstones, but much less well-known than Blue Topaz. This gem has more fire and sparkle than almost any other colored gem. Custom Fantasy Cuts , these gems are …
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Mother’s Day Circle Necklace
… Garnet July – Ruby August – Peridot September – Sapphire October – Pink Tourmaline November – Citrine December – Blue Topaz Would you prefer to use an alternative gem in your pendant? No problem, just contact us . We would love to make a…A Thoughtful Mother‘s Day Gift It’s so hard to find a gift that truly expresses how much we love and appreciate our mothers. They give …, and on Mother‘s Day we have the opportunity to give something back. This family necklace is the thoughtful and personal gift that Mom deserves. You can customize the number of gems to fit your family and then choose the birthstone …
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Trusted Jewelry Repair in Sacramento
Arden Jewelers has decades of experience doing jewelry repair right here in Sacramento, CA At Arden Jewelers, we … your jewelry is to you. When your jewelry breaks, doesn’t fit right, or just doesn’t look like it used to, we are here to help. Our jewelry repair team has decades of years of experience working on everything from $100,000 diamond … to simple gold bands. Here’s a short list of the kinds of repairs that we offer at competitive prices. Same day turnaround is available for some services (please call ahead to confirm availability). Ring sizing Laser repair work – we …
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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. … program is designed, so you can 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 …, but it is not needed. Next, we set it in a four or six 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 …
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Selling Back Your Engagement Ring
Many times engagement / wedding rings are people’s most expensive jewelry purchase. Liquidating them takes special care to maximize the return of …Selling diamond wedding jewelry to a cash-for-gold company without a specialist gemologist will not yield the best price. A cautionary tale: I had a client take an engagement ring to a jewelry buying events at a local hotel. They …for the gold, around $200. But the ring had a $2,000 diamond in it! We paid her $2,200 for the ring. Not all places try to get the diamond for free like that. But, many don’t have the experience or training to pay reasonable cash value…
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Sapphire, 0.62 cts. (#20308)
$550.00- Shape:
- Oval Brilliant
- Color:
- Blue
- Clarity:
- Eye Clean
- Dimensions (L×W×D):
- 6.14 × 4.08 × 2.68mm
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Diamond, 2.00 cts. (#20212)
$15,680.00- Shape:
- Radiant Cut
- Color:
- I
- Clarity:
- VS2
- Dimensions (L×W×D):
- 7.39 × 6.76 × 5.00mm
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Diamond, 1.06 cts. (#20355)
$4,295.00- Shape:
- Round Brilliant
- Color:
- K
- Clarity:
- VS2
- Dimensions (L×W×D):
- 6.45 × 6.51 × 4.01mm
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Diamond, 2.60 cts. (#20258)
$30,420.00- Shape:
- Radiant Cut
- Color:
- F
- Clarity:
- VS2
- Dimensions (L×W×D):
- 8.88 × 7.18 × 5.35mm
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Diamond, 1.00 cts. (#20205)
$5,550.00- Shape:
- Round Brilliant
- Color:
- H
- Clarity:
- VS2
- Dimensions (L×W×D):
- 6.24 × 6.31 × 3.74mm
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Diamond, 1.18 cts. (#20265)
$7,200.00- Shape:
- Round Brilliant
- Color:
- J
- Clarity:
- VVS1
- Dimensions (L×W×D):
- 6.99 × 6.92 × 4.02mm
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Retirement Sale: Huge Savings on Jewelry
Arden Jewelers was founded 24 years ago in Sacramento, CA by a visionary jeweler and business man. He built the company… people money and finding them the perfect jewelry for their needs. Today, he is passing the torch to the next generation, and we’re celebrating his retirement with one of our biggest sales ever. Learn more about the retirement sale on…
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At Home Gold Tests
In this video we try out some of the at-home gold tests we’ve seen online. Some of these creative solutions actually worked pretty well…and, some of them didn’t. We also explain how a couple of the more professional gold testing methods work. We demonstrate how to use a touchstone acid test kit and an electronic gold tester (see the links below for the products we used…Here is a quick rundown of our results: Home Tests that Worked Magnet. This is a fast, non-desctructive test that works surprisingly well. Gold isn’t magnetic, so if your piece is attracted by the magnet, you know it’s fake. Like all …
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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… 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 as your lives blend together in beautiful…
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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 …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… might be worth and explain how gemologist jewelry buyers like us can pay you even more than just the gold weight for jewelry that contains precious gemstones. We had a great time talking about gold with Dennis, and we hope that this …
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California Tourmaline
Mined in California, Made in California. This beautiful new line of jewelry is exclusively available at Arden Jewelers and features …mined tourmaline found right here in sunny California. Checkout the whole collection of California Tourmaline online right now
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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 …and its own set of pros and cons. Knowing more about this unique style can help you decide if a cathedral engagement ring is right for you
