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How to Check if Your Diamond is Loose
…notice that your diamond is missing. One of the best ways to prevent this is to regularly check if your ring has any loose stones. In this video we’ll show you two easy ways you can tell if your diamond (or other gemstone) is loose at home… rattling sound. Use a pen cap to gently prod each gemstone looking for a small amount of movement. If you do find a loose gemstone in your ring, we recommend you stop wearing it immediately and bring it in so one of our jewelers can check…
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How to Clean Jewelry at Home
… your gems. Place the jewelry in the ultrasonic and turn it on for no more than 15 minutes at a time. Check that all gemstones are secure in their mountings when you remove the piece. Watch our video on how to check if your gems are loose for … and make the metal look worse. Cautions As we have mentioned above, cleaning jewelry can be risky and certain gemstones or types of jewelry can be damaged by the cleaning techniques we have demonstrated. The lists below are general guidelines…
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FOX40 Visits Arden Jewelers to Talk About the Price of Gold
… 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 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 anytime. You can stop by for a free value appraisal …
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Gemologist Buyers Give You More Cash for Your Jewelry
Don’t settle for less cash for your jewelry. Arden Jewelers will give you more cash for your gold right here in Sacramento, CA and surrounding areas. Our gemologist trained buyers pay you for the entire piece: gold, diamonds, and gemstones so you get more. Don’t risk mailing your gold away and trusting someone else with your jewelry. Sell your unwanted jewelry to Arden Jewelers and get CASH today
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Holiday Jewelry Gift Guide 2015
… Liquidation Sale Diamonds may be a girl’s best friend, but few girls day dream about being given the most beautiful loose diamond in a pair of tweezers to look at. That’s why our diamond sale is about more than just loose diamonds. We … aren’t your thing? We also have engagement ring mountings with no preset center diamond, so you can find the loose diamond that’s perfect for you, and then set it in the perfect ring. Gift Guide Here are a few selections from our 2015 …
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3 Things You Might Not Know About Jewelry Repair
…. 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 bend or even … 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 metals go. In fact…
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The Great Diamond Liquidation
… up to 75% off of retail . This is by far, our biggest diamond sale ever. Check out some of the great deals on loose diamonds we have available online right now (even more deals are available in store): Browse all loose diamonds › Of …
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Show Mom How Much You Care
… that represents family in a beautiful way. Creating your own personalized necklace is easy: Choose the number of gemstones to represent the number of kids or family members you have. Choose the birthstones of each person’s birth month. There …
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Give Back and Support East African Gem Miners
… mining techniques. Gem Legacy is starting a movement to give back and uplift those at the source of colored gemstones. And, we at Arden Jewelers are so excited to be joining that movement today! How You Can Help If you have had your eye on a … to browse until you find your favorite. Each purchase leaves a lasting legacy that’s worth far more than gold or gemstones. Of course, you can also give directly to Gem Legacy through their website here . Or, do both! We’re excited about this…
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Give Your Jewelry Regular Check Ups…Really
… a toll on jewelry: white gold starts to look yellow, scuff marks dull the once bright finish, valuable diamonds and gemstones come loose, and on and on. As with most items of value, the best approach with jewelry is preventative maintenance…
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Jewelry Repair FAQ
… to again. What is retipping, and why do I need it? In a large number of jewelry pieces, the valuable diamonds and gemstones are held in place with prongs. With wear, the tops of these prongs can become worn down. If the prongs wear down too …metal (usually gold or platinum) to the top of worn down prongs to keep the gemstone secure. In the past, almost all gemstones had to first be removed from their mountings for retipping, and then reset after it was done due to the high heat …
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Frequently Asked Question about Jewelry
… Certificate and an Appraisal? A Diamond Certificate is a document issued by a Gemological Laboratory describing a Loose Diamond. The laboratory will not issue certificates on Diamonds which are set in a mounting. A Diamond Certificate … period of time, assuming the Diamond does not chip or is not otherwise altered. An appraisal can be performed on a loose Diamond, a mounted stone, or jewelry. If the stone is not loose, the physical properties are estimated using various …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Tsavorite Garnet
… grossularite doesn’t exactly roll off the tongue. So, a proper name was definitely in order. The nomenclature of gemstones follows certain rules, and according to modern mineralogical methods, gemstones are given a name which ends in “-ite”. … the name Tsavorite. It is also less commonly referred to as Tsavolite. Mythology and Lore Unlike many of the other gemstones we write about, Tsavorite does not have a rich history or lore, given its recent discovery. That said, as a member of…
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Gem in the Spotlight: Spinel
…mistake. Since then many processes have been used and perfected to create spinel in even more colors than it is naturally found in. Because of how easily it can be created in a lab, synthetic spinel has been used to imitate many other gemstones (ruby, sapphire, tourmaline, zircon, etc.). In fact, the ubiquity of synthetic spinel may be part of the reason why most people have been slow to appreciate natural spinel in its own right. Interestingly, most lab-created spinel has a…
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Gem in the Spotlight: Morganite
…salmon. It is the subtle, understated nature of Morganite’s color that sets it apart from many of the more popular gemstones. Morganite has an impressive family tree. It is a beryl gem which puts it in the same family as emerald and aquamarine… gravity is 2.67 – 2.90. These characteristics help identify Morganite as beryl and distinguish it from other pink gemstones. Morganite is commonly heat treated to remove yellow and orange hues and to achieve a purely pink stone. This type of …
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Types of Jewelry Clasps
… and bracelets. The hook-and-eye clasp was also used by the Greeks and Romans who often embellished them with gemstones and intricate designs. In the 19th century, the development of new metalworking techniques and machinery led to the mass …. This is one of the reasons why they are often used on bracelets. CONS Longevity – The tongue (insert) can become loose over time and will need to be adjusted. If the tongue is made out of silver this can happen quite quickly. …
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Alternative Gemstones for a Non Traditional Engagement Ring
… on their color. Natural colored Diamonds can be extremely rare auctioning off for millions of dollars. Man-made gems like CZ (Cubic Zirconia), Moissanite and the like are also alternatives to Diamond for a wedding ring. Most of these gemstones are made to look like Diamonds, but are available at a fraction of the cost. Lab grown diamonds are another alternative to consider. These are man-made diamonds that have the exact same chemical composition and properties as natural …
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Jewelry That We Buy
… bracelets, platinum pins, platinum brooches, platinum pendants, more types of platinum jewelry. We Buy Diamonds and Gemstones Arden Jewelers has gemologist jewelry buyers. We buy many types of gemstones and diamonds. The gems and diamonds can…
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Legal Information
…, but no measurement is perfect. In certain situations, the measurements for a group of objects (e.g. pavé set gemstones) will be estimated from the measurements of a sample from the group. When physically weighing a gemstone is impractical, …, and the level of precision may vary. Certain products offer customizations such as ring sizing and changeable main gemstones. In these and similar cases, the product received may look significantly different than the product shown in the …
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We Want Your Jewelry
… Wedding Bands Antique gold or platinum jewelry (from the 1920s and earlier) Full jewelry estates (we’ll help you sort the jewelry and give you an offer for the whole 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, answering it is not always easy. It’s fairly simple to find the market …
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Get More Cash for Your Jewelry
… gems like sapphires and emeralds). When you sell to a buyer who has the skills necessary to grade your diamonds and gemstones with confidence, that buyer can pay more for your jewelry because they know exactly what they are buying and how … grading organizations 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 …
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Welcome Diamond & Gold Vault Clients
… surely explained to you, your warranty coverage looks like this: We will cover the cost of melee or small diamonds/gemstones that come out of your jewelry (up to 0.07cts) while you are responsible for labor to refurbish the ring to like-new …We recommend a schedule of every 6 months to 1 year for checkups. The warranty does not cover the center diamond or gemstones over 0.07cts. Just like Diamond & Gold Vault we are a small, family business, not an insurance company. But, …
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Blue Topaz and Amethyst Abstract Silver Ring
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Vibrant, red, heart-shaped gemstones are the focal point of this unique band. The client opted for lab created rubies which are incredibly bright and saturated. Sparkling accent diamonds space out the hearts and finish the look. The end product is a stackable, wearable, …
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This engagement ring design features an oval Sapphire center stone, surrounded by a halo of round brilliant and marquise cut diamonds, creating a vintage flavored silhouette. Additional diamond accents descend down either side of the shank. Six prongs hold the center stone for extra security, instead of just four. Created in hypo-allergenic 14k white gold.
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We designed this unique solitaire to perfectly complement the stunning green Alexandrite center. A dramatic U-shaped piece intersects the top of the ring, and secures the cushion cut Alexandrite in a channel style setting. This allows the full profile of the stone to be visible. The design is simple, but with an artistic flare.
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Two vibrant ruby stones bring to life the snake as it carefully wraps around the detailed hand engraved platinum staff. Bezel set at the top of the staff is a beautiful old mine cut diamond. The rod of asclepius is a symbol long associated with healing and medicine.
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This cocktail style ring was designed specifically to suit the stunning aquamarine center stone. The large emerald cut gemstone has a vibrant icy blue color, with two round brilliant diamonds, one on either side of it. The design is simple, and really allows the aquamarine to steal the show.
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This is a truly unique piece. The center is a stunning pallasitic peridot which is peridot that is 100% extraterrestrial in origin. This stone is one of the extremely rare meteorites that survived its trip through the earth’s atmosphere and had the right chemical make up to contain gem quality peridot. The setting borrows for the Art Deco tradition with some modern to touches to create a stunning, one-of-a-kind ring.
