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News 10, Diamond Prices, and Shopping Local
…a reporter from News 10 contacted us to get some expert insight into diamond pricing trends. We were happy to help, and our gemologist, Dan explained some of the factors behind the price drop. You can checkout the full interview right … of shopping at a small, local jeweler like Arden Jewelers. Many people think that because of economies of scale and global competition they can save money by shopping at a larger jewelry retailer either online or at a chain location. …
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Capture Your Proposal on Video
My wife says that the moment I got down on one knee and proposed was one of the happiest of her life. I always wish I had found a way to capture that moment to look back on… for the years to come. Now, thanks to a new and exciting technology, you can do just that. It’s called Ring Cam, and it’s a simple idea: put an HD camera, a wide angle lens, and a microphone inside of a normal looking ring box. This … one of life’s happiest moments on video forever. All of that technology doesn’t exactly come cheap though, and if you want a Ring Cam of your own, it will cost you over $200 (or over $100 to borrow). That seemed a little steep to us. We…
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Give Back and Support East African Gem Miners
Update (9/15/2021): This event has ended, and we were able to donate over $200.00 to Gem Legacy’s COVID-19 relief efforts. Thank you to everyone who participated… back and supporting our global community than today. That’s why we are partnering with Gem Legacy to help lend a hand to artisanal gemstone miners in East Africa. From now until September 14th, we will donate 10% of all sales from our … Africa. About Gem Legacy Gem Legacy is a 501c3 nonprofit dedicated to supporting education, vocational training, and local economies in East African mining communities. Their founder, Roger Dery, has met thousands of people in East …
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Brown Diamonds and a Journey to the Center of the Earth
… humans for as long as we can remember: “What is beneath our feet?” One theory that may seem unlikely to you and me is that there is a vast layer of water between the Earth’s upper and lower mantle. Now, thanks to skilled scientists, a …came from a tiny inclusion in a diamond that most people would consider worthless (learn more about colored diamonds and their values here). Inclusions, as you may know, are small bits of foreign (non-diamond) material that were trapped …
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Samuels Jewelers is Closing, We’re Here to Help
… coverage to learn more. After 125 years in the jewelry business Samuels Jewelers has filed Chapter 11 bankruptcy and is now in the final days of closing all of its 120 stores. If you were one of their many clients, you are probably …decided to make a special offer to all former Samuels Jewelers clients. Bring in any of your Samuels Jewelers pieces and get 50% off your first repair . This can include ring sizing, replacing missing diamonds, refurbishing, repairing a …
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Meet the Jewelers: Sacramento Indie Jewelry Designers
Our large, in-house jewelry repair and creation facility is one of the many things that makes us unique. But, all of the state-of-the-art equipment in the … day. Each one of these jewelers has crafted their own, original line of jewelry in addition to the excellent repair and fabrication work that they do on a daily basis. Each collection is totally unique and represents the artistic eye … out to us anytime. Alex: Wind Fox Silver Arts Bio: Alex grew up in Minden, NV. Growing up with a master jeweler and a variety of artists and technical craftsmen in the family has honed her talents and skills. Her background includes a …
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How to Find Your Diamond When It’s Lost
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. Your heart skips a beat, your mind kicks … 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 find it again. These tips are what we have learned from … ultraviolet light. This is 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 …
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How to Sell Your Jewelry
… money tied up in old, estate jewelry that is not longer wanted or even broken, but getting it out isn’t always easy and the potential of being taken advantage of is high. To help, I’ve put together an in-depth article on the art of …’t try to sell your jewelry without knowing. The determining factors of estate jewelry price are style, condition, and intrinsic worth. You don’t get paid for the jewelry in relation to what you paid but the condition and demand when you…
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How to Organize Your Jewelry
The key to organizing your jewelry is to stop thinking about organizing and start thinking about displaying. Think of your jewelry collection as your own private jewelry store. When you get … accessories to match your look. If all of your jewelry is piled in a drawer, it will be easy to forget about, and you’ll wind up wearing your favorite pieces less often. It’s a simple truth: if you see your jewelry, you’ll wear it. So, … need a system that works for a wide range of sizes. Fortunately, the internet is full of creative ways to organize and display your necklaces. Check out Pinterest for some inspiration. In general, hanging necklaces is the best way to …
