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Jewelry, Family, and What Really Matters
… her jewelry. Things were going along normally with the evaluation of the jewelry. It was a larger than normal sale, and she had been around to a few other jewelers. Our offer was the highest, and she decided to sell. When filling out … (age 12-ish) that she was selling her jewelry so she could pay her next medical bill. This was the third treatment, and she felt it was not going to work. She did not want to be a financial burden on her family. She was explaining to …
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Can My Costume and Fashion Jewelry be Fixed?
Yes and no. A few years ago, the answer to this question would have normally been no, but with the introduction of the laser… will always be some jewelry that cannot 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 … our friend jewelry repair experts. We are happy to tackle tough jewelry repair projects that other jewelers won’t. And, don’t worry, there’s no high pressure pitch, we just explain your options in plain English
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A Warm and Happy Holidays to You
… amazing, hot apple cider is one of the seasons many joys. So, this year we are sharing it with all of our friends and clients who come to the shop. Many apple cider recipes have sugar added to them and are overly sweet for my taste. Jen…
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3 Things You Might Not Know About Jewelry Repair
…bench jewelers have been doing jewelry repair in Sacramento for decades. We’re here to answer any questions you have and provide you with professional service that you won’t find anywhere else. 1. Even high quality jewelry needs …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 scratch most metals without the help of tools. Gemstones are rocks …
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Win 0.50ct Diamond Stud Earrings
Congratulations to the Winners! Our contest is officially over, and we want to thank everyone who participated. It was so amazing reading all of your stories. You reminded us again … as easy as 1, 2, 3: Follow us on Instagram if you don’t already. We post special deals, informative jewelry videos, and fun facts about jewelry. Even if we weren’t tempting you with diamonds, you should checkout our feed . Post of a … of your jewelry that’s special to you. It can be anything at all, just be sure to tag or mention @ardenjewelers and include in the caption the hash tag #storyofmyjewels along with the story of why the piece is special. Entries will be …
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Why Would a Gemologist Pay Less for Your Jewelry?
Generally, a professional gemologist jewelry buyer will pay more for jewelry because they understand the real value and can be more confident in offering a higher amount. But, there are a few situations where a … will actually pay less. Expertise Can be a Double Edged Sword First, a gemologist may pay less because they understand the true value of the item. We see lots of jewelry with poor quality gems. Other buyers may not identify the gems as … from the general public had a large diamond (about 3 carats) come in his door. He was very excited to buy the gem and came to us that same day to get an appraisal. I had actually evaluated the same diamond early that day and offered …
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How Much is My Jewelry Worth?
… jewelry has different values in different contexts. The main types of value are: intrinsic value, resale value, and appraised value. Intrinsic Value or Cash Value The intrinsic value of jewelry is the simplest and easiest to understand… equation for intrinsic value is: intrinsic value = metal value + gem value The metal (gold, silver, platinum, etc.) and gems (diamonds, sapphires, emeralds, etc.) are valued as raw materials based on current market rates. So, gold …
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The New Heirloom
It’s the most wonderful time of the year. If you are searching for a thoughtful and beautiful gift for that special someone in your life, you have come to the right place. Each year we have a … gift guide. Some years it’s all about love and romance. Some years we focus on over the top, absolute “wow” gifts, and some years it’s all about not breaking the bank. This year, our gift guide is about the story behind the jewelry . We…. What does jewelry mean to you? Of course, when you are shopping for a new piece, you want it to be well made to stand the test of time. Then, you know you can pass it on to the next generation to enjoy and treasure as an heirloom when …
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Perspective – Is Selling Gold Jewelry on Craigslist Worth it?
We make trade-off decisions every day: “Sleep another 10min and skip breakfast?” “Pay $0.05 more per gallon, or drive across town for cheaper gas?” “Sell my jewelry to a jewelry … 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, … Craigslist seller who was just trying to get more cash for his gold than the local jewelers were offering him. And, he’s not the only one, KCRA reported over 2 years ago that Northern California in particular is a Craigslist crime …
