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How to Sell Your Jewelry
In a hurry? Visit us today to get a free value appraisal of your jewelry. Or, learn how KCRA 3 got more for their jewelry when they came to us. Which is more fun, getting a root canal, … jewelry? Not much of a choice, but following is some knowledge that can take the frustration out of selling your jewelry. And answer the hard questions like: Will I receive a fair price for my jewelry? Or did I pay too much? The two … estate jewelry and the options to liquidating it. Does this mean you have to become a gemologist just to sell your jewelry? No. But some homework and note taking can mean a much higher price paid for your jewelry. Let’s start with what …
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Alternative Metals for Men’s Jewelry
…, an affordable price, and comfortability making it an outstanding ring to wear every day. Tungsten Tungsten carbide jewelry has a nice weight to it like gold and platinum, but it is much more affordable. Tungsten carbide bands are extremely… which can be a safety feature which we will discuss later. It is hypoallergenic, so people with allergies to other jewelry metals can usually wear tungsten jewelry without issue. Tungsten comes from a Swedish term meaning “heavy stone.” It …
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The Birthstones
… February’s Birthstone: Amethyst Amethyst, transparent purple quartz, is the most important quartz variety used in jewelry. Purple has long been considered a royal color so it is not surprising that amethyst has been so much in demand over … orange to true orange, brown to cinnamon, pinks to greens, and of course many shades of red. Garnets are given as symbols of consistency, perseverance and good health. Garnet is also regarded as the gem of faith, constancy and truth and …
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How to Value Inherited Jewelry
…When a loved one passes away, among all of the other challenges and difficulties, there comes the need to divide the jewelry portion of the estate. Arriving at a fair and equitable division can be tricky, but this article should help guide … prefer more personalized information, please feel free to reach out to us . We offer a free consultation where our jewelry experts will sit down with you and explain the different types of value and how they relate to your particular …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Ruby
… form of aluminum oxide with a Moh’s hardness of 9. This makes ruby one of the hardest gems commonly used in jewelry second only to diamond (which has a Moh’s hardness of 10) and moissanite (which is in between). Rubies only occur in the …treated to hide surface scratches or inclusion. Avoid using household chemicals or abrasives when wearing them. Ruby jewelry can be wiped with a soft, dry cloth often to remove dust and residue that will mar its sparkle. For more intense …
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Art Deco vs. Art Nouveau Style Jewelry
We also have a fun, informative video on Art Deco vs. Art Nouveau jewelry which you may like. The Art Nouveau and Art Deco movements have had a profound impact on virtually all forms of art … art, these two particular movements formed around very distinctive ideas which led to very different expressions in jewelry. Once you learn about the fundamental styles of each, you will start to see their influence everywhere. They are … Stile Liberty among many other monikers, simply means “New Art” and it impacted almost every artistic medium. Jewelry makers embraced materials such as enamel, horn, and semi-precious stones to create pieces that were not just adornments …
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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 … 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. The equation for intrinsic value is: intrinsic value = metal value + gem …and gems (diamonds, sapphires, emeralds, etc.) are valued as raw materials based on current market rates. So, gold jewelry value, in this context, is largely determined by the current spot price of gold. Intrinsic value can be viewed as the …
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How to Sell Your Jewelry
Selling jewelry is not a skill that comes naturally to most people. There can be a lot of money tied up in old, estate jewelry that … being taken advantage of is high. To help, I’ve put together an in-depth article on the art of successfully selling jewelry. Here are some of the key points that you shouldn’t try to sell your jewelry without knowing. The determining …. You don’t get paid for the jewelry in relation to what you paid but the condition and demand when you sell. Clean jewelry shows the item at its best and helps in evaluating the design and gems, so be sure to clean your jewelry before you …
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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 … 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 low quality and pay more than the market value for … gemologist but a charismatic salesman willing to say anything to make the sale. Getting the most money for your jewelry is the goal. Simply put there are jewelry buyers in the market place that do not fully understand what makes jewelry …
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3 Things You Might Not Know About Jewelry Repair
Jewelry repair can be a confusing thing, especially if you don’t know much about how it’s done. At Arden Jewelers, our …questions you have and provide you with professional service that you won’t find anywhere else. 1. Even high quality jewelry needs maintenance Fine jewelry is made from some very durable materials: metals and gemstones. We think of metals as…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, a large …
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Intimately Public
… occasion to declare: “Here and now I LOVE YOU.” Upgrades and Redesigns are two of the main ways to give the gift of jewelry. Upgrades are usually “up-sizing” to a bigger or higher grade main diamond. Many times, the jewelry only needs a … and story of the original gemstones live on in a new and unique way. Whichever path you decide, giving the gift of jewelry to someone you love enables them to remember you whenever the gift is worn. Jewelry is special because it is an …
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Why Sell Your Jewelry to a Gemologist Jewelry Buyer?
…. With so many options, it can be difficult to know who to trust, and where you’re going to get the most for your jewelry. If only there was an internationally respected organization that trained and certified jewelers as experts in their … the identification and valuation of gems, including diamonds, although the course work covered nearly all facets of jewelry and its constituent parts. Angelo read over three feet of text in addition to online material. One test was to …
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The History of the Engagement Ring
… the fourth finger of their left hands. The wedding band as a ring has no beginning or end and is seen as an ancient symbol of eternal love. The diamond engagement ring has become the archetypal, universal symbol of love. The fourth finger … a ring set with a diamond and also a gold ring.” The diamond engagement ring has become the archetypal, universal symbol of love. The romantic Constanzo Sforza presented his bride in 1475, Camilla d’Aragona, with a diamond ring on their …
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Custom Jewelry Design FAQ
Custom design jewelry… the idea conjures up many strange thoughts. We are finding out that many people don’t understand the process and … misunderstandings. The first one is custom jewelry is always very expensive. No, this is simply not true. Custom jewelry can be very affordable. We have done custom designs that have saved our clients thousands of dollars over designer … means I will not answer all your question so please call or come in to get a better understanding of custom design jewelry. You can see many of the examples of designs and waxes and final jewelry pieces. The process is very fun and …
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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, … not always easy. It’s fairly simple to find the market value for commodity items like electronics or clothing, but jewelry is much more complicated. Different people can place wildly different values on the same piece of jewelry depending …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 the gold weight. Of course, we feel her ring was worth much …
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Union
…sum of your parts. These are just a few of things we had in mind when we created this collection. But, the beauty of jewelry is that you can wear it with your own meaning. Make it your own. What does it mean to you? “I looked all over the … customers have to say. Family Jeweler When you shop here, you’re not a number, you’re family. We take pride in our jewelry, and we love our customers. If you have a question, you can reach out to us anytime. No Hassle Returns It’s ok, you …
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Jewelry That We Buy
Not 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, … it listed here please feel welcome to bring it into the store of a free, no obligation value appraisal. We 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…and more. Achievement rings like sales awards or time with a company can also be valuable. We Buy Platinum Platinum jewelry is also valuable. Platinum is a white metal and can last for many years. Broken platinum jewelry is welcome. We buy …
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We Want Your Jewelry
We Want Your Jewelry Could you use some extra cash? Do you have jewelry that you don’t wear or don’t want anymore? Convert your jewelry … the most and 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 … new camera, pay off that credit card, or save up for a rainy day. Our “Most Wanted” List We buy almost any fine jewelry (even if it’s broken), but sometimes, it helps to know what specific items we are looking for. Here is our top 10 most …
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How to Clean Jewelry at Home
Jewelry looks best when it’s cleaned regularly. While we recommend that you bring your jewelry in every 6 months to a year …. Toothbrush and Windex Be sure to plug the drain before you start to make sure no small gems are lost. Rinse the jewelry in water. Spray the piece liberally with Windex or a similar glass cleaner (see notes below about which jewelry can …to scrub the jewelry at all angles. Rinse it off with water again and dry it with a hair dryer to avoid water spots. Jewelry Cleaning Solutions There are several different, purpose made, jewelry cleaning solutions that you can use. We …
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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 … 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 and unexpected ways. Learn more about Union …
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How Custom Jewelry is Made
Custom jewelry design is one of the most fascinating things that we do. In this video we take you through the entire process from … custom design fun and easy, and we hope that comes through in this video. A lot goes into making a piece of custom jewelry, but it’s what we do best, so you can sit back and enjoy the process while we make the jewelry you have always …
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Engravable Jewelry Sale for 2023
Checkout our brand new line of engravable jewelry on sale now for 50% off. Since we can now laser engrave jewelry on-site you are not limited to one single design or …like: A monogram or initials A name A fingerprint A map of a special place to you Your own handwriting Even some photographs So, what are you waiting for? The entire collection is sale for a limited time for 50% off. Shop online right …
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How to Spot Fake Tiffany & Co Jewelry
Tiffany & Co. is a brilliant designer that makes some of the most sought after jewelry in the world. Unfortunately, this has led many to create fake or counterfeit Tiffany pieces and then try to sell …jewelers are excellent craftsman and you should not be able to readily see a seam or crack at the solder joints. For jewelry claiming to be silver (stamped sterling silver or 925), check that the piece is actually sterling silver. Tiffany … correctly, and there aren’t any obvious errors (like it being off center). At Arden Jewelers, we don’t like fake jewelry. We have a great collection of genuine Tiffany & Co. available for sale in our shop, and we check every piece to …
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FOX40 Jewelry Cleaning Story at Arden Jewelers
Zohreen Adamjee from FOX40’s morning news stopped by our shop to talk about jewelry cleaning as a romantic Valentine’s Day gift. We compare a professional cleaning from our jewelers with the at home … some types of jewelry that you definitely don’t want to try to clean at home. If you are interested in having your jewelry cleaned or have any other questions, please feel free to contact us . This video was produced by and is the property …
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True North : Diamond North Star Necklace
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Union : Articulating Pendant with Rhodolite Garnet and Blue Topaz
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True North : Yellow Gold North Star Necklace
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True North : Rose Gold North Star Necklace
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True North : Sterling Silver North Star Necklace
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Custom Designs (Show All Custom Designs)
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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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… set, the engagement ring features a rough diamond, not cut to the commonly seen modern round brilliant proportions, surrounded by a simple floral pattern in metal. Recessed into both the engagement ring and the band are words and symbols of special meaning to the client highlighted in black against the bright yellow finish of the gold
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This simple band is made with “recycled” diamonds. The stones were originally from various pieces of jewelry belonging to one of our clients, that were either never worn, or broken. We were able to help her turn those pieces …
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… bezel, and on the sides of the shank. The leaf texture was rendered meticulously by hand one leaf at a time. Custom jewelry is often a labor of love, and that love shows through every aspect of this piece. Watch this ring take shape on our …
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… gold. The emerald cut Aquamarine center stone is complimented by two matched Aquamarines, one on either side. Aquamarines are often seen set in white gold, but this ring makes the bold choice of yellow gold. We love designing custom jewelry specially suited to your unique taste and style
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This unique and artistic piece features twin mermaids on either side of the round center diamond. The lifelike details and flowing lines create a palpable sense of movement when you look at the ring. Proof that with custom jewelry from Arden Jewelers, the only limit is your imagination
