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Platinum
…even than gold – witness all those platinum albums and credit cards. Platinum jewelry is the perfect choice for a lifetime of everyday wear. Its density and weight make it a durable jewelry metal. Platinum does not wear away and holds precious stones firmly and securely. Like all precious metals, platinum scratches. However, the scratch on a platinum piece is merely a displacement of the metal and none of its volume is lost. In addition to its strength and density, platinum has …
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Alternative Metals for Men’s Jewelry
… in color than platinum and has the reflective look of rhodium plated white gold. Cobalt chrome is harder than precious metals like platinum, gold, and silver. As a result of its hardness, it will resist scratching and wear to a greater … rings need to be cut in two places instead of one because they cannot be bent off the finger after one cut like precious metal rings. Cobalt is alloyed with other metals, especially chromium, to increase its durability and wear properties. …
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Anatomy of a Ring
… The gallery of a ring is a somewhat ambiguous term that refers to the underside of the ring beneath the center stone. There is often a design on the top part of the ring that is lifted up above the finger. In order to maintain the …next to each other. The constant friction with another ring can actually wear through the gallery leaving the center stone at risk of calling out. This is why we typically recommend that you have your rings soldered together if you plan to…
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Art Deco vs. Art Nouveau Style Jewelry
…” 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 but works of art. Many Art Nouveau jewelry pieces were made in silver, … Organic, flowing lines, nature Geometric symmetry, bold contrast, simplicity Materials of Choice Silver, semi-precious stones, enamel Platinum, diamonds, emeralds Prominent Designers Louis Comfort Tiffany Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels Main …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Emerald
… bright colors and renewed energy. Emerald, May’s gemstone, captures this enthusiasm for life in rich elegance. This precious gemstone has been revered for over 4,000 years and is associated with love, fertility, and rebirth. Gemology of … Muzo mine in Columbia, it is one of the finest green emeralds ever discovered Care and Cleaning of Emerald Like all precious gemstones, emeralds require proper care to maintain their brilliance and value. Emeralds are relatively durable, but…
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The Birthstones
…. The diamond has been a symbol of eternal love since the 15th century, when Archduke Maximillian of Austria sealed his engagement to Mary of Burgundy with a diamond ring. Of all jewels, the diamond is supreme and worthy of the name precious stone. It qualifies for all the virtues implied in that term: brilliance, hardness, rarity, antiquity, purity and permanence. Learn more about Diamond May’s Birthstone: Emerald A symbol of love and rebirth, the emerald has been treasured for …
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This is a classic three stone style design with a European style square-bottom shank, a deep red pear cut ruby center stone and round brilliant …
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A stunning three stone cocktail ring in 14k yellow gold. The emerald cut Aquamarine center stone is complimented by two matched Aquamarines…
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Custom jewelry makes anything 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 … oval diamond nestles perfectly next to the pear cut zircon. 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 …
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This is a truly artistic take on the popular two stone ring concept. Two perfectly matching diamonds are set at an offset on the top of the ring with a gently curved line of sparkling accent diamonds running in between them. A very special ring for a very special person
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We modified this classic three stone ring design to perfectly accommodate our customer’s diamonds. Sometimes custom jewelry is more about tweaking an existing ring design than coming up with something brand new. This ring set with the customer’s diamonds didn’t cost a …
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This is a simple, yet surprisingly detailed design. Everywhere you look small touches show the client’s personality and style. From the small, flush set accent diamond hidden away in the European style shank to the intricate yet subtle filigree work under each of the three main diamonds, this ring is all about the details.
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Meet the Jewelers: Sacramento Indie Jewelry Designers
…! Jhon: Bould’er Chic Bio: My name is Jhon, and I am 58 years old. My father was a jeweler. He taught me how to cut and polish stones before I was ten. In the past, I worked extensively in repair and restoration in jewelry and precious stones in St. Louis, Missouri. Currently, I bring my knowledge and expertise to the Sacramento area, along with my own style and designs. Artist’s Statement: Beauty if everywhere, you just have to look for it. I can help you find it. My collections…
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Ancient Roman Jewelry Discovered
… they were practically defenseless. Hoping to preserve her jewelry in the slim hope that she could somehow escape or survive the onslaught to later reclaim it, she buried it under the house. Sadly, she was never able to retrieve her precious jewelry. There is evidence that the house was burned to the ground when the small town fell and human bones were discovered nearby showing serious injuries. Stories like this remind us of the darker side of human nature and make us …
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News 10 Gold Investment Story at Arden Jewelers
A few days ago, with the debt ceiling deadline looming and gold reaching record highs, a news crew from KXTV channel 10 paid us a visit to get an inside look at precious metals (gold, silver, etc.) as an investment opportunity. Check out the story right here, or you can watch it on the News 10 website . Since that story aired, gold has shattered it’s previous record highs and reached over $1,780 per …
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Jewelry for Cheapskates
… people are turning to silver as an alternative metal for fine jewelry. You can find high quality pieces set with precious gemstones in silver for very reasonable prices. Our Asteria line features many pieces in silver with white sapphire …
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Give Your Jewelry Regular Check Ups…Really
A diamond may be forever, and gold may be a precious metal, but that doesn’t mean that your jewelry won’t wear with time. Routine wear can actually take quite a toll on …
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Arden Jewelers Catches Undisclosed Lab Grown Diamond
…. Using our brand new, state-of-the-art lab grown diamond tester was mostly just a matter of procedure as the stones were supposed to be natural. He was completely shocked when the tester flagged one of the two gems as a possible lab grown…like a natural diamond. He ran the test a few more times and even confirmed on our secondary lab diamond tester, the stone was definitely lab grown . Of course, we notified the wholesaler right away who was likely just as much a victim in …
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Diamond Setting Style Comparison
Becoming familiar with popular styles of stone setting can help you decide what you do and don’t like when it comes to engagement rings. It’s a great starting … for your engagement ring now or just getting ideas for the future. The following are some of the most common stone setting styles. 4 Prong Setting It’s not hard to see why this style is persistently popular. Its classic simplicity makes … is similar to the 4 prong setting. However, the 6 prong style has its own distinct look, as well as providing the stone with a bit more security. A 6 prong setting is a wise choice for those who appreciate the prong style, but who have a …
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Get More Cash for Your Jewelry
… 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 than 100% to pass. Once … 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 much…
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Magenta Titanium Jewelry Gifts
… a mix of colors. While we can’t produce every color, there are a wide variety of hues that we can access with this technique, and we can mix colors on different areas of the same piece. The possibilities are endless. Mix up the gemstones. Do you like the diamond look, but you would prefer natural instead of lab diamonds? Do you wonder how crazy the purple overload would get if we used an amethyst instead of a diamond? Do you have your own gem that you would like to use…
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Jewelry Appraisals
… at a wholesale level with jewelry mountings being evaluated purely upon the intrinsic smelted cash value of the precious metal based on the prevailing market base price of that day. Antique Appraisal In that antique jewelry (items of 100 … to replace said items in newly manufactured condition would be inappropriate. Therefore, with the exceptions of gemstone evaluation, estimates of value for antique or “vintage” jewelry items is a reflection of the averaged cost incurred …
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Legal Information
… local jeweler every six months to a year to ensure their integrity from daily wear. However, because of daily wear, stones may become loose over time and become dislodged. In the unlikely event that this happens, the one year warranty … stone, we will repair the item free of charge, but you are responsible for the shipping fees to and from us. If a stone falls out and you completely lose it, you are responsible for the cost of the new stone to be replaced and the …
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Alternative Gemstones for a Non Traditional Engagement Ring
… to express their individuality with unconventional engagement rings. One way to break the mold is to use a gemstone that’s not a Diamond. Let’s explore the pros and cons of a few Diamond alternatives. The alternatives to a Diamond for …, but they don’t sparkle like diamond. Jessica Simpson’s wedding ring is a Ruby with pear-shaped Diamond side stones. Mark Zuckerberg’s wife, Priscilla Chan also has a Ruby engagement ring. Emerald Engagement Rings Oliver Martinez gave his…
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FOX40 Visits Arden Jewelers to Talk About the Price of Gold
… 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 …
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News 10 Gold Story at Arden Jewelers
…, they came to us for an expert opinion. Arden Jewelers has been buying gold jewelry and watching the gold market for over 20 years. We always like sharing our understanding of the complicated issues that come with buying or selling precious metals and jewelry, and we hope that News 10’s viewers enjoyed the story
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How to Clean Jewelry at Home
…Tourmaline. All the same caveats mentioned about ultrasonics apply here as well. Polishing Cloth . Only use on solid precious metals like: Sterling Silver, Karat Gold (10k, 14k, 18k, etc.), Platinum, Palladium. Also, keep in mind that a high … 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 …
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How to Check if Your Diamond is Loose
… 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. Hold… gently tap the bottom of it with the other. Listen for a faint 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 …
