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The Difference Between White Gold and Platinum
The first difference between white gold and platinum is the most basic and is the foundation of all the other differences. White gold and platinum are different metals. …alloy. The white color is achieved by a careful choice of the alloying metals, which bleach the yellow of pure gold. Platinum is a naturally white metal. It does not need to be alloyed for color. Jewelry platinum is typically an alloy … usually marked with .900 or .950 to mark its fineness. Some manufacturers state what alloy they are using like 90% Platinum 10% Iridium. How white gold and platinum start out is one of the key differences. White gold even in the best mixture…
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Platinum
Everything you ever wanted to know (and more) about Platinum and its use in jewelry. Platinum is one of the rarest and most durable precious metals. Platinum‘s rich, white … will maintain its shining luminosity forever, unlike other white metals which can, in time, turn yellow or tarnish. Platinum belongs to the noble and precious metals family. It is resistant to tarnishing and discoloration due to chlorine and… popular choice for jewelry, either on its own or as the setting for diamonds and other precious gemstones. Platinum jewelry does not fade or tarnish and keeps its looks for a lifetime. Platinum‘s purity makes it hypoallergenic and ideal for …
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Measuring Gold Weight
…, precious metals and gemstones. The name comes from the French city of Troyes. The noble metals (gold, silver and platinum) all use the troy system. A troy ounce is 20 pennyweights. The pennyweight was the weight of a silver penny in …both to a uniform system. A gram or gramme is a standard metric unit of mass. An avoirdupois ounce converts to 28.34 grams approximately. The troy ounce is 31.1 approximately. You say, “Aha! Gold weigh more, so a pound of gold weighs more …
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Laser Jewelry Repair
… into the hinge and destroying its mobility. Antique filigree that is broken can be repaired. Restoring antique platinum jewelry is now possible with Arden Jewelers’ laser. The laser can also help Angelo create very complicated pieces and …? All the traditional metals can be laser welded, including base metals, karat gold, sterling silver, palladium and platinum, offering a complete array of design, redesigns and repair options. Platinum traditionally is the most difficult …
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Brands and Designer Jewelry
… must meet the most stringent of quality standards. Jewelry brands must use quality metals (like high-karat gold and platinum), first-rate gems, and highly skilled jewelers to meet their obligation. Status When a jewelry brand reaches a level…; Co., Rolex, Cartier, and the like grant status to the wearer. The benefits from status symbols are hard to put a price on. That is why these brands command a high premium for their jewelry, and their customers are happy to pay the price…
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How to Sell Your Jewelry
… of Jesus. Damaged beyond repair jewelry is bought at its intrinsic worth. The intrinsic value is the metal (gold, platinum, silver) price plus any gems. The refining process used to recover the metal utilizes strong chemicals and has strict …(can be in ounces, pennyweights or grams) . The purity is the karat of gold or percentage of noble metal (gold, platinum, silver). 24 karat is pure. 10 karat is 10/24 or .410 gold and the balance of weight is the alloys. 14 karat is 14/24 or…
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This absolutely stunning eternity platinum and diamond tennis bracelet features one single emerald and a swinging pear cut diamond. Our designer worked …
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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 …
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This beautiful ring features a stunning oval cut center diamond with a pair of matching trillion cut aquamarine accents. The slow twisted diamond band adds vibrance and definition to the piece. This ring elegantly combines the rich blue aquamarine and the bright white diamonds
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This open shank ring boasts two stunning bezel set pink spinels. The minimalist composition and sandblast texture makes this ring a truly unique design.
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These Are Strange Times
Platinum at its high was $2,252 now is under $1,000 per ounce, at the time of this writing. This is a golden opportunity for … your jewelry into platinum at the best value compared to gold ever. I don’t know how long this will last, but if platinum was ever a dream of yours or hers, now is the time to take advantage of these strange times. We can also take your used…
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How Much is My Jewelry Worth?
… understand. The 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… are: cash value, cash wholesale value, and scrap value. Let’s look at an example. Assume a ring is made out of 5 grams of 14k gold and it has a 0.25 carat diamond. It has a gold value, of approximately $121 when gold is $1,300 per ounce, …
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Jewelry Appraisals Over 3 Years Old May be Greatly Undervalued
Gold and Platinum has dramatically increased in value in the past 5 years. Gold in one year had a low of $637 per troy ounce and high …2,169 and souring higher. The five year low and high is even greater. Gold’s low was $322 and now is over $978 and Platinum’s low was $602 and has climbed over $2,169. If the jewelry item’s value was due in large part to gold or platinum, …the item might not be able to be replaced for the appraised value! Diamond values have also gone up in the same time period. In addition many gemstones have risen dramatically in the last five years. If your jewelry was appraised over …
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Gold Nears Historic High, Is Now the Time to Sell?
… how much it’s worth. Some things we buy: Chains, bracelets, necklaces Broken jewelry made out of gold, silver, or platinum Single/mismatched earrings Engagement rings and wedding bands …much more On the flip side, the high price of gold … a new jewelry purchase. However, if you have old jewelry to trade in, you can take the sting out of the high gold price by realizing more on your trade in. Plus, we can often times given even more in store credit than we can in cash for …
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Jewelry for Cheapskates
… get a little more than you pay for. But, quality jewelry isn’t cheap, and the high prices of gold, diamonds, and platinum don’t help either. There are, however, some special cases where, if you know what you’re doing, you can save a little …The most important one is your engagement ring. Now, I’m not saying you should only buy a flawless diamond set in platinum. Instead, find a good balance between diamond quality and size in your budget. Don’t skimp on the ring. The engagement …
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KCRA 3 Visits Arden Jewelers
… people could get more money for their gold at the parties than at jewelry stores like Arden. As you can see, our price was noticeably higher than the price offered at the gold party. The story even featured some of the advice we gave the … the value of the total piece of jewelry (not just the gram weight of the gold) and were able to offer a higher price because of it. If you have jewelry you’re thinking about selling, don’t sell it to someone who will just pay you for the …
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Jewelry That We Buy
…, corporate rings, 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…We buy just about anything made out of platinum: platinum rings, platinum chains, platinum bracelets, platinum pins, platinum brooches, platinum pendants, more types of platinum jewelry. We Buy Diamonds and Gemstones Arden Jewelers has …
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Selling Back Your Engagement Ring
…, the value of wedding rings comes from several factors: First, there is the metal the ring is made out of. Gold and platinum are the two most common metals in wedding rings (learn more about gold purity and the difference between white gold …. Selling diamond wedding jewelry to a cash-for-gold company without a specialist gemologist will not yield the best price. A cautionary tale: I had a client take an engagement ring to a jewelry buying events at a local hotel. They offered…
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We Want Your Jewelry
… Diamond Stud Earrings Vintage Style Estate Jewelry (Art Deco, Art Nouveau, Edwardian, Victorian, more) Gold or Platinum Wedding Bands Antique gold or platinum jewelry (from the 1920s and earlier) Full jewelry estates (we’ll help you sort the…. Or, watch the video above to see how much more we were able to pay KCRA 3 for their jewelry. “Offered highest price / evaluations in the area! I went to three stores before this one. Not one explained what metals where in my jewelry, how…
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AI Jewelry Design Competition
… you submit your design. If you would like, we can give you a quote to create your design using gold (or silver or platinum) and the gemstones of your choice. We’ll also give a discount of $100.00 off our regular design fee for all … us to mail your prize to. If you would like, we can also give you a quote to create your design in gold, silver, or platinum! * Please keep all design submissions tasteful and professional. Avoid infringing on any copyrighted design elements…
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Stackable Bands : Buy One, Get One 75% Off
… styles to create your own unique stack. From now until Dec 25th, if you buy one stacking band at the regular price, you’ll get the second one at 75% off !* There’s no coupon code needed. Just add two stacking bands to your cart and enjoy … ring or any diamonds.” – Brad M. (Sacramento, CA) How it Works When you buy one stackable band at the regular price, you will get the second one (of equal or lesser value) at 75% off! It’s that simple. Want to buy more than two? Great, …
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Recycled Diamond Engagement Rings
…, that’s one less diamond that needs to be mined. When you buy the recycled metal engagement ring, that’s a few less grams of ore that need to be processed. On top of the environmental benefits, when you buy a recycled ring you can save a …ring. The principal is the same as buying a new vs. a pre-owned car. Of course, the new car will carry a premium in price. But, smart shoppers know that they can find a beautiful, designer quality engagement rings for much less by shopping…
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How to Clean Jewelry at Home
… 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 percentage of white gold is rhodium plated . Excessive polishing can …best when it’s cleaned regularly. While we recommend that you bring your jewelry in every 6 months to a year for a professional cleaning and checkup, there are a lot of great ways you can clean your jewelry at home to keep it shining in…