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3 Things You Might Not Know About Jewelry Repair
…it up. She thought, as many do, that when we size a ring, we just stretch it up, causing it to get thinner. In fact, sizing a ring up is a bit more complicated than that. The jeweler actually cuts the ring, and opens it up the right amount … bands, it is often better to maintain the structural integrity of the band by stretching it, instead of cutting and sizing. However, if the band is not one solid piece (it has been cut before) or if stretching will make it too thing, we …
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Intimately Public
… 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 change in the head to accommodate the… man I pretended to be. Is now the time to show how much I love her for her? In many ways, the upgrade of a wedding ring is a more significant symbol of love than the original engagement ring. Now you know each other. All the games of …
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In House Laser Engraving is Now Available
… of exciting jewelry options just opened up for you. Yes, we can do monograms, names, initials, inside and outside ring engravings faster than ever before. But, now we can also do unique and creative engravings like fingerprints, maps, …If you can dream it, we can find a way to engrave it for you. As you can see, we’re very excited about this new toy tool and all of the amazing jewelry we can create with it. We hope you are too. If this post has sparked some creative …
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Big Savings on Small Business Saturday
…support for your local, family owned, small jewelry store, and you’ll get: 50% off all jewelry repair including ring sizing, cleaning and refurbishing, chain repair, replacing missing diamonds, and more. Getting her jewelry cleaned is a …
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Samuels Jewelers is Closing, We’re Here to Help
… 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 broken chain, and more. After your first repair, as a new Arden …now in the final days of closing all of its 120 stores. If you were one of their many clients, you are probably wondering where you should go for repairs, service, and new jewelry now. We want you to know, that we’re here to help . we …
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Lab Grown Diamonds
… producing diamonds matured to where gem quality stones can be produced in large sizes. Lab grown diamond engagement rings Today, we are excited to introduce our brand new line of lab grown diamond engagement rings: Balance. These rings … gold and all of the diamonds are lab grown. The design is a celebration of symmetry from the perfect circle of the ring shank to the dazzling round, bezel set diamonds. If you’re interested, you can learn more about them or shop online …
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Alternative Metals for Men’s Jewelry
… who allow us to exchange titanium (and other alternative metal) rings for different sizes for a small fee. So, “sizing” a titanium ring winds up costing about the same as or even less than sizing a traditional ring. Overall, titanium is a …, but standard vise grips have also been used effectively. As you may have guessed, the same caveats about ring sizing tungsten (and other alternative metals) also apply to ceramic so be sure to ask about sizing exchanges before you buy. …
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The Magic of Polarized Light
… light exactly, and why is my jeweler writing about it? It turns out that polarized light is actually a very useful tool in gemology, and in this article we’ll show you why. What Is Polarized Light? Light from almost any light source …off the screen the way it does now. Polarizing filters even have uses beyond visible light finding critical roles in tools that work with radio waves, microwaves, and X-rays. Here are a few of the places you will find polarizing filters …
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Anatomy of a Ring
… at the point that the design stops. A jeweler will usually add or remove metal from the bottom of the shank when sizing a ring. This can sometimes be done so well that you would never know it was sized looking at the shank with your naked …Knowing the different parts of a ring can help you make a better decision when choosing a new ring and it can help you know when your ring may need …, the shank can wear thin—yes, even gold and platinum can wear away. In such cases a jeweler can “re-shank” the ring by replacing the metal at the bottom of the shank, going as far up the sides as the design and the extent of the wear …
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How to Tell If a Diamond Is Natural or Lab Grown
…to be able to tell if a diamond is natural or lab grown, whether it is disclosed or not. Fortunately, there are some tools available to help us do this. One of the best indicators of whether a diamond is lab grown is whether or not it is … the limitations of the Type IIa tester, and it even works on diamonds that are set in jewelry. Of course, like all tools, it is not perfect. But, in the hands of our skilled gemologists, it is an absolute game changer. If you need to be …
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What to Do When Your Ring Irritates Your Skin
Nothing is more frustrating than being unable to wear your engagement ring or other jewelry because it irritates your skin. Don’t worry. There are many options you have when faced with this …but their root causes and solutions are very different. Physical Irritation This can be caused by the design of the ring, a rough area that is the result of normal wear and tear, or a ring that is not sized correctly. If the ring is too … irritation and the solution may simply be to size the ring up slightly. Likewise, if there is a rough spot on the ring, that can normally be smoothed out by a jeweler. Changes in diet can dramatically affect our finger sizes. So, if the …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Sapphire
… sacred and was worn by priests to show their connection to the sky and heaven. Sapphires were set in the Bishop’s ring as a symbol of unity between the priest, the sky and heaven. Sapphire has been associated with divine favor. The … Anglo-Saxons from 1042-1066, met a beggar one day. King Edward had nothing of value on him except for his sapphire ring, which he generously gave to the beggar. The beggar was really a messenger from God, who later returned the ring to …
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…, sports or other “abnormal” things, we’ll be glad to fix or replace it at the most reasonable price we can. Ring Sizing If we size your ring to the requested size and that size is incorrect, we will have to charge you again to re-size the …become larger or smaller because of diet, medication, the weather or weight change, etc., we can only guarantee ring sizing for 30 days from the date it ships from our store. Terms of Use Any content uploaded to this site (e.g. customer …
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Trusted Jewelry Repair in Sacramento
… prices. Same day turnaround is available for some services (please call ahead to confirm availability). Ring sizing Laser repair work – we can fix jewelry that was unfixable before! Chain repair Replace missing diamond Fixing breaks in …, earrings, and just about anything else that’s broken Cleaning and refurbishing jewelry to look like new Soldering rings together Stop rings from rotating on your finger Stone setting of all kinds Start to finish custom jewelry design …
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Fill Your Prescription for Asteria
…Asteria collection at our safe, secure, online shop. You even get a free jewelry gift box, Asteria booklet, and ring sizing (to standard sizes) when you buy. Asteria jewelry online shop
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Presentation Engagement Ring
What is a presentation engagement ring? A presentation engagement ring is simply a solitaire setting with a diamond set in it. The presentation ring … give your bride-to-be the simple presentation ring and then come back into the store and get the exact engagement ring she wants without any hassle. Here’s how it works: Pick out the diamond. If you know a general shape and size, that … prong solitaire (Tiffany style) setting. It can be in 14 karat white or yellow gold. Propose with the presentation ring. Come back with your new fiancée, and pick out the ring style she wants. We charge a small amount for the …
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How Much to Spend on an Engagement Ring
You may have heard the rule of thumb that you should spend three months’ salary on the engagement ring. This could be extreme overkill, or it could be too small to meet the goal of exceeding her expectations. We will help…, the diamond and jewelry industry influenced culture to provide guidelines on the amount to spend on an engagement ring. In the 1930s, it started with one months’ salary to buy a diamond engagement ring. By the way, only about 10% of the… that time were diamond engagement rings. By the end of the 20th Century, over 80% of people gave diamond engagement rings. Diamond prices increased in that time frame due to simple supply and demand. The two months’ salary rule began in …
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Recycled Diamond Engagement Rings
Why Buy a Recycled Engagement Ring When you care about the environment it affects everything you do. You make sure the light’s off when you a leave a … efficient appliances, you conserve our natural resources everywhere you can. So, why should buying an engagement ring be any different? No mater how efficiently we work, it still takes resources to acquire the raw materials for an … ring, your purchase consumes almost nothing. You effectively cut the resources used to produce that engagement ring in half by diffusing them over at least two owners. When you buy a recycled diamond, that’s one less diamond that needs …
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At Home Gold Tests
… testing. If an acid eats away the metal, you know that it is of a lower purity than the label on the acid. By comparing the results of your test piece against a piece of known gold you can determine if your piece is genuine gold or not. … use every day. The tester works by creating an electrical circuit with the piece of jewelry in the middle. By measuring the resistance of the circuit the purity of the gold in the jewelry can be estimated. The result is an easy to use …
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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 for a professional cleaning and checkup, there are a lot of great ways you … cleaning solution won’t be able to remove this discoloration. If that happens to you, don’t worry, you can always bring your jewelry to Arden Jewelers and our jewelers can polish off the oxidization for you. Ultrasonic Cleaners We use … video on how to check if your gems are loose for tips on that. Steam Cleaners A steam cleaner or steamer is another tool that we use everyday at Arden Jewelers. They use a jet of high pressure steam to blast away any remaining dirt or …
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Ring Cam – Capture Your Proposal on Video
Ring Cam is an exciting new technology that allows you to capture your proposal on HD video. It’s a camera with a wide …
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Cathedral Ring Mountings
The cathedral mounting is one of the many choices you have when you’re looking for the perfect engagement ring. It has many variations and its own set of pros and cons. Knowing more about this unique style can help you decide …
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Fox 40 Ring Cam Interview
The Ring Cam is a special engagement ring box that has a hidden camera. You can use it to capture your proposal on video to …this, they sent a reporter to our shop to get the inside story. A big thanks goes out to Eddie and Shandretta for sharing their proposal video and for being there for the interview. It was great to be able to relive that moment with them…
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White Gold vs Platinum: Which One is Right for You?
Should I choose white gold or platinum for my engagement ring? This is a question that we get all the time, and now we have a full video to help you answer it. In this video we … test. At the end of the day, either metal is more than sufficient to hold your diamond securely in your engagement ring. As long as you take good care of your ring by taking it off for activities like exercise and chores, either metal …surface is normally pushed around more that removed when it’s scratched. This is one of the key reasons why platinum rings tend to require less maintenance than white gold rings. Comfort There are two main differences to consider when …
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This is a truly striking ring. All attention is focused on the three large main diamonds with four sizable accents completing the look and …
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This solitaire cocktail ring features a large oval prasiolite stone. Prasiolite is the proper name for green quartz. The ring is set with bold …
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Class rings are a great way to celebrate your accomplishments. But, you don’t have to settle for the generic styles offered by …
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This gorgeous ring has an even more beautiful story. Our client had a family heirloom ring that was passed down to them. Sadly, the … couldn’t be worn in the condition it was in, so we made this new creation together using diamonds from the original ring. The finished product features a dazzling sapphire center stone surrounded by a halo of diamonds. It is both a …
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This creative design features a brilliant pear cut diamond center stone with organic floral and vine elements twisting up both sides of the shank. The straight lines of the yellow gold outer rails contrast with the flowing curves of the white gold flower elements in the middle telling a story of balance between the man-made and the natural.
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We designed this three ring set with a hexagonal halo for the white gold engagement ring. The bands bring contrast with yellow gold, and the … the other side is a specially designed band with round brilliant diamonds, fitting perfectly against the engagement ring‘s halo
