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Gem in the Spotlight: Pearl
… the South Sea pearls, Tahitian pearls, and Akoya pearls. Akoya pearls, grown in Akoya oysters found in Japan and China, were first introduced in the early 1900s and quickly became popular due to their high quality and consistency. …: Grown in freshwater mussels rather than saltwater oysters, they are typically produced in the rivers and lakes of China, the United States, and Europe. Because they can be grown in large quantities, freshwater pearls are generally less …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Jade
…Aztecs. They used it for medicinal purposes and carved it into jewelry and religious artifacts. When jadeite reached China for the first time in the 1700s, gem carving had already been a tradition for thousands of years. At that time, gem … desirable piece of material. Green nephrite is mined all over the globe, but the main producers are Northwestern China, British Columbia, and Siberia. Myanmar (Burma) and Guatemala are the primary sources of jadeite. Care and Cleaning of …
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How Are Lab Grown Diamonds Made?
…was demonstrated. Henri Moissan was one of the early pioneers in the field. In 1893, he claimed to have successfully made a diamond by heating charcoal to 3,500 degrees Celsius inside a carbon crucible. Many attempts were made to … of deep volcano brings them up to where humans can find and mine them. The first successful synthetic diamonds were made by mimicking nature with High Pressure/High Temperature (HPHT) manufacturing. There are three basic manufacturing …
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What Are Lab Grown Diamonds?
In the simplest terms, lab grown diamonds are diamonds that have been made by people instead of mined out of the earth. If it’s so simple, you might wonder why there’s an entire article below… the key that unlocks this entire question. Synthetic can mean artificial or even fake. Synthetic can also mean man-made, copied, unreal, or even imitation. But, in this context, what do we mean when we say “synthetic diamond”? In the … misrepresentation has seriously confused what the term “synthetic” means, and it’s why most producers of man-made diamonds prefer the term “lab grown” over “synthetic.” In order to appreciate this fully, it helps to understand a little …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Quartz
… gems are important to a wide range of cultures, eras, and peoples. They are heralded in the Bible, Ancient Egypt, China, India, and many other civilizations. History is full of people who took power and comfort from one or another variety… banned its use when describing green quartz. The Macrocrystalline or Crystal Varieties of Quartz These gems are made of one, single crystal, and they include some of the most widely known and recognizable quartz species. If you were born…
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Types of Jewelry Clasps
…-and-eye clasp which was used by ancient Egyptians and is the oldest known clasp style. This type of clasp was often made from softer metals like gold or copper and used to fasten necklaces and bracelets. The hook-and-eye clasp was also … and mass produced for modern jewelry. CONS Longevity – Spring rings tend to wear faster over time because they are made to be lightweight. If this is a chain that you are taking on and off daily, spring rings will wear out faster than …
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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 coming up with a great idea to … product. Our goal is to make 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 … you have always dreamed of. If you want to learn more you can check out our Custom Jewelry FAQ , or visit the main custom design page . A big thanks to ZP Casting for sharing some great video of their facilities
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White Gold vs Platinum: Which One is Right for You?
…earlier, platinum alloys are much denser than white gold alloys, so an identically ring will be much heavier if it’s made in platinum as compared to white gold. This isn’t usually a problem, as the every weight of the platinum ring can … and white gold alloys are typically comprised of about 40-75% pure gold. After everything, the price of jewelry made from either metal today is actually pretty similar with platinum still costing a little bit more on average. So, which …
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Art Deco vs Art Nouveau Engagement Rings
… of genuine pieces from both eras. Please feel free to contact us anytime. Or, if you would like a custom piece made using inspiration from either style, we specialize in that kind of work as wellIn this video we show you the key differences between Art Deco and Art Nouveau jewelry (specifically focusing on …’ll learn about the key features and design ideas that typified each movement and how those concepts were expressed in jewelry. Checkout our full article on Art Deco vs Art Nouveau for a deeper dive. Art Nouveau In Art Nouveau jewelry …
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How to Clean Jewelry at Home
… 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 demonstrate one that is designed to clean and remove tarnish from …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… jewelry at home to keep it shining in between visits to the jeweler. 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 …
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California Tourmaline
Mined in California, Made in California. This beautiful new line of jewelry is exclusively available at Arden Jewelers and features locally …
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Behind the Scenes with FOX 40
FOX 40 visited Arden Jewelers to get some help with a piece on professional jewelry cleaning. We made this fun behind-the-scenes video of the shoot
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The Truth About Synthetic Gems
…gems, so I figured I’d start with a quick explanation of the subject. Here’s an excerpt from an article I wrote: Man made gems come in many forms. Every thing from simple glass to plastic to high tech chemical tongue twister like … as a natural gem, it would be very hard to tell them apart. In gemology we call this a synthetic gem. So a man made synthetic ruby has the same exact chemical formula and crystal structure and optical characteristics as a natural ruby. …
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3 Things You Might Not Know About Jewelry Repair
… 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 very strong. Metal is what skyscrapers and …. Diamonds are used in industrial tools to cut through even the toughest materials. So, why would something made from such strong substances need regular maintenance? The answer is twofold. First, the metals and gemstones in jewelry are …
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Vintage and Handmade Jewelry on Etsy
Do you love vintage jewelry? Are you always on the hunt for a great find? Do you want something made just for you? If you answered “Yes” to any of those questions, we have big news for you. Arden Jewelers has recently…perfect platform to showcase our collection of vintage jewelry , and it’s also a great way to order a custom piece made just for you. What is Etsy? If you haven’t heard of Etsy (where have you been?) it’s an online marketplace where …’s unique about Etsy is that you won’t find anything that’s mass produced or brand new (unless it’s custom made). The Arden Jewelers Difference We have been jewelry buyers in Sacramento for almost 25 years, and in that time we have built …
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Enduring Family Business
… algorithm cooks it up, or maybe Google asks trusted locals to write them. But, for some reason, the words made be pause: “Enduring family-owned store…”. If you’ve ever been involved in a small business, you know that it’s not easy. …I happened to check our Google Maps listing the other day (something we small business owners do a lot), and I noticed the short description that was chosen …, and skills on a daily basis that stretch you to the limit. Competitors are many, communication is constantly evolving, and compliance is never ending. Now, please don’t get me wrong. We love what we do, and we wouldn’t have it any …
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The New Heirloom
… meaning. 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 …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 … 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 want to focus on gifts that are more…
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Clearance Sale Going on Now!
… will bring in special lines of “promotional” jewelry for clearance sales like this. These pieces are specially made to be sold at an enormous discount. They are mass produced to the lowest acceptable quality standards using the most … is more than just quality estate jewelry, it is what we would call heirloom quality . These are pieces that are made to stand the test of time and to be passed down from generation to generation. Right now, you can find incredible deals …
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Custom Jewelry Design FAQ
…Jewelry has many small parts but most people just see the whole thing. Imagine a car; the overall look of the car is made up of all of smaller components. For example, the headlight shape and position, the size and angle of the windshield… have. Many clients have used the main diamond of the old ring to be a side diamond in the new design. Others have made a few design changes, but it is basically the same look and feel, just newer. I have worked with clients who have …
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The Custom Design Process
… the precision of the finished product but it gives you the ability to see your design even before the wax is made. Now you can make adjustments to get it looking exactly the way to want it to before its made. Third, once you approve the … to make it ready for you to wear! This is our favorite part of the custom jewelry process, when the jewelry has made the complete journey from dream to reality! We hope this helped you to better understand the custom jewelry design …
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Alternative Gemstones for a Non Traditional Engagement Ring
… for engagement rings are more varied than most people think. They range from gems worthy of the crown jewels to man-made imitations of Diamonds. Most alternatives to Diamonds have color which makes stand out from the traditional clear … to take on their color. Natural colored Diamonds can be extremely rare auctioning off for millions of dollars. Man-made gems like CZ (Cubic Zirconia), Moissanite and the like are also alternatives to Diamond for a wedding ring. Most of …
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AI Jewelry Design Competition
… ring. I checked out a few places before I settled on Arden, and I am so glad that I chose to work with Angelo! He made the process incredibly easy, and created an engagement ring that my fiancé loves.” – David B. (Davis, CA) Custom … the best possible price for high quality jewelry, and AI generated custom design is no different. You’ll get a well made piece of jewelry at a price you can afford. Family Jeweler When you shop with us you’re not a number. You’re family…
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Computer Aided Jewelry Design
… Artisan from the time of the pharaohs, to the time of the Caesars, to the time of the high Middle Ages, to now, has made jewelry the same way. Now Arden Jeweler’s artists, with computer technology, are producing world class Jewelry in a …. With Matrix we can show our clients what the ring will look like when it is done on the screen before any wax is made. A client comes in and has an idea for a ring. After conversing with the jewelry designer, and describing the ring to …
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Jewelry That We Buy
… is a white metal and can last for many years. Broken platinum jewelry is welcome. We buy just about anything made out of platinum: platinum rings, platinum chains, platinum bracelets, platinum pins, platinum brooches, platinum pendants, … rings Diamond engagement rings Class rings Achievement rings Antique jewelry Estate jewelry Broken jewelry Custom made jewelry Chains Sapphires Pearls Gold nuggets Promise rings Hair pins Rope chains Brooches Palladium jewelry Military …
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This custom engagement was made with an oval brilliant center diamond, and accented with channels of round brilliant diamonds descending down the … glitz and glam, the channels of diamonds are nestled between rows of additional diamond accents. An engagement ring that sparkles from every angle
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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…
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… love shows through every aspect of this piece. Watch this ring take shape on our video about how custom jewelry is madeThis piece is a true celebration of the jeweler’s art. Each discipline from computer modeling to casting to hand fabrication and texturing was used to its fullest to realize this unique … placed two leaves to overlay and help secure the customer’s damaged opal. Then, that same leaf design was continued onto the ring, around the bezel, and on the sides of the shank. The leaf texture was rendered meticulously by hand one …
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A unique and modern take on the classic solitaire engagement ring. This ring is made in hypo-allergenic 14k white gold, with a sleek profile, and featuring a round brilliant center diamond
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Here we have made an engagement ring that is nonetheless dazzling for its understated design. The ring features five sparkling round … diamonds. The beauty is in the detail; the integrated mountings gives a congruence to the piece, while a subtle indentation around the shank adds a certain elegance
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… 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
