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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 higher amount. But, there are a few situations where a … will actually pay less. Expertise Can be a Double 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 … from the general public had a large diamond (about 3 carats) come in his door. He was very excited to buy the gem and came to us that same day to get an appraisal. I had actually evaluated the same diamond early that day and offered …
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How Much is My Jewelry Worth?
… jewelry has different values in different contexts. The main types of 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… 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, gold …
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The New Heirloom
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 year we have a … gift guide. Some years it’s all about 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…. 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 heirloom when …
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Perspective – Is Selling Gold Jewelry on Craigslist Worth it?
We make trade-off decisions every day: “Sleep another 10min and skip breakfast?” “Pay $0.05 more per gallon, or drive across town for cheaper gas?” “Sell my jewelry to a jewelry … to get more on Craigslist?”. So, which one should you chose? Selling your jewelry for retail prices on Craigslist and other online local classified sites can sometimes get you 10-35% more, but you are likely trading off time, … Craigslist seller who was just trying to get more cash for his gold than the local jewelers were offering him. And, he’s not the only one, KCRA reported over 2 years ago that Northern California in particular is a Craigslist crime …
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Today’s Top Engagement Ring Trends
… is the first thing she will notice when you open the box. Of course, you want to choose a style that’s going to stand the test of time, but you also want something that’s relevant and exciting today. If you already know what style of … classic. Today, we are seeing designers add their own unique touches to the traditional halo pattern to create new and interesting variations. One of these variations is what we call the Vintage Halo shape. This design can take many …
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Lab Grown Diamonds
Diamonds are some of the rarest and most beautiful things we have found on this planet. Reproducing their incredible strength and dazzling beauty in a … applications (think about that diamond tipped saw blade in your garage). Only recently have the techniques and methods of producing diamonds matured to where gem quality stones can be produced in large sizes. Lab grown diamond …are excited to introduce our brand new line of lab grown diamond engagement rings: Balance. These rings are designed and produced right here in Sacramento, CA. They are cast in 100% recycled gold and all of the diamonds are lab grown. …
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Welcome to the New Arden Jewelers
We’ve been teasing you with hints and glimpses of our remodel for over a year, and now the time has finally come to unveil the new Arden Jewelers! We have… easier to see the jewelry. All new displays allow us to better group jewelry, so you can discover hidden treasures and new favorites. Even the artwork is from local, Sacramento artists like Conner Schuh and Lucia De Bono . A totally …that we now have a lot more jewelry than we can fit in the showroom. So, to celebrate the completion of the remodel, and to make room for some amazing new pieces we are having a storewide 25% off sale . With the exception of Mark …
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Big Savings on Small Business Saturday
Small Business Saturday is right around the corner, and this year we’re pulling out all the stops. Visit us on Saturday, November 25th to show support for your local, …% off all jewelry repair including ring sizing, cleaning and refurbishing, chain repair, replacing missing diamonds, and more. Getting her jewelry cleaned is a thoughtful gift idea that often gets overlooked this time of year. You can … piece, it will be at least 25% off. This is the perfect opportunity to cross a few names off of your shopping list and save big while you’re at it. An additional 30% off select items. On top of the store wide 25% off sale, these pieces …
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Jewelry Holiday Gift Guide 2017
… space to highlight a different collection or style of jewelry gift. In the past, we have featured exciting deals and over-the-top gift ideas. This year, the theme is a little something for everyone. We have so many gorgeous gift ideas … not one, not two, but three collections of beautiful jewelry on sale right now. Find your style, take your pick, and at these prices, you can’t go wrong. Rose Gold Jewelry The combination of the soft pink gems like rose quartz and …
