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Give Back and Support East African Gem Miners
Update (9/15/2021): This event has ended, and we were able to donate over $200.00 to Gem Legacy’s COVID-19 relief efforts. Thank you to everyone who participated, and remember that you can donate anytime here . There’…. From now until September 14th, we will donate 10% of all sales from our online shop* directly to Gem Legacy’s COVID-19 relief efforts for gem mining communities in East Africa. About Gem Legacy Gem Legacy is a 501c3 nonprofit …influence on their lives. They have found that gems bring hope, make a difference, and leave a lasting legacy. Their COVID-19 relief efforts in particular are focused on providing food and basic necessities to people to who have been …
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Incredible Deals on Valentine’s Day Jewelry Gifts
Valentine’s Day is the time to go all out and show how you really feel. Flowers and chocolates are traditional romantic gift ideas, but how long will they last? Teddie bears don’t expire, but they do tend … in the back of the closet. If you want to give a romantic gift that lasts, that she will appreciate for years to come, that truly shows how you feel, give her jewelry. The perfect piece of jewelry doesn’t have to break the bank. During… her expectations beyond her wildest dreams. Can’t make it in to the store? Don’t worry, we put together a special collection of Valentine’s Day gift ideas right here. Shop from the comfort of your own home, and we’ll rush your order to…
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Warranty Woes and the Value of On Site Repairs
…, CA. We have invested thousands of dollars in high-end equipment like our laser welder , so that we can do complicated repairs in-house. And, we have a team of highly experienced and skilled jewelers. Many big-box and chain jewelers … that was different about this particular situation was the turnaround time. Our customer said that the piece was covered by a “lifetime” warranty from the company that she bought it from. So far so good. However, when she brought it in…
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Arden Jewelers Catches Undisclosed Lab Grown Diamond
…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 diamond. This stone was not … gemological test is looked and acted exactly 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 …
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The Truth About Synthetic Gems
One of the most intimidating subjects for new comers to the jewelry industry is synthetic gems, so I figured I’d start with a quick explanation of the subject. Here’… twister like gadolinium gallium garnet (also called GGG) and the modern diamond simulant moissanite, a man made silicon carbide. In gemology, any material used to look like a gem is called a simulant. So clear glass to rock quartz to … jewelry affordable. But synthetic gems are not natural; they are manmade. Knowing what you are buying is key. In conclusion, synthetic gems are not bad, fakes, or the curse of a modern society. The story of how hard it is to make …
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News 10, Diamond Prices, and Shopping Local
A few weeks ago, a reporter from News 10 contacted us to get some expert insight into diamond pricing trends. We were happy to help, and our gemologist, Dan … some of the benefits of shopping at a small, local jeweler like Arden Jewelers. Many people think that because of economies of scale and global competition they can save money by shopping at a larger jewelry retailer either online or … chain location. For many other types of products, this is true. Walmart can use it’s size to buy cornflakes at a discount and pass on some of the savings to you. Jewelry, it turns out, is not quite as simple as breakfast cereal, and …
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Stackable Birthstone Rings for Mom
… mom’s want to look good while they celebrate their love for their children. So, we are offering this brand new collection of modern birthstone rings. Stackable rings offer a fashionable alternative to the dated Mother’s jewelry that’s …
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Cash for Gold vs. Cash for Jewelry
… with spam for “CASH for Gold.” But, chances are you don’t have solid gold bricks laying around that you want to convert to cash. You have jewelry for sale. Is there a difference between “Cash for Gold” and “Cash for Jewelry?” Don’t the… Gold companies factor in the diamonds and gemstones? I saw a news report where one of the more famous Cash for Gold company said they pay from 20% of the gold value . That means, if the gold value is $100 they will offer $20, often …
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Brown Diamonds and a Journey to the Center of the Earth
… upper and lower mantle. Now, thanks to skilled scientists, a bit of luck, and a brown diamond, that theory has been confirmed. The breakthrough came from a tiny inclusion in a diamond that most people would consider worthless (learn … inside it. Then, a volcanic eruption caused it to be brought to the Earth’s surface where miners in Brazil later discovered it. Through careful sample handling and high tech analysis, Dr. Graham Pearson and his team were able to verify…
