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Types of Necklace Chains
… jewelry. But, what kind of chain is best for you? In this article we’ll introduce you to the staggering variety of necklace (and bracelet) chains that are available right now in the jewelry world. Each one has its own unique style, strengths… design. Like the cable and rolo chains, the box chain is flexible. The “sparkle” of this chain can enhance a necklace. PROS Modern Style – Box chains have a sleek and simple look which pairs well with a modern look. Flexibility – The …
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Types of Jewelry Clasps
… for you. History of Jewelry Clasps Jewelry clasps are a small but important component of many types of jewelry like necklaces, bracelets, and anklets. Clasps allow for easy attachment and removal of the jewelry and provide a secure way to … 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 used by the Greeks and Romans who often embellished them with gemstones …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Pearl
… famous figures, including Napoleon III and Elizabeth Taylor. During Taylor’s ownership, the pearl was set into a necklace designed by Cartier, which also included diamonds and rubies. The La Peregrina pearl is one of the largest and most …! Keep in mind though that pearl rings in particular are not intended for everyday wear. Rings take more abuse than necklaces or earrings, so wear your pearls rings for special occasions to help them last. Restring Often: Even following all …
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Caring for and Cleaning Your Jewelry
…. Some anti-bacteria cleaners can also degrade the solder used in jewelry, be careful of long exposure to these types of soaps (people in the medical professions especially). It is safe to use an ultrasonic cleaner with diamond jewelry. … get scratched by things like hard toothbrushes and dirt (most dirt ranges 4-8 on the Mohs scale). Several different types of settings hold diamonds in the jewelry. From time to time gently touch the stone to see if it moves. If the stone …
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What to Do When Your Ring Irritates Your Skin
… and money trying different solutions if you don’t know what the true source of the problem is. There are two main types of irritation: 1) Physical irritation caused by the metal rubbing against the skin, and 2) allergic reactions to …, 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 …
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What Are Lab Grown Diamonds?
…, sterile environment, and natural processes vary abundantly. Therefore, the results are not perfect. There are many types of inclusions and structural signs that nature made a given gem. Lab grown diamonds, on the other hand, are made in …, human efforts are not perfect and they leave their own flaws and clues that humans made a given gem. The types of inclusions and subtle variations in crystal structure are one of the main ways to differentiate between lab grown and …
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How to Untangle Knotted Chains
Thin jewelry chains have a way of working themselves into an usable tangle more inscrutable than the Gordian Knot. However, most of us …just aren’t able to untangle it, we are here to help. Our jewelry repair team has decades of experience working with chains and we’re just a phone call away… you start. Gently roll the knot in between your thumb and finger for several seconds to help loosen it. Use a pair of tweezers with sharp points and spring tension to loosen it further. Hold the tweezers together, and then push the …
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Chain Strength Comparison Test
We had some fun in this video breaking different kinds of gold chains to see which styles were the strongest. We weren’t surprised to find that a hollow chain was about 6 times weaker …same size and style. Also, the herringbone didn’t surprise us when it was one of the weakest and most easily damaged chains in the group. On the other hand, the figaro and curb/cuban link chains really shined. In fact, we had to bring out … that we tested. We hope you enjoyed the video, and please feel free to let us know in the comments what other kinds of jewelry videos you would like to see
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The World’s Toughest Job
… more than we realize. One card company posted ads for a fake job, and then did some interviews. They described the types of things that mom’s do: Work 24 hours a day Be on your feet all day Be constantly available Cook and clean Take care…
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FOX40 Jewelry Cleaning Story at Arden Jewelers
…’s Day gift. We compare a professional cleaning from our jewelers with the at home version and also talk about some types of jewelry that you definitely don’t want to try to clean at home. If you are interested in having your jewelry …
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How to Clean Jewelry at Home
… the metal look worse. Cautions As we have mentioned above, cleaning jewelry can be risky and certain gemstones or types of jewelry can be damaged by the cleaning techniques we have demonstrated. The lists below are general guidelines, but…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…
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Jewelry That We Buy
…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, more types of platinum jewelry. We Buy … 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 gold rings …
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Floating Diamond Necklace
… and setting almost disappear giving the impression of a diamond floating in mid air. Understated and elegant, these necklaces can go with any look and can be layered to create your own unique style. No collection is complete without your go … necklace. The entire collection is on sale now 50% off for a limited time. Grab your favorite today! “Their pieces of jewelry are works of art and insanely gorgeous. Their staff is helpful, knowledgeable, and respectful. If you’re …
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Custom Jewelry Design FAQ
…have the jewelry made in platinum, 14 karat gold or even sterling silver. We can make your jewelry in many different types of gold like 9, 10 14, 18, 22, 24 karat gold. The gold can be white or yellow or even red or green. We can make two … as well. We even have at least three different qualities of white gold to choose from. If you are allergic to some types of gold we can work with you to find one you are not allergic to. Custom design sounds very complicated? Yes, it is …
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Estate Jewelry Buying
… appraisals, we can help you with that as well (there is a charge for that service). There are a few different types of appraisals, and we can help you pick the one that’s best for you (read about the different types of appraisals ). Also …Inherited jewelry has some special issues. First, there can be an emotional attachment based on the relationship of the person who bequeaths the jewelry. Next, understanding the value of jewelry is challenging. Liquidating family …
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Mother’s Day Circle Necklace
… so much to us throughout our lives, and on Mother’s Day we have the opportunity to give something back. This family necklace is the thoughtful and personal gift that Mom deserves. You can customize the number of gems to fit your family and … in Sterling Silver, 14k White Gold, and 14k Yellow Gold, and from now until Mother’s Day it’s on sale for 30% off . Don’t delay! It takes at least 2-3 days to make your personalized pendant, so be sure to leave plenty of time before …
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We Want Your Jewelry
… list. If you have jewelry on this list, we want it. Diamond Engagement Rings Gold Men’s Rings 14k or 18k Gold Chains Diamond Stud Earrings Vintage Style Estate Jewelry (Art Deco, Art Nouveau, Edwardian, Victorian, more) Gold or Platinum …Come in today, and we’ll pay top dollar for your jewelry so you can: take that vacation, get that new camera, pay off that credit card, or save up for a rainy day. Our “Most Wanted” List We buy almost any fine jewelry (even if it’s …
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Show Mom How Much You Care
… gift, one that can represent the family that they have poured their hearts into raising. This Mother’s Day necklace is the perfect gift for mothers because of its personalization and elegance! This is a highly customizable and classic piece … including natural gemstones, lab gemstones, and synthetic gemstones to fit any budget. Choose the metal for the necklace and chain with options like sterling silver, 14k gold, and more. The length of the chain is 18 inches, and it has …
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Jewelry Style Basics
… you can afford, so you can add matching pieces later. In gold jewelry, such basics should include a gold chain necklace, classic hoop and a link bracelet. Additions could include slide-on pendants or drops to create different looks with your… role in determining the kind of jewelry that looks best on you. A smaller, petite woman would be better served with necklace lengths that fall below the breast but above the waist to elongate her figure. Meanwhile, a tall, thin woman may …
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New Jewelry: Floating Diamonds and California Tourmaline
…, original gift ideas and both of them are on sale for 40-50% as a limited time introductory offer. Floating Diamond Necklaces These minimalist solitaire necklaces feature a single diamond (or gemstone) suspended on our best “invisible” …are both trendy and timeless and they make great gift ideas. The entire collection is on sale for an eye popping 50% off from now until December 24th. Checkout this short video highlighting some of the pieces in the line. Shop the full …
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How Much is My Jewelry Worth?
… type of worth or value we are talking about because 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 … people talk about jewelry appraisals they mean insurance appraisals (check out our article about jewelry appraisal types ). This is the heart of the problem of what jewelry is worth. Jewelry insurance appraisals don’t have anything to do …
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Spreading Hope with Custom Jewelry
… different gauges and alloys of gold before we were finally able to reproduce the complex xHope logo faithfully. The necklace was finished literally hours before the final deadline for the event. In the end, all of the struggles were well … enjoyed this story. We had a great time working with xHope and solving all of the many design challenges that this necklace presented. If you have an idea for a custom project of your own or if you know of a non-profit that you would like to…
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Gold Nears Historic High, Is Now the Time to Sell?
… joy like it used to, now could be a great time to see 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… anytime for a free value appraisal. Gold has been trading at over $2,000 per troy ounce in recent days and many of us are taking this opportunity to cash out of jewelry that we no longer love. Of course, we pay for the whole piece and …
Custom Designs (Show All Custom Designs)
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This original diamond pendant is inspired by an AI design brought to life. Using 5 marquise diamonds, they are securely bezel set in 14k white gold with a symmetrical infinity design. This displays the perfect example of using inspiration to create your own personal piece
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This beautiful necklace boasts an absolutely stunning trillion cut emerald. Our designer carefully designed the double prong pendant …
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… blue color of this particular aquamarine. Our designer worked closely with this client to create a one of a kind necklace
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This sleek and modern pendant design showcases a round brilliant center diamond. Two flush set diamonds accent the center, one of which is a black diamond. Created in 14k Star White Gold
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These necklaces were hand wire wrapped by one of our talented jewelers in sterling silver and high karat yellow gold. Each necklace…
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This necklace and earring set displays the unique pairing of the sleek and shiny rose gold with a rough and natural black coral. … keep it secure while displaying each characteristic. Some black coral pieces are lucky enough to reveal streaks of orange and brown which are shown in all three stones in this set! Customizing jewelry such as these allow for control of…
