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How Much is My Jewelry Worth?
… step is to adjust the price by the cut grade of the individual diamond. Resale Value or Retail/Wholesale Price Some used jewelry has a resale value that is higher than its intrinsic value. This price includes the intrinsic value plus the… that their jewelry is worth what the appraisal value states. Just like the 2000 Toyota Camry, the jewelry may be used and out of date. In many cases, the jewelry is only worth the intrinsic value. This could be as little as 5% to 20% of …
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When You Wanted Gold But Got Gravel
… not as smooth and bright as it should be. But, no matter how carefully our jewelers polished, the piece simply refused to take on a normal, bright finish. So, we decided to take a closer look using our gemology microscope. We were not …understand the problems with this ring, you have to know a bit about how jewelry is made. The modern process that is used for a ring like this (lost wax casting) is fairly straightforward: Carve or 3D print the design in wax. Place the …
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The Truth About Synthetic Gems
… (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 GGG to moissanite are all diamond …of how hard it is to make synthetic is one of mankind’s stories of perseverance and creativity. Synthetic gems are used in science and industry every day. Gem quality synthetics make affordable jewelry that looks like high end gems that …
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Lab Grown Diamonds
… been a goal of scientists for decades, and now, that dream is becoming a reality. In truth, man-made diamonds, also called lab grown diamonds or synthetic diamonds, have been around for quite some time. But, they have primarily been used in industrial 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 …
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A Legacy Worth Upholding
… the design, our team of jewelers hand fabricated the outer circle from a raw silver disc. The inner piece was then rolled out from a piece of recycled 18k yellow gold before it was carefully set in the center of pendant. Finally, we used our laser engraver to inscribe the piece with the Legacy Classical Academy logo. The necklace turned out to be a big hit at the auction bringing in far more than we anticipated. One attendee of the event saw the winner and said that …
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Debt, Gold, and You – A Financial Perspective
… down your balance just $1,000, that translates into an extra $180 per year that you get to keep. Many people have unused assets that can lower their debt and increase their quality of life, but just don’t know they have them. Assets like…, and inheritance jewelry that you will never wear can be liquidated for cash to lower your debt. Selling your unused or broken jewelry to pay down debt can have great finical rewards. Lowering your credit card balance can save interest …
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Capture Your Proposal on Video
… , find the perfect engagement ring at a great price, and capture your proposal on video for free. Update (2-19-2015): Fox 40’s morning news show actually came out to Arden Jewelers to do an interview with us and a client of ours who used the Ring Cam to capture their proposal. We had a great time hanging out with Gary Gelfand and his crew, and it was awesome to get to share Eddie and Shandretta’s special moment (thanks guys). Checkout the interview
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Gold Nears Historic High, Is Now the Time to Sell?
… piece and not just the gold weight when we are buying. But, when gold is so high, the intrinsic value of any gold jewelry is significantly increased. If you have been holding on to some jewelry that doesn’t quite spark 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 …much more On…
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An Enchanted Carriage for a Magical Performance
… silver settings. While we employ state-of-the-art technology for many of our custom pieces including laser engraving, metal anodizing, and computer aided design, we took a more traditional approach for this piece. Our expert jewelers used hand fabrication techniques passed down from jeweler to jeweler for generations which makes the finished product just a touch more magical. In the end, the pendant and the performance were both wonderfully successful, and RCTC wrapped…
