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Gem in the Spotlight: Emerald
Springtime exudes life, full of bright colors and renewed energy. Emerald, May’s gemstone, captures this enthusiasm for life in rich elegance. This precious gemstone has been revered for … mineral family (along with morganite and aquamarine) and are valued for their rich green color. The intensity of an emerald‘s hue depends on the presence of chromium and vanadium in the crystal structure. Emerald’s Mohs hardness rating is 7… a moderately refractive gemstone. Its specific gravity ranges from 2.65 to 2.75. One of the distinctive features of emeralds is that they often contain inclusions. Sometimes these inclusions are referred to as jardin (the French word for …
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How to Value Inherited Jewelry
… . We offer a free consultation where our jewelry experts will sit down with you and explain the different types of value and how they relate to your particular jewelry. Jewelry, to many people, is a “caveat emptor” or “buyer beware” area … never be understood by some people. A big reason for this is that evaluating jewelry and arriving at an accurate value is not an easy skill set. It requires vast, detailed knowledge and experience together to do well. As a result of this…
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Gem in the Spotlight: Tourmaline
… hundreds of years. But, before the advent of modern gemology, most tourmaline was believed to be ruby, sapphire, or emerald. Gemology of Tourmaline Gemologically speaking, tourmaline is its own mineral and not a species or member of a …was first discovered in 1554 in Brazil when Francisco Spinoza’s expedition confused its vibrant green with that of emerald. Thus began a long trend of confusing tourmaline with other gems. Another notable example of this is the “Caesars Ruby…
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Gem in the Spotlight: Morganite
… popular gemstones. Morganite has an impressive family tree. It is a beryl gem which puts it in the same family as emerald and aquamarine. Because of its association with emerald it is sometimes called “Pink Emerald”. Other names for …. Its durability is rated as excellent. Its hardness is 7.5 – 8.0 on the Mohs hardness scale which is comparable to emerald, topaz, and spinel. Its refractive index is 1.560 – 1.600, and its specific gravity is 2.67 – 2.90. These …
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How to Sell Your Jewelry
In a hurry? Visit us today to get a free value appraisal of your jewelry. Or, learn how KCRA 3 got more for their jewelry when they came to us. Which is more fun, … much? The two critical areas of knowledge to get the best price for your jewelry are the factors that determine the value of estate jewelry and the options to liquidating it. Does this mean you have to become a gemologist just to sell … homework and note taking can mean a much higher price paid for your jewelry. Let’s start with what determines the value of estate jewelry. Estate is a general term used to describe previously owned. That fact is one of the determining …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Iolite
…a somewhat soft gem. It is comparable to quartz (Amethyst, Citrine, etc), a little harder than Opal, and softer than Emerald or Topaz. Because of this, some extra care should be taken with your iolite jewelry. Try to avoid wearing it in …sapphire, tanzanite, and amethyst. They may have name recognition, but iolite has a rich, unique color and great gem value on its side. It is more subtlety nuanced than amethyst and deeper than many tanzanites. Iolite’s name comes from its…
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How Much is My Jewelry Worth?
…: 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 jewelry value, in this context, is … my jewelry worth?” is not as simple as it may seem. To answer it, we have to first decide which type of worth or value we are talking about because jewelry has different values in different contexts. The main types of value are: intrinsic…
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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 … time to think about giving back and supporting our global community than today. That’s why we are partnering with Gem Legacy to help lend a hand to artisanal gemstone miners in East Africa. From now until September 14th, we will donate … 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 dedicated to supporting education, vocational training, and local economies in…
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Warranty Woes and the Value of On Site Repairs
… funny if it wasn’t so sad” category. We recently had a customer visit the shop to get some repairs done on a piece of jewelry she had purchased at a certain big box store that shall remain nameless. This is a fairly regular occurrence … having one of the largest and most well-equipped jewelry repair facility in Sacramento, 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 …
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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’s an excerpt from an article I wrote: Man … 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 GGG to moissanite are all …. They look like diamonds, but they are not diamonds. These simulants are easy for a well trained and equipped gemologist to detect. But if you had gem material that is the same chemically, optically and crystal structure as a natural …
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Cash for Gold vs. Cash for Jewelry
…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 times regardless of the value of the gemstones. …, or platinum), and then looks at the jewelry as a piece of fashion. Estate jewelry can be worth many times the gold value because of its exquisite design or history. The next step is to evaluate the gems that are set in the jewelry. Cash …
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Why Sell Your Jewelry to a Gemologist Jewelry Buyer?
… of experience and training valuing your jewelry means that you can have confidence that you are getting the true value for all parts of the jewelry. Many in the jewelry buying field lack even the most elementary training and knowledge of … as experts in their field… It is with great pleasure that we announce that Angelo has just received his Graduate Gemologist (GG) degree from the Gemological Institute of America (GIA). This prestigious achievement took over 5 years of…
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This absolutely stunning eternity platinum and diamond tennis bracelet features one single emerald and a swinging pear cut diamond. Our designer worked meticulously to organize and set the order of the multiple …
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This beautiful necklace boasts an absolutely stunning trillion cut emerald. Our designer carefully designed the double prong pendant mounting to fit and protect this specific stone. The halo …
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This gorgeous custom ring features a AAA 1.76ct asscher-cut Emerald. Surrounded by an halo of tapered baguette diamonds. It’s a breathtaking example of the traditional ballerina design…
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This sleek and minimal design showcases a gorgeous emerald cut diamond in a solitaire engagement ring. The wedding band matches the engagement ring perfectly, but with no …
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This cocktail style ring was designed specifically to suit the stunning aquamarine center stone. The large emerald cut gemstone has a vibrant icy blue color, with two round brilliant diamonds, one on either side of it. The design …
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A gorgeous nontraditional halo engagement ring with an emerald cut center diamond, surrounded by round brilliant diamonds. To add a bit of geometric flare, we’ve set a trillion …
Gemstones
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Emerald, 3.11 cts. (#20309)
$1,995.00- Shape:
- Emerald Cut
- Color:
- Green
- Clarity:
- Moderately Included
- Dimensions (L×W×D):
- 9.10 × 8.09 × 6.52mm
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Diamond, 0.44 cts. (#20210)
$905.00- Shape:
- Emerald Cut
- Color:
- D
- Clarity:
- VS1
- Dimensions (L×W×D):
- 5.14 × 4.02 × 2.43mm
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Jewelry Appraisals
… chose what’s best for your needs. The most common appraisal is the Insurance Appraisal which focuses on replacement value. You can learn about the different types of appraisals here. Insurance Appraisal An Insurance appraisal is desirous …, and jewelry mountings in like manufacture and degree of craftsmanship but in brand new condition. Such costs or values are estimates of the averaged current market prices at which the appraised items may be purchased in the average fine …
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Estate Jewelry Buying
… an emotional attachment based on the relationship of the person who bequeaths the jewelry. Next, understanding the value of jewelry is challenging. Liquidating family treasures can be a very emotional process. Some people have a strong … long-lasting relationships with our clients with professional yet caring interactions. Understanding the value of inherited jewelry creates many problems for people. When you buy jewelry you have a starting point for establishing its …
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Selling Back Your Engagement Ring
… try to get the diamond for free like that. But, many don’t have the experience or training to pay reasonable cash value for diamonds. It can be hard to find a company that buys back jewelry that can give you a good price for the ring and … (learn more about gold purity and the difference between white gold and platinum ). The second factor that brings value to engagement rings is the diamond . The main diamond in some engagement rings contains over 95% of the value. The …
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Get More Cash for Your Jewelry
… more can drastically impact the value of a diamond (and we haven’t even discussed colored gems like sapphires and emeralds). When you sell to a buyer who has the skills necessary to grade your diamonds and gemstones with confidence, that … first question on your mind. Unfortunately, answering it is not always easy. It’s fairly simple to find the market value for commodity items like electronics or clothing, but jewelry is much more complicated. Different people can place …
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Alternative Gemstones for a Non Traditional Engagement Ring
…a Ruby with pear-shaped Diamond side stones. Mark Zuckerberg’s wife, Priscilla Chan also has a Ruby engagement ring. Emerald Engagement Rings Oliver Martinez gave his fiancée, Halle Berry, an Eemerald engagement ring. Emeralds are not as … look, but they generally weaken the durability of a gemstone. However, a good jewelry design can help protect the Emerald in the wedding ring. Topaz Engagement Rings Topaz is a beautiful stone that comes in a variety of colors, from yellow…
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Rare and Beautiful
… only in a handful of mines in the entire world. This is a gorgeous stone with color to rival the world’s finest emeralds paired with exceptional clarity. Padparadscha Sapphire , this rare shade of Sapphire has a beautiful orange-pink color … One of a Kind Introducing the Rare and Beautiful collection. This unique line of handmade jewelry features uncommon gems in modern, stylish mountings. Only one piece in each style will be made to launch the collection, and most pieces …
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How to Clean Jewelry at Home
… 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 Windex or a similar glass cleaner (see notes below … that you can use. We demonstrate one that is designed to clean and remove tarnish from silver. Check that no gems in the piece are glued in (the cleaner can dissolve the glue and cause the gems to fall out). Put the jewelry in the …
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Gemologist Buyers Give You More Cash for Your Jewelry
…. Arden Jewelers will give you more cash for your gold right here in Sacramento, CA and surrounding areas. Our gemologist trained buyers pay you for the entire piece: gold, diamonds, and gemstones so you get more. Don’t risk mailing your…
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FOX40 Visits Arden Jewelers to Talk About the Price of Gold
… made record gains and is trading over $5,000 per ounce. These historic prices have caused in a major shift in the value of gold jewelry. We talk about how much your jewelry might be worth and explain how gemologist jewelry buyers like us … interested in selling some of your jewelry, please feel free to reach out to us anytime. You can stop by for a free value appraisal anytimeWe were recently interviewed by Dennis Shanahan, a reporter from Sacramento’s FOX40 news station, about today’s high price of gold. If you have been following …
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ABC News Investigates Cash For Gold Operations
…companies. Arden Jewelers pays top dollar for your unwanted gold and jewelry in Sacramento. Come by today for a free value appraisal
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White Gold vs Platinum: Which One is Right for You?
Should I choose white gold or platinum for my engagement ring? This is a question that we get all the time, and now we have a full video to help you answer it. In this …strength test. At the end of the day, either metal is more than sufficient to hold your diamond securely in your engagement ring. As long as you take good care of your ring by taking it off for activities like exercise and chores, either…bit more on average. So, which metal should you choose? In the end, either metal will be a great choice for your engagement ring. You may get a bit more longevity out of a platinum ring, but you will get a brighter, shinier look from a …
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How to Check if Your Diamond is Loose
…if your ring has any loose stones. In this video we’ll show you two easy ways you can tell if your diamond (or other gemstone) is loose at home. Hold the ring close to your ear in one hand and gently tap the bottom of it with the other. … sound. Use a pen cap to gently prod each gemstone looking for a small amount of movement. If you do find a loose gemstone in your ring, we recommend you stop wearing it immediately and bring it in so one of our jewelers can check it for…
