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Types of Necklace Chains
… woven links use a bit more metal then some other chain styles of comparable thickness. Cleaning – Dirt can get inside the rounded design causing them to need a bit more frequent cleaning than other chain types. Foxtail Chain The foxtail … to work on. CONS Common – It’s one of the most popular chain styles that exists. A cable chain won’t make you stand out from the crowd. Rolo Chain (Belcher) The rolo chain is essentially the same as the cable chain except that it features…
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Gold Purity and The Differences Between White and Yellow Gold
…karat gold, but what does it all mean? Gold used in jewelry like wedding rings can come in many forms. Basic to understand the uses of gold in jewelry is karat. Karat with a K is the purity of gold, Carat with a C is a measure of weight … 10/24 41.67% 417 14K 14/24 58.33% 583 18K 18/24 75.00% 750 22K 22/24 91.66% 917 24K 24/24 100% 999 The key to understanding gold karat is the karat value over 24. An example is a 14 karat gold wedding ring. It is 14/24, which equals 58.3…
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Frequently Asked Question about Jewelry
… wedding rings are available in a comfort-fit style. Comfort-fit engagement rings have extra metal to make the inside of the band slightly domed, resulting in a very comfortable fit. Comfort-fit wedding rings are generally more expensive … is the SI3 grade? The GIA Diamond clarity-scale refers to how clean, or free of imperfections a Diamond is. The GIA standard for the clarity scale consists of: FL, IF, VVS1, VVS2, VS1, VS2, SI1, SI2, ???, I1, I2, I3 The SI3 was born out …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Pearl
…. It is a giant clam pearl that weighs over 60 pounds. The pearl was discovered by a Canadian fisherman who found it inside a giant clam that he had caught off the coast of the Philippines. The Giga Pearl has a unique shape and texture, … collectors and jewelry designers. Mabe Pearls: Also known as a blister pearl, mabe pearls are grown against the inside shell of a mollusk, rather than within the body of the mollusk itself. This creates a flat, rounded pearl that has a …
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Alternative Metals for Men’s Jewelry
… metal, and is named after gods. It has a contemporary look, an affordable price, and comfortability making it an outstanding ring to wear every day. Tungsten Tungsten carbide jewelry has a nice weight to it like gold and platinum, but it … problem depending on where you buy your tungsten ring. Because they are so hard Tungsten rings cannot be cut off by standard jewelry cutters, but they can be removed in case of an emergency. The trick is to apply pressure instead of …
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The Difference Between White Gold and Platinum
…which bleach the deep yellow of pure gold. The amount of alloy mixed with gold is called its karat. The key to understanding gold karat is the karat value over 24. An example is a 14-karat gold wedding ring. It is 14/24, which equals 58.3…careful choice of the alloying metals, which bleach the yellow of pure gold. Platinum is a naturally white metal. It does not need to be alloyed for color. Jewelry platinum is typically an alloy containing 90% to 95% platinum and the …
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Custom Jewelry Design FAQ
… the sides, it can be done. If you want diamonds everywhere, down the shank, on the sides, on the prongs, and even inside (yes we have set diamonds inside) it can be done. Jewelry and wedding rings in particular are heirloom quality and can…Custom design jewelry… the idea conjures up many strange thoughts. We are finding out that many people don’t understand the process and how easy it can be to do. Custom design has many misunderstandings. The first one is custom jewelry …
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Designer Engagement Ring Sale
…a big problem, but at Arden Jewelers we have a full jewelry service and repair facility on-site . So, we are able to stand behind all of the jewelry we sell, not just the designers we carry. And, since we only buy the rings we want, we can…30% off on Simon G, Tacori, A. Jaffe and more! Nothing beats the style of a designer engagement ring. From now until February 14th, our collection of 100% genuine designer rings is on sale from 25-30% off! These are … at incredible prices. Plus, for the first time ever , we are including on our own, in-house designer engagement ring lines in the sale: Aspen and Balance. So, what are you waiting for? When the countdown ends, these stunning designs all …
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Legal Information
… or otherwise give your personal information to any third parties except as required by law. Also, we use industry standard encryption and security techniques to keep our users’ data safe. Email Opt Out It’s no fun getting email you don’t … want you to be happy. If you are dissatisfied with your purchase, we would love to make it right, either by fixing what bothers you, exchanging the product for a different one, or giving a full refund (including original shipping). If …
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Balance : Earth Friendly Lab Grown Diamond Engagement Rings
… the Balance collection to give you a new choice in the sea of engagement rings on the market today, a choice to stand out from the crowd, a choice to make a statement, a choice to find new meaning in an old and treasured symbol. Earth-…Celebrate What Matters to You Introducing a new line of engagement rings built with you in mind. These original designs are … diamonds. Every aspect, from the design, to the materials, to the craftsmanship was carefully chosen to give you a ring that you can be proud of. For most of us, the engagement ring is the largest jewelry purchase we will make in our …
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Estate and Vintage Engagement Rings
Finding the perfect estate or vintage engagement ring is a bit like a treasure hunt. An engagement ring that stands the test of time and can be passed on to another’s care is unique in the jewelry world. When you find the right …mean “previously owned.” But, to qualify as an estate engagement ring at Arden Jewelers a piece must meet a high standard of excellence. First, the style has to be something that can be appreciated. The wonderful aspect of estate jewelry …
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AI Jewelry Design Competition
… has been creating innovative custom jewelry for over 30 years. We have created hundreds of unique pieces, and we stand behind our jewelry. Our goal is to create a fun, easy, and stress-free jewelry experience from A to Z. Still not …! All you need to participate is your imagination. We’re looking for the most creative, original, and inspiring AI generated jewelry design. Just fire up your favorite AI image generator (e.g. Bing Copilot , Google Gemini , etc.) and …
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Brown Diamonds and a Journey to the Center of the Earth
… their values here). Inclusions, as you may know, are small bits of foreign (non-diamond) material that were trapped inside the diamond during its formation. In general, with engagement rings and other jewelry, the fewer inclusions a … believe that this diamond was formed deep in the Earth’s mantle where a tiny piece of Ringwoodite was encased inside it. Then, a volcanic eruption caused it to be brought to the Earth’s surface where miners in Brazil later discovered it. …
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How to Find Your Diamond When It’s Lost
… purse. This one might seem like a no-brainer, but it is incredible how a diamond can hide in the folds and seams inside a purse. Carefully pull out every item over a clean, flat table, and then check every nook and crevice inside the empty…under ultraviolet light. This is normally invisible, but you can use a black light in a dark room to make the effect stand out. A diamond with strong blue fluorescence, for instance, will exhibit a blue glow in under a black light making …
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Capture Your Proposal on Video
… just that. It’s called Ring Cam, and it’s a simple idea: put an HD camera, a wide angle lens, and a microphone inside of a normal looking ring box. This allows you to simply press record, pop the question, and capture one of life’s … steep to us. We wanted to make this amazing opportunity available to all of our clients, so we bought a couple Ring Cams, and if you buy an engagement ring from Arden Jewelers, we’ll let you borrow one for FREE ! Right now, this offer is…
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The New Heirloom
…. 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 … in. That’s what the new definition of heirloom is about: going beyond just a quality piece to something that stands for who you are. For this year’s holiday specials, we wanted to fully embrace this idea. So, we came up with these two …
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3 Things You Might Not Know About Jewelry Repair
… jewelry is made from some very durable materials: metals and gemstones. We think of metals as very strong. Metal is what skyscrapers and bridges are made out of. We can’t bend or even scratch most metals without the help of tools. … always as impervious as we imagine. Gold, platinum, and silver are very soft as metals go. In fact, a large part of what makes them perfect for jewelry is how soft and workable they are. The result of this, however, is that the daily …
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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 ring…Once you’ve found “the one” the next thing you need to do is find “the ring.” While there are a lot of technical things to consider (the 4 C’s, gold karats, etc.), you can’t overstate the importance …’re still here, keep going to see some of today’s hottest style trends for inspiration. Vintage Halo Engagement Rings The halo design, which features a center diamond surrounded by smaller accent diamonds, has become a modern classic. …
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How to Spot Fake Tiffany & Co Jewelry
… and you should not be able to readily see a seam or crack at the solder joints. For jewelry claiming to be silver (stamped sterling silver or 925), check that the piece is actually sterling silver. Tiffany uses high quality silver while … every piece to make sure it’s the real thing. When we find one that isn’t… well, you can watch the video to see what we do with itTiffany & Co. is a brilliant designer that makes some of the most sought after jewelry in the world. Unfortunately, this has led many to create fake or counterfeit Tiffany …
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Fox 40 Ring Cam Interview
… a Ring Cam for free. When Fox 40’s morning news show heard about this, they sent a reporter to our shop to get the inside story. A big thanks goes out to Eddie and Shandretta for sharing their proposal video and for being there for the …The Ring Cam is a special engagement ring box that has a hidden camera. You can use it to capture your proposal on video to …
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News 10 Falling Diamond Prices Interview
A reporter for News 10’s morning news show contacted Arden Jewelers to get the inside story on decreasing diamond prices just in time for Valentine’s Day 2015. Our gemologist, Dan, was able to explain … Jewelers who can quickly react to changes in the diamond market, customers can save on their diamond engagement ring and general diamond jewelry purchases. Thanks to Dina Kupfer for thinking of us for this story
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White Gold vs Platinum: Which One is Right for You?
… video we discuss the fundamental characteristics of each metal and breakdown their pros and cons. To really understand the differences, the video is broken down into a few categories. Basic Differences To start off, we need to understand … 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 metal …
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The World’s Toughest Job
… available Cook and clean Take care of injuries It’s a touching reminder to thank your mom for all that she does and did for you. Thanks to cardstore.com for sharing this videoMom’s do so much 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 …
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How to Clean Jewelry at Home
Jewelry looks 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 … cleaning solution won’t be able to remove this discoloration. If that happens to you, don’t worry, you can always bring your jewelry to Arden Jewelers and our jewelers can polish off the oxidization for you. Ultrasonic Cleaners We use … we sell at our store are embedded with a cleaning compound call jeweler’s rouge. This mildly abrasive compound is what we use on our high-speed buffing wheels to polish jewelry and it is what makes the cloth do its work. To use a …
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… are traditionally used for the halo giving it an almost scalloped outer edge. This subtle variation makes this ring stand out from the crowdA jaw dropping ring featuring a large center diamond surrounded by a dazzling halo of accent diamonds yielding an even bigger overall …
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… and diamond accents along the top half of the shank. The rose gold accent of the central flower really makes it stand out against the rest of the ringWe love working with you to make a design you’ve imagined into a reality! This special two tone floral ring has a fire opal center stone, with …
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This is a truly striking ring. All attention is focused on the three large main diamonds with four sizable accents completing the look and …
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This solitaire cocktail ring features a large oval prasiolite stone. Prasiolite is the proper name for green quartz. The ring is set with bold … prongs, and has a cathedral style shank rising to meet the stone on either side. Another simple design, that lets the gemstone capture your attention, with no over-the-top accents to detract from it
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Class rings are a great way to celebrate your accomplishments. But, you don’t have to settle for the generic styles offered by … big vendors. We created this fully custom class ring for one of our firefighter clients. It features a bezel set garnet and a strong, masculine design
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This gorgeous ring has an even more beautiful story. Our client had a family heirloom ring that was passed down to them. Sadly, the … couldn’t be worn in the condition it was in, so we made this new creation together using diamonds from the original ring. The finished product features a dazzling sapphire center stone surrounded by a halo of diamonds. It is both a …
