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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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Engagement Ring Style Guide
There are many engagement ring styles. While some of those style come in and out of fashion, others are more timeless. Here are some of the …Simple Solitaire The solitaire is probably the first thing that comes to mind when you think of a classic engagement ring. It is probably the most popular ring style across the history of diamond engagement rings. Fun trivia: it is said …usually small diamonds which allow the center stone to remain the undisputed focal point. Simple Halo The halo style ring was first introduced in the Georgian era (about 300 years ago). The original halo designs had round diamonds …
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The History of the Engagement Ring
Wedding bands go way back in history. One example of this is the Ancient Egyptians who were buried wearing rings made of a single silver or gold wire on the fourth finger of their left hands. The wedding band as a ring has … the heart by the “Vena amoris,” which translates to “Vein of Love.” The first recorded uses of a diamond engagement ring happened in 1477. Archduke Maximilian of the Hapsburg Dynasty proposes to Mary of Burgundy with a diamond engagement… of one of his faithful advisers who counseled: “At the betrothal Your Grace [Archduke Maximilian] must have a ring set with a diamond and also a gold ring.” The diamond engagement ring has become the archetypal, universal symbol of love…
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Custom Designed Engagement Rings
Nothing captures the unique character and beauty of a relationship like a one-of-a-kind engagement ring. Custom jewelry offers a truly unique experience. You will have the opportunity to creating your design with the …jewelry designers. It is a fun and genuinely rewarding process. There are many reasons to choose a custom engagement ring. You want to create something unique that captures you and your relationship. You can incorporate symbols or design …, and if you like a style that’s not in vogue right now, it can be difficult to find. With a custom engagement ring, we can create jewelry styles from the past, so you can wear the style you like. You want to wear a work of art. These …
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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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Alternative Gemstones for a Non Traditional Engagement Ring
… worthy of the crown jewels to man-made imitations of Diamonds. Most alternatives to Diamonds have color which makes stand out from the traditional clear white Diamond. Sapphire Engagement Rings The most common Diamond alternative for …for daily wear. Stones that are 7 or softer like Aquamarine, Amethyst, Peridot, Pearl, and Opal will have difficulty standing the test of time. These softer stones will tend to look worn and abraded over time. Pearls are a very soft gem, …
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… custom design features an oval aquamarine center stone with rare half-moon cut diamond accents on either side. This ring is classic and sophisticated, but with a dash of the unexpected
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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 …
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This unique engagement ring in 14k Rose Gold has a modern orbital crossover design, studded with round brilliant diamond accents. The sweeping … compliment the dazzling oval center diamond. Custom designed engagement rings are the perfect way to create a ring that is an expression of your unique personality
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… ring features a stunning marquise diamond, surrounded by round sapphires. The deep blue of the sapphire halo stands out boldly against the white gold, and contrasts nicely with the glittering center diamond
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…center diamond is encircled by the uniformed open bypass halo. Beautiful accent diamonds are set into the halo. This ring takes the classic halo design and adds it’s own style to it
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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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Informational Video: Cathedral Ring Mountings
… are designed to teach you about the different elements of jewelry in a way that’s quick, fun, and easy to understand. Check out the first video in the series right here: We hope you enjoyed the video and that you learned something new … to see future videos on, please leave us a comment. In the mean time, you can check out more examples of cathedral rings on our online store, or you can always come by for a visit to see some cathedral rings in We’re excited to announce our new series of informational web videos starting with this overview of the cathedral ring mounting style. …
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Engagement Ring Trends for 2024
… it’s paired with a traditional diamond or something more colorful. Yellow engagement rings were the “gold” standard in the 1960s-1980s. Since then, white gold has been much more popular until recently. As of the writing of this blog, we … you can scroll through your TikTok feed, it feels like the right time to stop and enjoy some of the latest wedding ring trends we’ve seen emerge so far. Check them out, and let us know which one is your favorite in the comments below. …
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30% Off Engagement Rings!
… Valentine’s Day right around the corner now is the perfect time to celebrate your love with a brand new engagement ring. Whether you are popping the question or finally going for that long awaited upgrade you will save 30% off on our … of this great offer? I’m glad you asked. Over the next three weeks we will be posting diamond and engagement ring related videos on our various social media platforms including Instagram , TikTok (brand new!), and Facebook . At the end …
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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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Chocolate 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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Finding the Perfect Engagement Ring Style
… of American’s today. Designing your own engagement ring is a great avenue for you to express your individuality and stand out from the crowd. You can easily design a unique engagement ring with the help of our world class designer Angelo …The engagement ring expresses a loving commitment to the most important person in your life. So, discovering the perfect engagement …. Here’s a quick rundown of some of the stylistic choices you have when you’re looking for an engagement ring. Designer Simon G has been creating amazing diamond engagement rings for some time now. The Simon G team keeps coming up with …
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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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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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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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Ring Cam – Capture Your Proposal on Video
Ring Cam is an exciting new technology that allows you to capture your proposal on HD video. It’s a camera with a wide …
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Cathedral Ring Mountings
The cathedral mounting is one of the many choices you have when you’re looking for the perfect engagement ring. It has many variations and its own set of pros and cons. Knowing more about this unique style can help you decide …
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How to Check if Your Diamond is Loose
The worst day of owning a ring comes when you look down and you notice that your diamond is missing. One of the best ways to prevent this is to … 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. Listen for a faint rattling sound. Use…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 you. Most of …
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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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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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Anatomy of a Ring
Knowing the different parts of a ring can help you make a better decision when choosing a new ring and it can help you know when your ring may need … ring has a shank. This is the technical term for the band of metal that encircles the finger. There would be no ring without the shank. If the ring has a distinct design feature on the top part, the ring shank is generally said to start … point that the design stops. A jeweler will usually add or remove metal from the bottom of the shank when sizing a ring. This can sometimes be done so well that you would never know it was sized looking at the shank with your naked eye. …
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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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Is a Lab Grown Diamond Right for Me?
…physics?). Even more unfortunately, the diamond industry suffers from a lot of misinformation and paranoia both from inside the trade and from outside observers. I have heard people say that natural diamonds come with a 400% mark up, or … of us, buying a diamond is a significant financial undertaking, and we want to get it right. Unfortunately, understanding diamonds takes a lot of specialized knowledge that most people don’t have (anyone remember their refractive indexes …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Emerald
… these inclusions are referred to as jardin (the French word for garden) because they look like moss or a garden inside of the stone. These inclusions are tiny fissures, bubbles, or crystals that are visible to the naked eye. These …and epoxy being the most. The basic technique involves submerging the stone in the desired liquid (oil, resin, etc.) inside of a vacuum chamber. Then a vacuum is applied which pulls all of the air out of the cracks and draws the filler into…
