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How to Sell Your Jewelry
…so out of favor that the jewelry’s only value is its intrinsic worth. The other extreme is that the jewelry could be antique. Antique jewelry is highly collectible and may require a specialty option to sell. Knowing if your jewelry is just …
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Laser Jewelry Repair
… too costly to fix. Now Arden Jewelers has a powerful laser to repair our customer’s jewelry. Lasers can repair an antique enameled pin without damaging the enamel or leaving visible signs of the restoration work. Our laser can fix jewelry … flowing into the hinge and destroying its mobility. Antique filigree that is broken can be repaired. Restoring antique platinum jewelry is now possible with Arden Jewelers’ laser. The laser can also help Angelo create very complicated …
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Art Deco vs. Art Nouveau Style Jewelry
…will start to see their influence everywhere. They are also important guide posts that can aid in dating vintage and antique jewelry. So, what are these two movements all about, and where did they come from? Origins and Historical Context … our own collection of authentic Art Nouveau and Art Deco pieces as well as access to a full network of vintage and antique jewelry. Or, if you are looking for a new piece inspired by one of these two styles, our talented jewelry designers …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Ruby
… diamonds weighing a total of 5 carats. In 2015, Sotheby’s put the ring up for auction where it sold for a record setting $30.42 million dollars to an anonymous Swiss buyer. Care and Cleaning of Ruby Rubies are sturdy stones, but are still …ultrasonic cleaning machine with rubies, but use caution as these machines can cause loose gems to come out of their settings. Remember to dry your ruby jewelry thoroughly before wearing or storing. Why Ruby? Rubies are a truly remarkable …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Pearl
… the irritant, eventually forming a pearl. This process can occur naturally or via human intervention. Natural pearls grow in the wild without human intervention. They are very rare, and most natural pearls on the market today are antique. They can take years, even decades, to form, and are found only in a few select locations around the world. The process by which they are created is completely unpredictable, and as a result, natural pearls come in a wide range of shapes…
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Alternative Metals for Men’s Jewelry
… you can exchange your ring for a different size). Carbon fiber wedding bands display high style and strength setting the wearer apart from the crowd. Ceramic (Titanium Carbide) Ceramic jewelry, like many of the “alternative metals” is …which fades overtime. Zirconium is currently the only permanently black jewelry that is workable enough to allow the setting of diamond or other gems. Ceramic is another permanently black option (it can even be made a more pure black than …
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Anatomy of a Ring
…? As a final point on heads it is important to note that not all rings have a head. Some designs incorporate the setting of the gemstone directly into the rest of the ring without using a separate part. These designs can use a combination of…
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Jewelry Repair FAQ
… gold and rhodium plated, you may notice the plating wearing off and the ring taking on a slight yellowish hue. If this bothers you, you can stop by more often to have it replated. Some jewelry with very fragile stones or light weight setting styles may need more frequent visits depending on how often you wear it. Some jewelry may need very little maintenance even after years of wear. After a few checkups, you will get a feel for how your jewelry wears and what the best …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Opal
…. To keep opal at its luminous best, wiping it clean with a soft cloth is recommended. Avoid the use of home ultrasonic machines or abrasive jewelry cleaners that could potentially damage the stone’s surface. For more valuable stones, setting them in a pendant or earrings instead of a ring will help them last as long as possible. With proper care opals can last for generations. Opals have very high water content, typically hovering around the 5-10% mark. As opals dry out …
