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Balance : Earth Friendly Lab Grown Diamond Engagement Rings
… 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-Friendly: Recycled Gold, Lab Grown Diamonds What does it mean for an … else, so why buy a ring that looks like everyone else’s? Peace of Mind Using recycled gold and lab grown diamonds means you can sleep easy at night knowing that no gold or diamonds were mined to make your engagement ring. Exceptional …
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Get More Cash for Your Jewelry
… jewelry you are selling and 2) has the skills necessary to accurately evaluate it. First, let’s talk about what it means to have a good use for jewelry. If you are buying a piece of jewelry and your sole intention is to resell it to a … and pass the test, you receive your certificate as a GIA trained gemologist. Of course, knowledge alone doesn’t mean that you will pay the most for jewelry. There are extremely knowledgeable buyers out there who have no qualms about …
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The History of the Engagement Ring
… with diamonds – has resonated through the centuries to emerge today as powerful as ever.” Medieval England contributed the concept of engagement with the word “betrothed.” Betrothed comes from the Anglo-Saxon word “troweth,” which means truth. In this way, the betrothed couple shared a “truth” or “pledge” to marry. The ring served as the outward sign that a woman was promised to another. Likewise, the concept of a period of engagement began in the middle ages. Pope …
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Computer Aided Jewelry Design
… without paying the high custom jewelry prices. We are now creating jewelry on various 3D CAD CAM programs. CAD means computer aided design, and CAM means computer aided manufacturing. There are several benefits for working with CAD CAM …jewelry designer starts to design the ring. When he has a prototype for the customer to look at he renders it, which means he creates a photo-realistic image of the solid model. This rendering process has many elements as well, such as …
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Engravable Jewelry Sale 2023
A Meaningful Gift This brand new line of engravable jewelry has something for every look and every budget. Engravings are done in-house, so you’re not limited to a specific style or design. Create a personalized gift with our designers in as…
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Alternative Gemstones for a Non Traditional Engagement Ring
…, 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, with a Mohs rating of 2.5 to 4.5. Pearl jewelry is not meant for everyday use, which makes it a poor choice for an engagement ring. But, some antique wedding rings are Pearls. One way to have a Pearl wedding ring is to simply replace the Pearl when it becomes worn or broken. Generally, this is …
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The Great Diamond Liquidation
If you were waiting for the opportune moment to buy a diamond, this is it . We are liquidating a huge number of diamonds in preparation for our upcoming showroom remodel. That means diamond discounts up to 75% off of retail . This is by far, our biggest diamond sale ever. Check out some of the great deals on loose diamonds we have available online right now (even more deals are available in store): Browse all …
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Heart and Soul, Valentine’s Day Gift Sale
… in the Christmas season that we decided to extend the 50% off sale through Valentine’s Day. Read more about this unique jewelry and how it’s the perfect gift idea. So there you have it. Whether you shop in-store or online, we have a meaningful and affordable gift ready for you this Valentine’s Day. And, whether you decide to shower your loved one in diamonds this year or not, remember to take a moment to tell them how you truly feel. We can never say it enough
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Engagement Ring Trends for 2024
… stones on the sides of the main gem, kind of like the traditional three-stone ring style is not a new trend by any means. Versions of this style have been around for 100+ years. That being said it is absolutely taking center stage this …many the three stone ring symbolizes the past, present, and future of the relationship which gives this design extra meaning. Natural Engagement Rings And finally, there’s a growing interest in rings that have a natural, organic design to…
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Jewelry for Cheapskates
…with precious gemstones in silver for very reasonable prices. Our Asteria line features many pieces in silver with white sapphire accents, for example. Keep in mind though that sterling silver is much softer than 14k or 18k gold. This means that it will generally wear faster, and anything with a tension based clasp (like a fold over or a box clasp) will need much more frequent adjustment. Small nicks and scratches will show up sooner on silver than on gold. Another …
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Holiday Jewelry Gift Guide 2015
… the year to go for totally speechless, I can’t believe you pulled this off, I don’t even need to bother opening another gift, just wow. So, how can we make that happen? First, our diamond liquidation sale is still going strong which means you will get an incredible deal on diamonds for stud earrings, an engagement ring upgrade, and just about anything else we can set a diamond into. Second, checkout our gift guide below for hand-picked recommendations from our online …
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Gifts to Celebrate What Matters
This year, we are taking a step back and just saying "thank you" to all of our loyal clients. You are the reason that we get to do what we love every day and your faithful support means so much to us. Come in before December 24th and get a free gemstone with purchase of a mounting for it. We are also debuting a new line of Salt and Pepper diamond jewelry and offering a store-wide sale.
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Engravable Bar Necklace with Diamond Accent
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Engravable Circular Disc Earrings in Sterling Silver
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Personalized Bar Pendant with Diamond Accent
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Sideways Cross Sterling Silver Engravable Necklace
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Engravable Heart Necklace in 14k Yellow Gold
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Jen Lesea : Mountain Range Bar Necklace
$150.00 Add to cart
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Good Day Sacramento Talks Engravable Personalized Jewelry with Arden Jewelers
…hosting the Good Day Sacramento morning show at our shop. We talked about the upcoming International Wedding Festival (which we attended) as well as personalized gifts. An engraved piece of jewelry is a wonderful way to give someone a meaningful gift that is both valuable and personalized to them. We have a great selection of engravable jewelry that we can personalize in almost any way you would like. If you don’t see something you love online, you can always contact us…
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How to Value Inherited Jewelry
…more factors the seller may only find a buyer willing to pay $800. This does not change the jewelry value. It simply means that the current owner could only find a willing buyer at that price. So, how can we fairly determine how much a … estimates the price an item would sell to a used jewelry customer. The word “estate” in this context simply means used or pre-owned. When someone chooses to buy a piece of used jewelry, excluding cases of rare or highly sought after …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Alexandrite
…, alexandrite appears purplish-red. This is because of how the trace element chromium interacts with alexandrite’s crystal structure. It absorbs most wavelengths of light very well, only transmitting green and red light. This means that depending on the light source the stone will reflect more of the accent colors of light. Since fluorescent light has a stronger greenish-blue component, the stone appears greener. Under candlelight, which has a much stronger red/orange …
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Types of Necklace Chains
…, it is easy to see why rope chains are so popular. PROS Durability – The redundant links in a solid rope chain means that even if one or two of the links fail, the chain can still hold together. Flexibility – Rope chains are very … be often be diamond cut which gives them an even more lively and glittering appearance. Diamond cutting on a chain means there are small notches that are cut into the links and brightly polished. These notches will catch and reflect the …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Morganite
… dark the stone looks too saturated with color and loses its Morganite air. Compared with many other gemstones, Morganite is a relatively new addition with its first recorded discovery occurring in California in the early 1900s. This means you won’t find any tales of ancient kings wearing Morganite on their crowns or other such legends. Morganite’s lore and traditions are more focused on gem power. Morganite as a power gem is full of associations. Some believe it to be …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Tourmaline
… the stone to be used in early sonar systems in the First World War as well as in extremely sensitive pressure gauges in submarines. History and Lore of Tourmaline The name tourmaline comes from the Singhalese word turamali, which means “mixed gems” owing to the fact that the gem can look like many others. Tourmaline 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 …
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The Magic of Polarized Light
…of the molecules are aligned with each other so only a certain vibrational direction of light can pass through. This means that all of the light that passes through a polarizing filter is “polarized.” Common Uses for Polarizing Filters … out a different direction of light, and the second one is filtering out the opposite direction of the first. This means that all of the light that makes it through the first filter is then blocked by the second one. Placing a gemstone in…
Custom Designs
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… ring features a rough diamond, not cut to the commonly seen modern round brilliant proportions, surrounded by a simple floral pattern in metal. Recessed into both the engagement ring and the band are words and symbols of special meaning to the client highlighted in black against the bright yellow finish of the gold
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A custom ring doesn’t have to be big and flashy to be meaningful. This small band features three diamonds in unique settings and a thin band. Understated yet stylish, this ring is easy to wear everyday and looks great with everything
