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Platinum
Everything you ever wanted to know (and more) about Platinum and its use in jewelry. Platinum is one of the rarest and most durable precious metals. Platinum‘s rich, white … will maintain its shining luminosity forever, unlike other white metals which can, in time, turn yellow or tarnish. Platinum belongs to the noble and precious metals family. It is resistant to tarnishing and discoloration due to chlorine and… popular choice for jewelry, either on its own or as the setting for diamonds and other precious gemstones. Platinum jewelry does not fade or tarnish and keeps its looks for a lifetime. Platinum‘s purity makes it hypoallergenic and ideal for …
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The Difference Between White Gold and Platinum
Do you prefer learning from videos? We created an in-depth video on the differences between white gold and platinum which you may like. The first difference between white gold and platinum is the most basic and is the foundation of … the other differences. White gold and platinum are different metals. White gold starts out as gold. Gold is yellow. Platinum is itself a white metal. White gold and platinum have their own properties that make them unique. How is white gold …
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The History of Diamond Cuts
… cut or Peruzzi brilliant cut is another adaptation. The triple cut has 33 facets on the crown. The Old Mine and Old European Cuts When most people think of old diamond cuts they think of the Old Mine cut diamond. The Old Mine cut has the … round brilliant (in layout, not in angles or shapes) and others follow a design of their own creation. The Old European cut is the forerunner of the modern Brilliant Cut. The 58 facets have the same general shape, angle and layout as the …
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Alternative Metals for Men’s Jewelry
… very recently, men only had a handful of choices when choosing a metal for their wedding band. Gold, silver, and platinum are all excellent metals which make great wedding bands, but with the advent of new technologies the “big three” have … it an outstanding ring to wear every day. Tungsten Tungsten carbide jewelry has a nice weight to it like gold and platinum, but it is much more affordable. Tungsten carbide bands are extremely scratch resistant. Tungsten does not bend out of…
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Art Deco vs. Art Nouveau Style Jewelry
… were not just adornments but works of art. Many Art Nouveau jewelry pieces were made in silver, but white gold and platinum were quite common as well. The diamonds used in Art Nouveau jewelry were typically Old Mine cuts, but Old European …embraced symmetry, bold colors, and streamlined forms influenced by Cubism and the Machine Age. Precious metals like platinum and white gold alongside rare and valuable gemstones such as diamonds, emeralds, and sapphires, were the materials …
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Learn Secret Diamond Buying Skills From a Professional Diamond Buyer
… dollars worth in your pocket the standards to evaluate diamonds are extremely exciting. The four C’s of carat, cut, color and clarity determine a common comparison. They don’t set the price, just the basis to determine the price. In the… to 1/100 of a carat. So 50 points is equal to 0.50 carat or ½ carat. The point weights have nothing to do with the cut of a diamond just how much they weigh. Diamond professionals love insider terms. It adds to the mystic of the diamond…
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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…, the video is broken down into a few categories. Basic Differences To start off, we need to understand that platinum and gold are simply different elements on the periodic table. Both metals are mixed, or alloyed, with other metals to give … properties. For example, gold is naturally yellow and so it is alloyed with nickel or palladium to make it white. Platinum is typically alloyed with ruthenium or iridium in jewelry. These fundamental characteristics give each metal different…
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Art Deco vs Art Nouveau Engagement Rings
…Geometric shapes like triangles, arcs, and circles took center stage in jewelry along with other art forms. The Old European Cut diamond was also introduced which was another big step up from the Old Mine Cut making the engagement rings … design elements like vines, insects, and the human form. Art Nouveau engagement rings often feature Old Mine Cut diamonds which were a big improvement over the diamond cuts that came before them. Art Deco The Art Deco movement went in …
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How to Clean Jewelry at Home
…: Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Quartz, Topaz, Tourmaline. All the same caveats mentioned about ultrasonics apply here as well. Polishing Cloth . Only use on solid precious metals like: Sterling Silver, Karat Gold (10k, 14k, 18k, etc.), Platinum, Palladium. Also, keep in mind that a high percentage of white gold is rhodium plated . Excessive polishing can actually remove the plating and cause the white gold to look yellow . With most gemstones not included on these lists, you …
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How to Untangle Knotted Chains
Thin jewelry chains have a way of working themselves into an usable tangle more inscrutable than the Gordian Knot. However, most of us would rather wear our chains than cut them into pieces. In this short video, we’ll cover 3 simple techniques you can use at home to untangle your chain no matter how knotted it is. Find a hard surface and unhook the clasp before you start. Gently roll the knot in between …
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Jewelry That We Buy
…, corporate rings, and more. Achievement rings like sales awards or time with a company can also be valuable. We Buy Platinum Platinum jewelry is also valuable. Platinum is a white metal and can last for many years. Broken platinum jewelry is…We buy just about anything made out of platinum: platinum rings, platinum chains, platinum bracelets, platinum pins, platinum brooches, platinum pendants, more types of platinum jewelry. We Buy Diamonds and Gemstones Arden Jewelers has …
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Custom Jewelry Design FAQ
… season just like clothes do. What’s hot now will not be next season. Some trends are long like the white gold and platinum look which has been going on for over seven years now. The current design look with every surface of the ring left … is redesigned jewelry? Or Redesigned? Simply put a redesign to a custom design using your existing gems and gold or platinum. This does not mean you are limited by the gems you have, but what you have is incorporated into the new design. You…
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AI Jewelry Design Competition
… you submit your design. If you would like, we can give you a quote to create your design using gold (or silver or platinum) and the gemstones of your choice. We’ll also give a discount of $100.00 off our regular design fee for all … us to mail your prize to. If you would like, we can also give you a quote to create your design in gold, silver, or platinum! * Please keep all design submissions tasteful and professional. Avoid infringing on any copyrighted design elements…
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Selling Back Your Engagement Ring
…, the value of wedding rings comes from several factors: First, there is the metal the ring is made out of. Gold and platinum are the two most common metals in wedding rings (learn more about gold purity and the difference between white gold …
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We Want Your Jewelry
… Diamond Stud Earrings Vintage Style Estate Jewelry (Art Deco, Art Nouveau, Edwardian, Victorian, more) Gold or Platinum Wedding Bands Antique gold or platinum jewelry (from the 1920s and earlier) Full jewelry estates (we’ll help you sort the…
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…get the most value out of your unwanted jewelry. Titanium Jewelry Checkout our brand new, original line of jewelry infused with brightly colored titanium. This eye catching collection is only available at Arden Jewelers. White Gold vs Platinum Video In our new YouTube video we explain the similarities and differences between these two popular jewelry metals. True North Experience this iconic Arden Jewelers original design. Give it to your guiding light, the one person that …
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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 …
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This engagement ring design was inspired by the curling of the oceans waves. It has a simple, modern style, a European style square-bottom shank, and white gold curling delicately around four accent round brilliant diamonds
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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 diamond accent on either side, and kept the shank sleek and slender
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Two vibrant ruby stones bring to life the snake as it carefully wraps around the detailed hand engraved platinum staff. Bezel set at the top of the staff is a beautiful old mine cut diamond. The rod of asclepius is a symbol long …
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This ring features a stunning emerald cut center diamond. Sparkling round brilliant diamonds form a custom halo around the center diamond. Two matching …
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This is a classic three stone style design with a European style square-bottom shank, a deep red pear cut ruby center stone and round brilliant diamond accents
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Diamond, 1.11 cts. (#20227)
$6,075.00- Shape:
- Old European Cut
- Color:
- J
- Clarity:
- VS1
- Dimensions (L×W×D):
- 6.58 × 6.66 × 4.12mm
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Diamond, 1.25 cts. (#20353)
$4,900.00- Shape:
- Old European Cut
- Color:
- K
- Clarity:
- SI1
- Dimensions (L×W×D):
- 6.71 × 6.99 × 4.33mm
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Diamond, 0.71 cts. (#20245)
$2,280.00- Shape:
- Princess Cut
- Color:
- E
- Clarity:
- VS1
- Dimensions (L×W×D):
- 4.79 × 7.72 × 3.70mm
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Diamond, 0.49 cts. (#20202)
Sale: $675.00$810.00- Shape:
- Pear Cut
- Color:
- D
- Clarity:
- SI2
- Dimensions (L×W×D):
- 6.39 × 4.55 × 2.88mm
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Diamond, 2.60 cts. (#20258)
$30,420.00- Shape:
- Radiant Cut
- Color:
- F
- Clarity:
- VS2
- Dimensions (L×W×D):
- 8.88 × 7.18 × 5.35mm
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Diamond, 2.00 cts. (#20212)
$15,680.00- Shape:
- Radiant Cut
- Color:
- I
- Clarity:
- VS2
- Dimensions (L×W×D):
- 7.39 × 6.76 × 5.00mm
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These Are Strange Times
Platinum at its high was $2,252 now is under $1,000 per ounce, at the time of this writing. This is a golden opportunity for … your jewelry into platinum at the best value compared to gold ever. I don’t know how long this will last, but if platinum was ever a dream of yours or hers, now is the time to take advantage of these strange times. We can also take your used…
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Jewelry Appraisals Over 3 Years Old May be Greatly Undervalued
Gold and Platinum has dramatically increased in value in the past 5 years. Gold in one year had a low of $637 per troy ounce and high …2,169 and souring higher. The five year low and high is even greater. Gold’s low was $322 and now is over $978 and Platinum’s low was $602 and has climbed over $2,169. If the jewelry item’s value was due in large part to gold or platinum, …
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Jewelry for Cheapskates
… get a little more than you pay for. But, quality jewelry isn’t cheap, and the high prices of gold, diamonds, and platinum don’t help either. There are, however, some special cases where, if you know what you’re doing, you can save a little …The most important one is your engagement ring. Now, I’m not saying you should only buy a flawless diamond set in platinum. Instead, find a good balance between diamond quality and size in your budget. Don’t skimp on the ring. The engagement …
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How Much is My Jewelry Worth?
… understand. The equation for intrinsic value is: 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… for the gold. The diamond price is more complicated. It is basically the common wholesale price modified by the cut grade of the gem. The wholesale price is a dynamic price that changes daily and is influenced by the source selected. …
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3 Things You Might Not Know About Jewelry Repair
…The answer is twofold. First, the metals and gemstones in jewelry are not 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 … of tools. Gemstones are rocks which we think of as hard and unbreakable. Diamonds are used in industrial tools to cut through even the toughest materials. So, why would something made from such strong substances need regular maintenance…
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Why Would a Gemologist Pay Less for Your Jewelry?
… evaluated the same diamond early that day and offered half as much. I asked the jeweler if he noticed the color and cut of the diamond, and he said: “Yes, it is an excellent cut and fine color like an H.” In reality, the diamond was a P…low. To give you an idea of how low, the standard diamond pricing guides stop at M color. To make matters worse, the cut was extremely deep as well, on the order of 68% depth. Again, for perspective, excellent cuts are around 60% to 62.5…
