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Gem in the Spotlight: Opal
… 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. …Opal has been described as containing the wonders of the skies, sparkling rainbows, fireworks, and lightning. Its …of color is totally unique in the gem world, and the lore that surrounds it is almost as colorful as the gem itself. Opal is the traditional birthstone for those lucky enough to born in October, and it is found in a huge variety of colors…
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The Birthstones
… during sunset. Sapphire symbolized truth, sincerity and tradition. Learn more about Sapphire October’s Birthstone: Opal (Tourmaline) The opal has been described as containing the wonders of the sky’s sparkling rainbows, fireworks, … fire of the ruby, the rich purple of the amethyst, the sea-green of the emerald. Opal‘s lore is as colorful as the opal itself. The ancient Greeks felt that the opal gave foresight and the gift of prophecy to the wearer. The Romans …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Quartz
…see below). In recent times, the term “Green Amethyst,” which was commonly used for Prasiolite, has come under fire. It even attracted the attention of the US Federal Trade Commission which effectively banned its use when describing green… still has the appearance of wood (also called petrified wood) Agate Multi-colored chalcedony with curved bands Fire Agate Brownish red with a fire of color Moss Agate Multiple shades of green or brown moss like inclusions in chalcedony …
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The History of Diamond Cuts
… for the cutting style is more about sticking close to the natural diamond octahedral shape than the release of fire and brilliance we know today. The Old Mine cut follows the angles and shape of the octahedral diamond crystal to save on …, and a larger culet than the modern round brilliant cut. The modern round brilliant cut is designed to push its fire and brilliance up through the middle of the stone. On the other hand, the Old European cut looks less brilliant from the…
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Gem in the Spotlight: Blue Zircon
…in jewelry to mimic diamond. Why? Natural zircon is known for its scintillation, brilliance, and flashes of color or fire just like diamond. Zircon also is known for its variety of colors. Blue zircon is the most popular color. But, …, orange, brown, green, champagne, golden, saffron, and colorless. Zircon colors are pure and have that distinctive fire that sets it apart from other gems. The Gemology of Zircon Why does zircon have so much more fire then other colored …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Tourmaline
…’s birthstone. Care and Cleaning of Tourmaline Tourmaline makes a great gem in a ring for occasional wear or a pendant/earrings for daily wear. Because it isn’t exceptionally hard (Mohs hardness of 7-7.5), it should be stored away from other… to 1.644 and a Mohs hardness of 7 to 7.5 which makes it softer than topaz or sapphire and harder than tanzanite or opal. Tourmaline is found in a huge variety of colors (sometimes even within the same gem), and some of these colors have …
Custom Designs (Show All Custom Designs)
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We 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 aquamarine and diamond accents along the top half of the shank. The rose gold accent of the …
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…art. Each discipline from computer modeling to casting to hand fabrication and texturing was used to its fullest to realize this unique design. Our jeweler tastefully placed two leaves to overlay and help secure the customer’s damaged opal. Then, that same leaf design was continued onto the ring, around the bezel, and on the sides of the shank. The leaf texture was rendered meticulously by hand one leaf at a time. Custom jewelry is often a labor of love, and that love …
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This gorgeous opal ring has a minimal bezel design, made interesting with the unique by-pass style of the shank. The flashes of color …
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…Each uniformed colored gemstone was hand picked and set in a precise position giving the illusion of a shaker style pendant. Our designer worked closely with the client to create this stunning one of a kind family pendant. This modern …
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This sleek and modern pendant design showcases a round brilliant center diamond. Two flush set diamonds accent the center, one of which is a black diamond. Created in 14k Star White Gold
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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 associated with healing and medicine.
Products (Show All Products)
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Opal Yellow Gold Diamond Halo Slide Pendant
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Opal Rose Gold Diamond Halo Slide Pendant
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Mark Schneider : Fire Contemporary Engagement Ring
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Union : Articulating Pendant with Rhodolite Garnet and Blue Topaz
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Petite Blue Topaz Dinosaur Pendant in 14k Yellow Gold
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Blog Posts (Show All Blog Posts)
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Jewelry Holiday Gift Guide 2017
…37 on sale). Opal Jewelry These dazzling pieces feature gorgeous Australian and black opals set in stylish rings and pendants. No gem puts on a light show like opal and these pieces will definitely not disappoint. We are also featuring the …
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3 Things You Might Not Know About Jewelry Repair
…of its setting. Activities like gardening and washing dishes are particular hard on jewelry. The simple sliding of a pendant along its chain can eventually wear completely through the bail. Even something as simple as hand lotion can build …we put on our jewelry takes more of a toll than we think. Also, not all gemstones are as hard as diamonds. Gems like opal, emerald, pearls, and more are actually very “soft” on the hardness scale. This means that they are susceptible to …
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Show Mom How Much You Care
… inches! Moms deserve a thoughtful and personalized Mother’s Day gift that they will cherish forever. This timeless pendant will remind her every day of how much she is loved and appreciated by her family. Since each pendant is custom made, …
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Big Savings on Small Business Saturday
… shopping list and save big while you’re at it. An additional 30% off select items. On top of the store wide 25% off sale, these pieces have been marked down even more. This includes: rose gold and morganite , pearl jewelry, select opal pieces, the Rare and Beautiful collection , and a whole lot more. The same, quality service and value that you have come to expect from Arden Jewelers. Our expert gemologists are available to you to help with any jewelry question you …
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Welcome to the New Arden Jewelers
…. Select opal jewelry . These dazzling pieces feature gorgeous Australian and black opals set in stylish rings and pendants. The Rare and Beautiful collection of one-of-a-kind pieces handmade with uncommon gems. much, much, more available in…
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Diamond Selection – 4C’s and an F
…: the good, the bad, and the inconsequential The bad news is that sometimes fluorescence can make a diamond look foggy or waxy as some people describe it. Most people don’t want a hazy looking diamond that loses some of its fire in the sunlight. The good news about fluorescence is that sometimes it can actually improve the appearance of diamonds by improving its color grade in the face up view (which is the way most people see their diamond in jewelry). So, a …
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Twinkle Lights
Twinkle Lights This stunning collection features high quality opal rings and pendants set in 14k and 18k gold. Opal is like no other gemstone, and these pieces all put on a unique light show that’s …
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The History of the Engagement Ring
… wedding day. A poem, in an illuminated manuscript, documented the ceremony: “Two torches in one ring of burning fire two wills, two hearts, two passions, all bonded in marriage by a diamond.” The fire in the diamond was likened to the …
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Mother’s Day Circle Necklace
… now until Mother’s Day it’s on sale for 30% off . Don’t delay! It takes at least 2-3 days to make your personalized pendant, so be sure to leave plenty of time before Mother’s Day. Order before the countdown ends to save 30% on your very … – Pink Tourmaline November – Citrine December – Blue Topaz Would you prefer to use an alternative gem in your pendant? No problem, just contact us . We would love to make a fully custom pendant (or other jewelry) just for you. Why Shop at …
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Alternative Gemstones for a Non Traditional Engagement Ring
…, it is good to have a stone that will not chip or scratch easily. Anything with a Mohs hardness of 9 or higher is good, and should be suitable 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, with a Mohs rating of 2.5 to 4.5. Pearl jewelry is not meant for everyday use, which makes …
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Rare and Beautiful
… color when exposed to light over time. This unique material is meant to be kept hidden away and only worn on special occasions. Blue Zircon , one of December’s birthstones, but much less well-known than Blue Topaz. This gem has more fire and sparkle than almost any other colored gem. Custom Fantasy Cuts , these gems are cut by hand in totally unique shapes and faceting patterns. They grab your attention even more in person as their facets catch the light in unexpected …
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AI Jewelry Design Competition
Unleash Your Creativity and Win $200 Welcome to a new kind of jewelry design competition! 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 start prompting. Create something that inspires you, something that you would love to wear, something that you have never seen before. The winner will …
Videos
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Making Our True North Diamond Star Pendant
This video is a short walk through showing how we make on of our original True North necklaces. We show you how we take the 14k karat white gold and diamond version from a rough casting all the way to a finished piece. The steps include: Melting and casting the gold Sanding and smoothing the rough casting Polishing to a mirror finish Rhodium plating Steam cleaning Setting the diamond We hope you enjoyed this look behind the scenes of this beautiful piece of jewelry. Remember, if you would like us
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Union : Two People, One Adventure
… creation by Arden Jewelers, we call it Union. This unique design symbolizes the beauty of a relationship. When two people who are really right for each other come together, they are better than they were before. The two colors in the pendant blend together to create a new color, just as your lives blend together in beautiful and unexpected ways. Learn more about Union and shop online or in-store today
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Good Day Sacramento Talks Engravable Personalized Jewelry with Arden Jewelers
Watch what happened when the Good Day Sacramento morning show visited Arden Jewelers to talk about bridal party gifts, engagement rings, and engravable jewelry. We had a great time hanging out with the team, and we even wound up making them a special, engraved pendant with Sakura Gray's face on it. You can watch the entire interview with some back story here.
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Floating Diamond Necklaces
Checkout this exciting new line of minimalist necklaces we have just released. These classic designs highlight the main diamond (or gemstone) and go with any look or style. See the full line of floating diamond pendants here
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Engravable Jewelry Sale for 2023
Our brand new line of engravable jewelry is on sale now for 50% off. This beautiful new collection features simple pendants, rings, and earrings that can be personalized with your own engraved message by our in-house team of jewelers. Create your own unique jewelry today!
