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How to Value Inherited Jewelry
… that an insurance company expects to see. If you’re interested, you can read more about the different types of appraisals . The replacement value insurance appraisal has the least correlation to the actual market value of the jewelry item. So…When a loved one passes away, among all of the other challenges and difficulties, there comes the need to divide the jewelry portion of the estate. Arriving at a fair and equitable division can be tricky, but this article should help guide …
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How to Sell Your Jewelry
In a hurry? Visit us today to get a free value appraisal of your jewelry. Or, learn how KCRA 3 got more for their jewelry when they came to us. Which is more fun, getting a root canal, … jewelry? Not much of a choice, but following is some knowledge that can take the frustration out of selling your jewelry. And answer the hard questions like: Will I receive a fair price for my jewelry? Or did I pay too much? The two … estate jewelry and the options to liquidating it. Does this mean you have to become a gemologist just to sell your jewelry? No. But some homework and note taking can mean a much higher price paid for your jewelry. Let’s start with what …
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How to Sell Jewelry on eBay and Other Websites
… it takes to sell, shipping and supplies, insurance, the fees for credit card processing, other fees for things like appraisals, etc.). Two types of people shop online. First, there are the ones who are looking for something unique and are …Safeguards and presentation are critical when selling jewelry online Take a few great photos of your jewelry from different angles. Think about how you want to present your …or light beautiful statement, or a story? You must have a way for them to buy and return without losing the money or jewelry. An escrow account is usually a good option or you can get paid first. Take a photo before you ship in case the …
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Caring for and Cleaning Your Jewelry
How to Clean Jewelry A diamond’s spectacular beauty is due to its light show. Diamonds make light reflect, show its many colors, and … stops the light show. Dust and dirt stick to the grease and oils creating a lifeless diamond. Cleaning your diamond jewelry at home is simple and rewarding. Use a soft toothbrush and mild soap then rinse thoroughly with warm water. The key … bounce upward. The diamond may need to be scrubbed several times before all the build up is removed. Some don’ts of jewelry cleaning. Never use chlorine or products that contains it. Don’t use a hard toothbrush because they tend to scratch …
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Frequently Asked Question about Jewelry
… consideration. Obviously, the Dollar Value can easily change considerably over a relatively short period of time. Appraisals are most often used for insurance purposes. What’s new with diamonds? Technology is changing the very nature of …Here we answer some of your questions about jewelry in general. If you have a question you’d like answered, please contact us and we would be happy to help. What is a … does not chip or is not otherwise altered. An appraisal can be performed on a loose Diamond, a mounted stone, or jewelry. If the stone is not loose, the physical properties are estimated using various estimation techniques. Most importantly…
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How to Sell Jewelry on Craigslist and Facebook Marketplace
Selling jewelry on Craigslist, Facebook Marketplace, and other online local classified sites is a great way to get cash for your …but there are some things that you should consider before you take the plunge. Safeguards are critical when selling jewelry in person First NEVER, NEVER, and NEVER meet an unknown buyer at your house. Personal safety and protection against … or shopping mall. If you don’t have a way to meet the potential buyer at a public place, then do not sell your jewelry through the Craigslist or Marketplace. The buyer’s bank is a good public location because if they wish to buy the jewelry…
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Jewelry Appraisals
… appraisal is the Insurance Appraisal which focuses on replacement value. You can learn about the different types of appraisals here. Insurance Appraisal An Insurance appraisal is desirous by a client who wishes to insure their gems or jewelry … theft with the appraisal reflecting the retail costs incurred to replace or reproduce any gems in like quality, and jewelry mountings in like manufacture and degree of craftsmanship but in brand new condition. Such costs or values are …
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Estate and Vintage Engagement Rings
… hunt. An engagement ring that stands the test of time and can be passed on to another’s care is unique in the jewelry world. When you find the right estate engagement ring, it is like unearthing a personal treasure. Simple used jewelry like…standard of excellence. First, the style has to be something that can be appreciated. The wonderful aspect of estate jewelry is that it does not follow today’s fads. The individual styles of bygone eras and the eclectic tastes from around …
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Estate Jewelry Buying
… will share their expertise of the jewelry value and how to best sell your jewelry for free . If you need a written appraisals, we can help you with that as well (there is a charge for that service). There are a few different types of …Inherited jewelry has some special issues. First, there can be an emotional attachment based on the relationship of the person who … can be a very emotional process. Some people have a strong relationship with the person and selling a piece of jewelry can be quite emotional. It can be part of the grieving process for some people. Working with people who are selling a …
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Free Diamond Studs For Christmas
… only, so if you don’t see anything you love here, please contact us . “What a great find in this area! Beautiful jewelry, great service, very knowledgeable and personable staff. This is now my go-to place for jewelry, repairs, etc. I will … some of our happy customers. Exceptional Value We have built our reputation on giving you the best deals on quality jewelry anywhere. We buy carefully and keep our overhead low, so we can deliver the best possible prices. No Hassle Returns …
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Jewelry That We Buy
… be interested in buying? This list can help. Before we get to the list of things we buy, remember we do free value appraisals. If you are unsure of what you have, or you don’t see it listed here please feel welcome to bring it into the store … money. Any color of gold is worth money. We buy yellow gold, white gold, rose gold, and even green gold. The gold jewelry can be even broken and still worth a lot of money. We buy natural gold nuggets. Gold flakes and dust are both worth …
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Get More Cash for Your Jewelry
How much is my jewelry worth? When you are thinking about selling jewelry, this is the first question on your mind. Unfortunately, … not always easy. It’s fairly simple to find the market value for commodity items like electronics or clothing, but jewelry is much more complicated. Different people can place wildly different values on the same piece of jewelry depending …for the 1 carat center diamond! The diamond alone was worth $2,500 to $5,000 given its quality. So, how much was her jewelry worth? To a “cash for gold” buyer, it was only worth the gold weight. Of course, we feel her ring was worth much …
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How Much is My Jewelry Worth?
… condition. people come to a false understanding that their jewelry is worth what the appraisal value states Jewelry appraisals are the documents that deal with jewelry worth. There are actually a few different kinds of appraisals, but when … about jewelry appraisal types ). This is the heart of the problem of what jewelry is worth. Jewelry insurance appraisals don’t have anything to do with the worth of the jewelry item, only its replacement cost. The purpose of a jewelry …
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How to Sell Your Jewelry
Selling jewelry is not a skill that comes naturally to most people. There can be a lot of money tied up in old, estate jewelry that … being taken advantage of is high. To help, I’ve put together an in-depth article on the art of successfully selling jewelry. Here are some of the key points that you shouldn’t try to sell your jewelry without knowing. The determining …. You don’t get paid for the jewelry in relation to what you paid but the condition and demand when you sell. Clean jewelry shows the item at its best and helps in evaluating the design and gems, so be sure to clean your jewelry before you …
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Vintage and Handmade Jewelry on Etsy
Do you love vintage jewelry? Are you always on the hunt for a great find? Do you want something made just for you? If you answered “Yes” to any …of those questions, we have big news for you. Arden Jewelers has recently opened an Etsy shop! Check it out: Vintage Jewelry on Etsy . Right now, you will find a nice collection of unique estate pieces and one or two of Angelo’s own designs…on our main online jewelry shop or anywhere else. Etsy is the perfect platform to showcase our collection of vintage jewelry , and it’s also a great way to order a custom piece made just for you. What is Etsy? If you haven’t heard of Etsy (…
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Get a Free Ticket to the International Wedding Festival
… at the show this year, and we would love to see you there. Whether you already have your engagement and wedding jewelry figured or you are just starting your journey, we are here to help. How to Get a Free Ticket As exhibitors, we have been…like one, here’s what you need to do: Follow us on Instagram . Tag us in an Instagram post about your dream piece of jewelry. Use the hash tag #ardenjewelersIWF to make sure we see your post. We’ll announce the winners via Instagram on …
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Jewelry Appraisals Over 3 Years Old May be Greatly Undervalued
…. 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, then the item might not be able to be replaced for the appraised value… gone up in the same time period. In addition many gemstones have risen dramatically in the last five years. If your jewelry was appraised over three years ago, it you could be undervalued by 40% or more! This has been a period of big …
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Samuels Jewelers is Closing, We’re Here to Help
… being a full-service jewelry store. In addition to a wide and unique inventory we offer: jewelry repair, insurance appraisals, we buy jewelry, custom design, financing, jewelry finding services, and more. Checkout our services page to learn …Questions about your warranty? Scroll down to the section on warranty coverage to learn more. After 125 years in the jewelry business Samuels Jewelers has filed Chapter 11 bankruptcy and is now in the final days of closing all of its 120 …
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Get Free Diamond Studs with Your Purchase
It’s Christmas time in 2025, and we’re in the spirit of giving. During this special promotion you can get a free pair of diamond stud earrings when you spend $2,000 or more. Take your pick of either 1.00ct TDW lab grown diamonds … natural diamonds both set in beautiful 14k white gold martini style mountings. There are a limited number of both kinds of studs available, and this offer is only available while supplies last. Come in today or shop online to claim …
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How to Clean Jewelry at Home
Jewelry looks best when it’s cleaned regularly. While we recommend that you bring your jewelry in every 6 months to a year …. Toothbrush and Windex Be sure to plug the drain before you start to make sure no small gems are lost. Rinse the jewelry in water. Spray the piece liberally with Windex or a similar glass cleaner (see notes below about which jewelry can …to scrub the jewelry at all angles. Rinse it off with water again and dry it with a hair dryer to avoid water spots. Jewelry Cleaning Solutions There are several different, purpose made, jewelry cleaning solutions that you can use. We …
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FOX40 Jewelry Cleaning Story at Arden Jewelers
Zohreen Adamjee from FOX40’s morning news stopped by our shop to talk about jewelry cleaning as a romantic Valentine’s Day gift. We compare a professional cleaning from our jewelers with the at home … some types of jewelry that you definitely don’t want to try to clean at home. If you are interested in having your jewelry cleaned or have any other questions, please feel free to contact us . This video was produced by and is the property …
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FOX40 Visits Arden Jewelers to Talk About the Price of Gold
… gains and is trading over $5,000 per ounce. These historic prices have caused in a major shift in the value of gold jewelry. We talk about how much your jewelry might be worth and explain how gemologist jewelry buyers like us can pay you … about gold with Dennis, and we hope that this story was helpful. If you are interested in selling some of your jewelry, please feel free to reach out to us anytime. You can stop by for a free value appraisal anytimeWe were recently interviewed by Dennis Shanahan, a reporter from Sacramento’s FOX40 news station, about today’s high price of gold. If …
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White Gold vs Platinum: Which One is Right for You?
… 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 properties. For example, platinum has greater density …This isn’t usually a problem, as the every weight of the platinum ring can make it feel like a high-quality piece of jewelry, but it is good to know especially if you are considering a design with a lot of metal. Look The main differences …
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How Custom Jewelry is Made
Custom jewelry design is one of the most fascinating things that we do. In this video we take you through the entire process from … custom design fun and easy, and we hope that comes through in this video. A lot goes into making a piece of custom jewelry, but it’s what we do best, so you can sit back and enjoy the process while we make the jewelry you have always … learn more you can check out our Custom Jewelry FAQ , or visit the main custom design page . A big thanks to ZP Casting for sharing some great video of their facilities
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… accents, to the non-symmetrical shank profile, every element of this ring is a break from convention. With custom jewelry you are free to create a piece that is truly one-of-a-kindThis unique engagement ring breaks all the rules and shows just how far you can go with custom design. From the off-center main diamond, to the…
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…bas-relief style monogram lettering around the edges. This detailing is off-set by the smooth, flat top of the band, free from stones or bling. A simple and truly individual ring
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… 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 shows through every aspect of this piece. Watch this ring take shape on our …This piece is a true celebration of the jeweler’s art. Each discipline from computer modeling to casting to hand fabrication and texturing was used to its fullest to realize this unique …
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This simple band is made with “recycled” diamonds. The stones were originally from various pieces of jewelry belonging to one of our clients, that were either never worn, or broken. We were able to help her turn those pieces …
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… details and flowing lines create a palpable sense of movement when you look at the ring. Proof that with custom jewelry from Arden Jewelers, the only limit is your imagination
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… are often seen set in white gold, but this ring makes the bold choice of yellow gold. We love designing custom jewelry specially suited to your unique taste and styleA stunning three stone cocktail ring in 14k yellow gold. The emerald cut Aquamarine center stone is complimented by two …
