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How Much is My Jewelry Worth?
The question: “how much is my jewelry worth?” is not as simple as it may seem. To answer it, we have to first decide which type of worth or value we are talking about because jewelry has different values in different contexts. The main types of value are: intrinsic value, …
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Show Mom How Much You Care
… 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, give us at least 2-3 days to make your pendant … nights to tend to their children, the driving to practices, the planning of memorable birthday parties, there is no doubt that moms sacrifice a lot when raising a family. Mother’s Day is the perfect time to celebrate and thank the …
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3 Things You Might Not Know About Jewelry Repair
Jewelry repair can be a confusing thing, especially if you don’t know much about how it’s done. At Arden Jewelers, our …questions you have and provide you with professional service that you won’t find anywhere else. 1. Even high quality jewelry needs maintenance Fine jewelry is made from some very durable materials: metals and gemstones. We think of metals as…made from such strong substances need regular maintenance? 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 …
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Jewelry for Cheapskates
Let’s be honest. When we think of jewelry, we think: “Expensive.” We’ve all heard the old adage: “You get what you pay for,” and in some cases that can be true… you shop at a value oriented store like Arden Jewelers, you should 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 money and still wind up with a great piece of jewelry. We’ll show you how. Diamond Stud Earrings Here is a classic way to save on a nice jewelry gift. You can get away with a…
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Why Would a Gemologist Pay Less for Your Jewelry?
Generally, a professional gemologist jewelry buyer will pay more for jewelry because they understand the real value and can be more confident in offering a … Edged Sword First, a gemologist may pay less because they understand the true value of the item. We see lots of jewelry with poor quality gems. Other buyers may not identify the gems as low quality and pay more than the market value for … gemologist but a charismatic salesman willing to say anything to make the sale. Getting the most money for your jewelry is the goal. Simply put there are jewelry buyers in the market place that do not fully understand what makes 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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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 Value Inherited Jewelry
…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 … prefer more personalized information, please feel free to reach out to us . We offer a free consultation where our jewelry experts will sit down with you and explain the different types of value and how they relate to your particular …
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Alternative Metals for Men’s Jewelry
…, an affordable price, and comfortability making 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… which can be a safety feature which we will discuss later. It is hypoallergenic, so people with allergies to other jewelry metals can usually wear tungsten jewelry without issue. Tungsten comes from a Swedish term meaning “heavy stone.” It …
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Types of Jewelry Clasps
In the world of jewelry, there are a wide variety of clasps, each with its own purpose and unique design. Whether you are searching for a … for a broken clasp or just looking to learn more about them, this article is for you. History of Jewelry Clasps Jewelry clasps are a small but important component of many types of jewelry like necklaces, bracelets, and anklets. Clasps allow… attachment and removal of the jewelry and provide a secure way to wear and display precious pieces. The history of jewelry clasps dates back centuries, and we can watch as clasps have evolved over time to meet the changing needs and …
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Jewelry Repair FAQ
Here you will find answers for all of your jewelry repair related questions. If you have a question that you don’t see answered here, please contact us and let us know… fell out of my ring. Will the new stone match the old one? We get this question all the time. People want their jewelry to look just the way it did before a gemstone fell out; who wouldn’t? That’s why we have literally 100s of carats of …, and we are normally able to find something that is quite similar to the original. So, that beautiful piece of jewelry you love can look just the way it used to again. What is retipping, and why do I need it? In a large number of jewelry …
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Art Deco vs. Art Nouveau Style Jewelry
We also have a fun, informative video on Art Deco vs. Art Nouveau jewelry which you may like. The Art Nouveau and Art Deco movements have had a profound impact on virtually all forms of art … art, these two particular movements formed around very distinctive ideas which led to very different expressions in jewelry. Once you learn about the fundamental styles of each, you will start to see their influence everywhere. They are … Stile Liberty among many other monikers, simply means “New Art” and it impacted almost every artistic medium. Jewelry makers embraced materials such as enamel, horn, and semi-precious stones to create pieces that were not just adornments …
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How Much to Spend on an Engagement Ring
… the Hallmark Company influenced our culture to make giving cards for the Holidays a social norm, the diamond and jewelry industry influenced culture to provide guidelines on the amount to spend on an engagement ring. In the 1930s, it … things to take away from all of this are: The three months’ salary came from a marketing plan by the diamond and jewelry trade. It evolved over time from one month to three months. This is all interesting history, but it does not answer the…
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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, answering it is not always easy. It’s fairly simple to find the market value for commodity items like electronics or clothing…
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We Want Your Jewelry
… (from the 1920s and earlier) Full jewelry estates (we’ll help you sort the jewelry and give you an offer for the whole estate or only a few pieces, it’s up to you) Gold nuggets Loose diamonds, rubies, sapphires, and emeralds How much is my jewelry worth? When you are thinking about selling jewelry, this is the first question on your mind. Unfortunately, answering it is not always easy. It’s fairly simple to find the market value for commodity items like electronics or clothing, but …
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Custom Jewelry Design FAQ
Custom design jewelry… the idea conjures up many strange thoughts. We are finding out that many people don’t understand the process and … misunderstandings. The first one is custom jewelry is always very expensive. No, this is simply not true. Custom jewelry can be very affordable. We have done custom designs that have saved our clients thousands of dollars over designer … means I will not answer all your question so please call or come in to get a better understanding of custom design jewelry. You can see many of the examples of designs and waxes and final jewelry pieces. The process is very fun and …
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Trusted Jewelry Repair in Sacramento
Arden Jewelers has decades of experience doing jewelry repair right here in Sacramento, CA At Arden Jewelers, we understand how important your jewelry is to you. When your… available for some services (please call ahead to confirm availability). Ring sizing Laser repair work – we can fix jewelry that was unfixable before! Chain repair Replace missing diamond Fixing breaks in rings, necklaces, bracelets, … Soldering rings together Stop rings from rotating on your finger Stone setting of all kinds Start to finish custom jewelry design Tightening loose gems that are in danger of falling out Converting earrings to pierced or clip backs (or visa-…
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We Buy Jewelry
Selling jewelry can be a daunting experience, but we’re here to help make sure you get the most cash for your gold, diamonds, and …buyers pay you for the diamonds and gemstones, not just the gold weight. FREE Value Appraisal Not sure how much your jewelry is worth? Find out today for free. Instant Cash Your gold never leaves your sight and you get cash today. R-E-S-P-E-… by today for your free value appraisal. There’s no risk and no obligation to sell. Want to learn more about selling jewelry? Read our in-depth article on how to sell jewelry . Everything you need to know to make the best decisions and get …
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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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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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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 you have been …
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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 …
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Engravable Jewelry Sale for 2023
Checkout our brand new line of engravable jewelry on sale now for 50% off. Since we can now laser engrave jewelry on-site you are not limited to one single design or … special place to you Your own handwriting Even some photographs So, what are you waiting for? The entire collection is sale for a limited time for 50% off. Shop online right here or contact us to get started
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How to Spot Fake Tiffany & Co Jewelry
Tiffany & Co. is a brilliant designer that makes some of the most sought after jewelry in the world. Unfortunately, this has led many to create fake or counterfeit Tiffany pieces and then try to sell …jewelers are excellent craftsman and you should not be able to readily see a seam or crack at the solder joints. For jewelry claiming to be silver (stamped sterling silver or 925), check that the piece is actually sterling silver. Tiffany … correctly, and there aren’t any obvious errors (like it being off center). At Arden Jewelers, we don’t like fake jewelry. We have a great collection of genuine Tiffany & Co. available for sale in our shop, and we check every piece to …
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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 …
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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 style
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Custom jewelry makes anything possible, and this piece is a great example of that. It is a classic two stone ring with a diamond … to create a stunning work of art. Ready to start your own creation? Call, text, or email us today. One of our jewelry designers will be happy start creating a custom piece just for you. Our process is fast, fun, and easy. So, what are you …
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This classic halo design has been customized with a trillion cut center diamond. Glittering diamond accents descend down …
