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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, resale …
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Perspective – Is Selling Gold Jewelry on Craigslist Worth it?
…Sleep another 10min and skip breakfast?” “Pay $0.05 more per gallon, or drive across town for cheaper gas?” “Sell my jewelry to a jewelry store, or try to get more on Craigslist?”. So, which one should you chose? Selling your jewelry for … scams and news stories on the subject. A few short days ago, a would-be thief was convicted for attempting to steal jewelry from an unsuspecting Craigslist seller who was just trying to get more cash for his gold than the local jewelers …
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A Legacy Worth Upholding
…. One attendee of the event saw the winner and said that she has never seen anyone so happy to have a piece of jewelry. Hearing that really reminds us of the joy that jewelry can bring. That is why we love doing what we do every day. … newsletter, sign up now to stay in the loop. Lastly, if you are interested in creating your own piece of original jewelry with us, we would love hear from you. Please feel free to contact us anytimeIn February of this year, we asked our email newsletter subscribers to nominate worthy non-profit organizations for us to support. We were amazed at the response. So many of our clients are passionate …
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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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Cash for Gold vs. Cash for Jewelry
… Gold.” But, chances are you don’t have solid gold bricks laying around that you want to convert to cash. You have jewelry for sale. Is there a difference between “Cash for Gold” and “Cash for Jewelry?” Don’t the Cash for Gold companies …20, often times regardless of the value of the gemstones. That, in a nut shell, is how Cash for Gold works. Cash for Jewelry, on the other hand, only starts with the metal value (i.e. the gold, silver, or platinum), and then looks at the …
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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
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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How to Sell Jewelry on eBay and Other Websites
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 … shipping and insurance receipts in case the piece is damaged in transit. You must have a great description of your jewelry especially a nice gem because they could return it with a different gem (they could switch the diamond with a lower …
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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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Laser Jewelry Repair
…take over the world with a “laser”. One of the last things you think a laser can do is to work on your intricate jewelry. Well, laser technology is making it possible to work on jewelry that once was impossible to fix or too costly to fix. …antique enameled pin without damaging the enamel or leaving visible signs of the restoration work. Our laser can fix jewelry without removing the stones or running the risk of solder flowing into the hinge and destroying its mobility. …
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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, but …
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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 jewelry is…
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Jewelry That We Buy
Not sure if your jewelry is something we would be interested in buying? This list can help. Before we get to the list of things we buy, … it listed here please feel welcome to bring it into the store of a free, no obligation value appraisal. We buy back jewelry even if you didn’t get it from us. We Buy Gold Gold jewelry is a big category. Any karat of gold is worth money. Any…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 welcome. We buy …
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Estate Jewelry Buying
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 … over the last 28 years has given us the experience to be patient and understanding. We are sensitive to the power jewelry can have with a relationship. We understand the close connections and personal sentiments that go along with selling …
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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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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 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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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 …
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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 …
