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Jewelry for Cheapskates
…. Our Asteria line features many pieces in silver with white sapphire accents, for example. Keep in mind though that sterling silver is much softer than 14k or 18k gold. This means that it will generally wear faster, and anything with a … of high-end saltwater pearls, but if you’re on a budget, you can get a very similar look for significantly less. Silver Jewelry With the high price of gold, more people are turning to silver as an alternative metal for fine jewelry. You …
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Fancy Color Diamonds
… yellow diamond, the color must be more intense then a Z colorless diamond. The yellow should be a pure yellow not mixed with brown to be a higher valued diamond. Pink Pink diamonds are amazing. Not because of the deep rich color, but …the rarest of all colored diamonds. Most of the red diamonds in jewelry are treated. Red diamonds are a true red not mixed with brown. Even in vivid color, red diamonds maintain their diamond-like brilliance. Green Most other diamond …
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2014 Holiday Gift Collection and Sale
… with these amazing dancing diamonds, so be sure to check those out. We have an entire collection of brand new sterling silver jewelry. These pieces feature modern designs with colored gemstones and a trendy satin textured look. They make …It’s official, Autumn is here. The leaves have changed, the clouds have settled in, and the chill is in the air. It’s time for warm blankets… for the 2014 Holiday season. These pieces are handpicked from our online jewelry shop, and we hope you like them. This year, we are very excited to be offering literally hundreds of new, never-before-seen pieces. We also have a store-…
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New Indie Designer: Jen Lesea Designs
… Lesea is an exciting indie jewelry designer with a flair for capturing nature in a tangible way. An artistic mix of sterling silver and copper sets her designs apart from the crowd and instantly grabs your attention. At Arden Jewelers, we … work to share their creations with the world. That’s one of the reasons why we love to partner with excellent artists like Jen Lesea. By featuring their pieces in our store, we are able to give them just a bit more exposure, and you as…
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Meet the Jewelers: Sacramento Indie Jewelry Designers
… collections are a celebration of the beauty found in nature both the commonplace and the extremely rare. Wrought in sterling silver, these pieces are designed to show how incredible a simple rock can be or a shell washed up on the seashore. … of our team to make something custom just for you, we would love to help. Reach out to us anytime. Alex: Wind Fox Silver Arts Bio: Alex grew up in Minden, NV. Growing up with a master jeweler and a variety of artists and technical …
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How to Organize Your Jewelry
… adding some internal dividers ( like these ) to keep each piece separate. That way, you don’t wind up with a mixed up pile of jewelry every time you open and close the drawers. Remember, you want to think about displaying your collection …The key to organizing your jewelry is to stop thinking about organizing and start thinking about displaying. Think of your jewelry collection as your own … ready for the day, go shopping in your store for the prefect accessories to match your look. If all of your jewelry is piled in a drawer, it will be easy to forget about, and you’ll wind up wearing your favorite pieces less often. It’s…
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Alternative Metals for Men’s Jewelry
… for everyday jewelry like wedding bands. Many rings are made with inlaid bloodwood or burl wood. Titanium, cobalt, sterling silver, and other metals can be inlaid with wood to create a modern look with a touch of nature. Choosing an …Until 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 “…
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Jewelry Repair FAQ
…, we mix pure gold with other metals to create different alloys that have different colors and properties. Because silver is naturally a white metal, many people believe it is mixed with pure gold to create white gold. In truth, even a high…content will not result in a white gold alloy. Silver is actually used in 14k yellow gold and a higher percentage of silver is often used to make green gold. So if it isn’t silver, what metal do they use? Most commonly, nickle is used to …
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Laser Jewelry Repair
… can fix even costume jewelry that was unrepairable just a few years ago. Jewelers used to discourage people with sterling silver and CZ pieces that broke from doing repair work. Now they can be done. The laser gives us the ability to fix … of metals can be laser welded? All the traditional metals can be laser welded, including base metals, karat gold, sterling silver, palladium and platinum, offering a complete array of design, redesigns and repair options. Platinum …
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The Difference Between White Gold and Platinum
… that make them unique. How is white gold made? White gold is an alloy of gold and some white metals such as silver, nickel or palladium. The white color is achieved by a careful choice of the alloying metals, which bleach the deep yellow …, then don’t buy it. New white gold rings are usually coated with a hard protective finish of rhodium, a silver-white metal like platinum. The rhodium plating is used to make the white gold look more white. The Rhodium is very white and …
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What to Do When Your Ring Irritates Your Skin
…. The Nickel is what makes the gold white, but it can also cause an allergic reaction. Some people are allergic to silver and we have even known someone to be allergic to pure gold (yes, it’s possible ). Determining the exact cause and …it. This isn’t an allergic reaction but a simple discoloration on top of the skin from the metal. Also, tarnish from silver jewelry can rub off and leave a blackish residue. In both cases, the color will easily wipe or wash off. You can …
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How to Sell Your Jewelry
… and 18 karat is 18/24 or .750 gold. Platinum most of the time is 90% pure and 10% alloy. Silver jewelry is usually sterling, which is .925 pure. The three units of weight used with precious metals are troy ounces, pennyweights, and grams. …. Damaged beyond repair jewelry is bought at its intrinsic worth. The intrinsic value is the metal (gold, platinum, silver) price plus any gems. The refining process used to recover the metal utilizes strong chemicals and has strict …
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Large Open Heart Slide Pendant in Sterling Silver
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Oval Engravable Pendant in Sterling Silver
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True North : Sterling Silver North Star Necklace
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Round Amethyst in Sterling Silver Bezel Necklace
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Sideways Cross Sterling Silver Engravable Necklace
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Jen Lesea : Cross Pendant in Copper and Sterling Silver
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Custom Designs
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These necklaces were hand wire wrapped by one of our talented jewelers in sterling silver and high karat yellow gold. Each necklace is custom fitted and formed for each of the gold quartz stones. The… is seen in these bold pendants. Hand wire wrapping can easily be customized to suite more bold or minimalist designs
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How to Spot Fake Tiffany & Co Jewelry
… 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 uses high quality silver while many of the …Tiffany & Co. is a brilliant designer that makes some of the most sought after jewelry in the world. Unfortunately, this has led many…Co. available for sale in our shop, and we check every piece to make sure it’s the real thing. When we find one that isn’t… well, you can watch the video to see what we do with it
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How to Clean Jewelry at Home
… 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…, jewelry cleaning solutions that you can use. We demonstrate one that is designed to clean and remove tarnish from silver. Check that no gems in the piece are glued in (the cleaner can dissolve the glue and cause the gems to fall out). Put…
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White Gold vs Platinum: Which One is Right for You?
…, 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 them different properties. For example, gold is naturally yellow and so it is …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 it. In this video we discuss… 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 and a much higher melting point …
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Magenta Titanium Jewelry Gifts
… bright splashes of iridescent purple and magenta turn heads and electrify these classic jewelry staples. Each piece is handcrafted in-house by our jewelers right here in Sacramento, CA. “I was on a hunt for a specific style of ring and… and different from all the ones I kept coming across. I found what I was looking for at Arden Jewelers not only is it beautiful, but it was also a great price.” – Caytie L. (Santa Clara, CA) About the Collection These original designs …
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Mother’s Day Circle Necklace
… hold all of her children close to her heart every day and remember this gift for years to come. It’s available in Sterling Silver, 14k White Gold, and 14k Yellow Gold, and from now until Mother’s Day it’s on sale for 30% off . Don’t delay! …They give so much to us throughout our lives, and on Mother’s Day we have the opportunity to give something back. This family necklace is the thoughtful and personal gift that Mom deserves. You can customize the number of gems to fit …
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Custom Jewelry Design FAQ
…. Can I make platinum custom design jewelry? Yes, you can have the jewelry made in platinum, 14 karat gold or even sterling silver. We can make your jewelry in many different types of gold like 9, 10 14, 18, 22, 24 karat gold. The gold can be… are finding out that many people don’t understand the process and how easy it can be to do. Custom design has many misunderstandings. The first one is custom jewelry is always very expensive. No, this is simply not true. Custom jewelry…
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AI Jewelry Design Competition
…’t stop when 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 … would like 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 …
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Jewelry That We Buy
… be loose or set in jewelry. Here is a quick list of some of the jewelry we buy. Gold jewelry Diamond jewelry Gems Silver Dental gold Wedding bands Engagement rings Diamond engagement rings Class rings Achievement rings Antique jewelry …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, remember…or you don’t see 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 …
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The History of the Engagement Ring
… go way back in history. One example of this is the Ancient Egyptians who were buried wearing rings made of a single silver or gold wire on the fourth finger of their left hands. The wedding band as a ring has no beginning or end and is … engagement ring has become the archetypal, universal symbol of love. The fourth finger of the left hand has symbolism of its own. Ancient peoples believed it to be connected directly to the heart by the “Vena amoris,” which translates …
