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New Jewelry: Floating Diamonds and California Tourmaline
… original line of California tourmaline jewelry. If tourmaline is new to you, check out our in-depth article to learn all about what makes it so unique and why it makes great jewelry. The entire collection is on sale for 40% off from now …loved? That’s ok, we’re also running a store-wide sale from now until December 24th in our Sacramento showroom. Just about everything* is on sale for 25% off (or more) including: Engagement rings Wedding and anniversary bands Stud earrings…
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Chocolate Diamonds and a Journey to the Center of the Earth
… been confirmed. The breakthrough came from a tiny inclusion in a diamond that most people would consider worthless (learn more about colored diamonds and their values here). Inclusions, as you may know, are small bits of foreign (non-…, with engagement rings and other jewelry, the fewer inclusions a diamond has, the more valuable it is (read more about diamond grading here). However, in this case, one inclusion provided the key to unlocking a very old mystery. …
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Today’s Top Engagement Ring Trends
In this post we explore today's top engagement ring style trends. You'll learn about some new twists on the classic halo design like the vintage halo and the double halo. We also look at some stunning open and woven shank engagement rings. If you see a style you like, we have these rings in stock and ready to go. Just stop by or order online!
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The World’s Largest Diamond Mine is Shutting Down
…story is the environmental impact of diamond mining. It’s no question that the sprawling 124 acre site has had a significant impact on the environment around it, and faced with this kind of disruption many of us begin to feel uneasy about the prospect of buying a natural diamond. This is a big driving force behind the interest in lab grown diamonds which are believed to have a much smaller impact on the environment. That said, one aspect of the mine’s closure that hasn’t…
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Why Would a Gemologist Pay Less for Your Jewelry?
…example of this happened a few years ago. A local jeweler who also buys from the general public had a large diamond (about 3 carats) come in his door. He was very excited to buy the gem and came to us that same day to get an appraisal. I … Right The second situation where we as professional jewelry buyers will offer less is because we feel uncomfortable about the deal. The biggest drawback of buying jewelry from the general public is that bad guys and thieves try to sell us…
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3 Things You Might Not Know About Jewelry Repair
… 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 part of what makes them perfect for jewelry is how soft and workable …Jewelry repair can be a confusing thing, especially if you don’t know much about how it’s done. At Arden Jewelers, our expert bench jewelers have been doing jewelry repair in Sacramento for decades…
