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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 jewelry, but there are some things…’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 they can go and get the … method. Checks of all kinds (personal, cashiers checks, money orders, etc.) can be fakes. If you are on Facebook Marketplace, check the profile of the potential buyer. Is it a brand new profile with an obviously generic or fake image? How …
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How to Value Inherited Jewelry
…, jewelry value is not one set number. It changes with the situation (who is buying, and who is selling) and the marketplace (global economy, commodity prices, local jewelry market, etc.). And, it changes with time and styles. Unfortunately…value of an item could be $1,000 given one set of conditions, but in a certain area, given the way it was put out to market, the condition of the item, the photo in the ad, and a million more factors the seller may only find a buyer willing…
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Gem in the Spotlight: Jade
…, but its beauty and cultural importance have landed it a spot as one of the most important items in the global gem market. In fact, jadeite is often sold by the individual piece instead of by weight like most gems. This is because even …) jadeite. This proved to be unprofitable and was quickly forgotten; however, a small amount of it remains on the market and it is mostly undetectable Treatments and Sources of Jade Before the 1980s, dyed jade was not very common. New …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Pearl
…. Natural pearls grow in the wild without human intervention. They are very rare, and most natural pearls on the market today are antique. They can take years, even decades, to form, and are found only in a few select locations around the … who believed it to be a talisman of good luck. Types of Pearls There is a huge variety of pearls available on the market today. This section will give you just a small sampling of the different kinds of pearls that you may run into. …
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How to Sell Your Jewelry
… service for a fee. Think of a jewelry broker as a hired professional working for you against a very sophisticated market like the jewelry industry. Make sure their allegiance is to you alone. Most jewelry brokers are highly trained in gems… of jewelry. Also realize that the prices asked for in the paper are rarely achieved and do not reveal the true market value. Some times the jewelry is sold for very much less then advertised or never sold at all. But with some safeguards …
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Types of Necklace Chains
… to being worn with pendants. And, I think we’ll call it a day here. There are always more chain styles out there and subtle variations on the ones we looked at, but this should give you an overview of the most popular chains on the market today. We hope you enjoyed this article, and please feel free to comment below or reach out to us with any questions. Lastly, if you enjoyed this article, you may like our chain break video where we test many of the chains shown above …
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Jewelry Appraisals
… and degree of craftsmanship but in brand new condition. Such costs or values are estimates of the averaged current market prices at which the appraised items may be purchased in the average fine jewelry store and do not necessarily reflect… An estate appraisal is utilized under a number of different circumstances and hence may represent different market values depending upon the actual dispensation of the estate item(s). The estate appraisal is always based on the fair market…
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How Much to Spend on an Engagement Ring
… how the three month rule came about. Where did the three months’ salary rule come from? The simple answer is: marketing. In much the same way that the Hallmark Company influenced our culture to make giving cards for the Holidays a social … her by how expensive the diamond engagement ring he gives her is (more on this later). Around the same time, the marketing push in Japan was for three months’ salary. In the 1970s, a Japanese ad stated, “A diamond engagement ring: worth …
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We Want Your Jewelry
…years and have built our reputation on paying the most and treating our clients with respect. With the volatile gold market, it’s impossible to know what your jewelry may be worth in the future. So, don’t let it collect dust in the closet. …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 much more complicated. That’s why we offer our …
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Balance : Earth Friendly Lab Grown Diamond Engagement Rings
…as your friends reach out to see it up close, shouldn’t you be proud of what you’re wearing? Shouldn’t it be a reflection of who you are? We created the Balance collection to give you a new choice in the sea of engagement rings on the market today, a choice to stand out from the crowd, a choice to make a statement, a choice to find new meaning in an old and treasured symbol. Earth-Friendly: Recycled Gold, Lab Grown Diamonds What does it mean for an engagement ring to be …
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Double Halo Engagement Ring
About our Double Halo Engagement Ring When you are in the market for a diamond engagement ring, the halo design is bound to show up in your search. It is a modern classic that highlights and enhances the center diamond more than most traditional wedding rings. The small accent diamonds that …
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Designer Engagement Ring Sale
… to anyone and I live 3 hours away. That’s right, I live in Redding and drive that far for my jewelry because Arden is that good!” – Sheena W. (Redding, CA) How Can We Sell Designers for So Low? If you have been in the engagement ring market for long, you might have noticed that there aren’t many sales like this on well-known, designer engagement ring brands. This is because designers dictate the minimum prices that retailers like us can sell their rings for. Some …
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How Much is My Jewelry Worth?
…silver, platinum, etc.) and gems (diamonds, sapphires, emeralds, etc.) are valued as raw materials based on current market rates. So, gold jewelry value, in this context, is largely determined by the current spot price of gold. Intrinsic … the intrinsic value plus the workmanship to create the jewelry. Furthermore, if the jewelry is desirable in the market place, then a design premium is added. The equation for resale value is: resale value = intrinsic value + workmanship + …
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Why Would a Gemologist Pay Less for Your Jewelry?
… 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 them. One example of this happened a few years ago. A local jeweler who also buys from the general public … 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 valuable and sometimes they bid more than the jewelry is worth. …
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News 10 Gold Investment Story at Arden Jewelers
… story aired, gold has shattered it’s previous record highs and reached over $1,780 per ounce! The current gold market is very volatile, showing large changes in price throughout the course of a single day. Take a look at today’s gold chart…
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Why Sell Your Jewelry to a Gemologist Jewelry Buyer?
These days it seems like just about everyone is buying gold. That’s right, the local corner market near our shop is now proudly displaying a “Cash for Gold” banner. With so many options, it can be difficult to know who to trust, and where you’re going to get the most for your jewelry. If only there was an internationally respected …
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Samuels Jewelers is Closing, We’re Here to Help
… so you’re not stuck without a jeweler. As a Samuels Jewelers client you can get 50% off your first jewelry repair of any kind with us and get the same exceptional service that has made us a fixture of Sacramento’s local jewelry market for over 30 years. How is Arden Jewelers similar to Samuels Jewelers? We both have a wide range of beautiful jewelry available in-stock and ready to go with a focus on diamonds and engagement rings. We both started as small family jewelers…
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Gold Nears Historic High, Is Now the Time to Sell?
…to sell your unwanted jewelry? Well, no one has a crystal ball, but one thing is certain. If you sell or trade in your jewelry with us, you will be treated with honesty and respect, and you will get a fantastic value no mater what the market is doing. Contact us today to for a free evaluation of your jewelry
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News 10 Gold Story at Arden Jewelers
When KXTV News channel 10 did a story on the debt ceiling debate and its impact on the gold market, they came to us for an expert opinion. Arden Jewelers has been buying gold jewelry and watching the gold market for…
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Art Deco vs Art Nouveau Engagement Rings
…and circles took center stage in jewelry along with other art forms. The Old European Cut diamond was also introduced which was another big step up from the Old Mine Cut making the engagement rings sparkle even more. If you are in the market for a piece of Art Deco or Art Nouveau jewelry, we would love to help. We have an extensive collection of genuine pieces from both eras. Please feel free to contact us anytime. Or, if you would like a custom piece made using …
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FOX40 Visits Arden Jewelers to Talk About the Price of Gold
We 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 following the gold market, then you know that gold has recently made record 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 …
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News 10 Falling Diamond Prices Interview
…. Our gemologist, Dan, was able to explain some of the reasons for the pricing trend and how jewelry buyers can take advantage of it. By shopping at local jewelers like Arden Jewelers who can quickly react to changes in the diamond market, customers can save on their diamond engagement ring and general diamond jewelry purchases. Thanks to Dina Kupfer for thinking of us for this story
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White Gold vs Platinum: Which One is Right for You?
… your ring to look bright and shiny, however, we would have to polish the platinum often which cuts into its longevity. Cost Historically, platinum has just been much more expensive than white gold. However, in recent years, the metal markets have shifted significantly and now pure gold is much more expensive than pure platinum. That said, there is still more labor that goes into the production of platinum jewelry and white gold alloys are typically comprised of about 40-…
