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Fine Jewelry University (Show All FJU Articles)
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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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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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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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Caring for and Cleaning Your Jewelry
How to Clean Jewelry A diamond’s spectacular beauty is due to its light show. Diamonds make light reflect, show its many colors, and … stops the light show. Dust and dirt stick to the grease and oils creating a lifeless diamond. Cleaning your diamond jewelry at home is simple and rewarding. Use a soft toothbrush and mild soap then rinse thoroughly with warm water. The key … bounce upward. The diamond may need to be scrubbed several times before all the build up is removed. Some don’ts of jewelry cleaning. Never use chlorine or products that contains it. Don’t use a hard toothbrush because they tend to scratch …
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Show Mom How Much You Care
Mothers: What comes to mind when you think of moms? Words like hard-working, loving, caring, selfless, maybe even heroic all… doubt that moms sacrifice a lot when raising a family. Mother’s Day is the perfect time to celebrate and thank the mothers in our lives for all of the hard work they continuously put into raising their families. They deserve a thoughtful … the family that they have poured their hearts into raising. This Mother’s Day necklace is the perfect gift for mothers because of its personalization and elegance! This is a highly customizable and classic piece that represents family in a …
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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 … value are: intrinsic value, resale value, and appraised value. Intrinsic Value or Cash Value The intrinsic value of jewelry is the simplest and easiest to understand. The equation for intrinsic value is: intrinsic value = metal value + gem …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 value can be viewed as the …
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Stackable Birthstone Rings for Mom
Let’s face it. Mother’s jewelry is not known for its style. We know moms are proud of their children, but shouldn’t they be proud of their jewelry … introducing a new line of stackable birthstone jewelry just in time for Mother’s Day. If you’re not a member of the jewelry trade, there’s a good chance you’ve never heard of Mother’s jewelry. For the uninitiated, Mother’s jewelry is any … here. It is a very sentimental and beautiful idea, and moms love it. The problem is that most traditional Mother’s jewelry tends to look pretty dated and uninspired. Trendy mom’s want to look good while they celebrate their love for their …
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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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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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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 …
Custom Designs (Show All Custom Designs)
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Round brilliant diamonds are set in this perfect open circle frame. Each uniformed colored gemstone was hand picked and set in a precise position giving the illusion of a shaker style pendant. Our designer worked closely with the client to create this stunning one of a kind family pendant. This modern pendant is lively and unique.
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This unique and highly personal pendant features the birthstone of a mother’s child wrapped in a loving embrace. The details on the flower were hand carved by our jewelers giving it an organic, life-like texture.
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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 …
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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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This unique and artistic piece features twin mermaids on either side of the round center diamond. The lifelike 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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… gold. The emerald cut Aquamarine center stone is complimented by two matched Aquamarines, one on either side. Aquamarines 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 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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Mother’s Day Circle Necklace
A Thoughtful Mother’s Day Gift It’s so hard to find a gift that truly expresses how much we love and appreciate our mothers. They give so much to us throughout our lives, and on Mother’s Day we have the opportunity to give something back. … gem in your pendant? No problem, just contact us . We would love to make a fully custom pendant (or other jewelry) just for you. Why Shop at Arden Jewelers? We are a family run jeweler that has served the Sacramento, CA area and beyond for …
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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, … 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. Different people can place wildly different values on the same piece of jewelry depending …for the 1 carat center diamond! The diamond alone was worth $2,500 to $5,000 given its quality. So, how much was her jewelry worth? To a “cash for gold” buyer, it was only worth the gold weight. Of course, we feel her ring was worth much …
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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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We Want Your Jewelry
We Want Your Jewelry Could you use some extra cash? Do you have jewelry that you don’t wear or don’t want anymore? Convert your jewelry … 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. Come in today, and we’ll pay top dollar for … new camera, pay off that credit card, or save up for a rainy day. Our “Most Wanted” List We buy almost any fine jewelry (even if it’s broken), but sometimes, it helps to know what specific items we are looking for. Here is our top 10 most …
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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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The World’s Toughest Job
Mom’s do so much more than we realize. One card company posted ads for a fake job, and then did some interviews. They described the types of things that mom’s do: Work 24 hours a day Be on your feet all day Be constantly available Cook and clean Take care of injuries It’s a touching reminder to thank your mom for all that she does and did for you. Thanks to cardstore.com for sharing this video.
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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 …
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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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Gemologist Buyers Give You More Cash for Your Jewelry
Don’t settle for less cash for your jewelry. Arden Jewelers will give you more cash for your gold right here in Sacramento, CA and surrounding areas. Our …gold, diamonds, and gemstones so you get more. Don’t risk mailing your gold away and trusting someone else with your jewelry. Sell your unwanted jewelry to Arden Jewelers and get CASH today
