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Gem in the Spotlight: Peridot
Peridot is a lovely yellow-green gem with a rich history. Legend has it that Peridot was the favorite gemstone of Cleopatra… the sun”. It was believed that peridot could chase away evil spirits and dissolve curses but only when set in gold. Peridot is the birthstone for August. It is also the accepted anniversary gemstone for the 16th year of marriage. Peridot‘s …-green color is very attractive. The name “Peridot” is simply a French word derived from the Arabic for green. Peridot’s color ranges from yellow-green to a warm olive green, and it is distinguished by its soft appearance. Color is the most …
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The Birthstones
… mineral, corundum. Ruby is red and any other color is called sapphire. Learn more about Ruby August’s Birthstone: Peridot and Spinel Peridot is a lovely yellow-green gem with a rich history. Legend has it that peridot was the favorite …peridot could chase away evil spirits and dissolve curses but only when set in gold. Care should be taken to protect peridot from scratches, sharp blows, household chemicals and extreme temperature changes. Do not use a home ultrasonic …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Spinel
… time in the last one hundred years, the industry is modifying the official birthstone list. Spinel will be joining peridot as the August birthstone! This change was officially made in 2016, but only in the last couple of years have we … why the August birthstone change is so exciting. Before, August babies were left with only the vibrant green of peridot, but now the entire color pallet has been opened up. Spinel is arguably the most overlooked and underappreciated …
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How to Value Inherited Jewelry
…. 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, jewelry value is not as simple as …any cost for re-cutting or re-polishing the gem if it is worn or cut in an obsolete style. Intrinsic diamond and gem prices are not readily available like precious metal prices are to the general public. The gold, platinum, and silver …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Topaz
… Foul Bay, Egypt (now called Zabargad). Of course, topaz isn’t found there, but the island used to be a source for peridot which was confused with topaz before modern gemology. In ancient times, topaz was believed to protect its wearer. … topaz is one of the birthstones for December. We have a great variety of topaz jewelry in stock at our everyday low prices. They make great gifts for anyone born in November or December, and for anyone
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How to Sell Your Jewelry
…customer. The classified shopping consumer, in all likelihood, comparison shops more then anyone else. They know the prices of your jewelry new and will pay a discount for a used article of jewelry. Also realize that the prices asked for in… or never sold at all. But with some safeguards and timing the classified ad is generally one of the highest prices realized for average estate jewelry. The retail customer is the highest price you could receive for your estate jewelry. The…
Custom Designs
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This is a truly unique piece. The center is a stunning pallasitic peridot which is peridot that is 100% extraterrestrial in origin. This stone is one of the extremely rare meteorites that …
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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.
Videos
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News 10 Falling Diamond Prices Interview
A reporter for News 10’s morning news show contacted Arden Jewelers to get the inside story on decreasing diamond prices just in time for Valentine’s Day 2015. 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 …
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FOX40 Visits Arden Jewelers to Talk About the Price of Gold
…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 explain how gemologist jewelry buyers like us can pay you even more than just the gold weight for jewelry that contains …
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Throwback Pricing for our 30th Anniversary
We’re celebrating our 30th anniversary this year with throwback pricing on select jewelry. We loaded up one showcase with retro 80s styles alongside modern jewelry and priced everything in it at 1989 prices. We also put almost all the rest of our jewelry on sale for 30% off. Come in today for the best selection. This fun event will end 2019 with a bang, and we hope you can come by the shop to celebrate with us
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News 10, Diamond Prices, and Shopping Local
When News 10 interviewed Arden Jewelers' expert gemologist Dan on diamond pricing trends, we were able to explain some of the contributing factors and highlight how customers can take advantage to save money. Believe it or not, shopping at a local jeweler like us can actually save you quite a bit over a big retail chain. We'll explain how.
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The World’s Largest Diamond Mine is Shutting Down
…begin the long rehabilitation process. The question we’re all asking now is: what impact will this have on diamond prices? Is Now the Time to Buy Diamonds? Whether you’ve had the mis fortune of sitting through an introductory economics … mine have on global diamond supply? If you have your heart set on a natural pink diamond, we can only expect the prices to go up from here. The worldwide diamond mining industry currently produces somewhere around 140-150 million carats of…
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Store Moving Sale
… a new wedding set now is the time. Don’t let this event pass by without even taking a look at the great low prices and wonderful jewelry. If you are going to buy jewelry for an anniversary or birthday gift NOW is the time to come by and …, chains, watches, earrings, diamond studs, bracelets, loose diamonds and gems. But they won’t last long at these prices. Our exclusive section of estate jewelry will be heavily discounted. We are putting out 100’s of pieces of jewelry …
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Throwback Pricing for Our 30th Anniversary
…, to celebrate our 30th anniversary we’re going back in time to where it all began and pricing select pieces at 1989 prices! One entire showcase at our shop will be filled with jewelry all priced at these crazy low throwback prices. We’re …. What Is Throwback Pricing? Here are a handful of examples so you can see just how low we’re marking down these prices. You’ll save hundreds and even thousands off the regular price. But, remember when the countdown ends, all of the prices…
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Stackable Birthstone Rings for Mom
….) that features the birthstones for all of the months that a mother’s children were born in. So, if she has a daughter born in February and a son born in August, a mom would get a piece featuring an Amethyst for her daughter and a Peridot for her son. You can learn about all of the traditional birthstones right 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 …
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Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas 2021
…. A sure fire gift idea, studs go with anything, and we have a huge variety to choose from (all on sale for Valentine’s Day). In addition to the classic diamond studs, we also have a great selection of gemstones like emerald, ruby, peridot, and more. Not sure which one to get her? Diamond is always a great choice, or go with her birthstone. Don’t love either of these options? No problem. Here are some other great gift ideas: Engagement ring upgrade Vintage and estate …
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Mother’s Day Circle Necklace
… February – Amethyst March – Aquamarine April – Diamond May – Emerald June – Rhodolite Garnet July – Ruby August – Peridot September – Sapphire October – Pink Tourmaline November – Citrine December – Blue Topaz Would you prefer to use an … have to say. Exceptional Value Just because you want custom jewelry doesn’t mean you want to pay custom jewelry prices for it. Our in-house jewelry making capabilities allow us to create beautiful, one-of-a-kind pieces and still maintain …
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Throwback Pricing Jewelry Sale
… Like It’s 1989 To celebrate our 30th anniversary we’re going back in time and marking down select pieces at 1989 prices! One entire showcase at our shop has been filled with jewelry all priced at these crazy low throwback prices. We’re … to shop our unique collection of jewelry you can’t find anywhere else. Get Directions Come in today before these prices go back in time forever
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Alternative Gemstones for a Non Traditional Engagement Ring
…almost every day. So, it is good to have a stone that will not chip or scratch easily. Anything with a Mohs hardness of 9 or higher is good, and should be suitable for daily wear. Stones that are 7 or softer like Aquamarine, Amethyst, Peridot, Pearl, and Opal will have difficulty standing the test of time. These softer stones will tend to look worn and abraded over time. Pearls are a very soft gem, with a Mohs rating of 2.5 to 4.5. Pearl jewelry is not meant for everyday …
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Computer Aided Jewelry Design
……But now our consumer has the ability to get custom designed jewelry without paying the high custom jewelry prices. We are now creating jewelry on various 3D CAD CAM programs. CAD means computer aided design, and CAM means computer aided …piece of jewelry. But now our consumer has the ability to get custom designed jewelry without paying the high custom prices. Our goal is to make world class jewelry for our clients in a fast timely matter and at a great price. The future of…
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Jewelry Appraisals
… 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 the price …, neither being under any compulsion to buy or sell and both have reasonable knowledge of the relevant facts”. The prices noted in such an appraisal are therefore, estimates of the current fair market at retail value of the items in their …
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Buy an Engagement Ring, Get a Cruise
… will completely pay for a two day cruise for two to Mexico based on current Carnival™ pricing. Of course, those prices can change at any time, so we can’t guarantee that the gift card will completely cover a specific cruise in the future. …2,000 or more before taxes and you must write “free cruise” in the special comments section when placing your order. Prices shown here may not include the price of the center diamond. Click on a ring for more details. Come In Today or …
