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Gem in the Spotlight: Pearl
… the coast of Panama in the 16th century. Over the years, the La Peregrina pearl changed hands many times, and was owned by several famous figures, including Napoleon III and Elizabeth Taylor. During Taylor’s ownership, the pearl was set …The Hope Pearl is believed to have been discovered off the coast of Bahrain in the 16th century and was subsequently owned by a number of prominent figures, including the Sultan of Turkey and the French Crown Jewels. The Hope Pearl is …
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How to Value Inherited Jewelry
… price an item would sell to a used jewelry customer. The word “estate” in this context simply means used or pre–owned. When someone chooses to buy a piece of used jewelry, excluding cases of rare or highly sought after pieces, one of the … can be tricky, but this article should help guide you through some of the issues. Before we begin, if you would prefer more personalized information, please feel free to reach out to us . We offer a free consultation where our jewelry …
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How to Sell Your Jewelry
…. Let’s start with what determines the value of estate jewelry. Estate is a general term used to describe previously owned. That fact is one of the determining factors. Preowned jewelry by in large is not as valuable as new. Some people … superstitious reasons. I have had clients who could have saved hundreds of dollars if they would have bought a preowned ring, but refused. Jewelry is a style driven industry. Some styles are classic and stay around for decades, others …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Tanzanite
… in the world. The tiara also contains 913 diamonds and 803 tsavorite garnets all set in 18 karat white gold. It is owned by former Apple CEO Michael Scott who routinely loans it out for display at museums. Care and Cleaning of Tanzanite … be a brown color, similar to smoky quartz. The very small percentage of tanzanite that isn’t heated and is still pretty enough for jewelry displays trichroism. Trichroism is an effect that causes gemstones to display different colors …
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Learn Secret Diamond Buying Skills From a Professional Diamond Buyer
…compare with confidence. Remember, trust you judgement. There is one more “C” if you are looking to buy a previously owned diamond. Condition is critical to value in estate diamonds. A chipped diamond loses a lot of value. You must look … diamond ring on her finger for the first time. If there are any magic moments in life, that is one. Nothing expresses love and commitment like a diamond. This rare natural stone’s history and lore of romance makes all who receive one …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Emerald
… that delighted the eye without fatiguing it. In fact, Emperor Nero was said to wear a kind of emerald glasses to watch the gladiatorial games in ancient Rome (possibly one of the earliest forms of sunglasses ever recorded). Emerald was … bright colors and renewed energy. Emerald, May’s gemstone, captures this enthusiasm for life in rich elegance. This precious gemstone has been revered for over 4,000 years and is associated with love, fertility, and rebirth. Gemology of…
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Estate and Vintage Engagement Rings
…that found at a pawn shop is often sold as estate. This is true in one sense as estate can simply mean “previously owned.” But, to qualify as an estate engagement ring at Arden Jewelers a piece must meet a high standard of excellence. …have completed all necessary reconditioning. Estate engagement rings offer a great value. Since these pieces are pre–owned, you don’t pay the premium that they originally commanded as brand-new jewelry. But, the real value of an estate …
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Recycled Diamond Engagement Rings
… ring you can save a significant amount over a new ring. The principal is the same as buying a new vs. a pre–owned car. Of course, the new car will carry a premium in price. But, smart shoppers know that they can find a beautiful, designer…
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Balance : Earth Friendly Lab Grown Diamond Engagement Rings
… an engagement ring to be earth-friendly? For us it means minimizing the environmental impact of every possible part of the ring’s production process. So, when it was time to choose a metal, we didn’t take the easy route and opt for pre-processed gold from a refiner that claims to be eco-friendly. We took it a step further and cast the Balance collection from gold that we recycle ourselves . We hand select quality pieces from the scrap jewelry that we buy and melt them…
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Facts about Asteria
Watch the Asteria TV Commercial Discover the cure for the common gift. It’s so good, it should come with a warning. Watch …
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Welcome Diamond & Gold Vault Clients
… to fit your style and budget. It may surprise you to learn that we actually started as a brokerage ourselves. It’s in our DNA, so we know you’ll feel right at home here. Family Jeweler Like Diamond & Gold Vault, we are a family owned and run independent jeweler. We know the value of personal service and relationship. You are not a number to us, and when you shop here, you’re treated like family. Education There is so much you need to know about jewelry to make good …
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Welcome to Arden Jewelers
Arden Jewelers is a family owned jeweler that has been serving the Sacramento area (and the rest of the world) for over 20 years. We specialize in providing exceptional value diamond engagement rings, jewelry repair, custom jewelry design, and more to our customers.
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Enduring Family Business
… control over this description, and I don’t know how it is generated. Maybe some sophisticated algorithm cooks it up, or maybe Google asks trusted locals to write them. But, for some reason, the words made be pause: “Enduring family-owned store…”. If you’ve ever been involved in a small business, you know that it’s not easy. Demands are made on your time, energy, and skills on a daily basis that stretch you to the limit. Competitors are many, communication is …
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FOX 40 Jewelry Cleaning Story at Arden Jewelers
… on the hidden pitfalls of cleaning your jewelry at home, and how a professional jeweler can help. You can watch the story below or checkout it out at FOX’s website . We also had some fun making a little behind-the-scenes video which you …
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A New Laser & New Possibilities
…like never before. Not only is this an excellent training tool for new jewelers, but it’s also really interesting to watch. You can truly appreciate the jewelers’ skill as you watch them carefully place each laser pulse precisely where it …In addition to the camera, the new machine is more powerful, more energy efficient, and over 5 times faster than our previous machine. These improvements allow us to use the laser in unique new ways such as polishing hard to reach areas …
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Big Savings on Small Business Saturday
Small Business Saturday is right around the corner, and this year we’re pulling out all the stops. Visit us on Saturday, November 25th to show support for your local, family owned, small jewelry store, and you’ll get: 50% off all jewelry repair including ring sizing, cleaning and refurbishing, chain repair, replacing missing diamonds, and more. Getting her jewelry cleaned is a thoughtful gift idea that often …
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Samuels Jewelers is Closing, We’re Here to Help
… with whom we come in contact…the same way we would expect to be treated in similar circumstances.” That’s a sentiment we live by everyday here at Arden Jewelers. How is Arden Jewelers different than Samuels Jewelers? Being a family owned, independent jeweler outside of the mall allows us to keep our overhead low and our prices low as well. It also has allowed us to curate a truly unique collection of jewelry that you won’t find anywhere else. You will find everything …
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News 10, Diamond Prices, and Shopping Local
…, this is true. Walmart can use it’s size to buy cornflakes at a discount and pass on some of the savings to you. Jewelry, it turns out, is not quite as simple as breakfast cereal, and there are are several ways that a small, family-owned jeweler can actually save you money . As we pointed out in the News 10 interview, we can quickly react to changing price trends. With size comes bureaucracy, and a smaller organization can take advantage of up-to-date pricing data much …
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Good Day Sacramento Talks Engravable Personalized Jewelry with Arden Jewelers
Watch what happened when the Good Day Sacramento morning show visited Arden Jewelers to talk about bridal party gifts, engagement rings, and engravable jewelry. We had a great time hanging out with the team, and we even wound up making them a special, engraved pendant with Sakura Gray's face on it. You can watch the entire interview with some back story here.
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How to Spot Fake Tiffany & Co Jewelry
… 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 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 Untangle Knotted Chains
Having a mess of tangled chains in your jewelry box can be so frustrating. In this video we'll teach you three simple techniques that you can use at home to untangle those chains and make them wearable again. Even challenging knots will be no match for you anymore. So, what are you waiting for? Watch the video and take back your chains.
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How to Clean Jewelry at Home
…no more than 15 minutes at a time. Check that all gemstones are secure in their mountings when you remove the piece. Watch our video on how to check if your gems are loose for tips on that. Steam Cleaners A steam cleaner or steamer is … cleaner could cause it to crack. So, when in doubt, bring your jewelry in to a knowledgeable professional (preferably a gemologist) to get advice on how to clean it. Windex and Toothbrush : Only use Windex (or glass cleaner) on Diamond…
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FOX40 Jewelry Cleaning Story at Arden Jewelers
… that you definitely don’t want to try to clean at home. If you are interested in having your jewelry cleaned or have any other questions, please feel free to contact us . This video was produced by and is the property of FOX40. Watch more on their website
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News 10 Gold Story at Arden Jewelers
… 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 over 20 years. We always like sharing our understanding of the complicated issues that come …
Custom Designs
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A unique ring with a beautiful story. The center stone is actually a heart shaped lab grown sapphire from a special ring owned by the customer’s wife. She wanted her new husband to have a piece of the ring, and we created a mounting to make the heart sapphire look more like a trillion or triangle shape. The finished product is totally unique and incredibly …
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… onto the ring, around the 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 video about how custom jewelry is made
