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Perspective – Is Selling Gold Jewelry on Craigslist Worth it?
We make trade-off decisions every day: “Sleep another 10min and skip breakfast?” “Pay $0.05 more per gallon, or drive across town for cheaper gas?” “Sell my jewelry to a jewelry … to get more on Craigslist?”. So, which one should you chose? Selling your jewelry for retail prices on Craigslist and other online local classified sites can sometimes get you 10-35% more, but you are likely trading off time, … Craigslist seller who was just trying to get more cash for his gold than the local jewelers were offering him. And, he’s not the only one, KCRA reported over 2 years ago that Northern California in particular is a Craigslist crime …
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News 10, Diamond Prices, and Shopping Local
…a reporter from News 10 contacted us to get some expert insight into diamond pricing trends. We were happy to help, and our gemologist, Dan explained some of the factors behind the price drop. You can checkout the full interview right … of shopping at a small, local jeweler like Arden Jewelers. Many people think that because of economies of scale and global competition they can save money by shopping at a larger jewelry retailer either online or at a chain location. …
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How Much is My Jewelry Worth?
…This can double the cost of the finished jewelry, or it can have a negligible impact. There are still more costs to consider with new jewelry. There is the cost of bringing it to market which can include: wholesale costs, import costs, … jewelry has different values in different contexts. The main types of 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…
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Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas 2023
Valentine’s Day is the perfect opportunity to celebrate the ones we love. Life can be so busy, and it’s hard to find time to slow down and show your special someone just how much you care about them. This year, we … takes on classic heart jewelry. The entire collection is on sale for 25% off, and with pieces starting at $55.00 and going up to $1,600.00 there’s something for every budget. We’re also offering an amazing 25% off on our original True … this jewelry to your guiding light, the person that you can count on to be there, right where you need them, time and time again. If neither of these collections piques your interest, you can always: Visit us on Etsy for more handmade …
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Welcome to the New Arden Jewelers
… Schuh and Lucia De Bono . A totally unique panoramic video wall completes the immersive experience. One of the consequences of our new display layout is that we now have a lot more jewelry than we can fit in the showroom. So, to …We’ve been teasing you with hints and glimpses of our remodel for over a year, and now the time has finally come to unveil the new Arden Jewelers! We have… make room for some amazing new pieces we are having a storewide 25% off sale . With the exception of Mark Schneider and Jen Lesea Designs , every piece in our showroom has been marked down for a limited time by at least 25 percent! But…
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Jewelry for Cheapskates
… difference between a freshwater and saltwater pearl from a mile away. Saltwater pearls are much more expensive and considered to be of higher quality. However, nowadays, freshwater pearls have improved considerably and it takes a trained… we think of jewelry, we think: “Expensive.” We’ve all heard the old adage: “You get what you pay for,” and in some cases that can be true. Each jeweler is different, and when you shop at a value oriented store like Arden Jewelers, you …
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3 Things You Might Not Know About Jewelry Repair
… gemstone is set in jewelry that needs this work, there can be a problem. One solution is to go through the time consuming and expensive process of removing each gemstone from the piece before the work is done and resetting them after it …bench jewelers have been doing jewelry repair in Sacramento for decades. We’re here to answer any questions you have and provide you with professional service that you won’t find anywhere else. 1. Even high quality jewelry needs …
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Fancy Color Diamonds
… element is add to the pure carbon of diamonds, but with green diamonds the color is the result of a change in the construction of the crystal lattice of the carbon atoms. This mean most green diamond are a clean, pure green and not a mix… that are mined. Because of this, they are often far more expensive than normal diamonds. The range of colors in hue and intensity takes most people by surprise. The intensity of color in fancy color diamonds is described using the …
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How to Organize Your Jewelry
… the most difficult fun pieces of jewelry to organize effectively. If you’re like most, you will have necklaces of considerably different lengths in your collection, so you will need a system that works for a wide range of sizes. …, a simple set of small drawers can store a lot of pieces in a compact space. If you do decide to go with drawers, consider adding some internal dividers ( like these ) to keep each piece separate. That way, you don’t wind up with a mixed…
