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Debt, Gold, and You – A Financial Perspective
Personal debt can cause many problems. If you are in debt and finding it hard to cope, it’s important to deal with the problem immediately. The longer you close your eyes to your…. Your debt eats at your assets and peace of mind. One of the main emotional effects of personal debt is stress, and stress can cause a long list of physical and emotional issues. There are many different kinds of debt that can cause … with credit. Debt to the government needs to be taken care of as quickly as possible. The government has the power and laws to make anyone’s life very unpleasant. Credit card debt often comes with the highest interest of all of a person…
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Diamond Selection – 4C’s and an F
… is outside in the sun light, the impact of fluorescence will be noticed. Fluorescence: the good, the bad, and the inconsequential The bad news is that sometimes fluorescence can make a diamond look foggy or waxy as some people describe …Diamond buying is hard enough. First you have to understand the 4C’s, and then you have to try to judge if diamond certifications are accurate. So, adding one more aspect to …. But then, here comes fluorescence. The natural response is to keep it simple: if it has fluorescence it’s bad, and if it doesn’t it’s good. Unfortunately, simple does not work here. What is fluorescence? Fluorescence is a form of …
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Warranty Woes and the Value of On Site Repairs
… is a fairly regular occurrence at our shop for two main reasons: We are known locally for having one of the largest and most well-equipped jewelry repair facility in Sacramento, CA. We have invested thousands of dollars in high-end … like our laser welder , so that we can do complicated repairs in-house. And, we have a team of highly experienced and skilled jewelers. Many big-box and chain jewelers outsource their repairs. This leads to a situation where they can’t …
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Jewelry, Family, and What Really Matters
… her jewelry. Things were going along normally with the evaluation of the jewelry. It was a larger than normal sale, and she had been around to a few other jewelers. Our offer was the highest, and she decided to sell. When filling out … (age 12-ish) that she was selling her jewelry so she could pay her next medical bill. This was the third treatment, and she felt it was not going to work. She did not want to be a financial burden on her family. She was explaining to …
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Can My Costume and Fashion Jewelry be Fixed?
Yes and no. A few years ago, the answer to this question would have normally been no, but with the introduction of the laser… will always be some jewelry that cannot be repaired for one reason or another. But, with the laser welder in the hands of our skilled craftsmen there is a good chance we will be able to repair your jewelry. Get more jewelry repair … our friend jewelry repair experts. We are happy to tackle tough jewelry repair projects that other jewelers won’t. And, don’t worry, there’s no high pressure pitch, we just explain your options in plain English
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A Warm and Happy Holidays to You
… amazing, hot apple cider is one of the seasons many joys. So, this year we are sharing it with all of our friends and clients who come to the shop. Many apple cider recipes have sugar added to them and are overly sweet for my taste. Jen…
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Summer Clearance Sale 2024
… piece for you. We have literally filled three entire showcases with jewelry (over 200 pieces) that will all be sold for half off the regular price: Engagement rings Necklaces Earrings Gifts …so much more If you are even slightly considering a jewelry purchase in the next year, you have to check out this event. You can get a head start on your Christmas shopping, find the perfect birthday gift, or treat yourself to something special at an incredible price. So, what …
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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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Win 0.50ct Diamond Stud Earrings
Congratulations to the Winners! Our contest is officially over, and we want to thank everyone who participated. It was so amazing reading all of your stories. You reminded us again … as easy as 1, 2, 3: Follow us on Instagram if you don’t already. We post special deals, informative jewelry videos, and fun facts about jewelry. Even if we weren’t tempting you with diamonds, you should checkout our feed . Post of a … of your jewelry that’s special to you. It can be anything at all, just be sure to tag or mention @ardenjewelers and include in the caption the hash tag #storyofmyjewels along with the story of why the piece is special. Entries will be …