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The History of Diamond Cuts
… the precious stones, but of all human possessions.” said by Pliny, the Roman historian. The story of the diamond cut is the story of humankind’s love of diamonds and our quest to unlock their true brilliance. Before Diamond Cutting The … together at the base. Naturally, the first attempts to enhance diamonds were to polish the natural gem. The “point cut” is the polishing of a natural octahedral diamond. Interesting fact #1 about diamond cuts: cutting a gem is the …
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Brands and Designer Jewelry
Status, style, and quality are the three attributes that luxury jewelry brands are known for. Jewelry brands or designers have a high standard … become less relevant. What makes a top jewelry designer is staying in style from year to year and decade to decade. Quality Luxury brand jewelry must keep its promise to the customer to deliver a superior product. This is a no compromise … skilled jewelers to meet their obligation. Status When a jewelry brand reaches a level of excellence in style and quality of workmanship it attains a level of status. Brands like Tiffany & Co., Rolex, Cartier, and the like grant status …
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Learn Secret Diamond Buying Skills From a Professional Diamond Buyer
…. If the job is done haphazardly the diamond loses its brilliance. So how can a diamond buyer learn cut to judge the quality with confidence? There are three ways. First, learn all the angles and percentages of each facet and exactly measure… valuable. The amount of money you are willing to spend to express your true love has nothing to do with the quality of the diamond. Your mastery of the technical evaluation of diamond quality will determine the diamond’s value. If you keep …
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Alternative Metals for Men’s Jewelry
… will break if enough shock or pressure is applied to it. Tungsten is a dense metal which is what gives it the high quality feel of gold or platinum and also what led to its use in armor piercing tank ammunition. Tungsten wedding bands are … and nearly indestructible piece of jewelry. There are different types of jewelry grade tungsten carbide. Higher quality tungsten carbide has a low amount of nickel and a high percentage of tungsten and carbon. Low quality tungsten jewelry …
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Types of Necklace Chains
… look, but it also gives them great strength and makes them one of the easiest styles to repair. The links in quality cable chains are typically soldered closed. Avoid cable chains with open links as they can break easily. Depending on the … the most durable chain designs there is. Each twist on these chains reflects light easily and when they are diamond cut they are extremely sparkly. Although most chain styles can come in a hollow link version, for rope chains, hollow …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Amethyst
… on the world market are now believed to be synthetic. This is a fairly recent discovery as many low cost, high quality, deeply colored amethysts are now appearing in inexpensive jewelry. Because the cost of testing is higher than the cost … the natural stones it is not often performed. Beware of stones of perfect clarity, calibrated sizes, and precision cutting. Notable Stones One of the most famous amethyst stones is in The Morris Amethyst Brooch which is set with a large…
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Custom Jewelry Design FAQ
… even inside (yes we have set diamonds inside) it can be done. Jewelry and wedding rings in particular are heirloom quality and can last decades and even centuries. Many styles will come and go and even come back again in the lifetime of a …bright finish geometric shape ring designs. Yes we keep up with the fashions of the day. To our clients who want the cutting edge fashion statement, we can help you design a very in vogue ring. Jewelry does last longer then a hemline. We…
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What’s Your Jewelry Style?
… Audrey Hepburn could have worn and your satellite radio lives on the 40s station. Vintage styles convey a historic quality of great design. From the art deco style to the curves of an art Nuevo design, the artistic flare creates a work of …Wedding rings with this style create visions of a loving relationship. Trendy and Fashionable You like to be on the cutting edge. You could be a guest judge on Project Runway (and that’s probably a fantasy of yours). You won’t find last …
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Vintage Art Deco Engagement Rings
… years of experience buying and selling jewelry, so you can rest assured that you are getting genuine, authentic, quality jewelry. Selection We have a unique collection of vintage Art Deco engagement rings for sale that you simply cannot … American, Egyptian, African, and more. Deco engagement rings will often utilize baguette diamond accents and other cuts that feature strong lines and symmetry. The abstract patterns of most Art Deco styles are normally toned down for …
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Estate and Vintage Engagement Rings
… styles of bygone eras and the eclectic tastes from around the world make estate engagement rings so charming. A quality vintage piece will stand out from the crowd of modern imitations and remakes. Next, the condition must meet the …, reinforcing worn supports, or replacing the ring shank. If a vintage engagement ring is not bought up to these quality standards, it may turn out to be a very disappointing purchase. So, we won’t sell an estate piece until we have …
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About Us
…family run business now in its second generation. Our philosophy is to provide fine jewelry of exceptional value and quality and the highest possible level of service. We have a unique, family style approach to our business and clients based…jewelry design where our expert jewelry craftsman will literally make your dreams come true by designing the highest quality pieces to your exact specifications. The skill and experience of our team means that you can feel comfortable when …
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Double Halo Engagement Ring
… the round diamond, the effect is doubled. This setting has a huge look that’s sure to grab attention. The quality of the design and craftsmanship is incredible as well. Each of the 96 accent diamonds was hand picked and set by hand into the…center diamond make it appear larger and give the overall ring a balanced and striking look. The rounded square look of the cushion shaped halo also adds a vintage feel to the piece when compared with the more common fully round halo. …
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Why Would a Gemologist Pay Less for Your Jewelry?
…, 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 them. One example of … evaluated the same diamond early that day and offered half as much. I asked the jeweler if he noticed the color and cut of the diamond, and he said: “Yes, it is an excellent cut and fine color like an H.” In reality, the diamond was a P…
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3 Things You Might Not Know About Jewelry Repair
… any 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 … of tools. Gemstones are rocks which we think of as hard and unbreakable. Diamonds are used in industrial tools to cut through even the toughest materials. So, why would something made from such strong substances need regular maintenance…
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Samuels Jewelers is Closing, We’re Here to Help
… broken chain, and more. After your first repair, as a new Arden Jewelers client, you’ll continue to get exceptional quality and value on any needed repair work going forward. Plus you won’t have the burden of required checkups that comes … served the Sacramento area for over 30 years. We have built our business on giving our clients exceptional value, quality jewelry, and incredible service. We have a full repair shop on-site including a laser welder which allows us to …
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Jewelry Style Basics
… be used with other pieces or as an accent to the main display jewelry. The rule of thumb is to always have the best-quality basics you can afford, so you can add matching pieces later. In gold jewelry, such basics should include a gold … breast but above the waist to elongate her figure. Meanwhile, a tall, thin woman may want to select a choker that cuts the line of the neck and de-emphasizes her height. And a full-figured woman should stay away from jewelry that’s too …
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Clearance Sale Going on Now!
…These pieces are specially made to be sold at an enormous discount. They are mass produced to the lowest acceptable quality standards using the most inexpensive materials available. That is not what this sale is about. The pieces in this … for over 25 years, and over that time we have built up quite a collection. Much of this jewelry is more than just quality estate jewelry, it is what we would call heirloom quality . These are pieces that are made to stand the test of time …
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Jewelry for Cheapskates
…and when you shop at a value oriented store like Arden Jewelers, you should get a little more than you pay for. But, quality jewelry isn’t cheap, and the high prices of gold, diamonds, and platinum don’t help either. There are, however, some… how. Diamond Stud Earrings Here is a classic way to save on a nice jewelry gift. You can get away with a much lower quality diamond in earrings than you would want to put in a ring. Why? Because (normally) people don’t get nearly as close …
Custom Designs
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… meteorites that survived its trip through the earth’s atmosphere and had the right chemical make up to contain gem quality peridot. The setting borrows for the Art Deco tradition with some modern to touches to create a stunning, one-of-a-…
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This ring is a combination of sparking diamonds, precious metal, and a rare high quality sapphire. The rich blue from the round sapphire appears impressively vivid and is intentionally set with double …
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The vibrant round blue sapphire is carefully set next to a cute carved metal panda which sits atop this ring. The panda features white and black rhodium which gives this little …
Videos
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How to Spot Fake Tiffany & Co Jewelry
… to be silver (stamped sterling silver or 925), check that the piece is actually sterling silver. Tiffany uses high quality silver while many of the knock-offs are actually plated brass. Check the stamp. Make sure it’s there, it’s spelled …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 … and then try to sell them as originals. In this short video we’ll go over some of the ways you can tell if a piece of Tiffany & Co. jewelry is genuine or not. Look at any solder joints on the piece. Tiffany’s jewelers are excellent…
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Art Deco vs Art Nouveau Engagement Rings
… design elements like vines, insects, and the human form. Art Nouveau engagement rings often feature Old Mine Cut diamonds which were a big improvement over the diamond cuts that came before them. Art Deco The Art Deco movement went in … shapes like triangles, arcs, and circles took center stage in jewelry along with other art forms. The Old European Cut diamond was also introduced which was another big step up from the Old Mine Cut making the engagement rings sparkle …
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White Gold vs Platinum: Which One is Right for You?
… to white gold. This isn’t usually a problem, as the every weight of the platinum ring can make it feel like a high-quality piece of jewelry, but it is good to know especially if you are considering a design with a lot of metal. Look The …way to go. If you want your ring to look bright and shiny, however, we would have to polish the platinum often which cuts into its longevity. Cost Historically, platinum has just been much more expensive than white gold. However, in …
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How to Clean Jewelry at Home
… process is to use a polishing cloth to remove any fine scratches and get the metal in your jewelry shining again. Quality polishing cloths like the ones we sell at our store are embedded with a cleaning compound call jeweler’s rouge. This …best when it’s cleaned regularly. While we recommend that you bring your jewelry in every 6 months to a year for a professional cleaning and checkup, there are a lot of great ways you can clean your jewelry at home to keep it shining in…
