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News 10 Gold Investment Story at Arden Jewelers
A few days ago, with the debt ceiling deadline looming and gold reaching record highs, a news crew from KXTV channel 10 paid us a visit to get an inside look at precious metals (gold, silver, etc.) as an investment opportunity. Check out the story right here, or you can watch it on the News 10 website . Since that story aired, gold has shattered it’s previous record highs and reached over $1,780 per ounce! …
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Let’s be Pen pals
…special subscriber only discounts and deals you won’t find anywhere else. Newsletters should be fun and informative . You can get promotions anywhere, but we strive to bring you interesting articles and education on diamonds, jewelry, metals, and more. We’re excited about starting this new chapter in the new year, and we hope you are to. So, what would you like to see in the email newsletter? Leave us a comment or contact us to share your thoughts
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How Much is My Jewelry Worth?
… value of jewelry is the simplest and easiest to understand. The equation for intrinsic value is: intrinsic value = metal value + gem value The metal (gold, silver, platinum, etc.) and gems (diamonds, sapphires, emeralds, etc.) are valued … spot price of gold. Intrinsic value can be viewed as the recycle value of jewelry. Imagine the jewelry as a pile of metal and gemstones, not as a whole piece of jewelry. Some other names for intrinsic value are: cash value, cash wholesale…
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Cash for Gold vs. Cash for Jewelry
… gold value . That means, if the gold value is $100 they will offer $20, often times regardless of the value of the gemstones. That, in a nut shell, is how Cash for Gold works. Cash for Jewelry, on the other hand, only starts with the metal value (i.e. the gold, silver, or platinum), and then looks at the jewelry as a piece of fashion. Estate jewelry can be worth many times the gold value because of its exquisite design or history. The next step is to evaluate the gems …
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Show Mom How Much You Care
… or family members you have. Choose the birthstones of each person’s birth month. There are multiple options for choosing birthstones including natural gemstones, lab gemstones, and synthetic gemstones to fit any budget. Choose the metal for the necklace and chain with options like sterling silver, 14k gold, and more. The length of the chain is 18 inches, and it has adjuster jump rings so it can be worn at 17 inches and 16 inches! Moms deserve a thoughtful and …
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New Indie Designer: Jen Lesea Designs
…Jen was fascinated by collecting rocks and seashells along the coast, and as a designer she remains closely connected with nature. She describes herself as a non-conformist who loves to take the road less traveled. She taught herself metal smithing and jewelry making to bring her ideas to life, and along the way she has created a unique aesthetic that blends the natural with the abstract in unexpected ways. When we first came across Jen Lesea Designs, the whole team here…
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Jewelry for Cheapskates
… beauty of a strand of high-end saltwater pearls, but if you’re on a budget, you can get a very similar look for significantly less. Silver Jewelry With the high price of gold, more people are turning to silver as an alternative metal for fine jewelry. You can find high quality pieces set with precious gemstones in silver for very reasonable prices. Our Asteria line features many pieces in silver with white sapphire accents, for example. Keep in mind though that sterling…
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Today’s Top Engagement Ring Trends
… and more designs featuring creative open and woven patterns in the ring shank. With these designs, the shank is no longer just a structural piece that’s there to hold accent diamonds and keep the ring around your finger. Now the metal work itself has become an integral part of the design with complex patterns and flowing lines. These design features give the rings a finished, and well-thought out feel. The ring shank is not afterthought but a key component in the design…
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How to Find Your Diamond When It’s Lost
… technique actually works really well, especially for smaller diamonds and gems. Hire a professional? If your entire ring is missing (not just the diamond), and none of the tricks here have worked, you might consider hiring a local metal detector. There are professionals that specialize in finding lost jewelry that might be able to locate your ring if you know the general area that it should be in. This isn’t a service that we have used before, so we can’t give any …
