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Ancient Roman Jewelry Discovered
…one of the finest collections of Roman jewelry ever found in Britain. Dubbed the Fenwick Treasure, the fine gold and silver jewelry was found under a department store in the historic town of Colchester. This unique discovery gives us a … their homes and decide what few possessions to take with them. Many have probably packed up their own fine gold and silver jewelry. Our hearts go out to them as they likely experienced many of the same thoughts and emotions as the ill-…
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3 Things You Might Not Know About Jewelry Repair
… twofold. First, the metals and gemstones in jewelry are not always as impervious as we imagine. Gold, platinum, and silver are very soft as metals go. In fact, a large part of what makes them perfect for jewelry is how soft and workable … like gardening and washing dishes are particular hard on jewelry. The simple sliding of a pendant along its chain can eventually wear completely through the bail. Even something as simple as hand lotion can build up in the small crevasses…
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Sell Jewelry Through the Mail
… how much you can get for your jewelry, text or email us some pictures today. Is Now the Time to Sell? We know that with the recent job cuts and business closures there are many out there who are struggling to make ends meet. A small silver lining is that gold prices have increased around 23% over the course of the last year. That means that if you have broken or unwanted jewelry, it’s worth a lot more today than it was one year ago. So, if you could use some extra funds …
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Cash for Gold vs. Cash for Jewelry
… 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 that are set in the jewelry. …
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How Much is My Jewelry Worth?
…resale value, and appraised value. Intrinsic Value or Cash Value The intrinsic 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 as raw materials based on current market rates. So, gold jewelry value, in this context, is largely determined by the current spot price of gold. Intrinsic …
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Big Savings on Small Business Saturday
… 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 gets overlooked this time of year. You can also take advantage of this offer to have a special piece you inherited …
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New Jewelry: Floating Diamonds and California Tourmaline
… These minimalist solitaire necklaces feature a single diamond (or gemstone) suspended on our best “invisible” chains. We you are wearing them, the chain and setting almost disappear giving the look of a diamond floating in air. They are …
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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! The current …
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Warranty Woes and the Value of On Site Repairs
… in Sacramento, CA. We have invested thousands of dollars in high-end equipment 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 always serve the needs of their customers, if there is a tight deadline or other extenuating circumstances. The thing that was different about this particular …
