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Cash for Gold vs. Cash for Jewelry
… around that you want to convert to cash. You have jewelry for sale. Is there a difference between “Cash for Gold” and “Cash for Jewelry?” Don’t the Cash for Gold companies factor in the diamonds and gemstones? I saw a news report where … 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 …
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How to Sell Your Jewelry
… money tied up in old, estate jewelry that is not longer wanted or even broken, but getting it out isn’t always easy and the potential of being taken advantage of is high. To help, I’ve put together an in-depth article on the art of …’t try to sell your jewelry without knowing. The determining factors of estate jewelry price are style, condition, and intrinsic worth. You don’t get paid for the jewelry in relation to what you paid but the condition and demand when you…
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Brown Diamonds and a Journey to the Center of the Earth
… humans for as long as we can remember: “What is beneath our feet?” One theory that may seem unlikely to you and me is that there is a vast layer of water between the Earth’s upper and lower mantle. Now, thanks to skilled scientists, a …came from a tiny inclusion in a diamond that most people would consider worthless (learn more about colored diamonds and their values here). Inclusions, as you may know, are small bits of foreign (non-diamond) material that were trapped …
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When You Wanted Gold But Got Gravel
… time to polish the ring. To the naked eye, the ring looked decent enough except that the surface was not as smooth and bright as it should be. But, no matter how carefully our jewelers polished, the piece simply refused to take on a … decided to take a closer look using our gemology microscope. We were not prepared for what we saw. To fully understand the problems with this ring, you have to know a bit about how jewelry is made. The modern process that is used for a …
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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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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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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 …
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The Truth About Synthetic Gems
… from simple glass to plastic to high tech chemical tongue twister like gadolinium gallium garnet (also called GGG) and the modern diamond simulant moissanite, a man made silicon carbide. In gemology, any material used to look like a gem… diamond simulants. They look like diamonds, but they are not diamonds. These simulants are easy for a well trained and equipped gemologist to detect. But if you had gem material that is the same chemically, optically and crystal …
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Incredible Deals on Valentine’s Day Jewelry Gifts
Valentine’s Day is the time to go all out and show how you really feel. Flowers and chocolates are traditional romantic gift ideas, but how long will they last? …. During our extended retirement sale , you will save 40-70% off on: Pendants Earrings Necklaces Bracelet Rings …and more. The entire store is priced to move. Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to give a gift that exceeds her … put together a special collection of Valentine’s Day gift ideas right here. Shop from the comfort of your own home, and we’ll rush your order to you via Express Mail. Order before February 11th to ensure delivery for Valentine’s Day
