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Chocolate 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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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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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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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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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
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Stackable Birthstone Rings for Mom
…birthstones for all of the months that a mother’s children were born in. So, if she has a daughter born in February and a son born in August, a mom would get a piece featuring an Amethyst for her daughter and a Peridot for her son. You … beautiful idea, and moms love it. The problem is that most traditional Mother’s jewelry tends to look pretty dated and uninspired. Trendy mom’s want to look good while they celebrate their love for their children. So, we are offering …
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Buy Jewelry with Your iPhone
… pay for jewelry is constantly changing. Today, we are excited to announce that Arden Jewelers now accepts Apple Pay and other contactless payment methods! Keeping your identify safe and private is a top priority for us. So, we have … features. Along with the security upgrade, the new equipment allows us to process Apple Pay, contactless cards, and EMV cards (commonly known as Chip-and-PIN or Chip-and-Signature cards). As a side note, if your credit card company has …
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Arden Jewelers Catches Undisclosed Lab Grown Diamond
One of the things that sets us apart from other jewelers is our team of expert gemologists and full gem lab. In the past, we have talked about how a gemologist jewelry buyer can pay you more and how a gemologist… another way our gemologists are looking out for you. We recently received a pair of 3 carat diamonds from a trusted and well known diamond wholesaler. As part of our standard evaluation our head Graduate Gemologist, Angelo tested and … one of the two gems as a possible lab grown diamond. This stone was not laser engraved or disclosed as lab grown and to every standard gemological test is looked and acted exactly like a natural diamond. He ran the test a few more times…
