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Diamond Setting Style Comparison
Becoming familiar with popular styles of stone setting can help you decide what you do and don’t like when it comes to engagement rings. It’s a great starting point … for your engagement ring now or just getting ideas for the future. The following are some of the most common stone setting styles. 4 Prong Setting It’s not hard to see why this style is persistently popular. Its classic simplicity makes it … diamond accents to no accents. Whether you prefer a minimal solitaire design, or something more extravagant, this setting style is quite versatile. 6 Prong Setting As a prong setting, this style is similar to the 4 prong setting. However, …
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Double Halo Engagement Ring
… feel to the piece when compared with the more common fully round halo. Our white gold double halo engagement ring setting takes the halo concept to a whole new level. With two cushion shaped halos surrounding the round diamond, the effect … incredible as well. Each of the 96 accent diamonds was hand picked and set by hand into the premium 18k white gold setting. Only high quality G color and VS clarity diamonds were used. Another key benefit that you get when you buy your …
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The History of the Engagement Ring
Wedding bands go way back in history. One example of this is the Ancient Egyptians who were buried wearing rings made of a single silver or gold wire on the fourth …be made known. The engagement ring took on its familiar form in 1886, when Tiffany & Co. introduced the “Tiffany setting” a six-prong ring designed to maximize a diamond’s brilliance by raising it up from the band. De Beers’ role in the …
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Custom Jewelry Design FAQ
… question so please call or come in to get a better understanding of custom design jewelry. You can see many of the examples of designs and waxes and final jewelry pieces. The process is very fun and enjoyable. Also, be sure to check out our… just see the whole thing. Imagine a car; the overall look of the car is made up of all of smaller components. For example, the headlight shape and position, the size and angle of the windshield, the front fenders and even the door handles …
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Get More Cash for Your Jewelry
…, but jewelry is much more complicated. Different people can place wildly different values on the same piece of jewelry depending on how they are evaluating it, their knowledge of jewelry, and what they intend to do with it. A great example of this is the classic “cash for gold” offer. I once had a client who sold an engagement ring for $50 to a local “cash for gold” buyer. She actually got a good price for the gold weight of her ring. The only problem was that the buyer …
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Stackable Bands : Buy One, Get One 75% Off
…software isn’t fancy enough to handle more than two bands, so if you want to buy more than two online, please contact us so we can process the transaction manually to get you the full discount or just come in our store. Here’s a quick example: You find an awesome stackable band listed at $1,175.00 and you love another one that’s listed at $995.00 Buy them both and you’ll pay $1,175.00 for the first one and get 75% off of the second one: $995 – $746.25 = $248.75 You’ll pay …
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How Much is My Jewelry Worth?
…. Some other names for intrinsic value are: cash value, cash wholesale value, and scrap value. Let’s look at an example. Assume a ring is made out of 5 grams of 14k gold and it has a 0.25 carat diamond. It has a gold value, of approximately…price. Find the daily gold spot price in dollars per troy ounce (a website like kitco.com is good for that). In this example we’ll use $1,300. Curious about what a troy ounce is? Check out our article on gold weights . Convert that price …
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Informational Video: Pavé Setting
… designed to teach you all about the different elements of jewelry. This video is on the very popular pavé style of setting, and we hope you enjoy it. We’d love to hear what you thought of the new video as well as what you would like to … videos. Feel free to leave us a comment below with your feedback. You can also check out some examples of pavé setting we have for sale right now. Or, you can always visit Arden Jewelers to see some examples in person
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Finding the Perfect Engagement Ring Style
…G designs in person, and feel the quality. Simple and Elegant The classic diamond solitaire, also called the Tiffany setting, is a timeless design. No other ring style highlights the center diamond like a solitaire. Round brilliant diamonds … engagement rings have a creative flair that makes a dynamic personal statement. The Halo engagement ring style, for example, is an intricately-decorated, Art Deco inspiration. Other antique style engagement ring designs are influenced by …
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Today’s Top Engagement Ring Trends
… the ubiquitous round and cushion outlines. These pointed shapes give the ring an elegant, vintage flair calling to mind the intricate designs found in baroque cathedrals or the palace at Versailles. The vintage halo look is a perfect example of how a subtle, tasteful change to a classic design can create something entirely new and exciting. Open and Woven Shank Engagement Rings First we need a bit of terminology. The part of the ring that wraps around your finger and …
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Debt, Gold, and You – A Financial Perspective
…of mind. One of the main emotional effects of personal debt is stress, and stress can cause a long list of physical and emotional issues. There are many different kinds of debt that can cause different kinds of problems. Tax debt, for example, can create wage garnishment and other long term problems with credit. Debt to the government needs to be taken care of as quickly as possible. The government has the power and laws to make anyone’s life very unpleasant. Credit card …
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Why Would a Gemologist Pay Less for Your Jewelry?
…First, 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 this happened a few years ago. A local jeweler who also buys from the general public had a large diamond (about 3 carats) come in his door. He was very excited to buy the gem and came to us that same day to get an appraisal. I had …
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Pavé Setting
GIA trained gemologist Angelo Parisi from Arden Jewelers explains the very popular pavé style of setting. Pavé or bead setting creates a stunning look, but how is it done? What are the pros and cons? What should you be …
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How to Clean Jewelry at Home
…techniques we have demonstrated. The lists below are general guidelines, but there are exceptions to every rule. For example, diamonds are generally extremely durable and safe to clean with all of these methods. However, if a diamond has … any kind of cleaning, gemstones may become loose. Over time, dust and grime can build up in between a gem and its setting. If, for example, a prong has been knocked slightly out of position, the built up dirt can actually be holding the gem…
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White Gold vs Platinum: Which One is Right for You?
… on the periodic table. Both metals are mixed, or alloyed, with other metals to give them different properties. For example, gold is naturally yellow and so it is alloyed with nickel or palladium to make it white. Platinum is typically … with ruthenium or iridium in jewelry. These fundamental characteristics give each metal different properties. For example, platinum has greater density and a much higher melting point than white gold. Strength Is platinum stronger than …
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Art Deco vs Art Nouveau Engagement Rings
Art Deco and Art Nouveau are two of the most influential art movements in jewelry history. In this video we'll compare and contrast these two iconic design styles, and show you real world examples of each.
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Making Our True North Diamond Star Pendant
… white gold and diamond version from a rough casting all the way to a finished piece. The steps include: Melting and casting the gold Sanding and smoothing the rough casting Polishing to a mirror finish Rhodium plating Steam cleaning Setting the diamond We hope you enjoyed this look behind the scenes of this beautiful piece of jewelry. Remember, if you would like us to make something unique just for you feel free to contact us anytime
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How to Value Inherited Jewelry
… styles. Unfortunately, jewelry value is not as simple as the cash a piece could be sold for at any given time. For example, the jewelry value of an item could be $1,000 given one set of conditions, but in a certain area, given the way it … jewelry item based on a set guideline. The same item of jewelry can have at least four different dollar values. For example, an item of jewelry can be valued at $3,000, $1,300, $800, and $300. All can be true and valid. How can one item of …
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What Are Lab Grown Diamonds?
… just because a material can be used as a diamond simulant does not make it a “fake” or a bad thing. YAG, for example, is a very useful crystal that lies at the heart of our laser welder . The most popular diamond simulant by far today is … also creates some confusion. It is a man-made, synthetic gem that actually has some diamond-like properties. For example, diamonds are especially good at transferring heat, and so is Moissanite. This is important because the most popular …
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What to Do When Your Ring Irritates Your Skin
… we move on to solution it is important to note that not all skin reactions to metal are necessarily allergies. For example, copper or metals that contain copper (like bronze) can cause the skin to turn green where the metal comes in contact…greatly depending on the cause of the reaction. The key is to try to determine what is causing the reaction. If, for example, the irritation started after the ring was sized or worked on, maybe you are allergic to the solder. Our shop has a …
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Jewelry Repair FAQ
…, with our laser welder we are able to retip prongs next to many gemstones (diamonds, sapphires, and rubies for example) without removing them, saving you time and money. Can my costume and fashion jewelry be fixed? Yes and no. A few years … bothers you, you can stop by more often to have it replated. Some jewelry with very fragile stones or light weight setting styles may need more frequent visits depending on how often you wear it. Some jewelry may need very little …
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Diamond Buying Guide: The 4 C’s
… weight of a diamond is often thought of in terms of its size. If you know that you like the look of a 1 carat, for example, you can use this C as the starting point for your diamond search. Once you know the carat weight and your budget, …, marquise, pear, oval, square, princess all describe the shape of the diamond. Checkout the picture above to see examples of the most popular diamond shapes. There are many more shapes than we can list here and there are even variations on …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Quartz
…). In addition to its beauty, quartz is also an extremely useful stone due to its unique physical attributes. For example, quartz exhibits piezoelectric properties, meaning it can generate an electrical charge under mechanical stress. And … Gemstones Quartz is one of the most abundant minerals in the earth’s crust, but there are still many noteworthy examples that have been found. One of the most famous quartz specimens is the “Berns Quartz,” named after the donors that …
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… for wearing with stacking bands. The ring is accented at the top by two glittering round diamonds, one in a bezel setting, and one in a prong setting, giving a nice asymmetry to the piece
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… sapphire ring reveals shades of blue and green which are clearly displayed through the cushion shape. It is safely bezel set in bright 18 karat yellow gold and wrapped in a sleek and sparkling diamond baguette frame. A brilliant example of prioritizing stone security while implementing style and beauty
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This original diamond pendant is inspired by an AI design brought to life. Using 5 marquise diamonds, they are securely bezel set in 14k white gold with a symmetrical infinity design. This displays the perfect example of using inspiration to create your own personal piece
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… and the client. The artful, sweeping lines flow up the shank and past the center diamond creating a sense of movement and energy. Made in 14k white gold and featuring a round brilliant center diamond, this ring is a beautiful example of how personal and stylish custom jewelry can be
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This gorgeous custom ring features a AAA 1.76ct asscher-cut Emerald. Surrounded by an halo of tapered baguette diamonds. It’s a breathtaking example of the traditional ballerina design where the center emerald is the star of the show
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Custom jewelry makes anything possible, and this piece is a great example of that. It is a classic two stone ring with a diamond set alongside a blue zircon. These gems are not often seen together, but they make a striking duo. The oval diamond nestles perfectly next to the pear cut zircon. Because of blue …
