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How to Sell Your Jewelry
In a hurry? Visit us today to get a free value appraisal of your jewelry. Or, learn how KCRA 3 got more for their jewelry when they came to us. Which is more fun, getting a root canal, … jewelry? Not much of a choice, but following is some knowledge that can take the frustration out of selling your jewelry. And answer the hard questions like: Will I receive a fair price for my jewelry? Or did I pay too much? The two … estate jewelry and the options to liquidating it. Does this mean you have to become a gemologist just to sell your jewelry? No. But some homework and note taking can mean a much higher price paid for your jewelry. Let’s start with what …
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How to Value Inherited Jewelry
…When a loved one passes away, among all of the other challenges and difficulties, there comes the need to divide the jewelry portion of the estate. Arriving at a fair and equitable division can be tricky, but this article should help guide … prefer more personalized information, please feel free to reach out to us . We offer a free consultation where our jewelry experts will sit down with you and explain the different types of value and how they relate to your particular …
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Art Deco vs. Art Nouveau Style Jewelry
We also have a fun, informative video on Art Deco vs. Art Nouveau jewelry which you may like. The Art Nouveau and Art Deco movements have had a profound impact on virtually all forms of art … art, these two particular movements formed around very distinctive ideas which led to very different expressions in jewelry. Once you learn about the fundamental styles of each, you will start to see their influence everywhere. They are … Stile Liberty among many other monikers, simply means “New Art” and it impacted almost every artistic medium. Jewelry makers embraced materials such as enamel, horn, and semi-precious stones to create pieces that were not just adornments …
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Types of Jewelry Clasps
In the world of jewelry, there are a wide variety of clasps, each with its own purpose and unique design. Whether you are searching for a … for a broken clasp or just looking to learn more about them, this article is for you. History of Jewelry Clasps Jewelry clasps are a small but important component of many types of jewelry like necklaces, bracelets, and anklets. Clasps allow… attachment and removal of the jewelry and provide a secure way to wear and display precious pieces. The history of jewelry clasps dates back centuries, and we can watch as clasps have evolved over time to meet the changing needs and …
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Alternative Metals for Men’s Jewelry
…, an affordable price, and comfortability making it an outstanding ring to wear every day. Tungsten Tungsten carbide jewelry has a nice weight to it like gold and platinum, but it is much more affordable. Tungsten carbide bands are extremely… which can be a safety feature which we will discuss later. It is hypoallergenic, so people with allergies to other jewelry metals can usually wear tungsten jewelry without issue. Tungsten comes from a Swedish term meaning “heavy stone.” It …
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Caring for and Cleaning Your Jewelry
How to Clean Jewelry A diamond’s spectacular beauty is due to its light show. Diamonds make light reflect, show its many colors, and … stops the light show. Dust and dirt stick to the grease and oils creating a lifeless diamond. Cleaning your diamond jewelry at home is simple and rewarding. Use a soft toothbrush and mild soap then rinse thoroughly with warm water. The key … bounce upward. The diamond may need to be scrubbed several times before all the build up is removed. Some don’ts of jewelry cleaning. Never use chlorine or products that contains it. Don’t use a hard toothbrush because they tend to scratch …
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Vintage Valentine
Vintage Valentine Some things are made to last. A beautiful piece of vintage jewelry is the perfect way to celebrate a relationship built to stand the test of time. Each of these pieces is unique with … a part of your story. See more from Etsy › Can’t find what you’re looking for? Searching for the perfect piece of vintage jewelry is a bit like a treasure hunt. If you’ve searched our website and Etsy store , and you still can’t find it, don’t … and suppliers. If we don’t already have it, we can almost certainly find it for you. That’s why we created our vintage jewelry concierge service . Let us do all the digging in the sand while you sit back and wait for us to unearth your buried …
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Vintage Elegance
Experience the elegance and beauty of a bygone era. We have gathered a collection of unique and stunning vintage jewelry including pieces from the Art Deco school, the Art Nouveau style, the 60s , 70s , and more. Browse some samples …or visit us at the shop to see the entire collection (over 100 pieces). Or, scroll down to learn about our exclusive vintage jewelry concierge service . Your personal vintage jewelry shopper Finding the perfect antique jewelry is like a treasure …
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Vintage Elegance
Vintage Elegance Experience the elegance of Christmases past. Vintage jewelry makes a great gift for so many reasons: it’s one-of-a-kind (just like your sweetheart), it’s gorgeous, each piece …are having a 10% off storewide sale (valid in-store only). But, as a special bonus from now until December 24th, all vintage jewelry is on sale for an additional 30% off on top of the sale price. The extra discount is available in-store and online … if you prefer.* Selection You want to make sure you find the perfect gift. That’s why we have a huge selection of vintage jewelry to fit every style and budget. Don’t see the perfect piece here? Visit us today . * Please see our full return policy …
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Estate and Vintage Engagement Rings
Finding the perfect estate or vintage engagement ring is a bit like a treasure hunt. An engagement ring that stands the test of time and can be passed on … world. When you find the right estate engagement ring, it is like unearthing a personal treasure. Simple used jewelry like that found at a pawn shop is often sold as estate. This is true in one sense as estate can simply mean “previously …standard of excellence. First, the style has to be something that can be appreciated. The wonderful aspect of estate jewelry is that it does not follow today’s fads. The individual styles of bygone eras and the eclectic tastes from around …
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Vintage Art Deco Engagement Rings
…, CA) Art Deco Jewelry Concierge Service Would you like to have your own expert, personal jewelry shopper? We’re at your service. Here’s how our simple, three step process works: Fill out a quick online form to tell us which style of vintage jewelry you are looking for and how much you’re looking to spend. Our gemologists and jewelry experts will search our inventory and our vast supplier network to find exactly what you are looking for. We’ll get back to you within a few days …
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What’s Your Jewelry Style?
… be the center of attention, and for you, grace is the essence of beauty. Elegance shows itself with clean, classic jewelry designs. The lines of this style of wedding jewelry are smooth and flowing. The simplicity of the designs express a … your closet you have a dress that Audrey Hepburn could have worn and your satellite radio lives on the 40s station. Vintage styles convey a historic quality of great design. From the art deco style to the curves of an art Nuevo design, the …
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Vintage and Handmade Jewelry on Etsy
Do you love vintage jewelry? Are you always on the hunt for a great find? Do you want something made just for you? If you answered “Yes” to any …on our main online jewelry shop or anywhere else. Etsy is the perfect platform to showcase our collection of vintage jewelry , and it’s also a great way to order a custom piece made just for you. What is Etsy? If you haven’t heard of Etsy (where hav…
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The New Heirloom
… 24th, so buy yours today . The Vintage Elegance Collection Relive the golden age with this amazing jewelry. Whether you love Art Deco, Art Nouveau, the 20s, 40s, 60s, or another style, you will find something for you in our extensive vintage jewelry collection. Also, if reducing your environmental impact is important to you, you have to consider vintage and estate jewelry. These pieces not only look great, but because you’re buying estate, your purchase will have almost zero …
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How Much is My Jewelry Worth?
The question: “how much is my jewelry worth?” is not as simple as it may seem. To answer it, we have to first decide which type of worth or value we are … value are: intrinsic value, 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 …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 value can be viewed as the …
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Today’s Top Engagement Ring Trends
… and go find it . If you’re still here, keep going to see some of today’s hottest style trends for inspiration. Vintage Halo Engagement Rings The halo design, which features a center diamond surrounded by smaller accent diamonds, has become … the traditional halo pattern to create new and interesting variations. One of these variations is what we call the Vintage Halo shape. This design can take many forms, but the crux of it is a modification of the lines of the halo to make …
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Finding the Perfect Engagement Ring Style
…in popularity at the moment followed by the Cushion, Oval, Emerald, Radiant, Pear, Heart, and Marquise cut diamonds. Vintage Vintage inspired engagement rings have a creative flair that makes a dynamic personal statement. The Halo engagement… Art Nouvaeu schools, but the strongest influence today is Art Deco. Arden Jewelers has a great section of modern, vintage-inspired engagement rings as well as some estate and antique rings from the original eras. Custom Individuality is a …
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How to Sell Your Jewelry
Selling jewelry is not a skill that comes naturally to most people. There can be a lot of money tied up in old, estate jewelry that … being taken advantage of is high. To help, I’ve put together an in-depth article on the art of successfully selling jewelry. Here are some of the key points that you shouldn’t try to sell your jewelry without knowing. The determining …. You don’t get paid for the jewelry in relation to what you paid but the condition and demand when you sell. Clean jewelry shows the item at its best and helps in evaluating the design and gems, so be sure to clean your jewelry before you …
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How to Clean Jewelry at Home
Jewelry looks best when it’s cleaned regularly. While we recommend that you bring your jewelry in every 6 months to a year …. Toothbrush and Windex Be sure to plug the drain before you start to make sure no small gems are lost. Rinse the jewelry in water. Spray the piece liberally with Windex or a similar glass cleaner (see notes below about which jewelry can …to scrub the jewelry at all angles. Rinse it off with water again and dry it with a hair dryer to avoid water spots. Jewelry Cleaning Solutions There are several different, purpose made, jewelry cleaning solutions that you can use. We …
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How Custom Jewelry is Made
Custom jewelry design is one of the most fascinating things that we do. In this video we take you through the entire process from … custom design fun and easy, and we hope that comes through in this video. A lot goes into making a piece of custom jewelry, but it’s what we do best, so you can sit back and enjoy the process while we make the jewelry you have always …
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Engravable Jewelry Sale for 2023
Checkout our brand new line of engravable jewelry on sale now for 50% off. Since we can now laser engrave jewelry on-site you are not limited to one single design or …
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How to Spot Fake Tiffany & Co Jewelry
Tiffany & Co. is a brilliant designer that makes some of the most sought after jewelry in the world. Unfortunately, this has led many to create fake or counterfeit Tiffany pieces and then try to sell …jewelers are excellent craftsman and you should not be able to readily see a seam or crack at the solder joints. For jewelry claiming to be silver (stamped sterling silver or 925), check that the piece is actually sterling silver. Tiffany … correctly, and there aren’t any obvious errors (like it being off center). At Arden Jewelers, we don’t like fake jewelry. We have a great collection of genuine Tiffany & Co. available for sale in our shop, and we check every piece to …
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FOX40 Jewelry Cleaning Story at Arden Jewelers
Zohreen Adamjee from FOX40’s morning news stopped by our shop to talk about jewelry cleaning as a romantic Valentine’s Day gift. We compare a professional cleaning from our jewelers with the at home … some types of jewelry that you definitely don’t want to try to clean at home. If you are interested in having your jewelry cleaned or have any other questions, please feel free to contact us . This video was produced by and is the property …
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Gemologist Buyers Give You More Cash for Your Jewelry
Don’t settle for less cash for your jewelry. Arden Jewelers will give you more cash for your gold right here in Sacramento, CA and surrounding areas. Our …gold, diamonds, and gemstones so you get more. Don’t risk mailing your gold away and trusting someone else with your jewelry. Sell your unwanted jewelry to Arden Jewelers and get CASH today
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This vintage inspired rings makes a strong statement. It features a large, emerald cut Smoky Quartz and braided rope accents … which accent the sharp, angular planes of the quartz. Subtle filigree accents complete the design giving the ring a vintage flare that sets it apart from the crowd
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This engagement ring design features an oval Sapphire center stone, surrounded by a halo of round brilliant and marquise cut diamonds, creating a vintage flavored silhouette. Additional diamond accents descend down either side of the shank. Six prongs hold the center stone for extra security, instead of just four. Created in hypo-allergenic 14k white gold
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This custom yellow gold ring has a pear cabochon Nephrite Jade in a bezel setting. The center stone is off-set by a partial halo of round brilliant diamonds, and a single bezel set diamond opposite. Inspired by vintage designs, the elegant asymmetry of this ring gives off a regal vibe
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This engagement ring has a vintage style diamond halo, delicate feminine filigree, and rich yellow gold that compliments the fancy yellow colored pear cut diamond center stone. Interested in this piece? You can customize and order your own here: Pear Halo Diamond …
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We designed this three ring set with a hexagonal halo for the white gold engagement ring. The bands bring contrast with yellow gold, and the asymmetry adds an artistic note. On one side is a simple diamond band, and on the other side is a specially designed band with round brilliant diamonds, fitting perfectly against the engagement ring’s halo.
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… in 14k rose gold. The oval brilliant cut center diamond rises above the shank in a 4-prong head, with glittering accent diamonds descending down either side of the shank from its base. Scalloped and milgrain detail add a touch of vintage flare
