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How to Value Inherited Jewelry
… standards. Each standard prescribes a set of guidelines for determining jewelry values. The four standards are: replacement price, estate value retail, estate value wholesale, and intrinsic value. Choosing the correct value standard for the … for the family and friends. Replacement Value The most popular jewelry appraisal is an insurance appraisal for replacement purpose. Many people only know of this one type of appraisal. It produces the highest price for jewelry value. It is a …
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Types of Jewelry Clasps
…, there are a wide variety of clasps, each with its own purpose and unique design. Whether you are searching for a replacement for a broken clasp or just looking to learn more about them, this article is for you. History of Jewelry Clasps …their compact size and circular design. If you have trouble operating your spring ring, a lobster clasp is a natural replacement. Box Clasp (Tongue and Groove Clasp) Commonly found on bracelets and larger necklaces the box clasp is a high …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Quartz
…This property is utilized in various electronic devices such as quartz watches and oscillators. In a quartz watch a battery applies a current to the quartz, and the circuit counts the vibrations. Every time it counts to 32,768, it moves the … watches are so accurate, oftentimes several orders of magnitude more accurate than even the most precise mechanical watches. Triboluminescence is another amazing physical property of quartz. When quartz is broken, pulled apart, or …
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Jewelry Repair FAQ
… to look just the way it did before a gemstone fell out; who wouldn’t? That’s why we have literally 100s of carats of loose diamonds, sapphires, rubies, opals, pearls, and more in all shapes and sizes to choose from when selecting a replacement stone for repairs. Matching stones takes a discerning eye, attention to detail, extensive gemological training, and years of experience. Of course, some gems are more difficult to match than others. Pearls, opals, and other gems with …
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Types of Necklace Chains
…with the standard curb chain, the heavy weight links used in a figaro chain make it quite expensive. Serviceability – While figaro chains can usually be repaired easily, if a link is lost is can be difficult to find or create an exact replacement. Anchor Link Chain (Mariner) The anchor link chain or mariner chain is another classic variation on the curb chain design. This chain has flat links that are connected end over end with a vertical bar down the middle of each link. …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Emerald
… to green than to any other color thereby making it easier on the eyes. Pliny said that emeralds were the only gemstones that delighted the eye without fatiguing it. In fact, Emperor Nero was said to wear a kind of emerald glasses to watch the gladiatorial games in ancient Rome (possibly one of the earliest forms of sunglasses ever recorded). Emerald was used in the Middle Ages to foretell the future and was thought to ward off evil sorcery and cure demonic possession. …
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Jewelry Insurance Appraisals in Sacramento
…so you can choose what’s best for your needs. The most common appraisal is the Insurance Appraisal which focuses on replacement value. You can learn about the different types of appraisals here. Insurance Appraisal An Insurance appraisal is …estimates of the current fair market at retail value of the items in their present condition. They do not represent replacement values of similar merchandise. Cash or Collateral Appraisal A collateral appraisal is utilized when a party wishes to…
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Facts about Asteria
Watch the Asteria TV Commercial Discover the cure for the common gift. It’s so good, it should come with a warning. Watch …
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…in the Arden Jewelers social media world. New Laser Welder Learn all about this exciting new machine. Its integrated camera allows us to share the jewelry repair process with you like we never could before. FOX40 Visits Arden Jewelers Watch the video here. FOX40 came to our shop to discuss the high price of gold and how you can get the most value out of your unwanted jewelry. Titanium Jewelry Checkout our brand new, original line of jewelry infused with brightly colored …
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Get More Cash for Your Jewelry
… it, and we have a reputation for dealing honestly and fairly with all of our clients. So, come by today for your free value appraisal . Still not convinced? Checkout the testimonials below to hear from some of our past clients. Or, watch the video above to see how much more we were able to pay KCRA 3 for their jewelry. “Offered highest price / evaluations in the area! I went to three stores before this one. Not one explained what metals where in my jewelry, how many …
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We Want Your Jewelry
…If you do decide to sell, we’ll give you cash on the spot. So what are you waiting for? Come by today for your free value appraisal ! Still not convinced? Checkout the testimonials below to hear from some of our past clients. Or, watch the video above to see how much more we were able to pay KCRA 3 for their jewelry. “Offered highest price / evaluations in the area! I went to three stores before this one. Not one explained what metals where in my jewelry, how many …
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How Much is My Jewelry Worth?
… can have vastly different resale values, if one is stamped “Tiffany” and the other is not. Appraised Value or Replacement Cost Appraised value is the most confusing value partly because, on the surface, it seems to be the simplest. Most people … is worth. Jewelry insurance appraisals don’t have anything to do with the worth of the jewelry item, only its replacement cost. The purpose of a jewelry insurance appraisal is to detail what it would cost to replace a jewelry item if it is lost…
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FOX 40 Jewelry Cleaning Story at Arden Jewelers
… on the hidden pitfalls of cleaning your jewelry at home, and how a professional jeweler can help. You can watch the story below or checkout it out at FOX’s website . We also had some fun making a little behind-the-scenes video which you …
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A New Laser & New Possibilities
…like never before. Not only is this an excellent training tool for new jewelers, but it’s also really interesting to watch. You can truly appreciate the jewelers’ skill as you watch them carefully place each laser pulse precisely where it …
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…And, We’re Back
… never hurts. Now is a great time to sell, and our professional buyers are still paying the most for your jewelry. Jewelry repair . Our in-house jewelry repair team is back and ready for work, so bring in any ring sizings, diamond replacements, chain repairs, etc. you have. Gifts to celebrate and remember . This is a been a hard season for all of us. As we start to look forward to the future, a piece of jewelry can be a nice way to remember how someone special was there for …
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Welcome to Our New Website
… options, learn about engagement rings, shop based on your budget, all in one convenient place. Jewelry Videos – Checkout our growing collection of fun and informational jewelry videos. Learn about jewelry from trained gemologists, watch our TV ads, and more. If you’re having trouble finding something, you can always use the search bar at the top of the page, checkout our site map , or contact us . We’d love to hear what you think about the new site, and get any ideas …
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What is This Year’s Unique Gift Idea?
… that is truly out of this world. Arden Jewelers is the only Sacramento jeweler with Asteria. If you are in the Sacramento area, it is worth a trip just to see Asteria. I think you will agree it is the best unique gift idea this year. Watch our TV commercial introducing Asteria
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Good Day Sacramento Talks Engravable Personalized Jewelry with Arden Jewelers
Watch what happened when the Good Day Sacramento morning show visited Arden Jewelers to talk about bridal party gifts, engagement rings, and engravable jewelry. We had a great time hanging out with the team, and we even wound up making them a special, engraved pendant with Sakura Gray's face on it. You can watch the entire interview with some back story here.
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How to Clean Jewelry at Home
… make sure that it is safe to use an ultrasonic on your gems. Place the jewelry in the ultrasonic and turn it on for no more than 15 minutes at a time. Check that all gemstones are secure in their mountings when you remove the piece. Watch our video on how to check if your gems are loose for tips on that. Steam Cleaners A steam cleaner or steamer is another tool that we use everyday at Arden Jewelers. They use a jet of high pressure steam to blast away any remaining dirt…
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FOX40 Jewelry Cleaning Story at Arden Jewelers
… 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 of FOX40. Watch more on their website
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How to Spot Fake Tiffany & Co Jewelry
… 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 make sure it’s the real thing. When we find one that isn’t… well, you can watch the video to see what we do with it
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How to Untangle Knotted Chains
Having a mess of tangled chains in your jewelry box can be so frustrating. In this video we'll teach you three simple techniques that you can use at home to untangle those chains and make them wearable again. Even challenging knots will be no match for you anymore. So, what are you waiting for? Watch the video and take back your chains.
Custom Designs
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… onto the ring, around the bezel, and on the sides of the shank. The leaf texture was rendered meticulously by hand one leaf at a time. Custom jewelry is often a labor of love, and that love shows through every aspect of this piece. Watch this ring take shape on our video about how custom jewelry is made
