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The New Heirloom
…about the story behind the jewelry . We want to focus on gifts that are more than sparkly. These gifts have a deeper meaning. What does jewelry mean to you? Of course, when you are shopping for a new piece, you want it to be well made to …” jewelry in our shop. But, is there more to it than that? Your jewelry can be a reflection of your values and what you believe in. That’s what the new definition of heirloom is about: going beyond just a quality piece to something that …
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Sell Jewelry Through the Mail
Today we are announcing our remote jewelry buying program! Just because our doors our closed doesn’t mean we can’t keep giving you the best price for your jewelry. How Does it Work? Ready to see how much your … that we can buy. Mail us the jewelry via the US Post Office (unfortunately, we can’t accept UPS or FedEx packages during the COVID-19 shelter in place). We’ll evaluate it and make you an offer. Send it to: Arden 2800 Arden Way Sacramento… if needed), and we’ll send you the money via check, PayPal, or Venmo. Our jewelry buying process is different than what you see from many cash-for-gold buyers. Our gemologist buyers are able to evaluate the gold, diamonds, and gemstones …
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3 Things You Might Not Know About Jewelry Repair
… jewelry is made from some very durable materials: metals and gemstones. We think of metals as very strong. Metal is what skyscrapers and bridges are made out of. We can’t bend or even scratch most metals without the help of tools. … always as impervious as we imagine. Gold, platinum, and silver are very soft as metals go. In fact, a large part of what makes them perfect for jewelry is how soft and workable they are. The result of this, however, is that the daily …
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Learn about Morganite and Jewelry Allergies
…to jewelry from GIA trained, battle-tested gemologists. We have recently added two new articles for you to checkout: What is Morganite? Morganite is a beautiful, soft-pink gem that is growing in popularity . It is a form of the mineral … inclusions giving it a clean and pure look. You will often find Morganite set in rose gold which compliments and brings out the natural pink in the gemstone. Even though Morganite is quite rare, it is still very affordable, and it makes …
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Informational Video: Cathedral Ring Mountings
We’re excited to announce our new series of informational web videos starting with this overview of the cathedral ring mounting style. These videos are designed to teach you about the different elements of jewelry in a way that’s quick, … the series right here: We hope you enjoyed the video and that you learned something new about cathedral engagement rings. If you have any feedback, comments, or ideas for what you would like to see future videos on, please leave us a …
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Jewelry Style Basics
… building blocks but they create a great diversity of looks. Diamonds gemstones, chains, pendants, pins and even earring should be displayed differently to produce your style. What is your style? Having the right jewelry can go a long way… bracelet. Additions could include slide-on pendants or drops to create different looks with your necklace and earrings. In diamond jewelry, classic stud earrings or a solitaire pendant should be among your first purchases. And don‘t …
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Celebrating Our Customers
It may sound like a tired cliché, but when we say “we love our customers,” we really mean it. You guys are the reason we are here and the reason we get to come to work everyday to do what we love. So, … refreshing our showroom, we wanted to feature you, our faithful customers. We asked some of our past engagement rings clients to send us their favorite wedding and engagement photos for our wall. Walking by and seeing the smiling faces …It’s a beginning, a symbol, a part of someone. We feel privileged to be able to help our customers find the perfect ring for them that not only fits their budget but exceeds their expectations. Come by the shop sometime to see the new …
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How Much is My Jewelry Worth?
… 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 $121 when gold … 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 into dollars per gram by dividing it by 31.1 …
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New Showroom Floors Before & After
…in their weekend to help us. There’s still a lot more to come on our remodel, so stay tuned for more updates. In the mean time, why not come by and check out our new look? We’re always adding new pieces to our inventory, so if you haven’t…When we launched our diamond liquidation sale last September, we explained that it was time for a little showroom update. Today, we are happy to…, you have to see some of the new additions. Plus, if you’re in the market for an engagement ring upgrade, loose diamond, or that perfect gift, why not take advantage of our free cruise offer (hurry though, it expires on April 15th
