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Rose Gold Pink Sapphire Skeleton Key
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White AAA Pearl Strand Necklace Knotted with 14k Yellow Clasp
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Lemon Drop Swirl Necklace With Enamel in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
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Mark Schneider : Kismet Contemporary Engagement Ring
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Salt and Pepper Diamond Kite Solitaire Ring
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Bezel Set Diamond and Kite Stackable Band
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This daisy themed skeleton key pendant has a whimsical fairy tale-like design and warm rose gold complimented by … cut pink sapphires. This piece is now available for order directly through our website! Check it out: Rose Gold Skeleton Key Pendant
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This necklace and earring set displays the unique pairing of the sleek and shiny rose gold with a rough and natural black… black coral pieces are lucky enough to reveal streaks of orange and brown which are shown in all three stones in this set! Customizing jewelry such as these allow for control of design while also allowing the natural beauty of the …
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The Celtic knot pattern we incorporated into this diamond solitaire engagement ring gives it a unique and personal flare. The center diamond is set low giving the …
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This elegant woven knot ring was custom made for this beautiful morganite gemstone. The rose gold compliments the …
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This one-of-a-kind ring has a lovely nature-inspired budding leaf design in white gold. Round brilliant diamonds are …
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This modern diamond eternity band features bezel settings, which encircle the finger with round brilliant diamonds, while…
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Gold Purity and The Differences Between White and Yellow Gold
Gold, just the word brings to mind value, rarity, wealth, beauty and jewelry. But what is gold? Yes the scientists tell us gold is an element with the chemical symbol Au. We know it is the heraldic metal… love. Gold Purity Is all gold the same? We hear a piece of jewelry is pure gold or solid gold or 24 karat gold, but what does it all mean? Gold used in jewelry like wedding rings can come in many forms. Basic to understand the uses of …wedding ring is 14 karat gold. So the only pure gold is 24 karat gold which is sometimes called 999 gold. Solid Gold What does the term solid 14k gold mean? Some engagement rings are advertised as solid 14k gold which means the ring is …
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What are “Blood Diamonds”?
… governments, and are used to fund military action in opposition to those governments, or in contravention of the decisions of the Security Council.” These diamonds are sometimes referred to as “blood diamonds.” In July 2000, the global… (NGOs) such as Global Witness and Partnership Africa Canada to create the Kimberley Process Certification System. This system was formally adopted in 2003 and guards against conflict diamonds entering the legitimate diamond supply …
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Jewelry Solder: What You Should Know
… ring sized, a chain repaired, or your wedding set joined together, you have very likely seen solder in action. But, what is solder and how is it different than the rest of the metal that makes up your jewelry? What is Solder? To answer …of their unique properties of the final alloy changing its color, hardness, flexibility, and more. That’s great, but what does this have to do with solder? With solder a different set of alloy metals are used than with regular karat gold …
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The Difference Between White Gold and Platinum
… as a hardener alloy. Platinum is usually marked with .900 or .950 to mark its fineness. Some manufacturers state what alloy they are using like 90% Platinum 10% Iridium. How white gold and platinum start out is one of the key differences… the first time. Yes, you can recoat or plate the white gold with rhodium every time it looks yellowish, but is that what you want? If you want a pure white ring, then platinum will keep its whiteness. If the light yellow look doesn’t …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Blue Zircon
…heat treatments. Zircon is a durable gemstone with good hardness on the Mohs scale (6 to 7.5). However, Zircon has what is known as indistinct cleavage which creates a somewhat brittle tendency that can lead to chips, especially along …Zircon may be last in the alphabet of gemstones, but it is first in sparkle. The crystal structure of zircon creates one of the liveliest displays found in any colored gem. In… simulates were made, the colorless version of zircon was used in jewelry to mimic diamond. Why? Natural zircon is known for its scintillation, brilliance, and flashes of color or fire just like diamond. Zircon also is known for its …
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How to Sell Your Jewelry
… jewelry? No. But some homework and note taking can mean a much higher price paid for your jewelry. Let’s start with what determines the value of estate jewelry. Estate is a general term used to describe previously owned. That fact is one… the difference of hundreds, if not thousands of dollars. Remember you don’t get paid for the jewelry in relation to what you paid but the condition and demand when you sell. Condition is a major determining factor of the price received …
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How to Untangle Knotted Chains
… inscrutable than the Gordian Knot. However, most of us would rather wear our chains than cut them into pieces. In this short video, we’ll cover 3 simple techniques you can use at home to untangle your chain no matter how knotted it is… into the knot. Then relax your grip to let the tension in the tweezers pull the knot apart. Use paperclips to finish untangling the knot. Push the paperclip ends through the knot and all the way to the hard surface below. Once there, …
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KCRA Visits Arden Jewelers
When KCRA 3 did a report on selling gold jewelry, they compared our offer to a gold party and other local jewelers. Arden … most for their gold jewelry, and we can do it for you too. Come by today and our professional jewelry buyers will make you a great off on your jewelry. Or, you can learn more about our jewelry buying service
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White Gold vs Platinum: Which One is Right for You?
Should I choose white gold or platinum for my engagement ring? This is a question that we get all the time, and now we have a full video to help you answer it. In this video we discuss… characteristics of each metal and breakdown their pros and cons. To really understand the differences, the video is broken down into a few categories. Basic Differences To start off, we need to understand that platinum and gold are … 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 alloyed with …
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Art Deco vs Art Nouveau Engagement Rings
In this video we show you the key differences between Art Deco and Art Nouveau jewelry (specifically focusing on engagement …. Art Nouveau In Art Nouveau jewelry you are going to see organic designs featuring flowing lines and asymmetry. Artists took a lot of inspiration from nature both in the overall freeform aesthetic as well as in the incorporation of …, Art Nouveau. Here you will find bold contrast, modern simplicity, and heavy use of symmetry. Geometric shapes like triangles, arcs, and circles took center stage in jewelry along with other art forms. The Old European Cut diamond was…
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At Home Gold Tests
In this video we try out some of the at-home gold tests we’ve seen online. Some of these creative solutions actually worked … acid test kit and an electronic gold tester (see the links below for the products we used in the video). Here is a quick rundown of our results: Home Tests that Worked Magnet. This is a fast, non-desctructive test that works …’s fake. Like all tests, it won’t catch every fake, but it’s a really fast and effective test you can do at home. This test works best with very strong magnets like rare earth magnets . Bleach. This is definitely a destructive test, so …
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Chain Strength Comparison Test
… curb chain that we tested. We hope you enjoyed the video, and please feel free to let us know in the comments what other kinds of jewelry videos you would like to seeWe had some fun in this video breaking different kinds of gold chains to see which styles were the strongest. We weren’t surprised to find … chain was about 6 times weaker than a solid one of about the same size and style. Also, the herringbone didn’t surprise us when it was one of the weakest and most easily damaged chains in the group. On the other hand, the figaro and …
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KCRA 3 Visits Arden Jewelers
… story even featured some of the advice we gave the reporter on selling gold. It’s important to realize that jewelry is more than just scrap metal. Unlike the gold buyers at the party, our gemologist trained buyers recognized the value … it to someone who will just pay you for the gold weight. Take a page out of your local news station’s book, and visit Arden Jewelers to see how much more you can get for your jewelryArden Jewelers was recently featured in a KCRA channel 3 news broadcast on the growing trend of gold selling parties. The reporter came by with jewelry to sell …
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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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Enduring Family Business
… many, communication is constantly evolving, and compliance is never ending. Now, please don’t get me wrong. We love what we do, and we wouldn’t have it any other way. But, as I read this description of our business, I reflected on the …I happened to check our Google Maps listing the other day (something we small business owners do a lot), and I noticed the short description that was chosen…. Of course, we don’t have any control over this description, and I don’t know how it is generated. Maybe some sophisticated algorithm cooks it up, or maybe Google asks trusted locals to write them. But, for some reason, the words made …
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Intimately Public
… two ways of approaching it: the New Ring and the Remount. The New Ring approach is a fresh start from scratch. “What do you want your ring to be? If you could have your dream ring, what would it look like?” Start here, and create a new …I was sitting at a red light and glanced over at a couple in a heated discussion. I smiled to myself; I remember those days. The time when the honeymoon was over, the discretion was removed … revealed. Now, on the other side, I know she loves me for me, not just the suave, debonair man I pretended to be. Is now the time to show how much I love her for her? In many ways, the upgrade of a wedding ring is a more significant …
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Checkout Our New Billboards
…, it can be hard to know how much it’s worth. Jewelry isn’t like an iPhone were you can simply hop on eBay and see what it’s going for. That’s why we offer our clients a free value appraisal. Just come on by and our professional … or eBay. You can learn more about how to get the most cash for your jewelry here. So, if you’ve been wondering “What‘s my jewelry worth???” come by today and “Find out for FREEYou may have noticed them popping up around Sacramento in the last couple days. It’s been in the works for a couple months now, and we’re so excited to share our brand new billboards with you. If you have jewelry that …
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Samuels Jewelers is Closing, We’re Here to Help
…service. Or, you can always email , text, or call us with your questions: (916) 481-8006. We can’t wait to meet you. What will happen to my warranty coverage? A quick reminder: we are not Samuels Jewelers and did not buy them or out or … gemologist jewelry buyers pay for the gems and not just the gold weight. Come by today for a free value appraisal. What services can Arden Jewelers offer? We pride ourselves on being a full-service jewelry store. In addition to a wide …
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Recycled Diamond Engagement Rings
… process, but it is generally believed that the environmental impact of producing a diamond is less than mining one. What to Look for in a Recycled Wedding Ring When you are shopping for a recycled diamond engagement ring, there are some … Our expert gemologists know jewelry inside and out. You can rest assured that the piece you’re buying is exactly what it says on the tag. Selection You won’t find recycled gold engagement rings in most jewelry stores. We have gathered a …
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Valentine’s Day Engagement Ring Sale 2018
Get a Free Romantic Steak Dinner for Two What‘s better than getting a fantastic deal on a beautiful engagement ring? Getting a free steak dinner at the same time… engagement ring at an incredible price. But, don’t take our word for it, read some of our testimonials and see what our customers have to say. Exceptional Value We have built our reputation on giving your the best deals on jewelry every … now until February 14th, when you spend $1,500 or more, we’ll throw in a romantic steak dinner for two at Ruth’s Chris Steak House® as our gift to you (see below for full details). A deal this good can’t last forever. Buy online or in …
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Custom Jewelry Design FAQ
…be a jewelry designer to have a ring custom designed? NO. We are the expert jewelry designers. You are the expert in what you like. Putting these two experts together is the fun part. What if I don’t know what I want? Don’t worry, we have… you like, it would look great to you. They can’t build a car just for you, but we can build a ring just for you. What style should I choose? Jewelry style can give people a great sense of dread or be totally irrelative. What is in …
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Pearl Takeover Event
… event comes with a coupon for one restringing at half off the regular price. Want to learn more about pearls, and what makes them so special? Checkout our in-depth article on pearls for all of the history, gemology, and care/cleaning … (most of which has never been displayed publicly). Please take a moment to read some of our testimonials and see what our customers have to say. Exceptional Value We have built our business on delivering jewelry of exceptional quality at…
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Trusted Jewelry Repair in Sacramento
…Before & After A picture can be worth 1,000 words. Checkout some of our repair work right here to get an idea of what we’re capable of. Still have questions? Checkout some of our online jewelry repair resources. You can read the … doing jewelry repair right here in Sacramento, CA At Arden Jewelers, we understand how important your jewelry is to you. When your jewelry breaks, doesn’t fit right, or just doesn’t look like it used to, we are here to help. Our …
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How to Get Engaged
…this tradition to the engagement process. Different cultures have different traditions, so it’s a good idea to learn what traditions are in play when considering how to get engaged. Savor the moment… take a few moments or even a day to … the engagement just between the two of you. The engagement ring is a center piece of most engagements. If you know what she wants, that can make it easy to find the perfect ring. If not, don’t stress it. Consider using an Arden Jewelers…
