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Jewelry Style Basics
… can go a long way in helping you project an image of confidence and individual flair. Developing your own style means “knowing yourself” Jewelry basics can be used with other pieces or as an accent to the main display jewelry. The rule of… and stone shapes such as marquise or pear that elongate the hand would be a good choice. Developing your own style means “knowing yourself”: what you like and dislike. To determine this, ask yourself “What do I think is beautiful jewelry…
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Cash for Gold vs. Cash for Jewelry
…saw a news report where one of the more famous Cash for Gold company said they pay from 20% of the gold value . That means, if the gold value is $100 they will offer $20, often times regardless of the value of the gemstones. That, in a nut…. At Arden Jewelers, we believe in the Cash for Jewelry system. Our jewelry buyers are gemologist trained. That means, they can accurately and consistently evaluate how much diamonds and gemstones are worth when they are buying. And even …
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Sell Jewelry Through the Mail
…? We know that with the recent job cuts and business closures there are many out there who are struggling to make ends meet. A small silver lining is that gold prices have increased around 23% over the course of the last year. That means that if you have broken or unwanted jewelry, it’s worth a lot more today than it was one year ago. So, if you could use some extra funds for groceries, essentials, supplies, paying bills, your mortgage, rent, etc. we’re here to give you …
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Buy Jewelry with Bitcoin
… innovation. One exciting feature of bitcoin for merchants like us is that it has very low transaction processing fees. Since we are always striving to provide our customers with the best possible value, any money we can save means less money you have to pay. This is one of the main reasons we wanted to start accepting bitcoin. So, do some shopping , find a piece you love and pay a little less with bitcoin
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50% Off Valentine’s Day Gifts
It’s that time of year again, the time for candy hearts, romantic dinners, and plenty of pink. Is this the year to go all out and show her just how much she means to you? If so, we have just the thing. We have a special collection of Valentine’s Day jewelry on sale in our store now for 50% off . You will find the perfect gift: Heart shaped diamond ring Rose gold rings with colored gemstones …
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Why Sell Your Jewelry to a Gemologist Jewelry Buyer?
… with zero room for error. A 99% score on this test is failing. It’s no wonder that there are so few professional gemologists in the jewelry field. Having someone with that degree of experience and training valuing your jewelry means that you can have confidence that you are getting the true value for all parts of the jewelry. Many in the jewelry buying field lack even the most elementary training and knowledge of gems. We have heard of numerous jewelry buyers who pay …
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Types of Necklace Chains
…, it is easy to see why rope chains are so popular. PROS Durability – The redundant links in a solid rope chain means that even if one or two of the links fail, the chain can still hold together. Flexibility – Rope chains are very flexible… be often be diamond cut which gives them an even more lively and glittering appearance. Diamond cutting on a chain means there are small notches that are cut into the links and brightly polished. These notches will catch and reflect the …
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Gold Purity and The Differences Between White and Yellow 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 made out of 14 karat gold not just plated with gold. A plated piece of jewelry has a thin layer of gold … has markings that look like real solid gold. For example, a plated piece can be stamped: 14k HGE or 18k GE. HGE means hydrostatic gold electroplating. Plated gold is measured in how many molecules of gold are around the ring. In other …
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The Magic of Polarized Light
…of the molecules are aligned with each other so only a certain vibrational direction of light can pass through. This means that all of the light that passes through a polarizing filter is “polarized.” Common Uses for Polarizing Filters … out a different direction of light, and the second one is filtering out the opposite direction of the first. This means that all of the light that makes it through the first filter is then blocked by the second one. Placing a gemstone in …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Quartz
… of Quartz The microcrystalline varieties have a long tradition of being special to people. Microcrystalline means that the stone is made up of smaller crystals and not one big crystal. Sometimes you can see this structure with your naked …fairly hard gemstone that is resistant to scratching and chipping. It is also resistant to heat and chemicals, which means that it can withstand daily wear and tear very well. All quartz has the same refractive index at 1.54-1.55 and is …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Ruby
…precious stones” in the ancient language of Sanskrit. Rubies get their name from the Latin word “ruber,” which means red. This is also where rubellite tourmaline (the red variety of tourmaline) gets its name. Pliny the Elder mentioned …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Aquamarine
Aquamarine derives its name from the Latin which literally means “seawater,” a tribute to its beautiful blue color. As a member of the beryl family, Aquamarine has some illustrious … refractive. Aquamarine’s specific gravity is 2.72 and it has a Mohs hardness of 7.5-8.0. For comparison, this means that it is softer than Sapphire, harder than Quartz, and similar to Topaz. This makes it a very durable stone that is …
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Computer Aided Jewelry Design
… without paying the high custom jewelry prices. We are now creating jewelry on various 3D CAD CAM programs. CAD means computer aided design, and CAM means computer aided manufacturing. There are several benefits for working with CAD CAM …jewelry designer starts to design the ring. When he has a prototype for the customer to look at he renders it, which means he creates a photo-realistic image of the solid model. This rendering process has many elements as well, such as …
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Balance : Earth Friendly Lab Grown Diamond Engagement Rings
…Friendly: Recycled Gold, Lab Grown Diamonds What does it mean for an engagement ring to be earth-friendly? For us it means minimizing the environmental impact of every possible part of the ring’s production process. So, when it was time to… else, so why buy a ring that looks like everyone else’s? Peace of Mind Using recycled gold and lab grown diamonds means you can sleep easy at night knowing that no gold or diamonds were mined to make your engagement ring. Exceptional …
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Custom Jewelry Design
…on the phone or over email, and with our online design process you don’t need to be here personally to see how your design will look. Contact Us Today Why Choose Arden Jewelers for your Custom Design? Our unique digital design process means that you can see and approve a life-like picture of what your ring will look like before we ever start making it. We’ve streamlined the custom jewelry design process to make it easy and fun. You don’t have to know jewelry, or even …
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Custom Jewelry Design FAQ
… jewelry can be very affordable. We have done custom designs that have saved our clients thousands of dollars over designer jewelry. To help over come many of the misunderstanding I am using a question — answer style of article. This means I will not answer all your 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 …
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About Us
…. We offer high high-tech custom jewelry design where our expert jewelry craftsman will literally make your dreams come true by designing the highest quality pieces to your exact specifications. The skill and experience of our team means that you can feel comfortable when entrusting us with your family heirlooms for repair or modification as well. Our company is built on the golden rule idea that our customers deserve the very best jewelry and services that we can offer…
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Valentine’s Day Engagement Ring Sale 2018
… trained gemologists or black-belt ninja jewelry experts. You know you will receive quality, accurately graded diamonds and jewelry from a company that can stand behind it. Selection Finding the engagement ring that’s perfect for you means looking through a lot that aren’t. Not only do we have a huge selection of engagement rings, we have tons of unique styles and designs that you can’t find anywhere else
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FOX40 Visits Arden Jewelers to Talk About the Price of Gold
FOX40's news team visited Arden Jewelers to talk about the high price of gold and what is means for you. Learn about how the gold buying process works and find out how much your jewelry might be worth at today's record high gold prices. We also discuss how our gemologist buyers can pay you for more than just the gold weight of your jewelry.
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White Gold vs Platinum: Which One is Right for You?
…ring a lot, you need to know how it will hold up to small scratches and dings of daily life. Since white gold is a harder metal, tiny bits of it can actually flake off when it is scratched. The softness of platinum, on the other hand, means that the surface is normally pushed around more that removed when it’s scratched. This is one of the key reasons why platinum rings tend to require less maintenance than white gold rings. Comfort There are two main differences to …
