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The Difference Between White Gold and Platinum
The first difference between white gold and platinum is the most basic and is the foundation of all the other differences. White gold and platinum are different metals. …alloy. The white color is achieved by a careful choice of the alloying metals, which bleach the yellow of pure gold. Platinum is a naturally white metal. It does not need to be alloyed for color. Jewelry platinum is typically an alloy … 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. White gold even in the best mixture…
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Star White Gold
…When white gold rings are new they are coated with a white metal called rhodium. Rhodium is a metal very similar to platinum and rhodium shares many of the properties of platinum including its white color. The rhodium plating is used to make …years I have been telling my clients about the problem with no real solution. I have an article on white gold versus platinum you can read that explains the issues. But now we have a solution! No Plating, Just Brilliantly White Gold We have …
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Gold Purity and The Differences Between White and Yellow Gold
… that white gold for engagement ring and wedding jewelry was originally developed in the 1920’s as a substitute for platinum. Nowadays, they are jewelry metals in their own right and currently very fashionable and desirable. White gold is …. Some governments allow 13.5k to be stamped 14k so the 14KP tells the consumer that this is a true 14 karat mix. White Gold Can there be other colors of gold engagement rings? Yes, Gold is yellow metal but adding copper to gold makes it …
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Platinum
Everything you ever wanted to know (and more) about Platinum and its use in jewelry. Platinum is one of the rarest and most durable precious metals. Platinum‘s rich, white … will maintain its shining luminosity forever, unlike other white metals which can, in time, turn yellow or tarnish. Platinum belongs to the noble and precious metals family. It is resistant to tarnishing and discoloration due to chlorine and… popular choice for jewelry, either on its own or as the setting for diamonds and other precious gemstones. Platinum jewelry does not fade or tarnish and keeps its looks for a lifetime. Platinum‘s purity makes it hypoallergenic and ideal for …
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What to Do When Your Ring Irritates Your Skin
… often plated to give it a brighter finish. White gold alloys are often plated with Rhodium which is a member of the Platinum family. People are unlikely to be allergic to Rhodium, but as the plating wears off, irritation can start due to the… for the metal that’s causing the allergic reaction while making the new ring out of a completely different metal. Platinum is hypoallergenic and generally a safe bet for people with allergic reactions to metals. There are also alloys of …
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Measuring Gold Weight
…, precious metals and gemstones. The name comes from the French city of Troyes. The noble metals (gold, silver and platinum) all use the troy system. A troy ounce is 20 pennyweights. The pennyweight was the weight of a silver penny in …The old riddle goes: what weighs more a pound of feathers or a pound of gold? Some say gold because it is heavier. Others say they are both a pound so they weigh the same. Both are wrong. How …Tradition. Gold is not weighed in the ordinary weights. Gold is weighed in the troy measurement system. One ounce of gold is not the same as the ordinary ounce (really called avoirdupois ounce). The best way to understand this is to …
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This wedding set is designed with the accent diamonds on the band and engagement ring lining up perfectly. The alternating bezel and prong setting gives these rings their own unique flair. The stunning center diamond is set low and securely with 6 solid prongs.
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This absolutely stunning eternity platinum and diamond tennis bracelet features one single emerald and a swinging pear cut diamond. Our designer worked meticulously to organize and set the order of the multiple diamond shapes. This bracelet is the perfect combination of the …
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… center diamond. Two flush set diamonds accent the center, one of which is a black diamond. Created in 14k Star White Gold
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…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 ring was designed for an equestrian. Twin horses jump into the center. The ring is constructed with 14k star white gold in a smooth low profile which helps prevent snagging while riding
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The vibrant round blue sapphire is carefully set next to a cute carved metal panda which sits atop this ring. The panda features white and black rhodium which gives this little guy the classic markings. A lattice of open metal bamboo stocks on both sides of the ring with marquise cut emeralds gemstones make this ring truly unique
Products (Show All Products)
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White Pearl Earrings with Omega Back and Baguette Diamonds
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Bypass Tree Branch Diamond Engagement Ring
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Vintage Pear Cut Diamond Engagement Ring in Platinum
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White AAA Pearl Strand Necklace Knotted with 14k Yellow Clasp
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Aspen : White Gold Round Engagement Ring
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Simple Diamond Necklace in White Gold
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These Are Strange Times
Platinum at its high was $2,252 now is under $1,000 per ounce, at the time of this writing. This is a golden opportunity for … your jewelry into platinum at the best value compared to gold ever. I don’t know how long this will last, but if platinum was ever a dream of yours or hers, now is the time to take advantage of these strange times. We can also take your used…
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Gold Nears Historic High, Is Now the Time to Sell?
… how much it’s worth. Some things we buy: Chains, bracelets, necklaces Broken jewelry made out of gold, silver, or platinum Single/mismatched earrings Engagement rings and wedding bands …much more On the flip side, the high price of gold …Update (3/20/2024): Since this article was originally published, gold has broken through the old record and is currently trading around $2,160.00 per ounce. Bring in your jewelry anytime… opportunity to cash out of jewelry that we no longer love. Of course, we pay for the whole piece and not just the gold weight when we are buying. But, when gold is so high, the intrinsic value of any gold jewelry is significantly …
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News 10 Gold Investment Story at Arden Jewelers
A few days ago, with the debt ceiling deadline looming and gold reaching record highs, a news crew from KXTV channel 10 paid us a visit to get an inside look at precious metals (… opportunity. Check out the story right here, or you can watch it on the News 10 website . Since that story aired, gold has shattered it’s previous record highs and reached over $1,780 per ounce! The current gold market is very volatile, … the market at its height, or if you’re just curious how much your jewelry is worth at these never-before-seen gold prices, stop by Arden Jewelers . Our professional jewelry buyers will examine your jewelry and give you a no pressure …
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Cash for Gold vs. Cash for Jewelry
… for Gold works. Cash for Jewelry, on the other hand, only starts with the metal value (i.e. the gold, silver, or platinum), and then looks at the jewelry as a piece of fashion. Estate jewelry can be worth many times the gold value because of…We hear ads on TV all the time about “CASH for Gold.” We see ads all over the internet offering “CASH for Gold.” Our email inboxes are filled with spam for “CASH for … laying around that you want to convert to cash. You have jewelry for sale. Is there a difference between “Cash for Gold” and “Cash for Jewelry?” Don’t the Cash for Gold companies factor in the diamonds and gemstones? I saw a news report …
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Jewelry Appraisals Over 3 Years Old May be Greatly Undervalued
Gold and Platinum has dramatically increased in value in the past 5 years. Gold in one year had a low of $637 per troy ounce and high …2,169 and souring higher. The five year low and high is even greater. Gold’s low was $322 and now is over $978 and Platinum’s low was $602 and has climbed over $2,169. If the jewelry item’s value was due in large part to gold or platinum, …
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The Time to Sell Your Gold Is Now
I’ve said it before, but it’s still true today. Gold prices are high, and now is a great time to get some extra cash out of that old jewelry that just sits in the drawer… dust. I’m sure you’ve seen the commercials on TV about all of the new company’s springing up that suddenly buy gold. If you feel uncomfortable sending your valuable jewelry away to some company you’ve never heard of before (and I can’t …
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Jewelry That We Buy
…, corporate rings, and more. Achievement rings like sales awards or time with a company can also be valuable. We Buy Platinum Platinum jewelry is also valuable. Platinum is a white metal and can last for many years. Broken platinum jewelry is…We buy just about anything made out of platinum: platinum rings, platinum chains, platinum bracelets, platinum pins, platinum brooches, platinum pendants, more types of platinum jewelry. We Buy Diamonds and Gemstones Arden Jewelers has …
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White Christmas
White Christmas This classic collection features pearl earrings and necklaces in a beautiful variety of styles and price ranges. Pearls exude a timeless beauty and a subtle elegance that no other gift can match. You can’t go wrong when you …
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Welcome Diamond & Gold Vault Clients
Welcome Diamond & Gold Vault clients! After many years of service, Diamond & Gold Vault has officially closed its doors. We at Arden … of after he retired. So, please allow us to introduce ourselves. We are a family run shop just like Diamond & Gold Vault was, and we share the same values of personal attention, keeping a low overhead, and passing savings directly on… about the coverage on your jewelry and where you will go to maintain it. As a special courtesy to Diamond & Gold Vault clients, Arden Jewelers will honor the general terms of the warranty you had before! As Gene or another team …
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Selling Back Your Engagement Ring
…, the value of wedding rings comes from several factors: First, there is the metal the ring is made out of. Gold and platinum are the two most common metals in wedding rings (learn more about gold purity and the difference between white gold … them takes special care to maximize the return of investment. Selling diamond wedding jewelry to a cash-for-gold company without a specialist gemologist will not yield the best price. A cautionary tale: I had a client take an engagement …
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Custom Jewelry Design FAQ
… season just like clothes do. What’s hot now will not be next season. Some trends are long like the white gold and platinum look which has been going on for over seven years now. The current design look with every surface of the ring left … is redesigned jewelry? Or Redesigned? Simply put a redesign to a custom design using your existing gems and gold or platinum. This does not mean you are limited by the gems you have, but what you have is incorporated into the new design. You…
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We Want Your Jewelry
… Diamond Stud Earrings Vintage Style Estate Jewelry (Art Deco, Art Nouveau, Edwardian, Victorian, more) Gold or Platinum Wedding Bands Antique gold or platinum jewelry (from the 1920s and earlier) Full jewelry estates (we’ll help you sort the… 25 years and have built our reputation on paying the most and treating our clients with respect. With the volatile gold market, it’s impossible to know what your jewelry may be worth in the future. So, don’t let it collect dust in the …
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News 10 Gold Story at Arden Jewelers
When KXTV News channel 10 did a story on the debt ceiling debate and its impact on the gold market, they came to us for an expert opinion. Arden Jewelers has been buying gold jewelry and watching the gold …
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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 pretty well…and, some of them didn’t. We… more professional gold testing methods work. We demonstrate how to use a touchstone 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 … leave the piece in the bleach for 15-30 minutes. If you see any kind of reaction, the piece is likely not genuine gold. Your mileage may vary, but we found that this can catch some fakes. Liquid Foundation. This one really surprised us. …
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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 Jeweler’s gave them the most for …
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ABC News Investigates Cash For Gold Operations
ABC News investigates mail away Cash For Gold operations and finds their offers wanting. Potential sellers should be very wary of these companies. Arden Jewelers …
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Making Our True North Diamond Star Pendant
… walk through showing how we make on of our original True North necklaces. We show you how we take the 14k karat white gold and diamond version from a rough casting all the way to a finished piece. The steps include: Melting and casting …
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How to Clean Jewelry at Home
… well. Polishing Cloth . Only use on solid precious metals like: Sterling Silver, Karat Gold (10k, 14k, 18k, etc.), Platinum, Palladium. Also, keep in mind that a high percentage of white gold is rhodium plated . Excessive polishing can … the same area several times to get a good polish Keep in mind that not all metals can be polished. If the piece is gold plated, gold filled, or a base metal (commonly found in costume jewelry) polishing can actually remove the plating …
