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Blog Posts
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The World’s Largest Diamond Mine is Shutting Down
The Argyle mine in Australia is the worlds largest diamond mine and accounts for over 90% of the global supply of natural pink diamonds. The mine is set to close in the year 2020 and now the question becomes: what impact will this drop in supply have on diamond prices? Read on get an idea of what to expect and learn how the mine owners plan to rehabilitate the site after operations cease... read more »
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News 10, Diamond Prices, and Shopping Local
When News 10 interviewed Arden Jewelers' expert gemologist Dan on diamond pricing trends, we were able to explain some of the contributing factors and highlight how customers can take advantage to save money. Believe it or not, shopping at a local jeweler like us can actually save you quite a bit over a big retail chain. We'll explain how... read more »
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Diamond Selection – 4C’s and an F
Diamond buying is hard enough. First you have to understand the 4C’s, and then you have to try to judge if diamond certifications are accurate. So, adding one more aspect to the decision making process is too much for some people. But then, here comes fluorescence. The natural response is to keep it simple: if it has fluorescence it’s bad, and if it doesn’t it’s good. Unfortunately, simple does not work here. What is fluorescence? Fluorescence is a form of lumination that is created when a diamond is exposed to... read more »
Custom Designs
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Two vibrant ruby stones bring to life the snake as it carefully wraps around the detailed hand engraved platinum staff. Bezel set at the top of the staff is a beautiful old mine cut diamond. The rod of asclepius is a symbol long associated with healing and medicine… read more »
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This ring features a stunning emerald cut center diamond. Sparkling round brilliant diamonds form a custom halo around the center diamond. Two matching trillion cut diamonds taper off in to the bright yellow gold band… read more »
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This absolutely stunning wedding set features a massive pear cut diamond. The chevron design and glittering accent diamonds gives this ring a one of a kind look. This custom made matching band utilizes baguette cut and round cut diamonds to make a remarkable bold look. Ready to start your own creation? Call, text, or email us today. One of our jewelry designers will be happy to talk about your custom creation. Our process is fast, fun, and easy. So, what are you waiting for?… read more »
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Gemstones
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Diamond, 1.52 cts. (#20297)
$8,700.00- Shape:
- Old Mine Cut
- Color:
- L
- Clarity:
- VS2
- Dimensions (L×W×D):
- 7.07 × 7.32 × 4.75mm
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Diamond, 2.81 cts. (#20249)
$30,400.00- Shape:
- Pear Cut
- Color:
- F
- Clarity:
- SI1
- Dimensions (L×W×D):
- 11.73 × 8.47 × 4.91mm
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Diamond, 0.81 cts. (#20499)
$1,750.00- Shape:
- Round Brilliant
- Color:
- E
- Clarity:
- I1
- Dimensions (L×W×D):
- 5.83 × 5.72 × 3.59mm
Products
Fine Jewelry University
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The History of Diamond Cuts
The cutting of diamonds is an art and science that has evolved over centuries of innovation and human ingenuity. See the history of diamond shapes and diamond cutting as we trace them all the way from the ancient Roman point cut to the modern round brilliant. You can see real photos of actual examples of most of the diamond cuts and 3D CAD renders of the oldest and most obscure diamonds that we weren't able to find a great example of (please email us if you have good photos or examples of any of these diamonds)... read more »
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Diamond Brokering
Serving you is our passion. Making our expertise available to you coupled with our value hunting system makes the diamond buying experience a positive one. Please feel free to ask any questions and explore what we can do for you. Using a gemologist diamond broker to guide you through your diamond purchase insures the mastery of the minute details in diamond evaluations. Did you know diamonds of the same grade could be thousands of dollars different in price? A subtle difference in a diamond impacts the price significantly. Our expert... read more »
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How to Tell If a Diamond Is Natural or Lab Grown
How can I know if my diamond is real? This is a question we get all the time, and it’s not as simple as you might think. First, you have to decide what “real” means. If you are not familiar with lab grown diamonds, you might want to check out our introduction to lab grown and synthetic diamonds before continuing with this article. So, now you know that lab grown diamonds are just as real as natural diamonds, but we still want to be able to tell them apart. When... read more »
Videos
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News 10 Falling Diamond Prices Interview
A reporter for News 10’s morning news show contacted Arden Jewelers to get the inside story on decreasing diamond prices just in time for Valentine’s Day 2015. Our gemologist, Dan, was able to explain some of the reasons for the pricing trend and how jewelry buyers can take advantage of it. By shopping at local jewelers like Arden Jewelers who can quickly react to changes in the diamond market, customers can save on their diamond engagement ring and general diamond jewelry purchases. Thanks to Dina Kupfer for thinking of us... read more »
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Making Our True North Diamond Star Pendant
This video is a short 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 the gold Sanding and smoothing the rough casting Polishing to a mirror finish Rhodium plating Steam cleaning Setting the diamond We hope you enjoyed this look behind the scenes of this beautiful piece of jewelry. Remember, if you would like us... read more »
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Floating Diamond Necklaces
Checkout this exciting new line of minimalist necklaces we have just released. These classic designs highlight the main diamond (or gemstone) and go with any look or style. See the full line of floating diamond pendants here... read more »
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Balance : Earth-Friendly Lab Grown Diamond Engagement Rings
Celebrate What Matters to You Introducing a new line of engagement rings built with you in mind. These original designs are handcrafted in our Sacramento studio using recycled gold and lab grown diamonds. Every aspect, from the design, to the materials, to the craftsmanship was carefully chosen to give you a ring that you can be proud of. For most of us, the engagement ring is the largest jewelry purchase we will make in our lives. It is a daily symbol of love and commitment, but it can be even... read more »
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Diamond Setting Style Comparison
Becoming familiar with popular styles of stone setting can help you decide what you do and don’t like when it comes to engagement rings. It’s a great starting point whether you are shopping for your engagement ring now or just getting ideas for the future. The following are some of the most common stone setting styles. 4 Prong Setting It’s not hard to see why this style is persistently popular. Its classic simplicity makes it a timeless choice. You will see 4 prong settings in a broad range of designs... read more »
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Recycled Diamond Engagement Rings
Buying recycled effectively eliminates the environmental impact of your purchase. Our expert craftsman recondition each ring. Buying a recycled engagement ring can save you 40-70% off the original price! ... read more »