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Custom Designs
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A unique ring with a beautiful story. The center stone is actually a heart shaped lab grown sapphire from a special ring owned by the customer’s wife. She wanted her new husband to have a piece of the ring, and we created a mounting to make the heart sapphire look more like a trillion or triangle shape. The finished product is totally unique and incredibly special to the couple who commissioned it… read more »
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This men’s band has an asymmetrical design, with a channel of square diamonds off-set near one edge, in the top of the shank. The brushed finish on the flat band gives the ring an industrial tone. A modern wedding band that is simple, yet unique… read more »
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A unique take on a timeless classic. A plain gold band is transformed into a custom work of art with spaced out diamond and amethyst accent stones. The overall look is very modern and simple. A truly one-of-a-kind piece… read more »
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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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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 »
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Alternative Metals for Men’s Jewelry
Men now have an incredible array of material options for their wedding band. This in-depth article covers many of the more popular alternative metals (and non-metals) like titanium, tungsten carbide, ceramic, cobalt, carbon fiber, and more. You will learn the pros and cons for each of these new and exciting materials and hopefully get the information you need to find the perfect wedding band for you... read more »
Blog Posts
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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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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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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 »
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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Stackable Bands BOGO Sale 2022 Colors
Stackable bands are a great way to express your creativity. Wear just one or create your own unique combination. Mix them up to style different looks and make them your own. The possibilities are endless. For the holiday season in 2022 we are running a special BOGO offer on select stacking bands. Contact us for more details... 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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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 »
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How Much to Spend on an Engagement Ring
You may have heard the rule of thumb that you should spend three months’ salary on the engagement ring. This could be extreme overkill, or it could be too small to meet the goal of exceeding her expectations. We will help explain some of the issues involved in deciding how much to spend, so you can make the right decision. First, let’s consider how the three month rule came about. Where did the three months’ salary rule come from? The simple answer is: marketing. In much the same way that... read more »
Gemstones
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Diamond, 1.01 cts. (#20267)
$7,270.00- Shape:
- Cushion Cut
- Color:
- G
- Clarity:
- VVS1
- Dimensions (L×W×D):
- 5.74 × 5.36 × 3.87mm
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Diamond, 0.72 cts. (#20321)
$2,635.00- Shape:
- Heart Cut
- Color:
- D
- Clarity:
- SI1
- Dimensions (L×W×D):
- 6.00 × 5.90 × 3.57mm
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Diamond, 0.70 cts. (#20302)
$2,195.00- Shape:
- Radiant Cut
- Color:
- G
- Clarity:
- SI2
- Dimensions (L×W×D):
- 5.46 × 5.05 × 3.32mm