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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 … pliable of all metals. Yes, but what does that mean to me? Gold is a beautiful metal that is used to make timeless jewelry. Gold can be bent and molded into elegant engagement rings to show the eternal affection of one person to another. …? 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 gold in jewelry is karat. Karat with a K is …
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The Difference Between White Gold and Platinum
…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 containing 90% to 95% platinum and the balance alloy. Iridium or ruthenium is often …This new alloy is called Star White Gold . It is still not widely available, so these paragraphs still apply to most jewelry, but Star White is different. Learn more… White gold is an alloy of gold and some white metals…the white color …
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Star White Gold
… eventually. Regular, Plus, or Premium? The White Gold Task Force statement on the plating of white gold reveals how jewelry manufacturers view rhodium plating: “The lack of an industry-accepted definition of white as applied to white gold … we have a solution! Why are white gold consumers dissatisfied? Because they don’t know what the true color of the jewelry is when they buy it. I have seen a yellow gold ring heavily plated to look white. This was a true 14 karat yellow gold…
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Measuring Gold Weight
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 …. An avoirdupois ounce converts to 28.34 grams approximately. The troy ounce is 31.1 approximately. You say, “Aha! Gold weigh more, so a pound of gold weighs more than a pound of feathers.” Unfortunately there is one more piece of the …
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Jewelry Solder: What You Should Know
Solder is the unseen “glue” that holds most jewelry together. If you have ever had a ring sized, a chain repaired, or your wedding set joined together, you have very … 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 this question we first have to understand metal alloys. If you haven’t already, now would be… metals in different combinations called alloys. For the sake of simplicity, we will focus our discussion on gold jewelry, but the same concepts also apply to silver and platinum as well. If your ring is made out of 14 karat gold, you know …
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Caring for and Cleaning Your Jewelry
How to Clean Jewelry A diamond’s spectacular beauty is due to its light show. Diamonds make light reflect, show its many colors, and … stops the light show. Dust and dirt stick to the grease and oils creating a lifeless diamond. Cleaning your diamond jewelry at home is simple and rewarding. Use a soft toothbrush and mild soap then rinse thoroughly with warm water. The key … bounce upward. The diamond may need to be scrubbed several times before all the build up is removed. Some don’ts of jewelry cleaning. Never use chlorine or products that contains it. Don’t use a hard toothbrush because they tend to scratch …
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Lemon Drop Swirl Necklace With Enamel in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
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Yellow Gold Diamond Engagement Ring with Round Hidden Halo
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Bypass Tree Branch Diamond Engagement Ring
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Triceratops Dinosaur Pendant With Citrine in 14k Yellow Gold
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Fun Fried Egg Enamel Necklace in 14k Yellow Gold
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Cash for Gold vs. Cash for Jewelry
… Gold.” But, chances are you don’t have solid gold bricks 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 …20, often times regardless of the value of the gemstones. That, in a nut shell, is how Cash 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 …
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How Much is My Jewelry Worth?
The question: “how much is my jewelry worth?” is not as simple as it may seem. To answer it, we have to first decide which type of worth or value we are … value are: intrinsic value, resale value, and appraised value. Intrinsic Value or Cash Value The intrinsic value of jewelry is the simplest and easiest to understand. The equation for intrinsic value is: intrinsic value = metal value + gem …and gems (diamonds, sapphires, emeralds, etc.) are valued as raw materials based on current market rates. So, gold jewelry value, in this context, is largely determined by the current spot price of gold. Intrinsic value can be viewed as the …
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News 10 Gold Investment Story at Arden Jewelers
… fluctuation we are seeing. If you want to catch 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…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, …
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Jewelry Appraisals Over 3 Years Old May be Greatly Undervalued
…. 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, then the item might not be able to be replaced for the appraised value… gone up in the same time period. In addition many gemstones have risen dramatically in the last five years. If your jewelry was appraised over three years ago, it you could be undervalued by 40% or more! This has been a period of big …
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Gold Nears Historic High, Is Now the Time to Sell?
…published, gold has broken through the old record and is currently trading around $2,160.00 per ounce. Bring in your jewelry anytime for a free value appraisal. Gold has been trading at over $2,000 per troy ounce in recent days and many of … 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 increased. If you have been holding on to some jewelry that doesn’t quite spark joy like it used to, …
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The Time to Sell Your Gold Is Now
…, 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 collecting dust. I’m sure you’ve seen the commercials on TV about all of the new company’s…company you’ve never heard of before (and I can’t say I blame you), come on by Arden Jewelers and we’ll examine your jewelry while you wait so it never leaves your sight. We have been in the jewelry buying business for over 20 years, and we …
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News 10 Gold Story at Arden Jewelers
…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 market for over 20 years. We always like sharing our understanding of the complicated issues …
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At Home Gold Tests
…, non-destructive test that we use every day. The tester works by creating an electrical circuit with the piece of jewelry in the middle. By measuring the resistance of the circuit the purity of the gold in the jewelry can be estimated. The …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 …
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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 their gold…, 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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Gemologist Buyers Give You More Cash for Your Jewelry
Don’t settle for less cash for your jewelry. Arden Jewelers will give you more cash for your gold right here in Sacramento, CA and surrounding areas. Our …gold, diamonds, and gemstones so you get more. Don’t risk mailing your gold away and trusting someone else with your jewelry. Sell your unwanted jewelry to Arden Jewelers and get CASH today
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How to Clean Jewelry at Home
Jewelry looks best when it’s cleaned regularly. While we recommend that you bring your jewelry in every 6 months to a year …. Toothbrush and Windex Be sure to plug the drain before you start to make sure no small gems are lost. Rinse the jewelry in water. Spray the piece liberally with Windex or a similar glass cleaner (see notes below about which jewelry can …to scrub the jewelry at all angles. Rinse it off with water again and dry it with a hair dryer to avoid water spots. Jewelry Cleaning Solutions There are several different, purpose made, jewelry cleaning solutions that you can use. We …
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ABC News Investigates Cash For Gold Operations
…Potential sellers should be very wary of these companies. Arden Jewelers pays top dollar for your unwanted gold and jewelry in Sacramento. Come by today for a free value appraisal
Custom Designs (Show All Custom Designs)
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The perfectly round halo is a great backdrop to the glittering center diamond. Groups of three diamonds on each side give this ring a smooth tapered feel. The small accent diamonds on the sides adds just a little extra sparkle.
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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.
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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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These necklaces were hand wire wrapped by one of our talented jewelers in sterling silver and high karat yellow gold. Each necklace is custom fitted and formed for each of the gold quartz stones. The care and …
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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
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… cut diamonds, creating a vintage flavored silhouette. Additional diamond accents descend down either side of 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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Jewelry That We Buy
Not sure if your jewelry is something we would be interested in buying? This list can help. Before we get to the list of things we buy, … it listed here please feel welcome to bring it into the store of a free, no obligation value appraisal. We buy back jewelry even if you didn’t get it from us. We Buy Gold Gold jewelry is a big category. Any karat of gold is worth money. Any…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 welcome. We buy …
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Custom Jewelry Design FAQ
Custom design jewelry… the idea conjures up many strange thoughts. We are finding out that many people don’t understand the process and … misunderstandings. The first one is custom jewelry is always very expensive. No, this is simply not true. Custom jewelry can be very affordable. We have done custom designs that have saved our clients thousands of dollars over designer … 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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We Buy Jewelry
Selling jewelry can be a daunting experience, but we’re here to help make sure you get the most cash for your gold, diamonds, and …buyers pay you for the diamonds and gemstones, not just the gold weight. FREE Value Appraisal Not sure how much your jewelry is worth? Find out today for free. Instant Cash Your gold never leaves your sight and you get cash today. R-E-S-P-E-… by today for your free value appraisal. There’s no risk and no obligation to sell. Want to learn more about selling jewelry? Read our in-depth article on how to sell jewelry . Everything you need to know to make the best decisions and get …
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We Want Your Jewelry
We Want Your Jewelry Could you use some extra cash? Do you have jewelry that you don’t wear or don’t want anymore? Convert your jewelry … 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 closet. Come in today, and we’ll pay top dollar for … new camera, pay off that credit card, or save up for a rainy day. Our “Most Wanted” List We buy almost any fine jewelry (even if it’s broken), but sometimes, it helps to know what specific items we are looking for. Here is our top 10 most …
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Trusted Jewelry Repair in Sacramento
Arden Jewelers has decades of experience doing jewelry repair right here in Sacramento, CA At Arden Jewelers, we understand how important your jewelry is to you. When your… available for some services (please call ahead to confirm availability). Ring sizing Laser repair work – we can fix jewelry that was unfixable before! Chain repair Replace missing diamond Fixing breaks in rings, necklaces, bracelets, … Soldering rings together Stop rings from rotating on your finger Stone setting of all kinds Start to finish custom jewelry design Tightening loose gems that are in danger of falling out Converting earrings to pierced or clip backs (or visa-…
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Estate Jewelry Buying
Inherited jewelry has some special issues. First, there can be an emotional attachment based on the relationship of the person who … can be a very emotional process. Some people have a strong relationship with the person and selling a piece of jewelry can be quite emotional. It can be part of the grieving process for some people. Working with people who are selling a … over the last 28 years has given us the experience to be patient and understanding. We are sensitive to the power jewelry can have with a relationship. We understand the close connections and personal sentiments that go along with selling …
