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Gold Purity and The Differences Between White and Yellow Gold
…another. Gold is an expression of love. Gold Purity Is all gold the same? 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. … is karat. Karat with a K is the purity of gold, Carat with a C is a measure of weight use mostly in gem weight (one carat is 1/5 gram). Karated gold used in engagement rings can be from 100% gold to as low as 37% gold. Gold’s karat grade …
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Diamond Buying Guide: The 4 C’s
…, our gemologists are more than happy to answer any questions you have so please feel free to visit us anytime. Carat Weight Diamonds are small, so the scale that is used to describe diamond weights uses very small units. A carat equals 1/… of one gram. A carat is divided into 100 points. A diamond can be described as 75 points or 0.75 carats or 3/4 of a carat. It is a good practice to know the exact weight of a diamond when buying or selling. The weight of a diamond is …
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Learn Secret Diamond Buying Skills From a Professional Diamond Buyer
… a million dollars worth in your pocket the standards to evaluate diamonds are extremely exciting. The four C’s of carat, cut, color and clarity determine a common comparison. They don’t set the price, just the basis to determine the price…analysis, the price of a diamond is whatever two people agree it is. The easiest starting place for diamond value is carat. All carat describes is how much a diamond weighs. Diamonds are small so the scale it is measured with uses very …
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Understanding the Diamond Buying Game
… report is not just seeing the four C’s grade to compare diamonds. The same lab can grade two stones H VS2 1.00 carat and the value of the two diamonds can be hundreds, if not thousands of dollars different. It is a favorite trick of some … a quality lab and mistakenly thinks the diamond is quality. The Dirty Little Secret of Diamond Grading So, two 1.00 carat H VS2 accurately graded diamonds from GIA labs can be worth thousands of dollars apart. How? One way is the cut of …
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Synthetic Gems: The Whole Story
… and emeralds. These gems in high quality have put ownership beyond most people to justify the price. Just a one carat gem could cost $3,000 and more. Most of the time people don’t wear them as an engagement ring where people can spend … there are different ways to make them. The inexpensive way to make the synthetic gems cost only a few dollars per carat and is generally easy to identify. But there are ways to make the synthetic gems that cost hundreds of dollars per …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Alexandrite
… it has remained ever since. In its short history, alexandrite has set multiple records at auctions including a 21-carat gemstone selling for 1.49 million dollars which works out to over $70,000 per carat! Alexandrite is said to bring luck… has a much stronger red/orange component, the stone will appear redder. Alexandrite has a refractive index of 1.746-1.755 with an average birefringence of .010. It has a specific gravity of 3.73 and a Mohs hardness of 8.5. Because of …
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…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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… pattern we incorporated into this diamond solitaire engagement ring gives it a unique and personal flare. The center diamond is set low giving the ring an unassuming profile, without detracting from the size and sparkle of the 0.98 carat diamond
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Cash for Gold vs. Cash for Jewelry
… “CASH for Gold.” Our email inboxes are filled with spam for “CASH for 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 …horror stories of people being ripped off. One comes to mind about a lady who was paid $50 for a ring that had a one carat H color VS clarity diamond in it. The diamond alone was worth $2,500 to $5,000. She was given a fair Cash for Gold …
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The Great Diamond Liquidation
Arden Jewelers is liquidating a huge number of diamonds. We have diamonds on sale for up to 75% off of the normal retail price. You can find 1 carat diamonds for under $1,000, 3/4 carat diamonds for under $400, and 1/3 carat diamonds for under $99. We also have a great selection of modern and vintage engagement rings to set your new diamond in. This is our biggest diamond sale ever, so don't miss out. Come in or shop online today.
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Arden Jewelers Catches Undisclosed Lab Grown Diamond
… have talked about how a gemologist jewelry buyer can pay you more and how a gemologist can help you find the perfect diamond. Today, we’re sharing another way our gemologists are looking out for you. We recently received a pair of 3 carat diamonds from a trusted and well known diamond wholesaler. As part of our standard evaluation our head Graduate Gemologist, Angelo tested and evaluated the diamonds. Using our brand new, state-of-the-art lab grown diamond tester was …
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3 Things You Might Not Know About Jewelry Repair
…. Now, there is one case where we will stretch a ring if we can. With wedding bands, it is often better to maintain the structural integrity of the band by stretching it, instead of cutting and sizing. However, if the band is not one solid piece (it has been cut before) or if stretching will make it too thing, we will still opt to add metal like normal. 3. Some gems can’t take the heat Diamonds can take a lot. Forged under high pressure and temperature, a diamond can …
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How Much is My Jewelry Worth?
…, and scrap value. Let’s look at an example. Assume a ring is made out of 5 grams of 14k gold and it has a 0.25 carat diamond. It has a gold value, of approximately $121 when gold is $1,300 per ounce, and a diamond value of roughly $250. … Wholesale cost 10% to 33% $231 to $931 Import cost 0% to 40% $231 to $1,303 Marketing cost 20% to 100% $277 to $2,606 Jewelry store mark up 35% to 300% $332 to $7,818 Commission 5% to 40% $349 to $10,945 Taxes 0% to 10% $349 to $12,…
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Chain Strength Comparison Test
… which styles were the strongest. We weren’t surprised to find that a hollow chain was about 6 times weaker than a solid one of about the same size and style. Also, the herringbone didn’t surprise us when it was one of the weakest and most…
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How to Clean Jewelry at Home
…, Tourmaline. All the same caveats mentioned about ultrasonics apply here as 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 …Jewelry looks best when it’s cleaned regularly. While we recommend that you bring your jewelry in every 6 months to a year for a professional cleaning and checkup, there are a lot of great ways you can clean your jewelry …
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What’s Your Jewelry Style?
…should reflect the style of the wearer. When you’re looking for the perfect engagement ring, start with your personal style and explore your options. Simple and Elegant You’re not a flashy or flamboyant person. In your closet you find solid colors with clean lines and subtle, neutral tones. You don’t need to be the center of attention, and for you, grace is the essence of beauty. Elegance shows itself with clean, classic jewelry designs. The lines of this style of …
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Computer Aided Jewelry Design
… with the jewelry designer, and describing the ring to him, the 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 lighting, background, props and the list goes on. All of these elements come together to create a lifelike image of the ring for the client, all before any materials have been…
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Get More Cash for Your Jewelry
…actually got a good price for the gold weight of her ring. The only problem was that the buyer paid her $0 for the 1 carat center diamond! The diamond alone was worth $2,500 to $5,000 given its quality. So, how much was her jewelry worth? … in the area! I went to three stores before this one. Not one explained what metals where in my jewelry, how many carats / karats were in my jewelry, and how the price was calculated. They did that and more. They were open, honest, and …
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…estimated from the measurements of a sample from the group. When physically weighing a gemstone is impractical, the weight of the gemstone is sometimes estimated based on its dimensions. In general, weights are accurate to 1/10th of a carat and linear dimensions are accurate to 1/10th of a millimeter. Each product is different however, and the level of precision may vary. Certain products offer customizations such as ring sizing and changeable main gemstones. In these …
