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  1. Three loose garnets red organge and green

    Gem in the Spotlight: Garnet

    ……Garnet. Garnet’s pizzazz energizes the gloomiest day. Garnet varieties brighten the world in colors of yellow to gold, bright orange to true orange, brown to cinnamon, pinks to greens, and of course many shades of red. Garnets are … are more than the little red gem. Garnets allow for great personal diversity and style. The wide world of garnets invites all to become a garnet fan. Garnet is January’s birth stone. January babies born in the midst of cold, white (…

  2. Frequently Asked Question about Jewelry

    …. What is redesigned jewelry or redesigned? Simply put, a redesign is 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 … see the Diamond Buying Guide . What is Filigree? Filigree is a delicate, complicated and detailed work made from gold or other noble metals. It is used to decorate and beautify jewelry by adding a graceful touch. Filigree was derived …

  3. A group of art deco and art nouveau rings together

    Art Deco vs. Art Nouveau Style Jewelry

    … that were not just adornments but works of art. Many Art Nouveau jewelry pieces were made in silver, but white gold and platinum were quite common as well. The diamonds used in Art Nouveau jewelry were typically Old Mine cuts, but Old …bold colors, and streamlined forms influenced by Cubism and the Machine Age. Precious metals like platinum and white gold alongside rare and valuable gemstones such as diamonds, emeralds, and sapphires, were the materials of choice for …

  4. Purple peace sign

    How to Sell Jewelry on Craigslist and Facebook Marketplace

    … Jewelers for a free value appraisal of your jewelry. If you like our offer, you can get cash on the spot for your gold and jewelry. Our gemologist buyers are friendly and professional, and our 20+ year track record in Sacramento means …. If you are on Facebook Marketplace, check the profile of the potential buyer. Is it a brand new profile with an obviously generic or fake image? How many friends do they have? These can be useful indicators of a potential scam. Be …

  5. How to Sell Jewelry on eBay and Other Websites

    … get a free evaluation of the jewelry you want to sell. If you like our offer, you can get cash on the spot for your gold and jewelry, no waiting for it to sell, no photographing, describing, pricing, no hassle at all. Our gemologist …

  6. Lasers are now used for jewelry repair

    Laser Jewelry Repair

    … type of metals can be laser welded? All the traditional metals can be laser welded, including base metals, karat gold, sterling silver, palladium and platinum, offering a complete array of design, redesigns and repair options. Platinum … you probably think of blowing things up (all you sci-fi people) or high tech scientific experiments or even crazy villains trying to take over the world with a “laser”. One of the last things you think a laser can do is to work on your…

  7. The 4 Cs of Diamonds

    Diamond Buying Guide: The 4 C’s

    … in will have a big impact on how it appears. If a diamond is in the colorless range (D-F), and it’s set in yellow gold, it may appear to be much more yellow than it is. Fancy color diamonds are a fun, non-traditional option. While … you. At Arden Jewelers, 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 …

  8. A group of yellow gold chains of different kinds of a blue background

    Types of Necklace Chains

    … use of metal. So, you can have a big chain look without a big chain price. This is a very nice feature to have when gold prices are high. The only downside is that this style isn’t quite as strong as a traditional cable chain of the same… types of slide pendants work well with omega chains. PROS Style – Like the herringbone, omega chains show a lot of gold and create a big, impressive look. Strength – Among flat style chains, omegas are one of the strongest designs. CONS …

  9. Collection of many different styles of jewelry clasps laid out together

    Types of Jewelry Clasps

    … by ancient Egyptians and is the oldest known clasp style. This type of clasp was often made from softer metals like gold or copper and used to fasten necklaces and bracelets. The hook-and-eye clasp was also used by the Greeks and Romans … by virtue of the strength of the wire to hold its curved shape alone. S hooks usually work best in higher karat gold (21k and higher) because they are more malleable and don’t get brittle over time as easily. Unsurprisingly, one common …