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The New Heirloom
… treasure as an heirloom when the time comes. This is a beautiful thing, and it’s why you won’t find cheaply made, “promotional” jewelry in our shop. But, is there more to it than that? Your jewelry can be a reflection of your values and what you believe in. That’s what the new definition of heirloom is about: going beyond just a quality piece to something that stands for who you are. For this year’s holiday specials, we wanted to fully embrace this idea. So, we came up …
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Chocolate Diamonds and a Journey to the Center of the Earth
…, a bit of luck, and a chocolate (brown) diamond, that theory has been confirmed. The breakthrough came from a tiny inclusion in a diamond that most people would consider worthless (learn more about colored diamonds and their values here). Inclusions, as you may know, are small bits of foreign (non-diamond) material that were trapped inside the diamond during its formation. In general, with engagement rings and other jewelry, the fewer inclusions a diamond has, the more …
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Mark Schneider Now at Arden Jewelers
… who pushes beyond the status quo. “We are modern design.” That’s quote from Mark Schneider’s list of core values. They bring a unique perspective to the design process that’s all about infusing contemporary style into the traditional …the workmanship that have produced that ring. We also have to know that we can continue to deliver the high level of value that you have come to expect from Arden Jewelers. We have had our eye on Mark Schneider for some time, and when the …
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News 10, Diamond Prices, and Shopping Local
… understand the diamond buying game . Did you know that two 1ct H VS2 diamonds with GIA certificates can be valued differently by thousands of dollars? Being able to correctly judge complex factors like diamond cut enables our gemologists …
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Fancy Color Diamonds
… terms: Faint, Very Light, Light, Fancy Light, Fancy, Fancy Intense, Fancy Vivid, Fancy Dark, and Fancy Deep. The value of any fancy color diamond is determined by its rarity, hue, intensity of color, size, clarity, and cut. Here’s a quick… be more intense then a Z colorless diamond. The yellow should be a pure yellow not mixed with brown to be a higher valued diamond. Pink Pink diamonds are amazing. Not because of the deep rich color, but because they are so understated. …
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Samuels Jewelers is Closing, We’re Here to Help
…, and more. After your first repair, as a new Arden Jewelers client, you’ll continue to get exceptional quality and value on any needed repair work going forward. Plus you won’t have the burden of required checkups that comes with most … that has served the Sacramento area for over 30 years. We have built our business on giving our clients exceptional value, quality jewelry, and incredible service. We have a full repair shop on-site including a laser welder which allows …
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How Much is My Jewelry Worth?
… 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 talking about because jewelry has different values in different contexts. The main types of value are: intrinsic… 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 value The metal (gold, silver, platinum, etc.) and gems (diamonds, sapphires…
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2014 Holiday Gift Collection and Sale
… out. We have an entire collection of brand new sterling silver jewelry. These pieces feature modern designs with colored gemstones and a trendy satin textured look. They make excellent gifts, and they are priced on sale at incredible values ( starting at $85 )! Pretty in pink! Rose gold is officially in, and we have some unique and beautiful pieces to choose from. Several of these pieces feature a lesser known gemstone called Morganite which has a lovely soft pink color…
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Jewelry Appraisals Over 3 Years Old May be Greatly Undervalued
Gold and Platinum has dramatically increased in value in the past 5 years. Gold in one year had a low of $637 per troy ounce and high of $978 and climbing. Platinum in …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! … 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 changes in the jewelry field. We are dedicated to keeping up with all…
