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Round brilliant diamonds are set in this perfect open circle frame. Each uniformed colored gemstone was hand picked and set in a precise position giving the illusion of a shaker style pendant. Our designer worked closely with the client to create this stunning one of a kind family pendant. This modern pendant is lively and unique
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Vibrant, red, heart-shaped gemstones are the focal point of this unique band. The client opted for lab created rubies which are incredibly bright and saturated. Sparkling accent diamonds space out the hearts and finish the look. The end product is a stackable, wearable…
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Elegantly designed oval pendant with a stunning aquamarine gemstone. The halo of diamonds and brilliant white gold set off the rich blue color of this particular aquamarine. Our designer worked closely with this client to create a one of a kind necklace
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This cocktail style ring was designed specifically to suit the stunning aquamarine center stone. The large emerald cut gemstone has a vibrant icy blue color, with two round brilliant diamonds, one on either side of it. The design is simple, and really allows the aquamarine to steal the show
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This elegant woven knot ring was custom made for this beautiful morganite gemstone. The rose gold compliments the exquisite color of this morganite. The curved gallery and the matching Celtic knots tie this ring together nicely
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…a large oval prasiolite stone. Prasiolite is the proper name for green quartz. The ring is set with bold claw shaped prongs, and has a cathedral style shank rising to meet the stone on either side. Another simple design, that lets the gemstone capture your attention, with no over-the-top accents to detract from it
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Show Mom How Much You Care
… that represents family in a beautiful way. Creating your own personalized necklace is easy: Choose the number of gemstones to represent the number of kids or family members you have. Choose the birthstones of each person’s birth month. There…
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Give Back and Support East African Gem Miners
… our global community than today. That’s why we are partnering with Gem Legacy to help lend a hand to artisanal gemstone miners in East Africa. From now until September 14th, we will donate 10% of all sales from our online shop* directly to … mining techniques. Gem Legacy is starting a movement to give back and uplift those at the source of colored gemstones. And, we at Arden Jewelers are so excited to be joining that movement today! How You Can Help If you have had your eye on a…
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The Truth About Synthetic Gems
One of the most intimidating subjects for new comers to the jewelry industry is synthetic gems, so I figured I’d start with a quick explanation of the subject. Here’s an excerpt from an article I wrote: Man made gems come in many forms. Every thing from simple glass to plastic to high tech chemical tongue twister like gadolinium gallium garnet (also called GGG) and the modern diamond simulant moissanite, a man made silicon carbide. In gemology, any material used to look like a gem is called a simulant. So clear
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Arden Jewelers Catches Undisclosed Lab Grown Diamond
One of the things that sets us apart from other jewelers is our team of expert gemologists and full gem lab. In the past, we 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
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Stackable Birthstone Rings for Mom
Finding a stylish piece of jewelry that also holds personal significance is not an easy task. This year for Mother's Day, we are introducing a brand new line of stackable birthstone rings. These trendy and modern rings feature a single birthstone each, so mom can stack multiple rings together for each of her children. They make a unique and heartfelt gift that looks great too.
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Gifts to Celebrate What Matters
… the holiday season. This year, we wanted to take a step back and just say “thank you” to our loyal clients. You have supported us and stood by us through it all, and we are so grateful. Earlier this month many of you received a free gemstone from us in the mail along with coupons for a personalized piece of jewelry for your gem. Since we weren’t able to mail gems to everyone, we wanted to extend the same offer to all of our friends and family online. Come in from now until…
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Triceratops Dinosaur Pendant With Citrine in 14k Yellow Gold
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California Tourmaline : Three Stone Drop Pendant
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Mother’s Circle Necklace with Gemstones
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Asteria : Simple Princess Cut Pendant
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Asteria : Halo Pendant with White Sapphires
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Asteria : Hammer Finish Matte Ring
Original price was: $109.00.$99.00Current price is: $99.00.
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How to Check if Your Diamond is Loose
…if your ring has any loose stones. In this video we’ll show you two easy ways you can tell if your diamond (or other gemstone) is loose at home. Hold the ring close to your ear in one hand and gently tap the bottom of it with the other. … sound. Use a pen cap to gently prod each gemstone looking for a small amount of movement. If you do find a loose gemstone in your ring, we recommend you stop wearing it immediately and bring it in so one of our jewelers can check it for you…
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Asteria – The Cure for the Common Gift
Asteria jewelry is a unique gift idea featuring a gemstone that was created thousands of years ago when a meteor impacted the Earth. If you’re ready to stop giving boring gifts, learn more about the cure for the common gift here
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Floating Diamond Necklaces
Checkout this exciting new line of minimalist necklaces we have just released. These classic designs highlight the main diamond (or gemstone) and go with any look or style. See the full line of floating diamond pendants here
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How to Clean Jewelry at Home
… your gems. Place the jewelry in the ultrasonic and turn it on for no more than 15 minutes at a time. Check that all gemstones are secure in their mountings when you remove the piece. Watch our video on how to check if your gems are loose for… and make the metal look worse. Cautions As we have mentioned above, cleaning jewelry can be risky and certain gemstones or types of jewelry can be damaged by the cleaning techniques we have demonstrated. The lists below are general …
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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 gemologist trained buyers pay you for the entire piece: 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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Jewelry That We Buy
… bracelets, platinum pins, platinum brooches, platinum pendants, more types of platinum jewelry. We Buy Diamonds and Gemstones Arden Jewelers has gemologist jewelry buyers. We buy many types of gemstones and diamonds. The gems and diamonds …
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Asteria: The Cure for the Common Gift
… Syndrome? Symptoms include: giving predictable gifts, giving any stuffed animal as a gift, giving an electronic item as a gift that you will use more than the recipient. tell me more Asteria jewelry is a unique gift idea featuring a gemstone that was created thousands of years ago when a meteor impacted the Earth. Read more of the Asteria story . show me the cure Are you ready for the cure for the common gift? Check out the gallery of Asteria styles , or find out how you …
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Alternative Gemstones for a Non Traditional Engagement Ring
… choosing to express their individuality with unconventional engagement rings. One way to break the mold is to use a gemstone that’s not a Diamond. Let’s explore the pros and cons of a few Diamond alternatives. The alternatives to a Diamond … contain many inclusions. The inclusions can create a beautiful look, but they generally weaken the durability of a gemstone. However, a good jewelry design can help protect the Emerald in the wedding ring. Topaz Engagement Rings Topaz is a …
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We Want Your Jewelry
We want your jewelry! Find out how much your jewelry is worth for FREE with no obligation. Our jewelry buyers are gem experts, so you get paid for the diamonds and gemstones in your jewelry and not just the gold weight.
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Get More Cash for Your Jewelry
… gems like sapphires and emeralds). When you sell to a buyer who has the skills necessary to grade your diamonds and gemstones with confidence, that buyer can pay more for your jewelry because they know exactly what they are buying and how … training necessary is to find a gemologist jewelry buyer. GIA is one of the largest and most reputable diamond and gemstone grading organizations in the world. They also train people in the skills they need to identify and grade diamonds, …
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Estate Jewelry Buying
… if you bought the item new yourself, our best advice is to consult an expert jeweler who has experience evaluating estate jewelry. Our GIA trained gemologists can evaluate every aspect of a piece of jewelry (gold, platinum, diamonds, gemstones, etc.) to give you an accurate assessment of its value. Arden Jewelers will do a free value appraisal of most items. Just bring it into the shop and right in front of you our gemologist jewelry buyers will share their expertise of …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Tourmaline
…. Care and Cleaning of Tourmaline Tourmaline makes a great gem in a ring for occasional wear or a pendant/earrings for daily wear. Because it isn’t exceptionally hard (Mohs hardness of 7-7.5), it should be stored away from other gemstones that could potentially damage it. Tourmaline should not be put into an ultrasonic cleaner or steam cleaned, and should only be cleaned with warm, soapy water. With proper care, a piece of tourmaline jewelry can last generations and even …
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The Magic of Polarized Light
… Polarizing filters are critical to many fields of study. Without them, we wouldn’t be able to easily identify gemstones, TVs and monitors wouldn’t work in the same way, and the latest blockbuster movie wouldn’t pop off the screen the way it … allow them to function efficiently as they do without negative side effects. Using Polarized Light in Gemology Some gemstones, due to their unique chemical structure, actually polarize light themselves. These gems are doubly refractive (DR) …
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How Are Lab Grown Diamonds Made?
…, but none could ever be scientifically verified. The quest continued. Diamonds are a crystalline form of carbon, and so making artificial carbon crystal was the problem of lab grown diamonds. For decades, manufacturers of synthetic gemstones tried growing diamonds like they grew rubies, sapphires, and emeralds. It failed. Then they had the idea to grow diamonds in the lab like they grew in nature. High Pressure High Temperature Diamonds How does nature form diamond …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Alexandrite
…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, … a high-quality stone will last for generations. Why Alexandrite? Alexandrite is simply one of the most magnificent gemstones that exists. Its almost magical ability to change color has captivated our hearts and minds for generations. …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Iolite
Iolite is maybe not the first gemstone people think of for their blue-violet jewelry, but it should be near the top of the list. Iolite’s color range of … color of the stone when it was first discovered. This adds value to many gem buyers who don’t want a treated gemstone. Color Me Impressed Iolite is strongly pleochroic and will exhibit a different color when viewed at different angles. … is caused by differing absorption of light rays in doubly refractive crystals. Thus, no singly refractive gemstone can exhibit pleochroism. The process works because of the ability of a gem to absorb different wavelengths of transmitted …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Tsavorite Garnet
…and lively with a high refractive index giving it excellent sparkle and scintillation. Tsavorite is also a very rare gemstone. It is uncommon to find Tsavorite in sizes larger than five carats, and most faceted stones are below two carats. By… grossularite doesn’t exactly roll off the tongue. So, a proper name was definitely in order. The nomenclature of gemstones follows certain rules, and according to modern mineralogical methods, gemstones are given a name which ends in “-ite…
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