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Arden Jewelers Catches Undisclosed Lab Grown Diamond
… diamonds. It’s the undisclosed lab grown diamonds (like the one we found) that are the problem. These gems are worth less than their natural counterparts, and we consider it part of our job to protect our clients from being sold one. If …tester, the stone was definitely lab grown . Of course, we notified the wholesaler right away who was likely just as much a victim in this situation as we would have been. The stone was returned, and the wholesaler will begin a thorough …
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The Truth About Synthetic Gems
… it is impossible to id them in jewelry and can only be positively identified in gem labs with millions of dollars worth of equipment and world class personnel. Synthetic gems make excellent jewelry because they have the same property as …, any material used to look like a gem is called a simulant. So clear glass to rock quartz to GGG to moissanite are all diamond simulants. They look like diamonds, but they are not diamonds. These simulants are easy for a well trained …
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Meet the Jewelers: Sacramento Indie Jewelry Designers
… facility is one of the many things that makes us unique. But, all of the state-of-the-art equipment in the world is worthless without skilled jewelers to use it. Allow me to introduce you to some of the extremely talented creators who we … of artists and technical craftsmen in the family has honed her talents and skills. Her background includes a career in portrait and sports photography. In her free time, she enjoys creating digital and traditional illustrations. Artist’…
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Chocolate Diamonds and a Journey to the Center of the Earth
… 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 … occurring Ringwoodite confirms the theory that there is a vast amount of water beneath the Earth’s surface. How much water? Scientists believe it may be close to the amount of water in all of the Earth’s oceans combined . This is a very …
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Get a Free Ticket to the International Wedding Festival
…style should I choose? What is the difference between a natural and a lab diamond anyway? How much is my old jewelry worth? We would love to help with these or any other questions that you have. If you know someone who is engaged or … the first time ever, Arden Jewelers will be exhibiting at the International Wedding Festival (IWF) in Sacramento. Show Details Who: Arden Jewelers What: Sacramento’s best bridal and wedding show When: January 14th, 2024 at 11:00am to 3:…
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How to Sell Your Jewelry
… your jewelry without knowing. The determining factors of estate jewelry price are style, condition, and intrinsic worth. You don’t get paid for the jewelry in relation to what you paid but the condition and demand when you sell. Clean … best and helps in evaluating the design and gems, so be sure to clean your jewelry before you go to sell it. Here are some cleaning tips. Never clean gold and gems in chlorine. Ammonia based cleaning products are used throughout the …
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Give Back and Support East African Gem Miners
… shop is eligible, so feel free to browse until you find your favorite. Each purchase leaves a lasting legacy that’s worth far more than gold or gemstones. Of course, you can also give directly to Gem Legacy through their website here . Or… been a more important time to think about giving back and supporting 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…
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Why Would a Gemologist Pay Less for Your Jewelry?
… place that do not fully understand what makes jewelry valuable and sometimes they bid more than the jewelry is worth. Sometimes they buy moissanite for the same price as diamond because moissanite can trick most diamond testers. Sometimes… us that same day to get an appraisal. I had actually evaluated the same diamond early that day and offered half as much. I asked the jeweler if he noticed the color and cut of the diamond, and he said: “Yes, it is an excellent cut and …
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How to Organize Your Jewelry
…. Since it spends most of its time on your finger, you might wonder why we’re talking about it here. Any jeweler worth his salt will tell you to remove your engagement ring when you’re doing certain activities. Things like gardening, …’s a simple truth: if you see your jewelry, you’ll wear it. So, have fun with it, go crazy, make your own mini-showroom and rediscover all those great pieces in your collection Necklaces Necklaces can be one of the most difficult fun …
