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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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KCRA 3 Visits Arden Jewelers
Arden Jewelers was recently featured in a KCRA channel 3 news broadcast on the growing trend of gold selling parties. The reporter came by with jewelry to sell in order to test the claim that people could get more … than at jewelry stores like Arden. As you can see, our price was noticeably higher than the price offered at the gold party. The story even featured some of the advice we gave the reporter on selling gold. It’s important to realize that …, our gemologist trained buyers recognized the value of the total piece of jewelry (not just the gram weight of the gold) and were able to offer a higher price because of it. If you have jewelry you’re thinking about selling, don’t sell …
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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 … ruby has the same exact chemical formula and crystal structure and optical characteristics as a natural ruby. How can a person tell them apart? I will tell you it is very very hard. It takes a lot of training, very good equipment and an…
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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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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 … called “Birdwatch” and focuses on various whimsical and detailed birds perched on raw crystals, stones, and wood, showcasing polished and intricate metalwork carefully balanced with rougher foundations, just as we see with real birds, …
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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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Engagement Ring Trends for 2024
… we’ve seen emerge so far. Check them out, and let us know which one is your favorite in the comments below. Yellow Gold Yellow gold is making a big comeback this year. It has this timeless vibe that feels both classic and modern at the …looks whether it’s paired with a traditional diamond or something more colorful. Yellow engagement rings were the “gold” standard in the 1960s-1980s. Since then, white gold has been much more popular until recently. As of the writing of …
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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 …
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Learn about Morganite and Jewelry Allergies
… we want to do more than that. Which is why we created the Fine Jewelry University . There, you can learn about gold, diamonds, gemstones, buying, selling, cleaning, and just about anything else related to jewelry from GIA trained, battle…Morganite is usually free from inclusions giving it a clean and pure look. You will often find Morganite set in rose gold which compliments and brings out the natural pink in the gemstone. Even though Morganite is quite rare, it is still …
