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Learn about Morganite and Jewelry Allergies
Anyone can sell you jewelry, but as a trusted, local jeweler 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-tested gemologists. We have recently added two new articles for you to checkout: What is Morganite? Morganite is a beautiful, soft-…
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3 Things You Might Not Know About Jewelry Repair
…. 1. Even high quality jewelry needs maintenance Fine jewelry is made from some very durable materials: metals and gemstones. We think of metals as very strong. Metal is what skyscrapers and bridges are made out of. We can’t bend or even … something made from such strong substances need regular maintenance? The answer is twofold. First, the metals and gemstones in jewelry are not always as impervious as we imagine. Gold, platinum, and silver are very soft as metals go. In fact…
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Jewelry Appraisals Over 3 Years Old May be Greatly Undervalued
… 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! Diamond values have also gone up in the same time period. In addition many gemstones have 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 …
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Give Your Jewelry Regular Check Ups…Really
… a precious metal, but that doesn’t mean that your jewelry won’t wear with time. Routine wear can actually take quite a toll on jewelry: white gold starts to look yellow, scuff marks dull the once bright finish, valuable diamonds and gemstones come loose, and on and on. As with most items of value, the best approach with jewelry is preventative maintenance . Don’t wait until your diamond is on the verge of falling out to have your jewelry looked at. It’s not always easy to …
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50% Off Valentine’s Day Gifts
… she means to you? If so, we have just the thing. We have a special collection of Valentine’s Day jewelry on sale in our store now for 50% off . You will find the perfect gift: Heart shaped diamond ring Rose gold rings with colored gemstones Petite, thin rose gold rings Diamond stud earrings Diamond engagement rings Dancing diamond pendants Much, much, more In addition to our Valentine’s Day sale, we have loose diamonds on sale now for as much as 75% off! You can find the …
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Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas 2021
… jewelry staple: stud earrings. A sure fire gift idea, studs go with anything, and we have a huge variety to choose from (all on sale for Valentine’s Day). In addition to the classic diamond studs, we also have a great selection of gemstones like emerald, ruby, peridot, and more. Not sure which one to get her? Diamond is always a great choice, or go with her birthstone. Don’t love either of these options? No problem. Here are some other great gift ideas: Engagement ring …
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Why Sell Your Jewelry to a Gemologist Jewelry Buyer?
… valuation of gems, including diamonds, although the course work covered nearly all facets of jewelry and its constituent parts. Angelo read over three feet of text in addition to online material. One test was to identify 20 unknown gemstones perfectly with zero room for error. A 99% score on this test is failing. It’s no wonder that there are so few professional gemologists in the jewelry field. Having someone with that degree of experience and training valuing your jewelry…
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Vintage and Handmade Jewelry on Etsy
… condition of the piece, we will either repair the problem to like-new condition or decide not to sell the piece. Second , each piece is thoroughly cleaned and reconditioned. Third , expert gemologists identify and appraise all of the gemstones in the piece. So, when you buy a piece of vintage or estate jewelry from Arden Jewelers through our Etsy , or our website , or our brick-and-mortar jewelry store , you know you are getting a quality
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Sell Jewelry Through the Mail
…ink pad if needed), and we’ll send you the money via check, PayPal, or Venmo. Our jewelry buying process is different than what you see from many cash-for-gold buyers. Our gemologist buyers are able to evaluate the gold, diamonds, and gemstones and pay you for the whole piece, not just the gold weight. So you get more money for your jewelry. There’s no obligation at any point of the process, and if you don’t like our offer we are always happy to mail the jewelry right back …