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Gold Purity and The Differences Between White and Yellow Gold
Gold, just the word brings to mind value, rarity, wealth, beauty and jewelry. But what is gold? Yes the scientists tell … is a rare yellow mineral that is the most malleable and pliable of all metals. Yes, but what does that mean to me? Gold is a beautiful metal that is used to make timeless jewelry. Gold can be bent and molded into elegant engagement rings… to another. Gold is an expression of love. Gold Purity Is all gold the same? We hear a piece of jewelry is pure gold or solid gold or 24 karat gold, but what does it all mean? Gold used in jewelry like wedding rings can come in many …
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The Difference Between White Gold and Platinum
The first difference between white gold and platinum is the most basic and is the foundation of all the other differences. White gold and platinum are … is itself a white metal. White gold and platinum have their own properties that make them unique. How is white gold made? White gold is an alloy of gold and some white metals such as silver, nickel or palladium. The white color is … a careful choice of the alloying metals, which bleach the deep yellow of pure gold. The amount of alloy mixed with gold is called its karat. The key to understanding gold karat is the karat value over 24. An example is a 14-karat gold …
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Star White Gold
How white is your white gold? Style, fashion, and beauty are all reasons to choose white gold. White gold compliments diamonds. White gold is … white…or is it? White gold can be compared with gasoline. There are generally three grades of gasoline, regular (really the lowest), mid grade, and premium. In addition, not all gas is created equally. We have all had the experience of…also has three grades. Grade 3 is off white, grade 2 is standard, and grade 1 is premium. This means that when white gold is made, it can be yellowish to light yellow. When white gold rings are new they are coated with a white metal …
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Measuring Gold Weight
The old riddle goes: what weighs more a pound of feathers or a pound of gold? Some say gold because it is heavier. Others say they are both a pound so they weigh the same. Both are wrong. How …Tradition. Gold is not weighed in the ordinary weights. Gold is weighed in the troy measurement system. One ounce of gold is not the same as the ordinary ounce (really called avoirdupois ounce). The best way to understand this is to …. An avoirdupois ounce converts to 28.34 grams approximately. The troy ounce is 31.1 approximately. You say, “Aha! Gold weigh more, so a pound of gold weighs more than a pound of feathers.” Unfortunately there is one more piece of the …
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What to Do When Your Ring Irritates Your Skin
… or green when they wear certain jewelry. One of the most common metal allergies is Nickel which is added to pure gold in many white gold alloys. The Nickel is what makes the gold white, but it can also cause an allergic reaction. Some … the exact cause and solution of an allergic reaction is not as simple as it may seem. Jewelry, especially white gold, is often plated to give it a brighter finish. White gold alloys are often plated with Rhodium which is a member of the …
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Is a Lab Grown Diamond Right for Me?
… your diamond. The issue of conflict or “Blood” diamonds is very prominent in many consumers’ minds. While the real world issue is not nearly as severe as many people believe it is (over 99.9% of natural diamonds are conflict free, and … diamond When you buy a recycled natural diamond, you limit the environmental impact significantly. This isn’t really a con of lab grown diamonds, but it is something to think about before you decide that buying one will save the planet. …
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At Home Gold Tests
In this video we try out some of the at-home gold tests we’ve seen online. Some of these creative solutions actually worked pretty well…and, some of them didn’t. We… more professional gold testing methods work. We demonstrate how to use a touchstone acid test kit and an electronic gold tester (see the links below for the products we used in the video). Here is a quick rundown of our results: Home … if your piece is attracted by the magnet, you know it’s fake. Like all tests, it won’t catch every fake, but it’s a really fast and effective test you can do at home. This test works best with very strong magnets like rare earth magnets…
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News 10 Gold Story at Arden Jewelers
When KXTV News channel 10 did a story on the debt ceiling debate and its impact on the gold market, they came to us for an expert opinion. Arden Jewelers has been buying gold jewelry and watching the gold …
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KCRA Visits Arden Jewelers
When KCRA 3 did a report on selling gold jewelry, they compared our offer to a gold party and other local jewelers. Arden Jeweler’s gave them the most for …
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ABC News Investigates Cash For Gold Operations
ABC News investigates mail away Cash For Gold operations and finds their offers wanting. Potential sellers should be very wary of these companies. Arden Jewelers …
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Valentine’s Day 2014 Incredible Jewelry Deals
… started to wilt, and teddy bears will be stuffed in the backs of overcrowded closets. This year, give her something real, something that lasts, something that says “I love you” for years to come. Visit Arden Jewelers now to get …
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How to Spot Fake Tiffany & Co Jewelry
… of genuine Tiffany & Co. available for sale in our shop, and we check every piece to make sure it’s the real thing. When we find one that isn’t… well, you can watch the video to see what we do with itTiffany & Co. is a brilliant designer that makes some of the most sought after jewelry in the world. Unfortunately, this has led many… originals. In this short video we’ll go over some of the ways you can tell if a piece of Tiffany & Co. jewelry is genuine or not. Look at any solder joints on the piece. Tiffany’s jewelers are excellent craftsman and you should not…
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News 10 Gold Investment Story at Arden Jewelers
A few days ago, with the debt ceiling deadline looming and gold reaching record highs, a news crew from KXTV channel 10 paid us a visit to get an inside look at precious metals (… opportunity. Check out the story right here, or you can watch it on the News 10 website . Since that story aired, gold has shattered it’s previous record highs and reached over $1,780 per ounce! The current gold market is very volatile, … the market at its height, or if you’re just curious how much your jewelry is worth at these never-before-seen gold prices, stop by Arden Jewelers . Our professional jewelry buyers will examine your jewelry and give you a no pressure …
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Gold Nears Historic High, Is Now the Time to Sell?
Update (3/20/2024): Since this article was originally published, gold has broken through the old record and is currently trading around $2,160.00 per ounce. Bring in your jewelry anytime… opportunity to cash out of jewelry that we no longer love. Of course, we pay for the whole piece and not just the gold weight when we are buying. But, when gold is so high, the intrinsic value of any gold jewelry is significantly …a great time to see how much it’s worth. Some things we buy: Chains, bracelets, necklaces Broken jewelry made out of gold, silver, or platinum Single/mismatched earrings Engagement rings and wedding bands …much more On the flip side, …
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The Time to Sell Your Gold Is Now
I’ve said it before, but it’s still true today. Gold prices are high, and now is a great time to get some extra cash out of that old jewelry that just sits in the drawer… dust. I’m sure you’ve seen the commercials on TV about all of the new company’s springing up that suddenly buy gold. If you feel uncomfortable sending your valuable jewelry away to some company you’ve never heard of before (and I can’t …
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Cash for Gold vs. Cash for Jewelry
We hear ads on TV all the time about “CASH for Gold.” We see ads all over the internet offering “CASH for Gold.” Our email inboxes are filled with spam for “CASH for … laying around that you want to convert to cash. You have jewelry for sale. Is there a difference between “Cash for Gold” and “Cash for Jewelry?” Don’t the Cash for Gold companies factor in the diamonds and gemstones? I saw a news report …100 they will offer $20, often times regardless of the value of the gemstones. That, in a nut shell, is how Cash for Gold works. Cash for Jewelry, on the other hand, only starts with the metal value (i.e. the gold, silver, or platinum), …
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Debt, Gold, and You – A Financial Perspective
…they have them. Assets like broken jewelry can represent thousands of dollars just sitting unused. Items like dental gold, old class rings, gold nuggets, and inheritance jewelry that you will never wear can be liquidated for cash to lower… becomes. Your debt eats at your assets and peace of mind. One of the main emotional effects of personal debt is stress, and stress can cause a long list of physical and emotional issues. There are many different kinds of debt that can …
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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 … same year had a low of $1,168 per ounce to $2,169 and souring higher. The five year low and high is even greater. Gold’s 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 … 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 …
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The vibrant round blue sapphire is carefully set next to a cute carved metal panda which sits atop this ring. The panda features white and black … this little guy the classic markings. A lattice of open metal bamboo stocks on both sides of the ring with marquise cut emeralds gemstones make this ring truly unique
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The perfectly round halo is a great backdrop to the glittering center diamond. Groups of three diamonds on each side give this ring a smooth …
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This wedding set is designed with the accent diamonds on the band and engagement ring lining up perfectly. The …
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… form a custom halo around the center diamond. Two matching trillion cut diamonds taper off in to the bright yellow gold band
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…center diamond. Two flush set diamonds accent the center, one of which is a black diamond. Created in 14k Star White Gold
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…. Six prongs hold the center stone for extra security, instead of just four. Created in hypo-allergenic 14k white goldThis engagement ring design features an oval Sapphire center stone, surrounded by a halo of round brilliant and marquise …
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Welcome Diamond & Gold Vault Clients
Welcome Diamond & Gold Vault clients! After many years of service, Diamond & Gold Vault has officially closed its doors. We at Arden … of after he retired. So, please allow us to introduce ourselves. We are a family run shop just like Diamond & Gold Vault was, and we share the same values of personal attention, keeping a low overhead, and passing savings directly on… dream ring and they were able to create it, my band and now a band for my future husband! They are so personal and really do care about making you happy.” – Hailey T. (Moss Point, MS) What about my warranty? When you hear that your long …
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Fine Jewelry University
… your studies at the University of Fine Jewelry. If you want to continue your education or you just want to see some real life examples of these things, come on in to speak with our trained gemologists and jewelry experts. Thank you, The …Our mission is to help interested jewelry consumers learn about all the intricacies and fascinating aspects of fine jewelry …
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AI Jewelry Design Competition
…fun doesn’t stop when you submit your design. If you would like, we can give you a quote to create your design using gold (or silver or platinum) and the gemstones of your choice. We’ll also give a discount of $100.00 off our regular … you would like us to mail your prize to. If you would like, we can also give you a quote to create your design in gold, silver, or platinum! * Please keep all design submissions tasteful and professional. Avoid infringing on any …
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Balance : Earth Friendly Lab Grown Diamond Engagement Rings
… rings built with you in mind. These original designs are handcrafted in our Sacramento studio using recycled gold and lab grown diamonds. Every aspect, from the design, to the materials, to the craftsmanship was carefully chosen to give …a choice to make a statement, a choice to find new meaning in an old and treasured symbol. Earth-Friendly: Recycled Gold, Lab Grown Diamonds What does it mean for an engagement ring to be earth-friendly? For us it means minimizing the …
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What is Asteria Jewelry?
You are going to die in 48 hours unless…” No one gives bad news like Dr. House . Giving a boring gift is not as bad as dying, but that’s what it feels like when a gift does not meet the expectations of the one we love. We …that’s killing Dr. House’s patient, but we have found the cure for the common gift! The cure for the common gift is not of this world alone. It will take something out of this world to fix the same old boring gift. The common gift …
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Estate and Vintage Engagement Rings
… pieces are pre-owned, you don’t pay the premium that they originally commanded as brand-new jewelry. But, the real value of an estate engagement ring comes from wearing a piece of history that expresses your unique style and personality …Finding the perfect estate or vintage engagement ring is a bit like a treasure hunt. An engagement ring that stands the test of time and can be passed on to another’s care … engagement ring, it is like unearthing a personal treasure. Simple used jewelry like that found at a pawn shop is often sold as estate. This is true in one sense as estate can simply mean “previously owned.” But, to qualify as an …
