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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…
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Diamond Selection – 4C’s and an F
… fluorescence. The natural response is to keep it simple: if it has fluorescence it’s bad, and if it doesn’t it’s good. Unfortunately, simple does not work here. What is fluorescence? Fluorescence is a form of lumination that is created when a diamond is exposed to low or high wave ultraviolet light. Some degree is common in nearly one half of all diamonds. One major point in understanding ultraviolet light is sun light is a strong source of ultraviolet light. Therefore, …
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Heart and Soul, Valentine’s Day Gift Sale
… coupon code necessary, just visit our shop and click the “On Sale” category to browse. True North sale extended. We created the True North collection last year and it was such a big hit in the Christmas season that we decided to extend the …and rings. If you are looking for that classic Valentine’s Day gift, you can’t miss our new collection which is available in-store only and on sale 40% off from now until February 14th. You can also find fantastic deals on jewelry gift …
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New Indie Designer: Jen Lesea Designs
… she remains closely connected with nature. She describes herself as a non-conformist who loves to take the road less traveled. She taught herself metal smithing and jewelry making to bring her ideas to life, and along the way she has created a unique aesthetic that blends the natural with the abstract in unexpected ways. When we first came across Jen Lesea Designs, the whole team here agreed that we wanted to feature her jewelry in our store. You can’t find this kind of …
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How Much is My Jewelry Worth?
… Value or Cash Value The intrinsic value of jewelry is the simplest and easiest to understand. The equation for intrinsic value is: intrinsic value = metal value + gem value The metal (gold, silver, platinum, etc.) and gems (diamonds, sapphires, emeralds, etc.) are valued as raw materials based on current market rates. So, gold jewelry value, in this context, is largely determined by the current spot price of gold. Intrinsic value can be viewed as the recycle value of …
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Jewelry Industry Gathers in Las Vegas
…. Angelo, Arden Jeweler’s custom design specialist, is attending the JCK show this year to talk with other jewelers and to bring back some exciting new jewelry. The show has an incredible variety of jewelry to offer from $100,000+ sapphires to elegant new engagement ring designs. We are excited to see the new pieces that Angelo brings back, and we will keep you posted when he returns
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Jewelry for Cheapskates
…more people are turning to silver as an alternative metal for fine jewelry. You can find high quality pieces set with precious gemstones in silver for very reasonable prices. Our Asteria line features many pieces in silver with white sapphire accents, for example. Keep in mind though that sterling silver is much softer than 14k or 18k gold. This means that it will generally wear faster, and anything with a tension based clasp (like a fold over or a box clasp) will need much…
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The New Heirloom
… is about: going beyond just a quality piece to something that stands for who you are. For this year’s holiday specials, we wanted to fully embrace this idea. So, we came up with these two collections: The True North Collection We created the True North collection to celebrate individuality and being true to yourself. These pieces represent the North Star, an ever-present beacon that shines in the night to guide travelers. This world pulls us in many different ways, and …
