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Lab Grown Diamonds
Diamonds are some of the rarest and most beautiful things we have found on this planet. Reproducing their incredible strength and dazzling beauty in a lab has … of scientists for decades, and now, that dream is becoming a reality. In truth, man-made diamonds, also called lab grown diamonds or synthetic diamonds, have been around for quite some time. But, they have primarily been used in …garage). Only recently have the techniques and methods of producing diamonds matured to where gem quality stones can be produced in large sizes. Lab grown diamond engagement rings Today, we are excited to introduce our brand new line …
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Jewelry, Family, and What Really Matters
… time making sure her family’s needs were met. I can almost see her at night when everyone else is asleep writing letters to her daughter to be opened at different ages. With all the craziness of the world news, it is comforting to run …. Things were going along normally with the evaluation of the jewelry. It was a larger than normal sale, and she had been around to a few other jewelers. Our offer was the highest, and she decided to sell. When filling out the paper …
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How Much is My Jewelry Worth?
…is not as simple as it may seem. To answer it, we have to first decide which type of worth or value we are talking about because jewelry has different values in different contexts. The main types of value are: intrinsic value, resale … 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 …
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Show Mom How Much You Care
Mothers: What comes to mind when you think of moms? Words like hard-working, loving, caring, selfless, maybe even heroic all seem to fit. Sleepless nights to tend to their children, the driving to practices, the planning of … parties, there is no doubt that moms sacrifice a lot when raising a family. Mother’s Day is the perfect time to celebrate and thank the mothers in our lives for all of the hard work they continuously put into raising their families. … family that they have poured their hearts into raising. This Mother’s Day necklace is the perfect gift for mothers because of its personalization and elegance! This is a highly customizable and classic piece that represents family in …
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Debt, Gold, and You – A Financial Perspective
Personal debt can cause many problems. If you are in debt and finding it hard to cope, it’s important to deal with the problem … situation 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 … can cause different kinds of problems. Tax debt, for example, can create wage garnishment and other long term problems with credit. Debt to the government needs to be taken care of as quickly as possible. The government has the power …
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News 10, Diamond Prices, and Shopping Local
… insight into diamond pricing trends. We were happy to help, and our gemologist, Dan explained some of the factors behind the price drop. You can checkout the full interview right here: Why shop at a local jeweler? Doing this interview… reminder of some of the benefits of shopping at a small, local jeweler like Arden Jewelers. Many people think that because of economies of scale and global competition they can save money by shopping at a larger jewelry retailer …
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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…get more money for their gold at the parties 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 … to realize that jewelry is more than just scrap metal. Unlike the gold buyers at the party, 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…
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Fancy Color Diamonds
When we think of diamonds, we often imagine brilliantly white gemstones. But every so often, a diamond will come out of the ground in vivid color. These diamonds …, they are often far more expensive than normal diamonds. The range of colors in hue and intensity takes most people by surprise. The intensity of color in fancy color diamonds is described using the following terms: Faint, Very Light…, Fancy, Fancy Intense, Fancy Vivid, Fancy Dark, and Fancy Deep. The value of any fancy color diamond is determined by its rarity, hue, intensity of color, size, clarity, and cut. Here’s a quick run down of the main fancy colors: …
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ABC News Exposes Mail Away Cash for Gold
We’ve warned you of the dangers of mailing your jewelry away before, and now here’s one more reason to try a local jeweler first. ABC News has done a story on the major Cash for … that you see advertising on TV. As you will see, their offers are not exactly generous. Arden Jewelers has been buying jewelry in Sacramento, CA for over 20 years. We have a proven track record of being one of the highest bidders in …
