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How to Check if Your Diamond is Loose
The worst day of owning a ring comes when you look down and you notice that your diamond is missing. One of the best ways to prevent this is to regularly check if your ring has any loose stones. In this video we’ll show you two easy ways you can tell if your diamond (or other gemstone) is loose at home. Hold the ring close to your ear in one hand and gently tap the bottom of it with the other. Listen for a faint rattling …
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How to Clean Jewelry at Home
… can’t reach with a toothbrush. Keep in mind that this intense vibration can damage some gems and cause gems to come loose in their mountings. So, we recommend that you follow these steps when using an at home ultrasonic. See the list … gems. Place the jewelry in the ultrasonic and turn it on for no more than 15 minutes at a time. Check that all gemstones are secure in their mountings when you remove the piece. Watch our video on how to check if your gems are loose for …
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Holiday Jewelry Gift Guide 2015
… Liquidation Sale Diamonds may be a girl’s best friend, but few girls day dream about being given the most beautiful loose diamond in a pair of tweezers to look at. That’s why our diamond sale is about more than just loose diamonds. We … aren’t your thing? We also have engagement ring mountings with no preset center diamond, so you can find the loose diamond that’s perfect for you, and then set it in the perfect ring. Gift Guide Here are a few selections from our 2015 …
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The Great Diamond Liquidation
… up to 75% off of retail . This is by far, our biggest diamond sale ever. Check out some of the great deals on loose diamonds we have available online right now (even more deals are available in store): Browse all loose diamonds › Of …
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Give Your Jewelry Regular Check Ups…Really
…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…
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50% Off Valentine’s Day Gifts
… 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…
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New Showroom Floors Before & After
… not come by and check out our new look? We’re always adding new pieces to our inventory, so if you haven’t been here in a while, you have to see some of the new additions. Plus, if you’re in the market for an engagement ring upgrade, loose diamond, or that perfect gift, why not take advantage of our free cruise offer (hurry though, it expires on April 15th
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Store Moving Sale
…this is Arden Jewelers’ distinctive jewelry chosen to be heirlooms. We are talking about all kinds of rings and gemstone jewelry, pendants, charms, pearl necklaces, chains, watches, earrings, diamond studs, bracelets, loose diamonds and …
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This is a classic three stone style design with a European style square-bottom shank, a deep red pear cut ruby center stone and round brilliant …
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A stunning three stone cocktail ring in 14k yellow gold. The emerald cut Aquamarine center stone is complimented by two matched Aquamarines…
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This is a truly artistic take on the popular two stone ring concept. Two perfectly matching diamonds are set at an offset on the top of the ring with a gently curved line of sparkling accent diamonds running in between them. A very special ring for a very special person
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Custom jewelry makes anything possible, and this piece is a great example of that. It is a classic two stone ring with a diamond set alongside a blue zircon. These gems are not often seen together, but they make a striking … oval diamond nestles perfectly next to the pear cut zircon. Because of blue zircon’s high index of refraction, both stones sparkle brilliantly and perfectly complement each other. Just as the Toi et Moi (you and me) design symbolizes the …
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We modified this classic three stone ring design to perfectly accommodate our customer’s diamonds. Sometimes custom jewelry is more about tweaking an existing ring design than coming up with something brand new. This ring set with the customer’s diamonds didn’t cost a …
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A custom ring doesn’t have to be big and flashy to be meaningful. This small band features three diamonds in unique settings and a thin band. Understated yet stylish, this ring is easy to wear everyday and looks great with everything.
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Jewelry Repair FAQ
…sad experience, and losing a big diamond can be tragic. To prevent this from happening, the best thing you can do is take your jewelry in for regular check-ups. In between check-ups, it’s also a good idea to check if your ring has any loose stones. The easiest way to do this is to listen for a faint rattling sound from your ring. Every so often, take your ring off, hold it very close to your ear with one hand and gently tap the bottom of the ring with the other. If you hear a …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Ruby
For much of human history, rubies have been the most prized gemstone. But, what is it about this red gem that has captivated our hearts and minds for so long? Is it ruby’s color? It’s … deeper? Whatever it is, ruby’s impact on humanity is broad and deep, with arguably the richest history of all gemstones. Gemology of Ruby Rubies are in the corundum gem family along with sapphires. Corundum is an extremely durable form of…red spinel. History and Lore of Ruby The first discoveries of ruby date back to 2,500 B.C. They were found alongside stone age tools in historic mines in Mogok, Myanmar. The Bible compares the price of wisdom to the price of rubies and …
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Frequently Asked Question about Jewelry
… Certificate and an Appraisal? A Diamond Certificate is a document issued by a Gemological Laboratory describing a Loose Diamond. The laboratory will not issue certificates on Diamonds which are set in a mounting. A Diamond Certificate … period of time, assuming the Diamond does not chip or is not otherwise altered. An appraisal can be performed on a loose Diamond, a mounted stone, or jewelry. If the stone is not loose, the physical properties are estimated using various …
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Anatomy of a Ring
… The gallery of a ring is a somewhat ambiguous term that refers to the underside of the ring beneath the center stone. There is often a design on the top part of the ring that is lifted up above the finger. In order to maintain the …next to each other. The constant friction with another ring can actually wear through the gallery leaving the center stone at risk of calling out. This is why we typically recommend that you have your rings soldered together if you plan to…
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Gem in the Spotlight: Peridot
Peridot is a lovely yellow-green gem with a rich history. Legend has it that Peridot was the favorite gemstone of Cleopatra. The ancients called it the “gem of the sun”. It was believed that peridot could chase away evil … curses but only when set in gold. Peridot is the birthstone for August. It is also the accepted anniversary gemstone for the 16th year of marriage. Peridot’s unique yellow-green color is very attractive. The name “Peridot” is simply a …Peridot is the gem variety of Olivine. It has a Moh’s hardness of 6.5 to 7 which makes it a little harder than Moonstone and a little softer than Topaz. Care should be taken to protect peridot from scratches, sharp blows, household …
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How to Tell If a Diamond Is Natural or Lab Grown
… are natural diamonds that are Type IIa, so it’s not a 100% conclusive test. Also, a diamond has to be completely loose (unmounted) to perform the test. Photoluminescence Spectroscopy and UV Radiation Going beyond the Type IIa test, more … DiaTrue. They bombard a diamond with specific types of radiation (nothing harmful to humans) and analyze what the stone outputs. There are certain, tell-tale signs of the various processes used to make lab grown diamonds that show up as …
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Trusted Jewelry Repair in Sacramento
… Cleaning and refurbishing jewelry to look like new Soldering rings together Stop rings from rotating on your finger Stone setting of all kinds Start to finish custom jewelry design Tightening loose gems that are in danger of falling out …
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Diamond Setting Style Comparison
Becoming familiar with popular styles of stone setting can help you decide what you do and don’t like when it comes to engagement rings. It’s a great starting … for your engagement ring now or just getting ideas for the future. The following are some of the most common stone setting styles. 4 Prong Setting It’s not hard to see why this style is persistently popular. Its classic simplicity makes … is similar to the 4 prong setting. However, the 6 prong style has its own distinct look, as well as providing the stone with a bit more security. A 6 prong setting is a wise choice for those who appreciate the prong style, but who have a …
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Designer Engagement Ring Sale
…engagement ring brands. This is because designers dictate the minimum prices that retailers like us can sell their rings for. Some jewelers try to work around this with rebate programs and other games, but if they are caught, they can loose their status as authorized resellers of these designers. At Arden Jewelers, our philosophy has always been to provide the best possible value for our clients. So, we have built this collection of designer rings without putting …
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Jewelry That We Buy
…, platinum pins, platinum brooches, platinum pendants, more types of platinum jewelry. We Buy Diamonds and Gemstones Arden Jewelers has gemologist jewelry buyers. We buy many types of gemstones and diamonds. The gems and diamonds can be …
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We Want Your Jewelry
… Wedding Bands Antique gold or platinum jewelry (from the 1920s and earlier) Full jewelry estates (we’ll help you sort the jewelry and give you an offer for the whole estate or only a few pieces, it’s up to you) Gold nuggets Loose diamonds, rubies, sapphires, and emeralds How much is my jewelry worth? When you are thinking about selling jewelry, this is the first question on your mind. Unfortunately, answering it is not always easy. It’s fairly simple to find the market …
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Legal Information
… local jeweler every six months to a year to ensure their integrity from daily wear. However, because of daily wear, stones may become loose over time and become dislodged. In the unlikely event that this happens, the one year warranty … stone, we will repair the item free of charge, but you are responsible for the shipping fees to and from us. If a stone falls out and you completely lose it, you are responsible for the cost of the new stone to be replaced and the …
