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The Truth About Synthetic Gems
One of the most intimidating subjects for new comers to the jewelry industry is synthetic gems, so I figured I’d start with a quick explanation of the subject… moissanite are all diamond simulants. They look like diamonds, but they are not diamonds. These simulants are easy for a well trained and equipped gemologist to detect. But if you had gem material that is the same chemically, optically … tell them apart. In gemology we call this a synthetic gem. So a man made synthetic ruby has the same exact chemical formula and crystal structure and optical characteristics as a natural ruby. How can a person tell them apart? I will …
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3 Things You Might Not Know About Jewelry Repair
… much about how it’s done. At Arden Jewelers, our expert bench jewelers have been doing jewelry repair in Sacramento for decades. We’re here to answer any questions you have and provide you with professional service that you won’t find … we imagine. Gold, platinum, and silver are very soft as metals go. In fact, a large part of what makes them perfect for jewelry is how soft and workable they are. The result of this, however, is that the daily wear and tear we put on …
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Lab Grown Diamonds
… on this planet. Reproducing their incredible strength and dazzling beauty in a lab has been a goal of scientists for decades, and now, that dream is becoming a reality. In truth, man-made diamonds, also called lab grown diamonds or … a huge selection of engagement rings in every style, and we can supply and set a lab grown diamond in any of them for you. Just come by the shop or drop us a line to talk about what you’re looking for. So, would you buy a lab grown …
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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 Gold … 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 …
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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 … 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 … Jewelers and we’ll examine your jewelry while you wait so it never leaves your sight. We have been in the jewelry buying business for over 20 years, and we always treat you with respect and dignity. Arden Jewelers’ Contact Information…
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Diamond Selection – 4C’s and an F
Diamond buying is hard enough. First you have to understand the 4C’s, and then you have to try to judge if diamond …. 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 …. One major point in understanding ultraviolet light is sun light is a strong source of ultraviolet light. Therefore, when a diamond is outside in the sun light, the impact of fluorescence will be noticed. Fluorescence: the good, the bad…
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Sell Jewelry Through the Mail
Today we are announcing our remote jewelry buying program! Just because our doors our closed doesn’t mean we can’t keep giving you the best price for your jewelry… of the jewelry you want to sell and any details you know about it. We’ll let you know if it’s something that we can buy. Mail us the jewelry via the US Post Office (unfortunately, we can’t accept UPS or FedEx packages during the COVID-… (we can send you an 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 …
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Get More Cash for Your Jewelry
The new Arden Jewelers gold buying commercial will be airing soon, but we thought we’d release it first to our loyal blog readers. Shooting the …diamond ring or you just want to know how much your jewelry is worth, be sure to stop by Arden Jewelers. Other “cash for gold” operations don’t always pay you for the diamonds and gemstones. Our gemologists trained buyers can pay you …
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Gold Nears Historic High, Is Now the Time to Sell?
…has broken through the old record and is currently trading around $2,160.00 per ounce. Bring in your jewelry anytime for a free value appraisal. Gold has been trading at over $2,000 per troy ounce in recent days and many of us are taking… 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 increased. If you have been …
