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Big Savings on Small Business Saturday
… you’re at it. An additional 30% off select items. On top of the store wide 25% off sale, these pieces have been marked down even more. This includes: rose gold and morganite , pearl jewelry, select opal pieces, the Rare and Beautiful … her jewelry cleaned is a thoughtful gift idea that often gets overlooked this time of year. You can also take advantage of this offer to have a special piece you inherited refurbished so it can be worn again. The possibilities are …
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Welcome to the New Arden Jewelers
… 25% off sale . With the exception of Mark Schneider and Jen Lesea Designs , every piece in our showroom has been marked down for a limited time by at least 25 percent! But, with the Holiday’s approaching, we’re going a step further. We’re … be able to share the finished product with you. So, visit us today and see it for yourself. You can even take advantage of these incredible deals to cross a few names off your Christmas list while you’re here
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New Indie Designer: Jen Lesea Designs
… 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 daring, cutting edge design in the big chain jewelry stores. And, that’s one of the things that we love about being an independent jeweler. When you shop …
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Jewelry, Family, and What Really Matters
…Our offer was the highest, and she decided to sell. When filling out the paper work, she explained to her daughter (age 12-ish) that she was selling her jewelry so she could pay her next medical bill. This was the third treatment, and …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 across every day people living extraordinary
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What is This Year’s Unique Gift Idea?
It’s that time of year again. What to get my girl? What do I want the gift to do for her? Do I want a holiday gift that is like all the others? … gift at the right price. This year, with the high price of gold and the poor economy, you may be getting discouraged. Everything out there seems so tired and unoriginal. So what is the cure for the common gift? The short answer is: … jeweler with Asteria. If you are in the Sacramento area, it is worth a trip just to see Asteria. I think you will agree it is the best unique gift idea this year. Watch our TV commercial introducing Asteria
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Designer Engagement Ring Sale
… from individuals when we know we can restore them to like-new condition (any piece that is not brand new is clearly marked as refurbished on the product page). This way, we are free to offer them at whatever price we see fit which is much …30% off on Simon G, Tacori, A. Jaffe and more! Nothing beats the style of a designer engagement ring. From now until February 14th, our collection of 100% genuine designer rings is on sale from 25-30% off! … designers at incredible prices. Plus, for the first time ever , we are including on our own, in-house designer engagement ring lines in the sale: Aspen and Balance. So, what are you waiting for? When the countdown ends, these stunning …
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Computer Aided Jewelry Design
A Jewelry Artisan from the time of the pharaohs, to the time of the Caesars, to the time of the high Middle Ages, to now, has made jewelry the same way. Now Arden Jeweler’s artists, with computer technology, are producing world… ring. When he has a prototype for the customer to look at he renders it, which means he creates a photo-realistic image of the solid model. This rendering process has many elements as well, such as lighting, background, props and the …change it without starting over from scratch. He can make the specific modifications in Matrix, and render another image of the ring. The traditional wax carver would have to make an entirely new wax model. And what if the customer …
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No Interest Jewelry Financing
…. Regular account terms apply to non-promo purchases and, after promo period ends, to the remaining promo balance. For new accounts: Purchase APR is 29.99%. Minimum interest charge is $2.00. Existing cardholders: See your credit card agreement terms
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The History of the Engagement Ring
…The wedding band as a ring has no beginning or end and is seen as an ancient symbol of eternal love. The diamond engagement ring has become the archetypal, universal symbol of love. The fourth finger of the left hand has symbolism of … to the heart by the “Vena amoris,” which translates to “Vein of Love.” The first recorded uses of a diamond engagement ring happened in 1477. Archduke Maximilian of the Hapsburg Dynasty proposes to Mary of Burgundy with a diamond …
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California Tourmaline Jewelry
… create a fun, easy, and stress-free jewelry experience from A to Z. Still not convinced? Stop by our testimonials page and hear from some of our happy customers. Exceptional Value We have built our reputation on giving your the best …
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Buy an Engagement Ring, Get a Cruise
… ship sails! Offer expires April 15th at 5:00pm PST . How it Works You spend a minimum of $2,000 on a beautiful engagement ring, diamond stud earrings, a vintage pendant, a loose diamond, or anything else you find in our store or online…, upgrade? No problem! You will have an actual gift card, so can simply apply it your dream cruise. No pushy travel agents and no stress. Enjoy your beautiful new jewelry while soaking up the sun on a tropical vacation! * Free cruise …
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The Difference Between White Gold and Platinum
…% to 95% platinum and the balance alloy. Iridium or ruthenium is often used as a hardener alloy. Platinum is usually marked with .900 or .950 to mark its fineness. Some manufacturers state what alloy they are using like 90% Platinum 10% …’t bother you, or it looks better to you, then white gold is a great option. Editorial note: the preceding two paragraphs were true at the time they were written, but recent technological advances have produced an alloy of white gold …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Tourmaline
… its unique properties and stunning array of colors. In fact, tourmaline is found in almost any color you can imagine, and people have most likely used and appreciated it for hundreds of years. But, before the advent of modern gemology… concentration, different colors will be present. Copper, manganese, chromium, and vanadium are the key coloring agents in tourmaline. Another unique facet of tourmaline is its ability to become electrically charged in certain …
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Understanding the Diamond Buying Game
… own system. It was impossible to buy a diamond without seeing it first. The GIA four C system is supposed to be an agreed upon grading standard but in reality this is not always the case. Today, to make the grading standard more … the whole story. First, it is well known that not all diamond grading labs grade with the same standard. GIA and AGS use the most technical standards. EGL uses a looser grading standard, I call market grading. In addition, EGL has a …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Blue Zircon
… for its variety of colors. Blue zircon is the most popular color. But, zircon can be almost any color you can imagine including red, yellow, orange, brown, green, champagne, golden, saffron, and colorless. Zircon colors are pure and … Starlite is rarely natural, and is almost always heat treated. Of course, the blue form of Zircon is also called, imaginatively, Blue Zircon. Blue zircon was a specific favorite in Victorian times, when fine gems were often featured in…
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The Magic of Polarized Light
… or only capture the reflection. Modern 3D movies: Unlike old school red and blue 3D movies, modern 3D uses two images along with a pair of glasses that have polarizing filters for lenses. This tricks your brain into thinking you are …help identify doubly refractive stones. When using a refractometer, a circular polarizing filter is fitted over the magnifier. When twisted, if the stone is doubly refractive, the refractive index line will jump from one number to the …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Jade
Jade has one of the richest heritages of all gemstones. People have been using jade from as early as 6,000 BC, and it has been an incredibly important … and Lore of Jade Jade’s incredible toughness has made it a useful tool throughout history. During the Stone Age of many cultures, jade was used for agricultural tools and weapons such as axe heads and knives. Jade has also been used to… would have a greater chance of shattering than the tougher jade. Nephrite: A silicate rich in calcium, iron and magnesium Refractive index: 1.606-1.632 Hardness: 6-6.5 Toughness: Exceptional (the toughest known gem) Specific Gravity: 2…
