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Gold Purity and The Differences Between White and Yellow Gold
… non gold metal. Some plated jewelry has markings that look like real solid gold. For example, a plated piece can be stamped: 14k HGE or 18k GE. HGE means hydrostatic gold electroplating. Plated gold is measured in how many molecules of gold… jewelry has very little gold. You can learn more about gold plating on our FAQ page. Sometimes engagement rings are stamped 14KP. The 14KP is a marking for plum gold which is a true mix of 14 karat gold. Some governments allow 13.5k to be …
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Jewelry Repair FAQ
… is roughly equal to 4/100,000 or 0.00004 inches. Gold plated jewelry is often indicated with a “GP” marking stamped somewhere on the piece. Heavy Gold Electroplating is gold plating with a minimum thickness of 2.5 microns. Look for an “HGE… gold molecules and then using electricity to adhere those molecules to the jewelry’s surface. Molecules are the key to understanding gold plating. The amount of gold used is on the molecular level. This means that only a very thin layer…
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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% … metals, which bleach the deep yellow of pure gold. The amount of alloy mixed with gold is called its karat. The key to understanding gold karat is the karat value over 24. An example is a 14-karat gold wedding ring. It is 14/24, which …
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How to Sell Jewelry on eBay and Other Websites
…CZ and claim that is what they got). If you use eBay, you have to be found, do the research on the best category and keywords for your item. Remember to add up all the cost of selling to set your price (the cost of the listing, how many …jewelry from different angles. Think about how you want to present your jewelry. Do you want a detailed description, or light beautiful statement, or a story? You must have a way for them to buy and return without losing the money or …
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How to Sell Your Jewelry
… (learn more about measure precious metal weights ). So here is an example; say the spot price of gold is $300 and a 14K ring weighing 10 grams would work out like this. $300 (spot price) X .583 (the fineness of gold) equals $174.90 per … can be very risky, because the end price is unknown, but the risk can bring a very positive selling price. The keys to selling your estate jewelry at auctions are finding the right house for your particular jewelry, knowing the best …
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Platinum
… white luster. This helps to reflect the true radiance of diamonds. In the United States platinum is usually marked: PT or PLAT. In Europe, platinum is identified by the following marks: 950 or PT950. The History of Platinum in Jewelry …Everything you ever wanted to know (and more) about Platinum and its use in jewelry. Platinum is one of the rarest and most durable precious metals. Platinum’s … and will maintain its shining luminosity forever, unlike other white metals which can, in time, turn yellow or tarnish. Platinum belongs to the noble and precious metals family. It is resistant to tarnishing and discoloration due to …
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How to Spot Fake Tiffany & Co Jewelry
… and you should not be able to readily see a seam or crack at the solder joints. For jewelry claiming to be silver (stamped sterling silver or 925), check that the piece is actually sterling silver. Tiffany uses high quality silver while …Tiffany & Co. is a brilliant designer that makes some of the most sought after jewelry in the world. Unfortunately, this has led many to create fake or counterfeit Tiffany pieces and then try to sell them as … plated brass. Check the stamp. Make sure it’s there, it’s spelled correctly, and there aren’t any obvious errors (like it being off center). At Arden Jewelers, we don’t like fake jewelry. We have a great collection of genuine Tiffany &…
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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 …Small Business Saturday is right around the corner, and this year we’re pulling out all the stops. Visit us on Saturday, November 25th to show support for your … all jewelry repair including ring sizing, cleaning and refurbishing, chain repair, replacing missing diamonds, and more. Getting her jewelry cleaned is a thoughtful gift idea that often gets overlooked this time of year. You can also …
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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 …We’ve been teasing you with hints and glimpses of our remodel for over a year, and now the time has finally come to unveil the new Arden Jewelers! We have reinvented our entire shop … see the jewelry. All new displays allow us to better group jewelry, so you can discover hidden treasures and new favorites. Even the artwork is from local, Sacramento artists like Conner Schuh and Lucia De Bono . A totally unique …
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Why Would a Gemologist Pay Less for Your Jewelry?
… can trick most diamond testers. Sometimes they buy jewelry that isn’t gold at gold prices because it is (wrongly) stamped 14k. In these cases, knowledge makes the professional gemologist jewelry buyer offer less for an item. But, in most …Generally, a professional gemologist jewelry buyer will pay more for jewelry because they understand the real value and can be more confident in offering a higher amount. But, … First, a gemologist may pay less because they understand the true value of the item. We see lots of jewelry with poor quality gems. Other buyers may not identify the gems as low quality and pay more than the market value for them. One …
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How Much is My Jewelry Worth?
…. For example, two identical diamond solitaire engagement rings can have vastly different resale values, if one is stamped “Tiffany” and the other is not. Appraised Value or Replacement Cost Appraised value is the most confusing value partly… value, cash wholesale value, and scrap value. Let’s look at an example. Assume a ring is made out of 5 grams of 14k gold and it has a 0.25 carat diamond. It has a gold value, of approximately $121 when gold is $1,300 per ounce, and a …
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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 …! These are not imitations or cheap knock offs but authentic pieces from top 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 …
