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Frequently Asked Question about Jewelry
Here we answer some of your questions about jewelry in general. If you have a question you’d like answered, please contact us and we would be happy to …
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How to Tell If a Diamond Is Natural or Lab Grown
How can I know if my diamond is real? This is a question we get all the time, and it’s not as simple as you might think. First, you have to decide what “real” means. If you …the Gemological Institute of America) have developed even more complex and sophisticated machines for answering this question. They have imaginative names like DiamondCheck, DiamondSure, and DiamondView. Roughly speaking, these machines work …
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Jewelry Repair FAQ
Here you will find answers for all of your jewelry repair related questions. If you have a question that you don’t see answered here, please contact us and let us know. A gemstone fell out of… you time and money. Can my costume and fashion jewelry be fixed? Yes and no. A few years ago, the answer to this question would have normally been no, but with the introduction of the laser welder, we are actually able to repair many costume…
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Brands and Designer Jewelry
… that goes beyond image. It becomes the identity of the person. Personas’ are formed by what we wear, and top jewelry brands provide value that goes beyond jewelry for many people. Is Designer Jewelry for Me? Ultimately, this is a question that only you can answer. You can find un-branded, high quality, in-fashion jewelry from quality jewelers all over. You can also find un-branded jewelry that looks great on day one, but turns out to be very cheaply made. Some designers …
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Understanding the Diamond Buying Game
…If the diamond has fluorescence is an issue. And if the fluorescence has a negative impact on the diamond is another question. The nature and position of the inclusions can have a big impact on diamond value as well. All these issues …Jewelers to use our experience and equipment to find the best diamond value for you or your friends. If you have any questions please feel free to ask at any time
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Styles of Earring Backs
… – Most novelty options mean compromising security. We hope you found this article helpful and informative. Feel free to leave a comment below about your experiences with any particular style of earring backs, or with any additional questions you may have. We would also love to hear what is your favorite style of back, and why it’s your favorite
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Diamond Buying Guide: The 4 C’s
If you understand how diamonds are graded, you have a better chance of finding the right one for you. At Arden Jewelers, our gemologists are more than happy to answer any questions you have so please feel free to visit us anytime. Carat Weight Diamonds are small, so the scale that is used to describe diamond weights uses very small units. A carat equals 1/5 of one gram. A carat is divided into 100 points. A …
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Types of Necklace Chains
… and subtle variations on the ones we looked at, but this should give you an overview of the most popular chains on the market today. We hope you enjoyed this article, and please feel free to comment below or reach out to us with any questions. Lastly, if you enjoyed this article, you may like our chain break video where we test many of the chains shown above to see which ones are the
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Gem in the Spotlight: Quartz
What is common and yet rare? What is well known but surprising? What is affordably priced sometimes and sometimes unattainably expensive? If you answered quartz to all these questions you would be right (but naturally you looked at the title and knew). Quartz is one of the most common minerals on earth. Many quartz varieties are cut into gemstones, but some varieties are very rare. Some are ordinary like rock …
