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How to Untangle Knotted Chains
Thin jewelry chains have a way of working themselves into an usable tangle more inscrutable than the Gordian Knot. However, most of us …just aren’t able to untangle it, we are here to help. Our jewelry repair team has decades of experience working with chains and we’re just a phone call away
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Chain Strength Comparison Test
We had some fun in this video breaking different kinds of gold chains to see which styles were the strongest. We weren’t surprised to find that a hollow chain was about 6 times weaker …same size and style. Also, the herringbone didn’t surprise us when it was one of the weakest and most easily damaged chains in the group. On the other hand, the figaro and curb/cuban link chains really shined. In fact, we had to bring out …
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How to Spot Fake Tiffany & Co Jewelry
…craftsman 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…
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Union : Two People, One Adventure
Union is our own, original jewelry creation. It symbolizes the beauty of a relationship. Two colored gems blend together to create a third color just like your two lives blend in beautiful ways. When you find the person that's really right for you, that's worth celebrating.
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How to Clean Jewelry at Home
…, jewelry cleaning solutions that you can use. We demonstrate one that is designed to clean and remove tarnish from silver. Check that no gems in the piece are glued in (the cleaner can dissolve the glue and cause the gems to fall out). Put… the process too many times or if the jewelry is left in the solution for too long, it can actually oxidize the silver, turning it black. The cleaning solution won’t be able to remove this discoloration. If that happens to you, don’t worry…
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How Much is My Jewelry Worth?
… to understand. The equation for intrinsic value is: intrinsic value = metal value + gem value The metal (gold, silver, platinum, etc.) and gems (diamonds, sapphires, emeralds, etc.) are valued as raw materials based on current market rates…The question: “how much is my jewelry worth?” is not as simple as it may seem. To answer it, we have to first decide which type of worth or value we are talking … key to understanding appraised value is that this value is only theoretical. It is not stating what the jewelry is worth, but what it would cost to replace the item in new condition. people come to a false understanding that their jewelry…
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Perspective – Is Selling Gold Jewelry on Craigslist Worth it?
… Northern California in particular is a Craigslist crime hotspot. These hard times mean more bad guys are out trying to steal things like jewelry. So the question is: is the little bit more that you can make selling it to a stranger worth the time and risk? We can’t answer that for you, but if you do decide to take the risk and sell your jewelry on Craigslist or similar sites, we recommend you take the following precautions. General safety precautions: First NEVER, NEVER…
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Gold Nears Historic High, Is Now the Time to Sell?
… doesn’t quite spark joy like it used to, now could be a great time to see how much it’s worth. Some things we buy: Chains, bracelets, necklaces Broken jewelry made out of gold, silver, or platinum Single/mismatched earrings Engagement …
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Checkout Our New Billboards
… billboards with you. If you have jewelry that you are thinking about selling, it can be hard to know how much it’s worth. Jewelry isn’t like an iPhone were you can simply hop on eBay and see what it’s going for. That’s why we offer our …. Just come on by and our professional gemologists will evaluate your jewelry and let you know how much it’s worth. There’s no obligation to sell, and we’ll even help you price your jewelry if you decide to try selling it on Craigslist or …
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Cash for Gold vs. Cash for Jewelry
…, is how Cash for Gold works. Cash for Jewelry, on the other hand, only starts with the metal value (i.e. the gold, silver, or platinum), and then looks at the jewelry as a piece of fashion. Estate jewelry can be worth many times the gold … a lady who was paid $50 for a ring that had a one carat H color VS clarity diamond in it. The diamond alone was worth $2,500 to $5,000. She was given a fair Cash for Gold price of 80% for the gold, but nothing for the diamond. At Arden …
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News 10 Gold Investment Story at Arden Jewelers
… record highs, a news crew from KXTV channel 10 paid us a visit to get an inside look at precious metals (gold, silver, etc.) as an investment opportunity. Check out the story right here, or you can watch it on the News 10 website . Since … we are seeing. If you want to catch the market at its height, or if you’re just curious how much your jewelry is worth at these never-before-seen gold prices, stop by Arden Jewelers . Our professional jewelry buyers will examine your …
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Types of Necklace Chains
… of chain is best for you? In this article we’ll introduce you to the staggering variety of necklace (and bracelet) chains that are available right now in the jewelry world. Each one has its own unique style, strengths, and weaknesses. As …, you would probably conjure up some kind of cable chain. They are one of the most common and universal styles of chains. Cable chains are extremely simple in design being comprised of round or oval links connected together one link at a …
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How to Sell Your Jewelry
…. Damaged beyond repair jewelry is bought at its intrinsic worth. The intrinsic value is the metal (gold, platinum, silver) price plus any gems. The refining process used to recover the metal utilizes strong chemicals and has strict …be in ounces, pennyweights or grams) . The purity is the karat of gold or percentage of noble metal (gold, platinum, silver). 24 karat is pure. 10 karat is 10/24 or .410 gold and the balance of weight is the alloys. 14 karat is 14/24 or ….
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Alternative Metals for Men’s Jewelry
Until very recently, men only had a handful of choices when choosing a metal for their wedding band. Gold, silver, and platinum are all excellent metals which make great wedding bands, but with the advent of new technologies the “…want to choose one for your wedding band. Titanium Titanium is an excellent metal for wedding bands. It is naturally silver-white in color, but it can be treated to different colors. Titanium is very light weight which is its hallmark …
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Laser Jewelry Repair
… even costume jewelry that was unrepairable just a few years ago. Jewelers used to discourage people with sterling silver and CZ pieces that broke from doing repair work. Now they can be done. The laser gives us the ability to fix jewelry … can be laser welded? All the traditional metals can be laser welded, including base metals, karat gold, sterling silver, palladium and platinum, offering a complete array of design, redesigns and repair options. Platinum traditionally is …
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How to Value Inherited Jewelry
… gem prices are not readily available like precious metal prices are to the general public. The gold, platinum, and silver prices are well publicized. The diamond and gem wholesale trade keeps their prices confidential, so there can be a …, to many people, is a “caveat emptor” or “buyer beware” area of life. How a small polished rock can be worth the same amount as a car or a house will never be understood by some people. A big reason for this is that evaluating jewelry and…
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Types of Jewelry Clasps
…released, the spring tension closes the clasp again. PROS Strength – Lobster clasps are sturdy and ideal for heavier chains. Ease of Use – They are easier to use than some other styles (e.g. spring rings) because of their size and shape. …) Spring Rings are another very common style of clasp. They are used on virtually every variety of jewelry, and most chains under $100 come with a spring ring to help keep the cost of the overall chain down. If you have a chain that came …
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Round Oval Cutout Silver Drop Earrings
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Round Amethyst in Sterling Silver Bezel Necklace
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Large Open Heart Slide Pendant in Sterling Silver
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Oval Engravable Pendant in Sterling Silver
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True North : Sterling Silver North Star Necklace
Original price was: $325.00.$295.00Current price is: $295.00. Add to cart -
Engravable Stacking Bar Ring in Sterling Silver
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These necklaces were hand wire wrapped by one of our talented jewelers in sterling silver and high karat yellow gold. Each necklace is custom fitted and formed for each of the gold quartz stones. The care and craftsmanship is seen in these bold pendants. Hand wire wrapping can easily be customized to suite more bold or …
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Jewelry That We Buy
…years. Broken platinum jewelry is welcome. We buy just about anything made out of platinum: platinum rings, platinum chains, platinum bracelets, platinum pins, platinum brooches, platinum pendants, more types of platinum jewelry. We Buy … be loose or set in jewelry. Here is a quick list of some of the jewelry we buy. Gold jewelry Diamond jewelry Gems Silver Dental gold Wedding bands Engagement rings Diamond engagement rings Class rings Achievement rings Antique jewelry …
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We Want Your Jewelry
… list. If you have jewelry on this list, we want it. Diamond Engagement Rings Gold Men’s Rings 14k or 18k Gold Chains Diamond Stud Earrings Vintage Style Estate Jewelry (Art Deco, Art Nouveau, Edwardian, Victorian, more) Gold or Platinum …treating our clients with respect. With the volatile gold market, it’s impossible to know what your jewelry may be worth in the future. So, don’t let it collect dust in the closet. Come in today, and we’ll pay top dollar for your jewelry …
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Get More Cash for Your Jewelry
How much is my jewelry worth? When you are thinking about selling jewelry, this is the first question on your mind. Unfortunately, answering it … of her ring. The only problem was that the buyer paid her $0 for the 1 carat center diamond! The diamond alone was worth $2,500 to $5,000 given its quality. So, how much was her jewelry worth? To a “cash for gold” buyer, it was only worth… only care about the gold weight. So, like the “cash for gold” buyers we talked about before, the piece is only worth the gold weight to you. On the other hand, if you are known for your collection of reconditioned estate jewelry, you know…
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Selling Back Your Engagement Ring
… of diamond value ). Next, there is the condition of the wedding rings. If the ring is very worn, it is usually only worth the intrinsic value of the metal and gems. Style is very important when reselling a ring. If the design is still in … jewelry is out of style, then most of the value is in the metal and gems. A premium designer or branded ring can be worth much more than a “no name” ring. Arden Jewelers has many years of experience with divorce sales of wedding jewelry. …
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Floating Diamond Necklace
Floating Diamonds This brand new collection features solitaire diamonds (and gemstones) placed in simple settings and suspended on our best, invisible chains. When you’re wearing them the chain and setting almost disappear giving the impression of a diamond floating in mid air. Understated and elegant, these necklaces can go with any look and can be layered to create your own unique style…
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Estate Jewelry Buying
… value? The age of the jewelry impacts value in two ways. First, it can become a highly collectible antique that is worth much more than was originally paid. Or, it can become an out-of-style, not collectible, worn out piece of jewelry …
