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Gold Purity and The Differences Between White and Yellow Gold
…another. Gold is an expression of love. Gold Purity Is all gold the same? We hear a piece of jewelry is pure gold or solid gold or 24 karat gold, but what does it all mean? Gold used in jewelry like wedding rings can come in many forms. … mean the wedding ring is 14 karat gold. So the only pure gold is 24 karat gold which is sometimes called 999 gold. Solid Gold What does the term solid 14k gold mean? Some engagement rings are advertised as solid 14k gold which means the …
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The Difference Between White Gold and Platinum
The first difference between white gold and platinum is the most basic and is the foundation of all the other differences. White gold and platinum are … is itself a white metal. White gold and platinum have their own properties that make them unique. How is white gold made? White gold is an alloy of gold and some white metals such as silver, nickel or palladium. The white color is … a careful choice of the alloying 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 …
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Star White Gold
How white is your white gold? Style, fashion, and beauty are all reasons to choose white gold. White gold compliments diamonds. White gold is …, not all gas is created equally. We have all had the experience of poor performance due to poorly made gas. White gold also has three grades. Grade 3 is off white, grade 2 is standard, and grade 1 is premium. This means that when white … shares many of the properties of platinum including its white color. The rhodium plating is used to make the white gold look whiter. The natural color of the white gold could actually be a light yellow color. The rhodium is very white …
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Measuring Gold Weight
The old riddle goes: what weighs more a pound of feathers or a pound of gold? Some say gold because it is heavier. Others say they are both a pound so they weigh the same. Both are wrong. How …Tradition. Gold is not weighed in the ordinary weights. Gold is weighed in the troy measurement system. One ounce of gold is not the same as the ordinary ounce (really called avoirdupois ounce). The best way to understand this is to …. An avoirdupois ounce converts to 28.34 grams approximately. The troy ounce is 31.1 approximately. You say, “Aha! Gold weigh more, so a pound of gold weighs more than a pound of feathers.” Unfortunately there is one more piece of the …
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What to Do When Your Ring Irritates Your Skin
… or green when they wear certain jewelry. One of the most common metal allergies is Nickel which is added to pure gold in many white gold alloys. The Nickel is what makes the gold white, but it can also cause an allergic reaction. Some … the exact cause and solution of an allergic reaction is not as simple as it may seem. Jewelry, especially white gold, is often plated to give it a brighter finish. White gold alloys are often plated with Rhodium which is a member of the …
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Types of Necklace Chains
… – They are probably the easiest chain style to maintain and repair. Keep in mind that this only applies to solid link cable chains. Hollow cable chains, like any hollow jewelry, are difficult to work on. CONS Common – It’s one of the most… most chain styles can come in a hollow link version, for rope chains, hollow links are almost as common as the solid link. This is possible because the basic rope chain design is so strong. Keep in mind though that, like any hollow chain…
Custom Designs (Show All Custom Designs)
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…prong setting gives these rings their own unique flair. The stunning center diamond is set low and securely with 6 solid prongs
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The vibrant round blue sapphire is carefully set next to a cute carved metal panda which sits atop this ring. The panda features white and black rhodium which gives this little guy the classic markings. A lattice of open metal bamboo stocks on both sides of the ring with marquise cut emeralds gemstones make this ring truly unique.
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The perfectly round halo is a great backdrop to the glittering center diamond. Groups of three diamonds on each side give this ring a smooth tapered feel. The small accent diamonds on the sides adds just a little extra sparkle.
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This ring features a stunning emerald cut center diamond. Sparkling round brilliant diamonds form a custom halo around the center diamond. Two matching trillion cut diamonds taper off in to the bright yellow gold band
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This sleek and modern pendant design showcases a round brilliant center diamond. Two flush set diamonds accent the center, one of which is a black diamond. Created in 14k Star White Gold
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… cut diamonds, creating a vintage flavored silhouette. Additional diamond accents descend down either side of the shank. Six prongs hold the center stone for extra security, instead of just four. Created in hypo-allergenic 14k white gold
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Cash for Gold vs. Cash for Jewelry
… “CASH for Gold.” Our email inboxes are filled with spam for “CASH for Gold.” But, chances are you don’t have solid gold bricks laying around that you want to convert to cash. You have jewelry for sale. Is there a difference between “Cash … for Gold companies factor in the diamonds and gemstones? I saw a news report where one of the more famous Cash for Gold company said they pay from 20% of the gold value . That means, if the gold value is $100 they will offer $20, often …
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News 10 Gold Investment Story at Arden Jewelers
A few days ago, with the debt ceiling deadline looming and gold reaching record highs, a news crew from KXTV channel 10 paid us a visit to get an inside look at precious metals (… opportunity. Check out the story right here, or you can watch it on the News 10 website . Since that story aired, gold has shattered it’s previous record highs and reached over $1,780 per ounce! The current gold market is very volatile, … 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 jewelry and give you a no pressure …
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Gold Nears Historic High, Is Now the Time to Sell?
Update (3/20/2024): Since this article was originally published, gold has broken through the old record and is currently trading around $2,160.00 per ounce. Bring in your jewelry anytime… opportunity to cash out 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 …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 rings and wedding bands …much more On the flip side, …
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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 jewelry that just sits in the drawer… 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 …
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Debt, Gold, and You – A Financial Perspective
…they have them. Assets like broken jewelry can represent thousands of dollars just sitting unused. Items like dental gold, old class rings, gold nuggets, and inheritance jewelry that you will never wear can be liquidated for cash to lower…
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Jewelry Appraisals Over 3 Years Old May be Greatly Undervalued
Gold and Platinum has dramatically increased in value in the past 5 years. Gold in one year had a low of $637 per troy … same year had a low of $1,168 per ounce to $2,169 and souring higher. The five year low and high is even greater. Gold’s low was $322 and now is over $978 and Platinum’s low was $602 and has climbed over $2,169. If the jewelry item’s …
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News 10 Gold Story at Arden Jewelers
When KXTV News channel 10 did a story on the debt ceiling debate and its impact on the gold market, they came to us for an expert opinion. Arden Jewelers has been buying gold jewelry and watching the gold …
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At Home Gold Tests
In this video we try out some of the at-home gold tests we’ve seen online. Some of these creative solutions actually worked pretty well…and, some of them didn’t. We… more professional gold testing methods work. We demonstrate how to use a touchstone acid test kit and an electronic gold tester (see the links below for the products we used in the video). Here is a quick rundown of our results: Home … leave the piece in the bleach for 15-30 minutes. If you see any kind of reaction, the piece is likely not genuine gold. Your mileage may vary, but we found that this can catch some fakes. Liquid Foundation. This one really surprised us. …
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KCRA Visits Arden Jewelers
When KCRA 3 did a report on selling gold jewelry, they compared our offer to a gold party and other local jewelers. Arden Jeweler’s gave them the most for …
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ABC News Investigates Cash For Gold Operations
ABC News investigates mail away Cash For Gold operations and finds their offers wanting. Potential sellers should be very wary of these companies. Arden Jewelers …
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Chain Strength Comparison Test
… which styles were the strongest. We weren’t surprised to find that a hollow chain was about 6 times weaker than a solid one of about the same size and style. Also, the herringbone didn’t surprise us when it was one of the weakest and most…
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How to Clean Jewelry at Home
…, Tourmaline. All the same caveats mentioned about ultrasonics apply here as well. Polishing Cloth . Only use on solid precious metals like: Sterling Silver, Karat Gold (10k, 14k, 18k, etc.), Platinum, Palladium. Also, keep in mind that a … the same area several times to get a good polish Keep in mind that not all metals can be polished. If the piece is gold plated, gold filled, or a base metal (commonly found in costume jewelry) polishing can actually remove the plating …
Products (Show All Products)
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Yellow Gold Diamond Engagement Ring with Round Hidden Halo
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Fun Fried Egg Enamel Necklace in 14k Yellow Gold
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Bypass Tree Branch Diamond Engagement Ring
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Red Heart Enamel Pendant in 14k Yellow Gold
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Petite Blue Topaz Dinosaur Pendant in 14k Yellow Gold
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Engravable Stacking Bar Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
$1,195.00
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Welcome Diamond & Gold Vault Clients
Welcome Diamond & Gold Vault clients! After many years of service, Diamond & Gold Vault has officially closed its doors. We at Arden … of after he retired. So, please allow us to introduce ourselves. We are a family run shop just like Diamond & Gold Vault was, and we share the same values of personal attention, keeping a low overhead, and passing savings directly on… about the coverage on your jewelry and where you will go to maintain it. As a special courtesy to Diamond & Gold Vault clients, Arden Jewelers will honor the general terms of the warranty you had before! As Gene or another team …
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What’s Your Jewelry Style?
…style and explore your options. Simple and Elegant You’re not a flashy or flamboyant person. In your closet you find solid colors with clean lines and subtle, neutral tones. You don’t need to be the center of attention, and for you, grace … express a timelessness that speaks to everlasting love. Artistic and Vintage If only we could get back to the Golden Age. Maybe you’re an artistic person, who loves to express your creativity in your style. Maybe you just love the look …
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Jewelry That We Buy
… the store of a free, no obligation value appraisal. We buy back jewelry even if you didn’t get it from us. We Buy Gold Gold jewelry is a big category. Any karat of gold is worth money. Any color of gold is worth money. We buy yellow gold…, rose gold, and even green gold. The gold jewelry can be even broken and still worth a lot of money. We buy natural gold nuggets. Gold flakes and dust are both worth money. We even buy gold in natural quartz rock. Arden Jewelers buy all …
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Computer Aided Jewelry Design
… with the jewelry designer, and describing the ring to him, the jewelry designer starts to design the 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 list goes on. All of these elements come together to create a lifelike image of the ring for the client, all before any materials have been…
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Mother’s Day Circle Necklace
… close to her heart every day and remember this gift for years to come. It’s available in Sterling Silver, 14k White Gold, and 14k Yellow Gold, and from now until Mother’s Day it’s on sale for 30% off . Don’t delay! It takes at least 2-3 … can be a bit stressful if you’re not an expert. It’s hard to know if a piece is authentic or if it’s even genuine gold and diamonds. At Arden Jewelers each piece is 100% verified by our GIA trained gemologists. Selection You’re not …
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The History of the Engagement Ring
… in history. One example of this is the Ancient Egyptians who were buried wearing rings made of a single silver or gold wire on the fourth finger of their left hands. The wedding band as a ring has no beginning or end and is seen as an … who counseled: “At the betrothal Your Grace [Archduke Maximilian] must have a ring set with a diamond and also a gold ring.” The diamond engagement ring has become the archetypal, universal symbol of love. The romantic Constanzo Sforza …
