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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 …. 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 & Co. …
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At Home Gold Tests
…, it worked a lot better than we expected. Home Tests that Failed Lemon Juice. We didn’t see any reaction where we scratched our test pieces. It might work better if you submerged the piece and left it for a long time, but, in general, we …is to make a baking soda paste and then leave it on the piece where you filed it for a short time. After you wipe it off, you should see some discoloration. Unfortunately, we didn’t see see any reactions on our test pieces. Toothpaste. …
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How to Clean Jewelry at Home
… can handle this type of cleaning). Use a soft bristled toothbrush to scrub the jewelry at all angles. Rinse it off with water again and dry it with a hair dryer to avoid water spots. Jewelry Cleaning Solutions There are several … cause the gems to fall out). Put the jewelry in the cleaner for 5 seconds. Remove the piece and immediately rinse off the cleaner. Dry it off with a towel. If all of the tarnish has not been removed, you can repeat the process. However…
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Stackable Bands BOGO Sale 2022 Colors
… to express your creativity. Wear just one or create your own unique combination. Mix them up to style different looks and make them your own. The possibilities are endless. For the holiday season in 2022 we are running a special BOGO offer on select stacking bands. Contact us for more details
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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 their gold jewelry, and we can do…
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Meet Our New Laser Engraver
In this video we introduce you to our brand new laser engraver and show off some of the many amazing things it can do. We get a little carried away engraving just about everything in our office. Now that we can do in-house laser engraving, you have many more options available to you.
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This engagement ring has a unique offset twisted shank and floating diamond setting style that showcases an unconventional way to show off a princess cut …
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This modern yet feminine design has personalized inlaid detail and a unique shape that highlights the playful color of this cushion cut purple sapphire.
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Class rings are a great way to celebrate your accomplishments. But, you don’t have to settle for the generic styles offered by the big vendors. We created this fully custom class ring for one of our firefighter clients. It features a bezel set garnet and a strong, masculine design
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This is a truly artistic take on the popular two stone ring concept. Two perfectly matching diamonds are set at an offset on the top of the ring with a gently curved line of sparkling accent diamonds running in between them. A very special ring for a very special person
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A sleek solitaire engagement ring in rose gold, with an offset shank design. One side of the shank sweeps toward each tip of the marquise diamond, securing the stone while giving an allusion of suspension. A simple design, with an original flare
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Gold Purity and The Differences Between White and Yellow Gold
… is a 14 karat gold wedding ring. It is 14/24, which equals 58.3% gold and 41.7% alloy. In most engagement rings the stamp in the ring is 14k or sometimes 585. Both of those stamps mean the wedding ring is 14 karat gold. So the only pure … 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 …
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Platinum
… wear it while handling strong acids. Store it in a fabric-lined box away from other pieces so that it does not get scratched. If required, it should be polished once in awhile by the local jeweler to restore its new look. However, despite its…your platinum jewelry separately and with care, not allowing pieces to touch each other because even platinum can be scratched. Signs of wear such as scratches can eventually appear on platinum. However, due to the metal’s durability there is …
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The Difference Between White Gold and Platinum
… by a careful choice of the alloying metals, which bleach the deep yellow of pure gold. Alloying also effects the second issue. Both pure gold and pure platinum are soft metals. In fact both 24 karat gold and .999 platinum can be scratched and dented with a fingernail. Nether gold or platinum in their pure state will hold a shine for long. All white gold jewelry and most platinum jewelry are alloyed. The alloying is also a hardening process for both metals. The hardeners …
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Anatomy of a Ring
… you may have guessed, all styles of head can wear thin over time and may need to be built up by a jeweler. When you are shopping, pay close attention to how the main diamond or gemstone is set. What style of head is used? What trade-offs are being made between security, design, and how much of the stone is visible? As a final point on heads it is important to note that not all rings have a head. Some designs incorporate the setting of the gemstone directly into the …
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Frequently Asked Question about Jewelry
… SI3 was born out of the desire of the Diamond Industry to incorporate an extra grade to identify Diamonds in the lower range of the clarity scale. Many complained that there is too wide a gap between the SI2 and the I1 grade. Why not offer an SI3 grade to bridge the gap? After EGL – Los Angeles (European Gemological Laboratory) started to issue the SI3 grade, even the Rapaport Diamond Report, or the Rap Sheet as it’s known in the trade, added SI3 to its price list. …
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How to Value Inherited Jewelry
…issues. Before we begin, if you would prefer more personalized information, please feel free to reach out to us . We offer a free consultation where our jewelry experts will sit down with you and explain the different types of value and … demand, or other factors. One quick warning, many “cash for gold” businesses do not pay for the gems. So, their offer can be significantly lower than even the intrinsic value of a piece. We have even heard of cases where a ring with a …
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Our Services
It really is our pleasure to serve you. We offer a wide variety of services in the jewelry field, and we strive to be excellent at everything we do. Didn’t see something on the list? It’s almost impossible to list all of the things we do, so please feel free to contact us with any…
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Diamond Setting Style Comparison
… its ebbs and flows of popularity in recent centuries. The most notable surge of popularity was probably during the Art Deco period, toward the beginning of the 20th century. However, the style has persisted through the decades. It offers an unusual and artistic option for engagement ring designs. Can’t decide which setting style is best for you? Love a particular style, but don’t see a ring in your budget? Please feel free to contact us (by text, email, or phone). Our…
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Trusted Jewelry Repair in Sacramento
… doesn’t look like it used to, we are here to help. Our jewelry repair team has decades of years of experience working on everything from $100,000 diamond rings to simple gold bands. Here’s a short list of the kinds of repairs that we offer at competitive prices. Same day turnaround is available for some services (please call ahead to confirm availability). Ring sizing Laser repair work – we can fix jewelry that was unfixable before! Chain repair Replace missing …
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Contact Us
…916) 481-8006 Fax: 916-486-3766 Connect Instagram Facebook Pinterest Twitter LinkedIn YouTube Email service@mygemologist.com Visit 2800 Arden Way Sacramento, CA 95825 We are located on the South side of Arden Way across from the Post Office in between Fulton Avenue and Morse Avenue. Get Directions Store Hours
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Estate and Vintage Engagement Rings
… engagement ring is not bought up to these quality standards, it may turn out to be a very disappointing purchase. So, we won’t sell an estate piece until we have completed all necessary reconditioning. Estate engagement rings offer a great value. Since these pieces are pre-owned, you don’t pay the premium that they originally commanded as brand-new jewelry. But, the real value of an estate engagement ring comes from wearing a piece of history that expresses your …
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Christmas to Remember
… of giving, what better time could there be to start a new life together? To celebrate this Christmas season, we are offering select engagement styles at 40% off ! Combine this with our diamond sale where you can save up to 70% off on …
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Stackable Bands Christmas Sale Starting Now
…From now until Dec 24th, when you buy one stackable band, you’ll get the next one (of equal or lesser value) at 75% off! Scroll down to see a selection of stacking rings available on our website, but you can find even more in our …. Just add two stacking bands to your cart and enjoy the savings. Looking to buy more than two? You’ll save 50% off on each additional band that you buy. Unfortunately, our website software isn’t fancy enough to work with more than two …
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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 … jewelry buyer will pay more for jewelry because they understand the real value and can be more confident in offering a higher amount. But, there are a few situations where a gemologist buyer will actually pay less. Expertise Can be a …
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Samuels Jewelers is Closing, We’re Here to Help
…, service, and new jewelry now. We want you to know, that we’re here to help . we have decided to make a special offer to all former Samuels Jewelers clients One of your first questions will probably be about your Samuels Jewelers … are still valid (see below for more details). Whether or not you have a warranty, we have decided to make a special offer to all former Samuels Jewelers clients. Bring in any of your Samuels Jewelers pieces and get 50% off your first …
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New Jewelry: Floating Diamonds and California Tourmaline
… feature fantastic, original gift ideas and both of them are on sale for 40-50% as a limited time introductory offer. Floating Diamond Necklaces These minimalist solitaire necklaces feature a single diamond (or gemstone) suspended on our…are both trendy and timeless and they make great gift ideas. The entire collection is on sale for an eye popping 50% off from now until December 24th. Checkout this short video highlighting some of the pieces in the line. Shop the full …
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The New Heirloom
… they represent what matters to you. Each piece is one-of-a-kind, so shop now and find yours today. Right now we are offering an additional 30% off on top of the storewide* sale price on all vintage and estate jewelry in-store only . The… team Whatever you decide this year, we hope you have a warm and happy holiday season. * Our storewide sale is 10% off in-store only on all jewelry excluding Mark Schneider and
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Sell Jewelry Through the Mail
…details you know about it. We’ll let you know if it’s something that we can buy. Mail us the jewelry via the US Post Office (unfortunately, we can’t accept UPS or FedEx packages during the COVID-19 shelter in place). We’ll evaluate it …So you get more money for your jewelry. There’s no obligation at any point of the process, and if you don’t like our offer we are always happy to mail the jewelry right back to you at no charge. So, if you could use some extra money or …
