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Trusted Jewelry Repair in Sacramento
Arden Jewelers has decades of experience doing jewelry repair right here in Sacramento, CA At Arden Jewelers, we understand how important your jewelry is to you. When your … 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 …or visa-versa) Rhodium plating/dipping and gold plating And much, much more… Not sure if your jewelry needs to be repaired? No problem, just stop by for a FREE jewelry check up. We’ll take a look at your jewelry and use our years of …
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Facts about Asteria
Watch the Asteria TV Commercial Discover the cure for the common gift. It’s so good, it should come with a warning. Watch …
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About Us
… variety of engagement rings, wedding bands, diamonds, colored stones, earrings, pendants, pearls, estate jewelry, antique pieces, and so much more. We offer high high-tech custom jewelry design where our expert jewelry craftsman will … and experience of our team means that you can feel comfortable when entrusting us with your family heirlooms for repair or modification as well. Our company is built on the golden rule idea that our customers deserve the very best jewelry …
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We Want Your Jewelry
… Vintage Style Estate Jewelry (Art Deco, Art Nouveau, Edwardian, Victorian, more) Gold or Platinum Wedding Bands Antique gold or platinum jewelry (from the 1920s and earlier) Full jewelry estates (we’ll help you sort the jewelry and give you… value appraisal ! Still not convinced? Checkout the testimonials below to hear from some of our past clients. Or, watch the video above to see how much more we were able to pay KCRA 3 for their jewelry. “Offered highest price / …
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Welcome to Arden Jewelers
Arden Jewelers is a family owned jeweler that has been serving the Sacramento area (and the rest of the world) for over 20 years. We specialize in providing exceptional value diamond engagement rings, jewelry repair, custom jewelry design, and more to our customers.
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Jewelry Appraisals
… upon the intrinsic smelted cash value of the precious metal based on the prevailing market base price of that day. Antique Appraisal In that antique jewelry (items of 100 years or older) and “vintage” items (pieces of more recent … condition would be inappropriate. Therefore, with the exceptions of gemstone evaluation, estimates of value for antique or “vintage” jewelry items is a reflection of the averaged cost incurred to replace said items of similar condition, …
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Laser Jewelry Repair
… too costly to fix. Now Arden Jewelers has a powerful laser to repair our customer’s jewelry. Lasers can repair an antique enameled pin without damaging the enamel or leaving visible signs of the restoration work. Our laser can fix jewelry … flowing into the hinge and destroying its mobility. Antique filigree that is broken can be repaired. Restoring antique platinum jewelry is now possible with Arden Jewelers’ laser. The laser can also help Angelo create very complicated …
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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 …, rubies, opals, pearls, and more in all shapes and sizes to choose from when selecting a replacement stone for repairs. Matching stones takes a discerning eye, attention to detail, extensive gemological training, and years of experience. …to this question would have normally been no, but with the introduction of the laser welder, we are actually able to repair many costume and fashion jewelry pieces that would have been beyond help before. Now, there will always be some …
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Jewelry Solder: What You Should Know
Solder is the unseen “glue” that holds most jewelry together. If you have ever had a ring sized, a chain repaired, or your wedding set joined together, you have very likely seen solder in action. But, what is solder and how is it different than the rest of the metal that makes up your jewelry? What is Solder? To answer this question we first …
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What to Do When Your Ring Irritates Your Skin
There are many solutions when your ring or other jewelry causes skin irritation. The key is to correctly determine the cause of the irritation, and then decide on a solution that works for you. It can be as simple and sizing the ring, removing solder, smoothing out rough spots, or rhodium plating. Or, you may need to consider remaking your ring in a different metal. We are here to help you decide what course is best for you.
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Alternative Metals for Men’s Jewelry
… of the other super-hard alternative metal options like tungsten. Finally, it is difficult and expensive to resize, repair, or engrave aircraft grade titanium rings, again because of the remarkable properties of the alloy. This may or may …moonstone Scratches more easily than others Tungsten Nice heft, scratch resistant Shatter with pressure 9, sapphire Watch out for low grade pieces with more nickel Cobalt Looks like white gold or platinum, hypoallergenic Cut in 2 places 7-…
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Types of Jewelry Clasps
… have any questions. Remember that our team of in-house jewelry experts is always ready to help… a secure way to wear and display precious pieces. The history of jewelry clasps dates back centuries, and we can watch as clasps have evolved over time to meet the changing needs and preferences of different cultures and styles. One of … tab holds the hinged piece in place until it is pried up to open the clasp. This style of clasp is commonly used on watches and wider bracelets. The design lends itself well to customization and it can be made to almost invisibly blend …
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The Magic of Jewelry Repair
… . After all of the hard work and bumps along the way, we finally get to see the finished product. As local jewelry repair experts, we get to experience this great moment everyday. We see jewelry that’s taken all kinds of abuse. Earrings … have all crossed our doors. And, the best part of our day comes when we get to reveal this jewelry after it’s been repaired, reconditioned, and restored to its owner. We wanted to share some of this excitement with our website visitors, …
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3 Things You Might Not Know About Jewelry Repair
Jewelry repair can be a confusing thing, especially if you don’t know much about how it’s done. At Arden Jewelers, our expert bench…, topaz, and many others are easily damaged if exposed to excess heat. What does this have to do with jewelry repair? Many repairs are traditionally done with a torch. Jobs like soldering broken chains, retipping worn prongs, and sizing a … do the required work in much less time and for much less money. We hope you enjoyed this little run down on jewelry repair. Have questions? Leave us a comment below. We would love to talk with you. Or, if you’re in the Sacramento, CA area…
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Can My Costume and Fashion Jewelry be Fixed?
…to this question would have normally been no, but with the introduction of the laser welder, we are actually able to repair many costume and fashion jewelry pieces that would have been beyond help before. Now, there will always be some … another. But, with the laser welder in the hands of our skilled craftsmen there is a good chance we will be able to repair your jewelry. Get more jewelry repair answers at our new FAQ page. Or, come on by , and talk to our friend jewelry …
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Samuels Jewelers is Closing, We’re Here to Help
… all of its 120 stores. If you were one of their many clients, you are probably wondering where you should go for repairs, 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. Bring in any of your Samuels Jewelers pieces and get 50% off your first repair . This can include ring sizing, replacing missing diamonds, refurbishing, repairing a broken chain, and more. After your…
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Come See Our New Location
… tenant (Jensen’s Photography) is still up, so we definitely appreciate your patience during the transition. There will be much more to come about our new place and how we will be able to better serve you here (e.g. we have a full repair shop in-house now), but for now, feel free to stop by and see the new showroom and some of the new jewelry
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Warranty Woes and the Value of On Site Repairs
… up to the “It would be funny if it wasn’t so sad” category. We recently had a customer visit the shop to get some repairs done on a piece of jewelry she had purchased at a certain big box store that shall remain nameless. This is a fairly … at our shop for two main reasons: We are known locally for having one of the largest and most well-equipped jewelry repair facility in Sacramento, CA. We have invested thousands of dollars in high-end equipment like our laser welder , so …
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FOX40 Jewelry Cleaning Story at Arden Jewelers
… that you definitely don’t want to try to clean at home. If you are interested in having your jewelry cleaned or have any other questions, please feel free to contact us . This video was produced by and is the property of FOX40. Watch more on their website
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Making Our True North Diamond Star Pendant
This video is a short walk through showing how we make on of our original True North necklaces. We show you how we take the 14k karat white gold and diamond version from a rough casting all the way to a finished piece. The steps include: Melting and casting the gold Sanding and smoothing the rough casting Polishing to a mirror finish Rhodium plating Steam cleaning Setting the diamond We hope you enjoyed this look behind the scenes of this beautiful piece of jewelry. Remember, if you would like us
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How to Check if Your Diamond is Loose
The worst day of owning a ring comes when you look down and you notice that your diamond is missing. One of the best ways to prevent this is to regularly check if your ring has any loose stones. In this video we’ll show you two easy ways you can tell if your diamond (or other gemstone) is loose at home. Hold the ring close to your ear in one hand and gently tap the bottom of it with the other. Listen for a faint rattling sound. Use a pen
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How Custom Jewelry is Made
Custom jewelry design is one of the most fascinating things that we do. In this video we take you through the entire process from coming up with a great idea to seeing the beautiful finished product. Our goal is to make custom design fun and easy, and we hope that comes through in this video. A lot goes into making a piece of custom jewelry, but it’s what we do best, so you can sit back and enjoy the process while we make the jewelry you have always dreamed of.
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Good Day Sacramento Talks Engravable Personalized Jewelry with Arden Jewelers
Watch what happened when the Good Day Sacramento morning show visited Arden Jewelers to talk about bridal party gifts, engagement rings, and engravable jewelry. We had a great time hanging out with the team, and we even wound up making them a special, engraved pendant with Sakura Gray's face on it. You can watch the entire interview with some back story here.
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How to Untangle Knotted Chains
… techniques and a little patience you can tackle even the most hopeless knots, and get back to enjoying your jewelry. Remember, if the chain has been damaged, or you 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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This piece is brilliant fusion of modern styling and antique elegance. The crisp, sharp lines of the emerald cut diamond are enhanced with a clean bezel setting and a halo of accents. This modern simplicity is juxtaposed with a cluster of pavé set accent diamonds with lead into an engraved …
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… onto the ring, around the bezel, and on the sides of the shank. The leaf texture was rendered meticulously by hand one leaf at a time. Custom jewelry is often a labor of love, and that love shows through every aspect of this piece. Watch this ring take shape on our video about how custom jewelry is made
