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Art Deco vs Art Nouveau Engagement Rings
In this video we show you the key differences between Art Deco and Art Nouveau jewelry (specifically focusing on engagement rings). You’ll learn about the key features and design ideas that typified each movement and how those concepts were… as well as in the incorporation of specific design elements like vines, insects, and the human form. Art Nouveau engagement rings often feature Old Mine Cut diamonds which were a big improvement over the diamond cuts that came before them. Art…
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Cathedral Ring Mountings
The cathedral mounting is one of the many choices you have when you’re looking for the perfect engagement ring. It has many variations and its own set of pros and cons. Knowing more about this unique style can help you …
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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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News 10 Falling Diamond Prices Interview
… some of the reasons for the pricing trend and how jewelry buyers can take advantage of it. By shopping at local jewelers like Arden Jewelers who can quickly react to changes in the diamond market, customers can save on their diamond engagement ring and general diamond jewelry purchases. Thanks to Dina Kupfer for thinking of us for this story
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Ring Cam – Capture Your Proposal on Video
Ring Cam is an exciting new technology that allows you to capture your proposal on HD video. It’s a camera with a wide angle lens and a microphone in a normal looking ring box. Just hit record and capture one of life’s happiest moments.
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Fox 40 Ring Cam Interview
The Ring Cam is a special engagement ring box that has a hidden camera. You can use it to capture your proposal on video to cherish for years to come. …
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Art Deco vs. Art Nouveau Style Jewelry
… were not just adornments but works of art. Many Art Nouveau jewelry pieces were made in silver, but white gold and platinum were quite common as well. The diamonds used in Art Nouveau jewelry were typically Old Mine cuts, but Old European …embraced symmetry, bold colors, and streamlined forms influenced by Cubism and the Machine Age. Precious metals like platinum and white gold alongside rare and valuable gemstones such as diamonds, emeralds, and sapphires, were the materials …
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Platinum
… and strength. These qualities of platinum are equivalent to the ideals of eternal true love. All over the world, engagement rings, wedding bands and anniversary rings made in platinum symbolize the everlasting endurance of love. Platinum is …PT950. The History of Platinum in Jewelry Platinum has been used in jewelry only since the 19th century. So platinum engagement rings are fairly recent. The Italian-French physician Julius Caesar Scaliger discovered Platinum in 1557. In 1590 …
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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 different metals. …alloy. The white color is achieved by a careful choice of the alloying metals, which bleach the yellow of pure gold. Platinum is a naturally white metal. It does not need to be alloyed for color. Jewelry platinum is typically an alloy … usually marked with .900 or .950 to mark its fineness. Some manufacturers state what alloy they are using like 90% Platinum 10% Iridium. How white gold and platinum start out is one of the key differences. White gold even in the best mixture…
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Is a Lab Grown Diamond Right for Me?
Picking a diamond for your engagement ring is a big decision. For most of us, buying a diamond is a significant financial undertaking, and we want to get …prices. P. S. If you are considering a lab grown diamond, be sure to checkout Balance , our own collection of unique engagement rings made exclusively …to grow a diamond in a lab than it does to dig it out of the ground. There is also no need to displace many tons of earth to create a lab grown diamond. You can, with 100% certainty, know the origin of your diamond. The issue of conflict…
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Frequently Asked Question about Jewelry
…SI3 grades. What is a Comfort Fit Ring? Many diamond wedding rings are available in a comfort-fit style. Comfort-fit engagement rings have extra metal to make the inside of the band slightly domed, resulting in a very comfortable fit. Comfort-… in a more comfortable fit. This might result in the feeling that the ring feels “looser” in the finger. Diamond engagement rings with a comfort fit design have an oval cross section with very smooth rounded edges, giving them the comfort-fit …
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Anatomy of a Ring
…. In fact, like cathedrals, they can even help protect the center stone from damage. If you are shopping for a halo engagement ring, first look for the overall shape of halo that you like (e.g. round, cushion, square, something else), and then … know it was sized looking at the shank with your naked eye. Over time, the shank can wear thin—yes, even gold and platinum can wear away. In such cases a jeweler can “re-shank” the ring by replacing the metal at the bottom of the shank, …
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…’s atmosphere and had the right chemical make up to contain gem quality peridot. The setting borrows for the Art Deco tradition with some modern to touches to create a stunning, one-of-a-kind ring
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This absolutely stunning eternity platinum and diamond tennis bracelet features one single emerald and a swinging pear cut diamond. Our designer worked meticulously to organize and set the order of the multiple diamond shapes. This bracelet is the perfect combination of the …
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This unique piece features a strong yet elegant modern design with prominent prongs and clean lines.
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Two vibrant ruby stones bring to life the snake as it carefully wraps around the detailed hand engraved platinum staff. Bezel set at the top of the staff is a beautiful old mine cut diamond. The rod of asclepius is a symbol long associated with healing and medicine
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This beautiful ring features a stunning oval cut center diamond with a pair of matching trillion cut aquamarine accents. The slow twisted diamond band adds vibrance and definition to the piece. This ring elegantly combines the rich blue aquamarine and the bright white diamonds.
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This open shank ring boasts two stunning bezel set pink spinels. The minimalist composition and sandblast texture makes this ring a truly unique design.
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Vintage Art Deco Engagement Rings
Choosing an Art Deco Diamond Engagement Ring The Art Deco spirit is all about embracing change. In the Roaring 20s, the heyday of Art Deco, progress was … them into their work. It was a time of great excitement and anticipation. That energy and hope is captured in the engagement rings and other jewelry from the period. Stylistically, Art Deco wedding rings feature strong geometric shapes and a …, and influences from the art of many diverse cultures including: Native American, Egyptian, African, and more. Deco engagement rings will often utilize baguette diamond accents and other cuts that feature strong lines and symmetry. The …
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Jewelry That We Buy
… 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 Estate jewelry Broken jewelry Custom made…, corporate rings, and more. Achievement rings like sales awards or time with a company can also be valuable. We Buy Platinum Platinum jewelry is also valuable. Platinum is a white metal and can last for many years. Broken platinum jewelry is…
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Selling Back Your Engagement Ring
Many times engagement / wedding rings are people’s most expensive jewelry purchase. Liquidating them takes special care to maximize the … company without a specialist gemologist will not yield the best price. A cautionary tale: I had a client take an engagement ring to a jewelry buying events at a local hotel. They offered a fair price for the gold, around $200. But the ring had… more about gold purity and the difference between white gold and platinum ). The second factor that brings value to engagement rings is the diamond . The main diamond in some engagement rings contains over 95% of the value. The value of the …
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Engagement Ring Style Guide
There are many engagement ring styles. While some of those style come in and out of fashion, others are more timeless. Here are some of the … styles. Simple Solitaire The solitaire is probably the first thing that comes to mind when you think of a classic engagement ring. It is probably the most popular ring style across the history of diamond engagement rings. Fun trivia: it is …), when pearls and colored gems became more common in the designs. The next boom in popularity came with the Art Deco period (early 20th century). Today you can find a broad range of halo designs, some taking inspiration from various …
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Balance : Earth Friendly Lab Grown Diamond Engagement Rings
Celebrate What Matters to You Introducing a new line of engagement rings built with you in mind. These original designs are handcrafted in our Sacramento studio using recycled gold …, to the craftsmanship was carefully chosen to give you a ring that you can be proud of. For most of us, the engagement ring is the largest jewelry purchase we will make in our lives. It is a daily symbol of love and commitment, but it can be …’t it be a reflection of who you are? We created the Balance collection to give you a new choice in the sea of engagement rings on the market today, a choice to stand out from the crowd, a choice to make a statement, a choice to find new …
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Alternative Gemstones for a Non Traditional Engagement Ring
Today, many couples are choosing to express their individuality with unconventional engagement rings. One way to break the mold is to use a gemstone that’s not a Diamond. Let’s explore the pros and cons of a few…. Most alternatives to Diamonds have color which makes stand out from the traditional clear white Diamond. Sapphire Engagement Rings The most common Diamond alternative for engagement rings is Blue Sapphire. The Duchess of Cambridge, Princess … scale. Diamond is a 10, the hardest of any natural gem. Their hardness helps Sapphires and Rubies wear very well in engagement rings. There are also White Sapphires which look similar to diamonds, but they don’t sparkle like diamond. Jessica …
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Finding the Perfect Engagement Ring Style
The engagement ring expresses a loving commitment to the most important person in your life. So, discovering the perfect engagement… be very rewarding. Here’s a quick rundown of some of the stylistic choices you have when you’re looking for an engagement ring. Designer Simon G has been creating amazing diamond engagement rings for some time now. The Simon G team keeps … to last and amaze. Arden Jewelers is an authorized Simon G dealer. We are happy to offer this high-end, preeminent engagement brand to our clients. Come check out our selection of Simon G designs in person, and feel the quality. Simple and …
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These Are Strange Times
Platinum at its high was $2,252 now is under $1,000 per ounce, at the time of this writing. This is a golden opportunity for … your jewelry into platinum at the best value compared to gold ever. I don’t know how long this will last, but if platinum was ever a dream of yours or hers, now is the time to take advantage of these strange times. We can also take your used…
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30% Off Engagement Rings!
With Valentine’s Day right around the corner now is the perfect time to celebrate your love with a brand new engagement ring. Whether you are popping the question or finally going for that long awaited upgrade you will save 30% off on …you take advantage of this great offer? I’m glad you asked. Over the next three weeks we will be posting diamond and engagement ring related videos on our various social media platforms including Instagram , TikTok (brand new!), and Facebook . …
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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 ounce and high …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 value was due in large part to gold or platinum, … keeping up with all the adjustments and keeping our clients protected and informed. P.S. Thanks to Kitco for the
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Engagement Ring Trends for 2024
… how warm and elegant it looks whether it’s paired with a traditional diamond or something more colorful. Yellow engagement rings were the “gold” standard in the 1960s-1980s. Since then, white gold has been much more popular until recently. As … ring symbolizes the past, present, and future of the relationship which gives this design extra meaning. Natural Engagement Rings And finally, there’s a growing interest in rings that have a natural, organic design to them. Think intricate …
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Today’s Top Engagement Ring Trends
… it . If you’re still here, keep going to see some of today’s hottest style trends for inspiration. Vintage Halo Engagement Rings The halo design, which features a center diamond surrounded by smaller accent diamonds, has become a modern … a subtle, tasteful change to a classic design can create something entirely new and exciting. Open and Woven Shank Engagement Rings First we need a bit of terminology. The part of the ring that wraps around your finger and leads up to the …
