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Why Sell Your Jewelry to a Gemologist Jewelry Buyer?
… get the most for your jewelry. If only there was an internationally respected organization that trained and certified jewelers as experts in their field… It is with great pleasure that we announce that Angelo has just received his Graduate Gemologist (GG) degree from the Gemological Institute of America (GIA). This prestigious achievement took over 5 years of study and hands on training and experience to achieve. The core information is the identification and valuation of gems, …
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Why Would a Gemologist Pay Less for Your Jewelry?
Generally, a professional gemologist jewelry buyer will pay more for jewelry because they understand the real value and can be more confident in offering…are a few situations where a gemologist buyer will actually pay less. Expertise Can be a Double Edged Sword First, a gemologist may pay less because they understand the true value of the item. We see lots of jewelry with poor quality gems. …my money.” He is still in business and telling his customers all kinds of misinformation. He is not a professional gemologist but a charismatic salesman willing to say anything to make the sale. Getting the most money for your jewelry is the …
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Arden Jewelers Catches Undisclosed Lab Grown Diamond
… of 3 carat diamonds from a trusted and well known diamond wholesaler. As part of our standard evaluation our head Graduate Gemologist, Angelo tested and evaluated the diamonds. Using our brand new, state-of-the-art lab grown diamond tester was mostly … out our series of informational articles on them . Without both the intensive training required to become a GIA Graduate Gemologist and the extensive tools available in our gem lab we could not have recognized this stone as a lab grown diamond. It’s …
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The Truth About Synthetic Gems
…. They look like diamonds, but they are not diamonds. These simulants are easy for a well trained and equipped gemologist to detect. But if you had gem material that is the same chemically, optically and crystal structure as a natural gem, it … and industry every day. Gem quality synthetics make affordable jewelry that looks like high end gems that only your gemologist can tell if it natural or manmade. Go here to read the full article: Synthetic Gems: The Whole Story
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News 10, Diamond Prices, and Shopping Local
… from News 10 contacted us to get some expert insight into diamond pricing trends. We were happy to help, and our gemologist, Dan explained some of the factors behind the price drop. You can checkout the full interview right here: Why shop at a… organization can take advantage of up-to-date pricing data much faster to give you the best possible deal. Our gemologists understand the diamond buying game . Did you know that two 1ct H VS2 diamonds with GIA certificates can be valued …
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KCRA 3 Visits Arden Jewelers
… than the price offered at the gold party. The story even featured some of the advice we gave the reporter on selling gold. It’s important to realize that jewelry is more than just scrap metal. Unlike the gold buyers at the party, our gemologist trained buyers recognized the value of the total piece of jewelry (not just the gram weight of the gold) and were able to offer a higher price because of it. If you have jewelry you’re thinking about selling, don’t sell it to someone …
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Gemologist Buyers Give You More Cash for Your Jewelry
Don’t settle for less cash for your jewelry. Arden Jewelers will give you more cash for your gold right here in Sacramento, CA and surrounding areas. Our gemologist trained buyers pay you for the entire piece: gold, diamonds, and gemstones so you get more. Don’t risk mailing your gold away and trusting someone else with your jewelry. Sell your unwanted jewelry to Arden Jewelers and get CASH today…
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Pavé Setting
GIA trained gemologist Angelo Parisi from Arden Jewelers explains the very popular pavé style of setting. Pavé or bead setting creates a stunning look, but how is it done? What are the pros and cons? What should you be aware of before buying a pavé set …
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News 10 Falling Diamond Prices Interview
A reporter for News 10’s morning news show contacted Arden Jewelers to get the inside story on decreasing diamond prices just in time for Valentine’s Day 2015. Our gemologist, Dan, was able to explain 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 …
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At Home Gold Tests
…easy to use and accurate testing tool. However, like all testers, this one is not perfect. If you test the wrong area, or don’t have it properly calibrated, you can get bad results. As with the rest, this tester is only as good as the gemologist who is using it. Product Links Here are some links to the products that we used in the video. If you shop using these links, we may receive a small commission. We really appreciate the support. Rare Earth Magnets Touchstone Acid Test …
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How to Clean Jewelry at Home
… could cause it to crack. So, when in doubt, bring your jewelry in to a knowledgeable professional (preferably a gemologist) to get advice on how to clean it. Windex and Toothbrush : Only use Windex (or glass cleaner) on Diamond, Rubies, and … time for a professional cleaning, we would love to help. Drop us a line or stop by Arden Jewelers anytime and our gemologists will be happy to help with your specific jewelry needs
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About Us
…, and we hope you will allow our experienced staff to help educate you throughout your buying process. Jewelry can be a complicated and confusing subject, so we believe it’s our job to take the mystery out of it. Arden Jewelers has Graduate Gemologists trained by G.I.A. on staff and a state-of-the-art, full gemological laboratory. Our qualifications ensure that your questions will be answered professionally and reliably. Whether buying or selling, our highly trained personnel will …
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Welcome Diamond & Gold Vault Clients
…. You are not a number to us, and when you shop here, you’re treated like family. Education There is so much you need to know about jewelry to make good buying and selling decisions. Angelo (shown in the photo above) is a GIA Graduate Gemologist, and like Diamond & Gold Vault, we have a full gem lab on site to show you, not just tell you, what you are buying. Welcome to your new home We know that jewelry is a very personal thing, and you need to trust the company that you choose …
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Get More Cash for Your Jewelry
… it accurately isn’t always easy. One way to be sure a buyer has the diamond and gem training necessary is to find a gemologist jewelry buyer. GIA is one of the largest and most reputable diamond and gemstone grading organizations in the world… than 100% to pass. Once you complete the course and pass the test, you receive your certificate as a GIA trained gemologist. Of course, knowledge alone doesn’t mean that you will pay the most for jewelry. There are extremely knowledgeable …
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We Buy Jewelry
Selling jewelry can be a daunting experience, but we’re here to help make sure you get the most cash for your gold, diamonds, and jewelry. Why sell your unwanted jewelry to Arden Jewelers? Get More Cash Our gemologist jewelry buyers pay you for the diamonds and gemstones, not just the gold weight. FREE Value Appraisal Not sure how much your jewelry is worth? Find out today for free. Instant Cash Your gold never leaves your sight and you get cash …
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Selling Back Your Engagement Ring
…times engagement / wedding rings are people’s most expensive jewelry purchase. Liquidating them takes special care to maximize the return of investment. Selling diamond wedding jewelry to a cash-for-gold 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 a $2,000 diamond in it! We paid …
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Jewelry That We Buy
… 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 Diamonds and Gemstones Arden Jewelers has gemologist jewelry buyers. We buy many types of gemstones and diamonds. The gems and diamonds can 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 …
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How to Tell If a Diamond Is Natural or Lab Grown
…indication that it is lab grown. However, like any gemological test, the Type IIa test is only an indicator for the gemologist to use. There are lab grown diamonds that are not Type IIa, and there are natural diamonds that are Type IIa, so it’s… on diamonds that are set in jewelry. Of course, like all tools, it is not perfect. But, in the hands of our skilled gemologists, it is an absolute game changer. If you need to be absolutely, 100% sure whether a diamond is lab grown or natural…
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Synthetic Gems: The Whole Story
…. They look like diamonds, but they are not diamonds. These simulants are easy for a well trained and equipped gemologist to detect. But if you had gem material that is the same chemically, optically and crystal structure as a natural gem, it …are overseas tourist shops and live auctions. Unfortunately paper work is no guarantee of the facts of the gem. Some gemologist made an honest mistake on appraisals or I have seen gem reports that are just fraudulent. In conclusion, synthetic …
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Frequently Asked Question about Jewelry
… in general. If you have a question you’d like answered, please contact us and we would be happy to help. What is a Gemologist? A gemologist is one who studies gems and jewelry scientifically, who knows and identifies them, can judge the … their beauty and value, and can apply this knowledge. This training and experience combine to make a gemologist. A gemologist like other professionals must keep up with current advancements in the field. The pace of change in the gem industry …
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Diamond Brokering
… you is our passion. Making our expertise available to you coupled with our value hunting system makes the diamond buying experience a positive one. Please feel free to ask any questions and explore what we can do for you. Using a gemologist diamond broker to guide you through your diamond purchase insures the mastery of the minute details in diamond evaluations. Did you know diamonds of the same grade could be thousands of dollars different in price? A subtle difference in a…
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What Are Lab Grown Diamonds?
… as diamonds. They have the general look of diamonds but not the same properties. Now that you understand what a lab grown diamond is, you can better decide if a lab grown diamond is right for you . And, you can rest assured that the gemologists at Arden Jewelers are here to answer any questions you have, clearly explain the origins of the
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Gem in the Spotlight: Jade
…) Specific gravity: 3.3 Simulant and Synthetics Jade Jade has been replicated and imitated over the years. The most common imitations by far are dyed quartz, glass, and plastic. These imitations can be identified quickly by a trained gemologist. Other stones that have been confused with jade over the years are chrysoprase, serpentine, maw sit sit, and hydrogrossular garnet. For a short amount of time, a few laboratories produced synthetic (lab-created) jadeite. This proved to…
