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Gold Nears Historic High, Is Now the Time to Sell?
… 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 increased. If you have been holding on to some jewelry that …silver, or platinum Single/mismatched earrings Engagement rings and wedding bands …much more On the flip side, the high price of gold can also be frustrating when you are considering a new jewelry purchase. However, if you have old …
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Jewelry Appraisals Over 3 Years Old May be Greatly Undervalued
… has dramatically increased in value in the past 5 years. Gold in one year had a low of $637 per troy ounce and high of $978 and climbing. Platinum in the same year had a low of $1,168 per ounce to $2,169 and souring higher. The five year…
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Jewelry for Cheapskates
… like Arden Jewelers, you should get a little more than you pay for. But, quality jewelry isn’t cheap, and the high prices of gold, diamonds, and platinum don’t help either. There are, however, some special cases where, if you know what … a freshwater and saltwater pearl from a mile away. Saltwater pearls are much more expensive and considered to be of higher quality. However, nowadays, freshwater pearls have improved considerably and it takes a trained eye to tell the …
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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 any one wishing to trade into platinum jewelry. Arden Jewelers can makeover your jewelry into platinum at the best value compared …
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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 collecting 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 …
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Can My Costume and Fashion Jewelry be Fixed?
…jewelry. Get more jewelry repair answers at our new FAQ page. Or, come on by , and talk to our friend jewelry repair experts. We are happy to tackle tough jewelry repair projects that other jewelers won’t. And, don’t worry, there’s no high pressure pitch, we just explain your options in plain English
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Vintage Elegance
Experience the elegance and beauty of a bygone era. We have gathered a collection of unique and stunning vintage jewelry including pieces from the Art Deco school, the Art Nouveau style, the 60s , 70s , and more. Browse some samples online, or visit us at the shop to see the entire collection (over 100 pieces). Or, scroll down to learn about our exclusive vintage jewelry concierge service . …
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Jewelry That We Buy
…. We even buy gold in natural quartz rock. Arden Jewelers buy all types of gold class rings. These can be from high school class rings, collage class rings, military rings, corporate rings, and more. Achievement rings like sales awards or …
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How to Get Engaged
… provide additional significance to the event. The anniversary of your first date or meeting is a popular day. Important personal days like birthdays can add a measure of surprise and significance as well. A momentous event such as a graduation can work, but be careful not to have the event overshadow the engagement. Other common proposal ideas for different dates include the holidays and especially Valentine’s Day. Proposing can be done publicly or in private. Types of …
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The Custom Design Process
… to discover what will really wow them in a piece of jewelry. We’re with you every step of the way. Second, we use high tech computer modeling software to create your design virtually in the computer. This not only greatly enhances the … to get it looking exactly the way to want it to before its made. Third, once you approve the design we use high precision 3D printing and milling technology to make a wax model of the computer design. The design is checked for accuracy, …
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Computer Aided Jewelry Design
A Jewelry Artisan from the time of the pharaohs, to the time of the Caesars, to the time of the high Middle Ages, to now, has made jewelry the same way. Now Arden Jeweler’s artists, with computer technology, are … that was mass produced…But now our consumer has the ability to get custom designed jewelry without paying the high custom jewelry prices. We are now creating jewelry on various 3D CAD CAM programs. CAD means computer aided design, and …If the ring is supposed to be the same on both sides of the y axis, or center of the ring, it will be. Matrix is the high end CAD CAM program we use. It gives our designers the ability to create a unique line of jewelry. With Matrix we …
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Engravable Jewelry Sale 2023
… beyond for over 30 years. We are known for our excellent team of in-house jewelers, and now with the addition of a high-powered laser engraver we can customize jewelry like never before. If you’re still not sure, read some of our … our customers have to say. Exceptional Value We have built our business on giving you the best possible price for high quality jewelry since day one, and this new line of engravable jewelry is no exception. You’ll look great and save …
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Brands and Designer Jewelry
…, and quality are the three attributes that luxury jewelry brands are known for. Jewelry brands or designers have a high standard to live up to or they are abandoned. There is no excuse for poor execution, and most deliver the style and … area. The jewelry must meet the most stringent of quality standards. Jewelry brands must use quality metals (like high-karat gold and platinum), first-rate gems, and highly skilled jewelers to meet their obligation. Status When a jewelry…
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Is a Lab Grown Diamond Right for Me?
… a lot of specialized knowledge that most people don’t have (anyone remember their refractive indexes from high school physics?). Even more unfortunately, the diamond industry suffers from a lot of misinformation and paranoia both from …
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The Magic of Polarized Light
… lens to selectively see through the surface of water or only capture the reflection. Modern 3D movies: Unlike old school red and blue 3D movies, modern 3D uses two images along with a pair of glasses that have polarizing filters for lenses…. When looking through a microscope two images of the facet junction appear. This is because the stone has a high birefringence (i.e. a high amount of double refraction). When you hold a polarizing filter over the stone one of the images …
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Synthetic Gems: The Whole Story
… could own them? At gem shows and museums, I have seen jaw dropping rubies, sapphires and emeralds. These gems in high quality have put ownership beyond most people to justify the price. Just a one carat gem could cost $3,000 and more. … to create what nature can produce. Man made gems come in many forms. Every thing from simple glass to plastic to high tech chemical tongue twister like gadolinium gallium garnet (also called GGG) and the modern diamond simulant …
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How Are Lab Grown Diamonds Made?
…, sapphires, and emeralds. It failed. Then they had the idea to grow diamonds in the lab like they grew in nature. High Pressure High Temperature Diamonds How does nature form diamond crystals? Nature does it very deep underground. … takes place about 100 miles below the earth’s surface. Why? Because that is where the conditions of extremely high pressure and high temperature needed for diamond formation are naturally found. We see diamonds closer to the surface of …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Alexandrite
… with an average birefringence of .010. It has a specific gravity of 3.73 and a Mohs hardness of 8.5. Because of its high hardness, alexandrite is suitable for everyday wear. That being said, because of natural alexandrite’s tremendous …. Its use in top-quality pieces by companies like Tiffany & Co. and Cartier brought it to the forefront of the high-end jewelry world where it has remained ever since. In its short history, alexandrite has set multiple records at …
Custom Designs
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The first thing that strikes you when you look at this unique ring is the rough-hewn, natural texture that the entire piece is finished with. Breaking from the traditional, high-polished look, this beautifully understated ring takes on a rustic and handmade feel with its texture. A single, bezel set diamond and an open heart complete this original look
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These necklaces were hand wire wrapped by one of our talented jewelers in sterling silver and high karat yellow gold. Each necklace is custom fitted and formed for each of the gold quartz stones. The care and craftsmanship is seen in these bold pendants. Hand wire wrapping can easily be customized to suite more bold or minimalist …
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…It is a classic two stone ring with a diamond set alongside a blue zircon. These gems are not often seen together, but they make a striking duo. The oval diamond nestles perfectly next to the pear cut zircon. Because of blue zircon’s high index of refraction, both stones sparkle brilliantly and perfectly complement each other. Just as the Toi et Moi (you and me) design symbolizes the unity of a couple, these two gems come together to create a stunning work of art. Ready…
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Meet Our New Laser Engraver
We’re very excited to introduce you to the newest addition of our shop: a high-powered, fiber laser engraver! This incredible machine unlocks a whole new world of possibilities for jewelry customization. Not only can we do traditional engravings like names, dates, and initials, but now we have even more options …
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How to Spot Fake Tiffany & Co Jewelry
…are excellent craftsman 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 many of the knock-offs are actually plated brass. 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 …
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How to Clean Jewelry at Home
… version that you can use. These devices are filled with a cleaning solution that is similar to soapy water. Then, high frequency, sonic waves are passed through the solution to dislodge any dirt or grime stuck to the jewelry even in …Steam Cleaners A steam cleaner or steamer is another tool that we use everyday at Arden Jewelers. They use a jet of high pressure steam to blast away any remaining dirt or residue left behind after other cleaning techniques are used. The …
