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Jewelry Appraisals Over 3 Years Old May be Greatly Undervalued
…the item might not be able to be replaced for the appraised value! Diamond values have also gone up in the same time period. In addition many gemstones have risen dramatically in the last five years. If your jewelry was appraised over three…
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Now You Can Text Your Jeweler, OMG!
… friends? If you have a quick question for a friend, you don’t send them an email and get back an automated response saying they have received your message and will respond within 24-48 business hours. You don’t call them and wait on hold to some sweet elevator music. No, you just shoot them a quick text. Now, you can do the same with Arden Jewelers! We have recently enabled texting on our main phone number (916-481-8006). Now you can: Send us a picture of a damaged …
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The World’s Largest Diamond Mine is Shutting Down
…) have to rehabilitate the environment after the mine is shutdown. According to the company’s environmental sustainability report, they expect the rehabilitation process to take up to two decades with further maintenance beyond that period. Rio Tinto has said that they will commit hundreds of millions of dollars to the rehabilitation effort which will address the final landform, water management, waste rock reshaping, biodiversity, and more. Time, of course, will tell how…
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Jewelry for Cheapskates
… ring. Now, I’m not saying you should only buy a flawless diamond set in platinum. Instead, find a good balance between diamond quality and size in your budget. Don’t skimp on the ring. The engagement ring has to securely hold your valuable diamond for years of violent loving wear. Get a quality ring from a reputable jeweler who will be able to maintain and refurbish the ring as it wears. In general, you can’t go wrong with 14k gold, 18k gold, or platinum in a nice, …
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Today’s Top Engagement Ring Trends
… to the center design at different points. Today, we are seeing more and more designs featuring creative open and woven patterns in the ring shank. With these designs, the shank is no longer just a structural piece that’s there to hold accent diamonds and keep the ring around your finger. Now the metal work itself has become an integral part of the design with complex patterns and flowing lines. These design features give the rings a finished, and well-thought out feel…
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Win 0.50ct Diamond Stud Earrings
… after being notified to claim their prizes. If a winner fails to provide us with delivery details in that time period, the winner will forfeit the prize and a new winner may be chosen. Delivery. The prizes will be delivered by USPS mail. … “Yes!” to both of those questions, we have just the thing for you! This Valentine’s Day we are excited to be holding our first ever Instagram contest. We’re giving away a pair of 0.50ct TDW earrings set in 14k white gold completely free …
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No Interest Jewelry Financing
… to credit approval. No interest will be charged on the promo purchase if you pay it off, in full, within the promo period. If you do not, interest will be charged on the promo purchase from the purchase date. The required minimum monthly … promo purchase by the end of the promo period. Regular account terms apply to non-promo purchases and, after promo period ends, to the remaining promo balance. For new accounts: Purchase APR is 29.99%. Minimum interest charge is $2.00. …
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Vintage Art Deco Engagement Rings
… 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 focus on symmetry. You will see bold …down for engagement rings in favor of balance and simplicity. Very often, diamond engagement rings from the Art Deco period are made from Platinum which makes them extremely durable. Estate Art Deco engagement rings are some of the most …
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The History of the Engagement Ring
…” to marry. The ring served as the outward sign that a woman was promised to another. Likewise, the concept of a period of engagement began in the middle ages. Pope Innocent III instituted a mandatory waiting period between betrothal and …
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Engagement Ring Style Guide
…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 historic …
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Estate and Vintage Engagement Rings
…as daily jewelry. The estate piece must be able to standup to the rigors of daily wear. In order to meet this standard, the ring may need to be reconditioned. The reconditioning process may include new tips (learn about retipping ) to hold the gems in place, reinforcing worn supports, or replacing the ring shank. If a vintage 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 …
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Diamond Setting Style Comparison
… 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… the setting style used in the iconic “Tiffany Setting.” Channel Setting A channel setting is so named because it holds the stone between two parallel pieces of metal, with the girdle–or edge–of the stone being partially embedded into …
Custom Designs
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… design features an oval Sapphire center stone, surrounded by a halo of round brilliant and marquise cut diamonds, creating a vintage flavored silhouette. Additional diamond accents descend down either side of the shank. Six prongs hold the center stone for extra security, instead of just four. Created in hypo-allergenic 14k white gold
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How to Check if Your Diamond is Loose
…. 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… of of the time, a simple tightening is all that is needed, but in some cases, the stone is loose because the metal holding it has worn away. In these cases more work (like retipping ) will be needed to secure the stone in the ring again…
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How to Untangle Knotted Chains
…Find a hard surface and unhook the clasp before you start. Gently roll the knot in between your thumb and finger for several seconds to help loosen it. Use a pair of tweezers with sharp points and spring tension to loosen it further. Hold the tweezers together, and then push the points into the knot. Then relax your grip to let the tension in the tweezers pull the knot apart. Use paperclips to finish untangling the knot. Push the paperclip ends through the knot and all …
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How to Clean Jewelry at Home
…dirt or residue left behind after other cleaning techniques are used. The steam is very hot , so always use tongs to hold the piece of jewelry so you don’t get burned. As with the other cleaning methods, see the list below to make sure … high-speed buffing wheels to polish jewelry and it is what makes the cloth do its work. To use a polishing cloth: Hold the piece in one hand and the cloth in the other Firmly rub the cloth all over the metal on the piece You may need to…
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The Difference Between White Gold and Platinum
… 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 … when considering the brightness of the finish. The harder the metal, the more shine the finish will show and hold. White gold is harder than platinum therefore it holds its shine longer. Platinum does not wear away. Like all precious …
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Frequently Asked Question about Jewelry
… of the Diamond “at the time of evaluation”. A certificate is a document which retains its value over a long period of time, assuming the Diamond does not chip or is not otherwise altered. An appraisal can be performed on a loose Diamond, a…of the piece under consideration. Obviously, the Dollar Value can easily change considerably over a relatively short period of time. Appraisals are most often used for insurance purposes. What’s new with diamonds? Technology is changing the…
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Anatomy of a Ring
… time. When you are looking for a ring, pay attention to how the gallery is made. Does is look substantial enough to hold the ring together? Are the gallery wires thin and easily breakable? Will it accommodate any bands or other rings you… without using a separate part. These designs can use a combination of prongs, channels, beads, or flush setting to hold the center stone in place. The important thing to note here is that the stone must be set somehow, so focus on what …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Pearl
… jewelry flat in its own compartment of your jewelry box. Wear Them: Pearls want to be worn. Storing pearls for long periods can cause them to dry out. So, enjoy them often! Keep in mind though that pearl rings in particular are not … off. Also be sure to wipe them immediately if any potentially acidic liquid touches them like fruit juice or household cleaners. Occasionally, clean your pearls with a cloth dipped in mild, soapy water. Then, rinse the cloth with fresh …
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Types of Necklace Chains
… – The redundant links in a solid rope chain means that even if one or two of the links fail, the chain can still hold together. Flexibility – Rope chains are very flexible and easy to wear. They’re naturally twisted, so you typically don… chains are quite susceptible to twisting and kinking. The flat design of these chains does not lend itself well to holding pendants and they require special care when storing and wearing. These chains make a big, bold statement that, for…
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The Magic of Polarized Light
… when looking at the facet junctions on a moissanite. 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 disappears; as you rotate the polarizing filter the current image disappears and the second image appears. This is because the two images are transmitted at different angles, and the …
