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Mark Schneider Now at Arden Jewelers
… to bring Mark Schneider’s beautiful designs within reach of anyone by offering exceptional prices on the center diamond. Arden Jewelers is all about delivering the highest possible value to our customers , so when you buy a Mark Schneider … choose them? Choosing which designers to partner with is not something we take lightly. When we put a ring in our showcases, we have to be 100% confident that we can stand behind the company, the style, and the workmanship that have …
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The Truth About Synthetic Gems
… to plastic to high tech chemical tongue twister like gadolinium gallium garnet (also called GGG) and the modern diamond simulant moissanite, a man made silicon carbide. In gemology, any material used to look like a gem is called a simulant…clear glass to rock quartz to GGG to moissanite are all diamond simulants. 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…
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Today’s Top Engagement Ring Trends
…’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 classic. Today, we are seeing designers add their own unique … 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 …
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Father’s Day is Just Around the Corner
… great. Tungsten Carbide is one of the hardest substances on earth, rating up to 9.0 on the Mohs Scale (just under diamond). Because of this, it is used in various manly applications that Dad might appreciate such as tank ammunition, drill …Show Dad how much you care this year with a stylish piece of Men’s Jewelry. We have a wide selection of Titanium and …, and incredibly strong. No matter what your father’s style, we can help you find the perfect piece of jewelry to show him how much you care this year
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How Much is My Jewelry Worth?
…for intrinsic value is: intrinsic value = metal value + gem value The metal (gold, silver, platinum, etc.) and gems (diamonds, sapphires, emeralds, etc.) are valued as raw materials based on current market rates. So, gold jewelry value, in … scrap value. Let’s look at an example. Assume a ring is made out of 5 grams of 14k gold and it has a 0.25 carat diamond. It has a gold value, of approximately $121 when gold is $1,300 per ounce, and a diamond value of roughly $250. That …
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Jewelry Appraisals Over 3 Years Old May be Greatly Undervalued
… was due in large part to gold or platinum, then 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… 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 low and high is even greater. Gold’s low was $322 and now is over $978 and …
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75% Off this Small Business Saturday & Cyber Monday
… looking for something else this season? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered with 100s of pieces in-stock including: Diamond stud earrings Designer engagement rings Birthstone rings, pendants, and earrings Vintage and antique classics Genuine…To celebrate Small Business Saturday and Cyber Monday this year, we are going a bit crazy. We have picked two pieces … decided to offer them at an unheard of 75% off . There are only two available at this price, and the first person to buy them, gets them (if you don’t see them listed below, then they have already sold). If you’re shopping online, use …
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Last Minute Mother’s Day Gifts for 2015
… starting at $95 Symbolic mother’s pendants, earrings, and rings A great selection of birthstone jewelry for mom Diamond stud earrings starting at $10 Much more… Prefer to shop online? No problem, you can checkout some hand-picked Mother’s….” I came across the video below while writing this post, and I had to share it. Watch it, and then call your mom to tell her how much you love her and how much you appreciate all that she doesMother’s Day is right around the corner (May 10th), and if you haven’t found the perfect gift for your mom yet, now is the time…
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Welcome to Our New Website
…visiting: Fine Jewelry University – Our knowledge base of informational articles, FAQs, and fun facts about jewelry, diamonds, gold, platinum, and more. Online Jewelry Shop – Find excellent deals on diamond engagement rings, unique jewelry …edge designers. Selling Jewelry – Learn how our professional jewelry buyers can pay you more for your unwanted gold, diamonds, and jewelry, even if it’s broken. There’s also some great new resources for you to explore. The Engagement Center…
