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Alternative Metals for Men’s Jewelry
…. Tungsten carbide bands are extremely scratch resistant. Tungsten does not bend out of shape due to its hardness which can be a safety feature which we will discuss later. It is hypoallergenic, so people with allergies to other jewelry metals can usually wear tungsten jewelry without issue. Tungsten comes from a Swedish term meaning “heavy stone.” It is element 74 on the periodic table with the chemical symbol “W”. The “W” comes from its earlier name, wolfram. Tungsten has a …
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Jewelry Solder: What You Should Know
Solder is the unseen “glue” that holds most jewelry together. If you have ever had a ring sized, a chain repaired, or your wedding set joined together, you have very … seen solder in action. But, what is solder and how is it different than the rest of the metal that makes up your jewelry? What is Solder? To answer this question we first have to understand metal alloys. If you haven’t already, now would be… metals in different combinations called alloys. For the sake of simplicity, we will focus our discussion on gold jewelry, but the same concepts also apply to silver and platinum as well. If your ring is made out of 14 karat gold, you know …
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The Difference Between White Gold and Platinum
…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 containing 90% to 95% platinum and the balance alloy. Iridium or ruthenium is often …This new alloy is called Star White Gold . It is still not widely available, so these paragraphs still apply to most jewelry, but Star White is different. Learn more… White gold is an alloy of gold and some white metals…the white color …
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Gold Purity and The Differences Between White and Yellow Gold
… the alloying metals, which bleach the deep yellow of pure gold. It is interesting to note that white gold for engagement ring and wedding jewelry was originally developed in the 1920’s as a substitute for platinum. Nowadays, they are jewelry metals in their own right and currently very fashionable and desirable. White gold is available up to 21 karats. Most engagement rings are 14k or 18k. White gold is often used to enhance diamonds and other gemstones. White gold bridal …
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Platinum
Everything you ever wanted to know (and more) about Platinum and its use in jewelry. Platinum is one of the rarest and most durable precious metals. Platinum’s rich, white luster enhances the …. These factors, along with its strength and white luster, have made platinum an increasingly popular choice for jewelry, either on its own or as the setting for diamonds and other precious gemstones. Platinum jewelry does not fade or … sometimes enjoys a cachet higher even than gold – witness all those platinum albums and credit cards. Platinum jewelry is the perfect choice for a lifetime of everyday wear. Its density and weight make it a durable jewelry metal. Platinum …
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Measuring Gold Weight
…is more trivia about gold weights. The troy system historically was used for measuring the weight of drugs, precious metals and gemstones. The name comes from the French city of Troyes. The noble metals (gold, silver and platinum) all use …
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Manly Jewelry for Men
… to browse anytime. Here are a handful of the recent additions you can choose from online or in store today. Alternative Metals You may see some materials here that you don’t recognize. Titanium and Tungsten have become well known as jewelry metals, but we also offer bands in some more unique materials like Zirconium, Cobalt, Carbon Fiber, etc. If you are curious about any of these new options, checkout our article on alternative metals for men’s jewelry . We break down all of …
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3 Things You Might Not Know About Jewelry Repair
Jewelry repair can be a confusing thing, especially if you don’t know much about how it’s done. At Arden Jewelers, our …questions you have and provide you with professional service that you won’t find anywhere else. 1. Even high quality jewelry needs maintenance Fine jewelry is made from some very durable materials: metals and gemstones. We think of metals as…made from such strong substances need regular maintenance? The answer is twofold. First, the metals and gemstones in jewelry are not always as impervious as we imagine. Gold, platinum, and silver are very soft as metals go. In fact, a large …
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Why Sell Your Jewelry to a Gemologist Jewelry Buyer?
…. With so many options, it can be difficult to know who to trust, and where you’re going to get the most for your jewelry. If only there was an internationally respected organization that trained and certified jewelers as experts in their … the identification and valuation of gems, including diamonds, although the course work covered nearly all facets of jewelry and its constituent parts. Angelo read over three feet of text in addition to online material. One test was to …
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Meet the Jewelers: Sacramento Indie Jewelry Designers
Our large, in-house jewelry repair and creation facility is one of the many things that makes us unique. But, all of the state-of-the-art … we have the privilege of working with every day. Each one of these jewelers has crafted their own, original line of jewelry in addition to the excellent repair and fabrication work that they do on a daily basis. Each collection is totally … me how to cut and polish stones before I was ten. In the past, I worked extensively in repair and restoration in jewelry and precious stones in St. Louis, Missouri. Currently, I bring my knowledge and expertise to the Sacramento area, along…
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Can My Costume and Fashion Jewelry be Fixed?
… been no, but with the introduction of the laser welder, we are actually able to repair many costume and fashion jewelry pieces that would have been beyond help before. Now, there will always be some jewelry that cannot be repaired for one …, with the laser welder in the hands of our skilled craftsmen there is a good chance we will be able to repair your jewelry. Get more jewelry repair answers at our new FAQ page. Or, come on by , and talk to our friend jewelry repair experts…
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Give Your Jewelry Regular Check Ups…Really
A diamond may be forever, and gold may be a precious metal, but that doesn’t mean that your jewelry won’t wear with time. Routine wear can actually take quite a toll on jewelry: white gold starts to look yellow, …, valuable diamonds and gemstones come loose, and on and on. As with most items of value, the best approach with jewelry is preventative maintenance . Don’t wait until your diamond is on the verge of falling out to have your jewelry looked … done, or if it just needs a quick cleaning to shine like it used to. The best approach is to have someone who knows jewelry, and who has had many years of experience working with it, examine your jewelry to see if there are any potential …
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We Want Your Jewelry
We Want Your Jewelry Could you use some extra cash? Do you have jewelry that you don’t wear or don’t want anymore? Convert your jewelry … the most and treating our clients with respect. With the volatile gold market, it’s impossible to know what your jewelry may be worth in the future. So, don’t let it collect dust in the closet. Come in today, and we’ll pay top dollar for … new camera, pay off that credit card, or save up for a rainy day. Our “Most Wanted” List We buy almost any fine jewelry (even if it’s broken), but sometimes, it helps to know what specific items we are looking for. Here is our top 10 most …
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Get More Cash for Your Jewelry
How much is my jewelry worth? When you are thinking about selling jewelry, this is the first question on your mind. Unfortunately, … not always easy. It’s fairly simple to find the market value for commodity items like electronics or clothing, but jewelry is much more complicated. Different people can place wildly different values on the same piece of jewelry depending …for the 1 carat center diamond! The diamond alone was worth $2,500 to $5,000 given its quality. So, how much was her jewelry worth? To a “cash for gold” buyer, it was only worth the gold weight. Of course, we feel her ring was worth much …
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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 …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 today. R-E-S-P-E-… by today for your free value appraisal. There’s no risk and no obligation to sell. Want to learn more about selling jewelry? Read our in-depth article on how to sell jewelry . Everything you need to know to make the best decisions and get …
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Jewelry That We Buy
Not sure if your jewelry is something we would be interested in buying? This list can help. Before we get to the list of things we buy, … it listed here please feel welcome to bring it into the store of a free, no obligation value appraisal. We buy back jewelry even if you didn’t get it from us. We Buy Gold Gold jewelry is a big category. Any karat of gold is worth money. Any…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 welcome. We buy …
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Jewelry Sales
Jewelry! What images does jewelry bring to mind. Do you think of a queen’s regalia? Or, a mother’s simple wedding band? What…. From simple timeless elegance to modern avant-garde, your style done your way is our goal. You have hundreds of jewelry manufacturers and wholesalers to find the design you like at Arden Jewelers. You can have the latest custom design …jewelry industry to deliver the jewelry of your dreams. You will have your jewelry, done your way. Browse our online jewelry selection or stop by the shop today
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Estate Jewelry Buying
Inherited jewelry has some special issues. First, there can be an emotional attachment based on the relationship of the person who … can be a very emotional process. Some people have a strong relationship with the person and selling a piece of jewelry can be quite emotional. It can be part of the grieving process for some people. Working with people who are selling a … over the last 28 years has given us the experience to be patient and understanding. We are sensitive to the power jewelry can have with a relationship. We understand the close connections and personal sentiments that go along with selling …
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How to Clean Jewelry at Home
Jewelry looks best when it’s cleaned regularly. While we recommend that you bring your jewelry in every 6 months to a year …. Toothbrush and Windex Be sure to plug the drain before you start to make sure no small gems are lost. Rinse the jewelry in water. Spray the piece liberally with Windex or a similar glass cleaner (see notes below about which jewelry can …to scrub the jewelry at all angles. Rinse it off with water again and dry it with a hair dryer to avoid water spots. Jewelry Cleaning Solutions There are several different, purpose made, jewelry cleaning solutions that you can use. We …
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How Custom Jewelry is Made
Custom jewelry design is one of the most fascinating things that we do. In this video we take you through the entire process from … custom design fun and easy, and we hope that comes through in this video. A lot goes into making a piece of custom jewelry, but it’s what we do best, so you can sit back and enjoy the process while we make the jewelry you have always …
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Engravable Jewelry Sale for 2023
Checkout our brand new line of engravable jewelry on sale now for 50% off. Since we can now laser engrave jewelry on-site you are not limited to one single design or …
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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 …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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FOX40 Jewelry Cleaning Story at Arden Jewelers
Zohreen Adamjee from FOX40’s morning news stopped by our shop to talk about jewelry cleaning as a romantic Valentine’s Day gift. We compare a professional cleaning from our jewelers with the at home … some types of jewelry that you definitely don’t want to try to clean at home. If you are interested in having your jewelry cleaned or have any other questions, please feel free to contact us . This video was produced by and is the property …
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How to Spot Fake Tiffany & Co Jewelry
Tiffany & Co. is a brilliant designer that makes some of the most sought after jewelry in the world. Unfortunately, this has led many to create fake or counterfeit Tiffany pieces and then try to sell …jewelers 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 … correctly, and there aren’t any obvious errors (like it being off center). At Arden Jewelers, we don’t like fake jewelry. We have a great collection of genuine Tiffany & Co. available for sale in our shop, and we check every piece to …
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We modified this classic three stone ring design to perfectly accommodate our customer’s diamonds. Sometimes custom jewelry is more about tweaking an existing ring design than coming up with something brand new. This ring set with the customer’s diamonds didn’t cost a fortune, but makes an unforgettable impression. Throw in a matching band to add an extra …
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… diamonds gives this ring a one of a kind look. This custom made matching band utilizes baguette cut and round cut diamonds to make a remarkable bold look. Ready to start your own creation? Call, text, or email us today. One of our jewelry designers will be happy to talk about your custom creation. Our process is fast, fun, and easy. So, what are you waiting for
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This simple band is made with “recycled” diamonds. The stones were originally from various pieces of jewelry belonging to one of our clients, that were either never worn, or broken. We were able to help her turn those pieces …
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… bezel, and on the sides of the shank. The leaf texture was rendered meticulously by hand one leaf at a time. Custom jewelry is often a labor of love, and that love shows through every aspect of this piece. Watch this ring take shape on our …
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This unique and artistic piece features twin mermaids on either side of the round center diamond. The lifelike details and flowing lines create a palpable sense of movement when you look at the ring. Proof that with custom jewelry from Arden Jewelers, the only limit is your imagination
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… gold. The emerald cut Aquamarine center stone is complimented by two matched Aquamarines, one on either side. Aquamarines are often seen set in white gold, but this ring makes the bold choice of yellow gold. We love designing custom jewelry specially suited to your unique taste and style
