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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 …
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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
… to more traditional jewelry. Dad’s love Titanium and Tungsten jewelry because it’s as tough as they are and it looks 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 bits, and machine tools. Titanium is more commonly known, but few people know how great Titanium jewelry can be. It is …
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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 $322 and now is over $978 and Platinum’s low was $602 and has climbed over $2,169. If the jewelry item’s value 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 years. If your jewelry was appraised over three years ago, it you could be undervalued by 40% or more! This has been a …
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75% Off this Small Business Saturday & Cyber Monday
…plan to shop in-store or online be sure to buy them by Monday, November 26th before they go back to full price. Are you 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 Tiffany & Co …and more Stop by , and see what’s new on Small Business Saturday. We would love to say hello and…
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Last Minute Mother’s Day Gifts for 2015
… point. Here are some of the gift ideas we have right now in the store: Beautiful strands of freshwater cultured pearls 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 Day gift ideas right here: Our mom’s give us so much, and Mother’s Day is a great opportunity to say “Thank you.” I …
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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…
