Search Results
Blog Posts matching: “loose gemstone”
Showing only Blog Post results. Click here to show all results.
Blog Posts (Show All Blog Posts)
-
Intimately Public
… hand, is choosing a new ring design that will be able to reuse the gems from the original. This is a great choice when the gems in the original ring have strong sentimental value. With a Remount, the history and story of the original gemstones live on in a new and unique way. Whichever path you decide, giving the gift of jewelry to someone you love enables them to remember you whenever the gift is worn. Jewelry is special because it is an intimate gift worn next to the …
-
Why Sell Your Jewelry to a Gemologist Jewelry Buyer?
… 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 identify 20 unknown gemstones perfectly with zero room for error. A 99% score on this test is failing. It’s no wonder that there are so few professional gemologists in the jewelry field. Having someone with that degree of experience and training valuing your …
-
Jewelry Appraisals Over 3 Years Old May be Greatly Undervalued
… 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 period of big changes in the jewelry field. We are dedicated to keeping up …
-
How Much is My Jewelry Worth?
…based on current market rates. So, gold jewelry value, in this context, is largely determined by the current spot price of gold. Intrinsic value can be viewed as the recycle value of jewelry. Imagine the jewelry as a pile of metal and gemstones, not as a whole piece of jewelry. Some other names for intrinsic value are: cash value, cash wholesale value, and 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…
-
Cash for Gold vs. Cash for Jewelry
… between “Cash for Gold” and “Cash for Jewelry?” Don’t the Cash for Gold companies factor in the diamonds and gemstones? I saw a news report where one of the more famous Cash for Gold company said they pay from 20% of the gold value . That … buyers are gemologist trained. That means, they can accurately and consistently evaluate how much diamonds and gemstones are worth when they are buying. And even better for you, our buyers have years of experience buying from jewelry …
-
Meet the Jewelers: Sacramento Indie Jewelry Designers
… States Postal Service, I decided to retire and pursue my passion. I was fortunate to find a position as a bench jeweler at Arden Jewelers. Artist’s Statement: This collection enhances the beauty of nature by incorporating natural gemstones and the weaving of precious metals. I believe in fostering love and encouraging the free spirit of self-expression, with each piece uniquely crafted to celebrate individuality. Three incredible collections from three gifted, Sacramento …
-
Jewelry for Cheapskates
…budget, you can get a very similar look for significantly less. Silver Jewelry With the high price of gold, more people are turning to silver as an alternative metal for fine jewelry. You can find high quality pieces set with precious gemstones in silver for very reasonable prices. Our Asteria line features many pieces in silver with white sapphire accents, for example. Keep in mind though that sterling silver is much softer than 14k or 18k gold. This means that it will …
-
Get More Cash for Your Jewelry
… it. Whether you are selling a simple gold chain or a diamond ring or you just want to know how much your jewelry is worth, be sure to stop by Arden Jewelers. Other “cash for gold” operations don’t always pay you for the diamonds and gemstones. Our gemologists trained buyers can pay you more. Visit Arden Jewelers today
-
Learn about Morganite and Jewelry Allergies
… do more than that. Which is why we created the Fine Jewelry University . There, you can learn about gold, diamonds, gemstones, buying, selling, cleaning, and just about anything else related to jewelry from GIA trained, battle-tested … pure look. You will often find Morganite set in rose gold which compliments and brings out the natural pink in the gemstone. Even though Morganite is quite rare, it is still very affordable, and it makes a great gift (wink, wink). Read the …
