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How Much is My Jewelry Worth?
…This can double the cost of the finished jewelry, or it can have a negligible impact. There are still more costs to consider with new jewelry. There is the cost of bringing it to market which can include: wholesale costs, import costs, … jewelry has different values in different contexts. The main types of value are: intrinsic value, resale value, and appraised value. Intrinsic Value or Cash Value The intrinsic value of jewelry is the simplest and easiest to understand…
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ABC News Exposes Mail Away Cash for Gold
We’ve warned you of the dangers of mailing your jewelry away before, and now here’s one more reason to try a local jeweler first. ABC News has done a story on the major Cash for Gold … highest bidders in town . Don’t take a risk mailing your gold away only to get a low ball offer. Sell your jewelry and get cash today from Arden Jewelers
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The Truth About Synthetic Gems
… from simple glass 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… 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 the same chemically, optically and crystal …
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How to Organize Your Jewelry
… the most difficult fun pieces of jewelry to organize effectively. If you’re like most, you will have necklaces of considerably different lengths in your collection, so you will need a system that works for a wide range of sizes. …, a simple set of small drawers can store a lot of pieces in a compact space. If you do decide to go with drawers, consider adding some internal dividers ( like these ) to keep each piece separate. That way, you don’t wind up with a mixed…
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We’re Seeing Stars
…! If you’re not familiar with the Star Seller program, it is a special distinction that Etsy awards to shops that consistently maintain excellence in areas like reviews, customer service, and on-time shipping. We are incredibly honored to…, our entire Etsy shop will be on sale 10% off. Just use the coupon code: starseller22 Checkout some of the new and exciting pieces we have available on our Etsy shop right now: Not seeing anything you love? That’s ok! You can browse our…
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Why Would a Gemologist Pay Less for Your Jewelry?
… as well, on the order of 68% depth. Again, for perspective, excellent cuts are around 60% to 62.5% depth. He paid considerably more than you can buy the stone for wholesale which is great for the client who sold it. Unfortunately, after …Generally, a professional gemologist jewelry buyer will pay more for jewelry because they understand the real value and can be more confident in offering a higher amount. But, there are a few situations where a … will actually pay less. Expertise Can be a Double Edged Sword First, a gemologist may pay less because they understand the true value of the item. We see lots of jewelry with poor quality gems. Other buyers may not identify the gems as …
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Buy Jewelry with Bitcoin
…via bitcoin. We save money, so we’re passing it on to you. Buying jewelry should be a fun and easy process. We are constantly looking for ways to make shopping for jewelry online easier, more affordable, and more fun. One of the ways to … bitcoin, you can do that too. What is Bitcoin? “There are 3 eras of currency: Commodity based, politically based, and now, math based.” – Chris Dixon, Technology Investor Bitcoin is a digital currency that has recently swept on to the …
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Why Sell Your Jewelry to a Gemologist Jewelry Buyer?
… 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 identify 20 unknown … is now proudly displaying a “Cash for Gold” banner. 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 …
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Throwback Pricing for Our 30th Anniversary
… in-store. * Store-wide sale is valid in-store only and excludes some pieces like Mark Schneider, Jen Lesea Designs, consignment items, and items already on sale. See store for details… 1989 two groundbreaking ideas were born that would change the shape of history: the first was the World Wide Web, and the second was Arden Jewelers . This year, to celebrate our 30th anniversary we’re going back in time to where it all … until the throwback case is empty, so come in today for the best selection. What Is Throwback Pricing? Here are a handful of examples so you can see just how low we’re marking down these prices. You’ll save hundreds and even thousands …
