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A unique and modern take on the classic solitaire engagement ring. This ring is made in hypo-allergenic 14k white gold, with a sleek profile, and featuring a round brilliant center …
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The perfectly round halo is a great backdrop to the glittering center diamond. Groups of three diamonds on each side give this ring a smooth tapered feel. The small accent …
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This custom engagement was made with an oval brilliant center diamond, and accented with channels of round brilliant diamonds descending down the shank …level glitz and glam, the channels of diamonds are nestled between rows of additional diamond accents. An engagement ring that sparkles from every angle
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This gorgeous opal ring has a minimal bezel design, made interesting with the unique by-pass style of the shank. The flashes of color from …
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This engagement ring design features an oval Sapphire center stone, surrounded by a halo of round brilliant and marquise cut diamonds, creating a vintage flavored silhouette. Additional diamond accents descend down either side of the shank. Six prongs …
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Class rings are a great way to celebrate your accomplishments. But, you don’t have to settle for the generic styles offered by …
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Gold Purity and The Differences Between White and Yellow Gold
… non gold metal. Some plated jewelry has markings that look like real solid gold. For example, a plated piece can be stamped: 14k HGE or 18k GE. HGE means hydrostatic gold electroplating. Plated gold is measured in how many molecules of gold… jewelry has very little gold. You can learn more about gold plating on our FAQ page. Sometimes engagement rings are stamped 14KP. The 14KP is a marking for plum gold which is a true mix of 14 karat gold. Some governments allow 13.5k to be …
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Jewelry Repair FAQ
… is roughly equal to 4/100,000 or 0.00004 inches. Gold plated jewelry is often indicated with a “GP” marking stamped somewhere on the piece. Heavy Gold Electroplating is gold plating with a minimum thickness of 2.5 microns. Look for an “HGE… you have a question that you don’t see answered here, please contact us and let us know. A gemstone fell out of my ring. Will the new stone match the old one? We get this question all the time. People want their jewelry to look just the …
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Anatomy of a Ring
Knowing the different parts of a ring can help you make a better decision when choosing a new ring and it can help you know when your ring may need … ring has a shank. This is the technical term for the band of metal that encircles the finger. There would be no ring without the shank. If the ring has a distinct design feature on the top part, the ring shank is generally said to start … point that the design stops. A jeweler will usually add or remove metal from the bottom of the shank when sizing a ring. This can sometimes be done so well that you would never know it was sized looking at the shank with your naked eye. …
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Types of Jewelry Clasps
In the world of jewelry, there are a wide variety of clasps, each with its own purpose and unique design. Whether you are searching for a replacement for a broken clasp or just looking to… necklaces and bracelets. The hook-and-eye clasp was also used by the Greeks and Romans who often embellished them with gemstones and intricate designs. In the 19th century, the development of new metalworking techniques and machinery led…production of jewelry, and the demand for simpler, more affordable clasps grew. This led to the development of the spring ring clasp, which is still widely used today. The spring ring clasp features a small, spring-loaded mechanism that …
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What to Do When Your Ring Irritates Your Skin
Nothing is more frustrating than being unable to wear your engagement ring or other jewelry because it irritates your skin. Don’t worry. There are many options you have when faced with this …but their root causes and solutions are very different. Physical Irritation This can be caused by the design of the ring, a rough area that is the result of normal wear and tear, or a ring that is not sized correctly. If the ring is too … irritation and the solution may simply be to size the ring up slightly. Likewise, if there is a rough spot on the ring, that can normally be smoothed out by a jeweler. Changes in diet can dramatically affect our finger sizes. So, if the …
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Is a Lab Grown Diamond Right for Me?
Picking a diamond for your engagement ring is a big decision. For most of us, buying a diamond is a significant financial undertaking, and we want to get it … paranoia both from inside the trade and from outside observers. I have heard people say that natural diamonds come with a 400% mark up, or that most mined diamonds are conflict diamonds (both wild falsehoods). On the other hand, I have … it out of the ground. There is also no need to displace many tons of earth to create a lab grown diamond. You can, with 100% certainty, know the origin of your diamond. The issue of conflict or “Blood” diamonds is very prominent in many …
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How to Spot Fake Tiffany & Co Jewelry
… 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 uses high quality silver while … to make sure it’s the real thing. When we find one that isn’t… well, you can watch the video to see what we do with it
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Ring Cam – Capture Your Proposal on Video
Ring Cam is an exciting new technology that allows you to capture your proposal on HD video. It’s a camera with a wide …
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Cathedral Ring Mountings
The cathedral mounting is one of the many choices you have when you’re looking for the perfect engagement ring. It has many variations and its own set of pros and cons. Knowing more about this unique style can help you decide …
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Fox 40 Ring Cam Interview
The Ring Cam is a special engagement ring box that has a hidden camera. You can use it to capture your proposal on video to …this, they sent a reporter to our shop to get the inside story. A big thanks goes out to Eddie and Shandretta for sharing their proposal video and for being there for the interview. It was great to be able to relive that moment with them…
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News 10 Falling Diamond Prices Interview
… reasons for the pricing trend and how jewelry buyers can take advantage of it. By shopping at local jewelers like Arden Jewelers who can quickly react to changes in the diamond market, customers can save on their diamond engagement ring and general diamond jewelry purchases. Thanks to Dina Kupfer for thinking of us for this story
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Art Deco vs Art Nouveau Engagement Rings
… video we show you the key differences between Art Deco and Art Nouveau jewelry (specifically focusing on engagement rings). You’ll learn about the key features and design ideas that typified each movement and how those concepts were … Deco vs Art Nouveau for a deeper dive. Art Nouveau In Art Nouveau jewelry you are going to see organic designs featuring flowing lines and asymmetry. Artists took a lot of inspiration from nature both in the overall freeform aesthetic as…
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30% Off Engagement Rings!
With Valentine’s Day right around the corner now is the perfect time to celebrate your love with a brand new engagement …question or finally going for that long awaited upgrade you will save 30% off on our entire collection of engagement rings* both in-store and online if you order before February 14th. How can you take advantage of this great offer? I’m …area, feel free to stop by our showroom anytime before February 14th to get the sale price. Don’t need an engagement ring? That’s ok too. We have lots of new jewelry in the cases and on our Etsy shop all at fantastic prices. If you’re …
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Lab Grown Diamonds
… producing diamonds matured to where gem quality stones can be produced in large sizes. Lab grown diamond engagement rings Today, we are excited to introduce our brand new line of lab grown diamond engagement rings: Balance. These rings … gold and all of the diamonds are lab grown. The design is a celebration of symmetry from the perfect circle of the ring shank to the dazzling round, bezel set diamonds. If you’re interested, you can learn more about them or shop online …
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Why Would a Gemologist Pay Less for Your Jewelry?
… can trick most diamond testers. Sometimes they buy jewelry that isn’t gold at gold prices because it is (wrongly) stamped 14k. In these cases, knowledge makes the professional gemologist jewelry buyer offer less for an item. But, in most … 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 gemologist buyer will actually pay less. Expertise Can be a …
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Engagement Ring Trends for 2024
With 2024 flying by faster than you can scroll through your TikTok feed, it feels like the right time to stop and enjoy …feels both classic and modern at the same time. Couples are loving how warm and elegant it looks whether it’s paired with a traditional diamond or something more colorful. Yellow engagement rings were the “gold” standard in the 1960s-…, white gold has been much more popular until recently. As of the writing of this blog, we have sold more engagement rings in yellow gold than any other color. Simple Accented Solitaires The trend of adding accent stones on the sides of …
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Informational Video: Cathedral Ring Mountings
We’re excited to announce our new series of informational web videos starting with this overview of the cathedral ring mounting style. These videos are designed to teach you about the different … the series right here: We hope you enjoyed the video and that you learned something new about cathedral engagement rings. If you have any feedback, comments, or ideas for what you would like to see future videos on, please leave us a … more examples of cathedral rings on our online store, or you can always come by for a visit to see some cathedral rings in
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Today’s Top Engagement Ring Trends
Once you’ve found “the one” the next thing you need to do is find “the ring.” While there are a lot of technical things to consider (the 4 C’s, gold karats, etc.), you can’t overstate the importance … test of time, but you also want something that’s relevant and exciting today. If you already know what style of ring she wants, stop reading now and go find it . If you’re still here, keep going to see some of today’s hottest style …, pincushion-like shapes in place of the ubiquitous round and cushion outlines. These pointed shapes give the ring an elegant, vintage flair calling to mind the intricate designs found in baroque cathedrals or the palace at Versailles. …
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Presentation Engagement Ring
What is a presentation engagement ring? A presentation engagement ring is simply a solitaire setting with a diamond set in it. The presentation ring … give your bride-to-be the simple presentation ring and then come back into the store and get the exact engagement ring she wants without any hassle. Here’s how it works: Pick out the diamond. If you know a general shape and size, that …set it in a four or six prong solitaire (Tiffany style) setting. It can be in 14 karat white or yellow gold. Propose with the presentation ring. Come back with your new fiancée, and pick out the ring style she wants. We charge a small …
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How Much to Spend on an Engagement Ring
You may have heard the rule of thumb that you should spend three months’ salary on the engagement ring. This could be extreme overkill, or it could be too small to meet the goal of exceeding her expectations. We will help…, the diamond and jewelry industry influenced culture to provide guidelines on the amount to spend on an engagement ring. In the 1930s, it started with one months’ salary to buy a diamond engagement ring. By the way, only about 10% of the… that time were diamond engagement rings. By the end of the 20th Century, over 80% of people gave diamond engagement rings. Diamond prices increased in that time frame due to simple supply and demand. The two months’ salary rule began in …
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The History of the Engagement Ring
…, “Of all its many roles, the diamond as messenger of romantic love – beginning with the belief that Cupid’s arrows were tipped with diamonds – has resonated through the centuries to emerge today as powerful as ever.” Medieval England …Wedding bands go way back in history. One example of this is the Ancient Egyptians who were buried wearing rings made of a single silver or gold wire on the fourth finger of their left hands. The wedding band as a ring has …
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Engagement Ring Style Guide
There are many engagement ring styles. While some of those style come in and out of fashion, others are more timeless. Here are some of the …Simple Solitaire The solitaire is probably the first thing that comes to mind when you think of a classic engagement ring. It is probably the most popular ring style across the history of diamond engagement rings. Fun trivia: it is said …solitaire is heavily influenced by the iconic “Tiffany” setting created by Tiffany & Co back in 1886. Solitaire With Accents This style is very similar to the Solitaire. It stays true to the essence of Solitaire designs but adds a bit…
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Alternative Gemstones for a Non Traditional Engagement Ring
Today, many couples are choosing to express their individuality with unconventional engagement rings. One way to break the mold is to use a gemstone that’s not a Diamond. Let’s explore … to Diamonds have color which makes stand out from the traditional clear white Diamond. Sapphire Engagement Rings The most common Diamond alternative for engagement rings is Blue Sapphire. The Duchess of Cambridge, Princess Diana, … is a 10, the hardest of any natural gem. Their hardness helps Sapphires and Rubies wear very well in engagement rings. There are also White Sapphires which look similar to diamonds, but they don’t sparkle like diamond. Jessica Simpson’s …
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Selling Back Your Engagement Ring
Many times engagement / wedding rings are people’s most expensive jewelry purchase. Liquidating them takes special care to maximize the return of … without a specialist gemologist will not yield the best price. A cautionary tale: I had a client take an engagement ring to a jewelry buying events at a local hotel. They offered a fair price for the gold, around $200. But the ring had a… value for diamonds. It can be hard to find a company that buys back jewelry that can give you a good price for the ring and the diamond. As with most things, the value of wedding rings comes from several factors: First, there is the …
