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KCRA 3 Visits Arden Jewelers
… story even featured some of the advice we gave the reporter on selling gold. It’s important to realize that jewelry is more than just scrap metal. Unlike the gold buyers at the party, our gemologist trained buyers recognized the value … it to someone who will just pay you for the gold weight. Take a page out of your local news station’s book, and visit Arden Jewelers to see how much more you can get for your jewelryArden Jewelers was recently featured in a KCRA channel 3 news broadcast on the growing trend of gold selling parties. The reporter came by with jewelry to sell …
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The Truth About Synthetic Gems
… gems make owning beautiful jewelry affordable. But synthetic gems are not natural; they are manmade. Knowing what you are buying is key. In conclusion, synthetic gems are not bad, fakes, or the curse of a modern society. The story of how…One of the most intimidating subjects for new comers to the jewelry industry is synthetic gems, so I figured I’d start with a quick explanation of the subject. Here’s an excerpt from an article I …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. So clear …
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Happy Holidays!
… new decorations we have up around the site to celebrate the season. Also, be sure to stop by the shop to have a look at the incredible deals we have available right now, and don’t forget about free shipping for ALL online orders. …
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Perspective – Is Selling Gold Jewelry on Craigslist Worth it?
We make trade-off decisions every day: “Sleep another 10min and skip breakfast?” “Pay $0.05 more per gallon, or drive across town for …or try to get more on Craigslist?”. So, which one should you chose? Selling your jewelry for retail prices on Craigslist and other online local classified sites can sometimes get you 10-35% more, but you are likely trading off time, …. A few short days ago, a would-be thief was convicted for attempting to steal jewelry from an unsuspecting Craigslist seller who was just trying to get more cash for his gold than the local jewelers were offering him. And, he’s not the…
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Jewelry Appraisals Over 3 Years Old May be Greatly Undervalued
…. Platinum in the same year had a low of $1,168 per ounce to $2,169 and souring higher. The five year low and high is even greater. Gold’s low was $322 and now is over $978 and Platinum’s low was $602 and has climbed over $2,169. If the…’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 …
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Store Moving Sale
50% to 80% Off all Jewelry! Arden Jewelers is closing its 2367 Arden Way store! Closing the store but not going out of business! Arden Jewelers will continue to …and exciting jewelry for years to come. Our new store will be just down the street. We will have more to say about this in the future, but for now… All of Angelo’s one of a kind designs are on Closing Sale discount! His designs have …, first served on these one-of-a-kind extraordinary works of art. If you are getting married or know of someone who is in the next two years this is the time to buy your engagement ring. Our large and excellent wedding jewelry section …
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White AAA Pearl Strand Necklace Knotted with 14k Yellow Clasp
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Mark Schneider : Kismet Contemporary Engagement Ring
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Salt and Pepper Diamond Kite Solitaire Ring
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Lemon Drop Swirl Necklace With Enamel in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
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Bezel Set Diamond and Kite Stackable Band
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Mark Schneider : Kiss Traditional Engagement Ring
$1,377.00
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How to Untangle Knotted Chains
… inscrutable than the Gordian Knot. However, most of us would rather wear our chains than cut them into pieces. In this short video, we’ll cover 3 simple techniques you can use at home to untangle your chain no matter how knotted it is… into the knot. Then relax your grip to let the tension in the tweezers pull the knot apart. Use paperclips to finish untangling the knot. Push the paperclip ends through the knot and all the way to the hard surface below. Once there, …
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KCRA Visits Arden Jewelers
When KCRA 3 did a report on selling gold jewelry, they compared our offer to a gold party and other local jewelers. Arden … most for their gold jewelry, and we can do it for you too. Come by today and our professional jewelry buyers will make you a great off on your jewelry. Or, you can learn more about our jewelry buying service
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Chain Strength Comparison Test
… curb chain that we tested. We hope you enjoyed the video, and please feel free to let us know in the comments what other kinds of jewelry videos you would like to seeWe had some fun in this video breaking different kinds of gold chains to see which styles were the strongest. We weren’t surprised to find … chain was about 6 times weaker than a solid one of about the same size and style. Also, the herringbone didn’t surprise us when it was one of the weakest and most easily damaged chains in the group. On the other hand, the figaro and …
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How to Clean Jewelry at Home
… we sell at our store are embedded with a cleaning compound call jeweler’s rouge. This mildly abrasive compound is what we use on our high-speed buffing wheels to polish jewelry and it is what makes the cloth do its work. To use a … can be used on most gems, however. Jewelry Cleaning Solutions : Read the label on your cleaning solution to learn what jewelry is safe to clean with it. Ultrasonic : Only use the ultrasonic with the following gems: Diamond, Ruby, …
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Art Deco vs Art Nouveau Engagement Rings
In this video we show you the key differences between Art Deco and Art Nouveau jewelry (specifically focusing on engagement …. 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 well as in the incorporation of …, Art Nouveau. Here you will find bold contrast, modern simplicity, and heavy use of symmetry. Geometric shapes like triangles, arcs, and circles took center stage in jewelry along with other art forms. The Old European Cut diamond was…
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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…
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This elegant woven knot ring was custom made for this beautiful morganite gemstone. The rose gold compliments the …
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The Celtic knot pattern we incorporated into this diamond solitaire engagement ring gives it a unique and personal flare. The center diamond is set low giving the …
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… 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 forThis absolutely stunning wedding set features a massive pear cut diamond. The chevron design and glittering accent …
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This is a truly unique piece. The center is a stunning pallasitic peridot which is peridot that is 100% extraterrestrial … of the extremely rare meteorites that survived its trip through the earth’s atmosphere and had the right chemical make up to contain gem quality peridot. The setting borrows for the Art Deco tradition with some modern to touches to …
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This one-of-a-kind ring has a lovely nature-inspired budding leaf design in white gold. Round brilliant diamonds are …
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… were hand wire wrapped by one of our talented jewelers in sterling silver and high karat yellow gold. Each necklace is custom fitted and formed for each of the gold quartz stones. The care and craftsmanship is seen in these bold …
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What are “Blood Diamonds”?
… governments, and are used to fund military action in opposition to those governments, or in contravention of the decisions of the Security Council.” These diamonds are sometimes referred to as “blood diamonds.” In July 2000, the global… (NGOs) such as Global Witness and Partnership Africa Canada to create the Kimberley Process Certification System. This system was formally adopted in 2003 and guards against conflict diamonds entering the legitimate diamond supply …
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Gold Purity and The Differences Between White and Yellow Gold
Gold, just the word brings to mind value, rarity, wealth, beauty and jewelry. But what is gold? Yes the scientists tell us gold is an element with the chemical symbol Au. We know it is the heraldic metal… love. Gold Purity Is all gold the same? We hear a piece of jewelry is pure gold or solid gold or 24 karat gold, but what does it all mean? Gold used in jewelry like wedding rings can come in many forms. Basic to understand the uses of …wedding ring is 14 karat gold. So the only pure gold is 24 karat gold which is sometimes called 999 gold. Solid Gold What does the term solid 14k gold mean? Some engagement rings are advertised as solid 14k gold which means the ring is …
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Art Deco vs. Art Nouveau Style Jewelry
… influence everywhere. They are also important guide posts that can aid in dating vintage and antique jewelry. So, what are these two movements all about, and where did they come from? Origins and Historical Context Originating in the …, for over 100 years. Each style brought unique elements into jewelry design, reflecting broader cultural and artistic shifts while captivating wearers with their unmistakable aesthetics. While there is always overlap in art, these two …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Jade
…and it has been an incredibly important part of Asian, Central American, and North American history ever since. But, what is jade, and what has given it such a prominent place in human history? The term “jade” actually refers to two …. These particular rocks are made up of silicon and oxygen as the primary components, but the other elements are what make them special. The arrangement of these atoms in its crystal structure is what gives jade its extraordinary …
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Types of Jewelry Clasps
… it in the right area. Strength – Heavy necklaces can pull the first catch out since it is held in by tension in somewhat thin metal. Longevity – Since the main clasp mechanism works like a box clasp it suffers from the same problem of …. This can make them unsuitable for some chain styles. Push Release Clasp (Push Button Clasp) This style is somewhat similar to the box clasp. There is a notched post on one end of the clasp which fits into a catch on the other end. A …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Spinel
… regularly for the last century, whether it is with an heirloom piece of jewelry or something found at the beach, what many people have believed to be a ruby for years turned out to be spinel. While modern technology and gemological …Spinel, the Great Imposter” sounds like the title of an action movie, but it could also be the title of this article. For years spinel has been confused with other gems and even today is often used as a substitute for similar …, tourmalines, and other more popular gems. For only the 3rd time in the last one hundred years, the industry is modifying the official birthstone list. Spinel will be joining peridot as the August birthstone! This change was officially…
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Jewelry Appraisals
We offer a variety of appraisal services, so you can chose what‘s best for your needs. The most common appraisal is the Insurance Appraisal which focuses on replacement value. You … the different types of appraisals here. Insurance Appraisal An Insurance appraisal is desirous by a client who wishes to insure their gems or jewelry items against damage, loss or theft with the appraisal reflecting the retail costs … in brand new condition. Such costs or values are estimates of the averaged current market prices at which the appraised items may be purchased in the average fine jewelry store and do not necessarily reflect the price at which the …
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Custom Designed Engagement Rings
… jewelry craftsmen, can make a high end engagement ring for less than the full retail price at other jewelry stores. Whatever the reason, you can choose a custom designed engagement ring when the perfect ring for you does not exist. You …. You will have the opportunity to creating your design with the help of our world class jewelry designers. It is a fun and genuinely rewarding process. There are many reasons to choose a custom engagement ring. You want to create …
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What is Asteria Jewelry?
…48 hours unless…” No one gives bad news like Dr. House . Giving a boring gift is not as bad as dying, but that’s what it feels like when a gift does not meet the expectations of the one we love. We may not be able to find the cure for …that’s killing Dr. House’s patient, but we have found the cure for the common gift! The cure for the common gift is not of this world alone. It will take something out of this world to fix the same old boring gift. The common gift …
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Legal Information
… want you to be happy. If you are dissatisfied with your purchase, we would love to make it right, either by fixing what bothers you, exchanging the product for a different one, or giving a full refund (including original shipping). If … and the shipping fee to and from us. However, the labor services are free and covered by the one year guarantee. What is Normal Wear? As with all fine jewelry, normal wear does not include swimming, bathing, housework, sports, strenuous …
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How Much to Spend on an Engagement Ring
… forever?” Another ad campaign had the following statement, “Two months’ salary showed the future Mrs. Smith what the future would be like.” This type of ad began to tie the success of a person and even their feelings for their future … time from one month to three months. This is all interesting history, but it does not answer the big question: “What should I spend on an engagement ring?” Some unfair truths about engagement rings In order to answer that question, we …
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Custom Jewelry Design FAQ
…be a jewelry designer to have a ring custom designed? NO. We are the expert jewelry designers. You are the expert in what you like. Putting these two experts together is the fun part. What if I don’t know what I want? Don’t worry, we have… you like, it would look great to you. They can’t build a car just for you, but we can build a ring just for you. What style should I choose? Jewelry style can give people a great sense of dread or be totally irrelative. What is in …
