Tagged: Jewelry Repair
Below you will find content on the site that is "tagged" with the topic: Jewelry Repair. Arden Jewelers has decades of experience with jewelry repair in Sacramento. Our shop uses state of the art equipment and skilled bench jewelers to get the best possible quality at the lowest cost to you.
Videos
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Making Our True North Diamond Star Pendant
This video is a short walk through showing how we make on of our original True North necklaces. We show you how we take the 14k karat white gold and diamond version from a rough casting all the way to a finished piece. The steps include: Melting and casting the gold Sanding and smoothing the rough casting Polishing to a mirror finish Rhodium plating Steam cleaning Setting the diamond We hope you enjoyed this look behind the scenes of this beautiful piece of jewelry. Remember, if you would like us... read more »
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How to Check if Your Diamond is Loose
The worst day of owning a ring comes when you look down and you notice that your diamond is missing. One of the best ways to prevent this is to regularly check if your ring has any loose stones. In this video we’ll show you two easy ways you can tell if your diamond (or other gemstone) is loose at home. Hold the ring close to your ear in one hand and gently tap the bottom of it with the other. Listen for a faint rattling sound. Use a pen... read more »
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FOX40 Jewelry Cleaning Story at Arden Jewelers
Zohreen Adamjee from FOX40’s morning news stopped by our shop to talk about jewelry cleaning as a romantic Valentine’s Day gift. We compare a professional cleaning from our jewelers with the at home version and also talk about some types of jewelry that you definitely don’t want to try to clean at home. If you are interested in having your jewelry cleaned or have any other questions, please feel free to contact us. This video was produced by and is the property of FOX40. Watch more on their website... read more »
Fine Jewelry University
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Jewelry Solder: What You Should Know
Solder is the unseen “glue” that holds most jewelry together. If you have ever had a ring sized, a chain repaired, or your wedding set joined together, you have very likely seen solder in action. But, what is solder and how is it different than the rest of the metal that makes up your jewelry? What is Solder? To answer this question we first have to understand metal alloys. If you haven’t already, now would be a great time to read our article on gold purity. Now you should know... read more »
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Laser Jewelry Repair
When you hear laser you probably think of blowing things up (all you sci-fi people) or high tech scientific experiments or even crazy villains trying to take over the world with a “laser”. One of the last things you think a laser can do is to work on your intricate jewelry. Well, laser technology is making it possible to work on jewelry that once was impossible to fix or too costly to fix. Now Arden Jewelers has a powerful laser to repair our customer’s jewelry. Lasers can repair an antique... read more »
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Jewelry Repair FAQ
Here you will find answers for all of your jewelry repair related questions. If 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 way it did before a gemstone fell out; who wouldn’t? That’s why we have literally 100s of carats of loose diamonds, sapphires, rubies, opals, pearls, and more in all... read more »
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Trusted Jewelry Repair in Sacramento
Arden Jewelers has decades of experience doing jewelry repair right here in Sacramento, CA At Arden Jewelers, we understand how important your jewelry is to you. When your jewelry breaks, doesn’t fit right, or just doesn’t look like it used to, we are here to help. Our jewelry repair team has decades of years of experience working on everything from $100,000 diamond rings to simple gold bands. Here’s a short list of the kinds of repairs that we offer at competitive prices. Same day turnaround is available for some services... read more »
Blog Posts (Show All Blog Posts)
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In-House Laser Engraving is Now Available
Our brand-new laser engraver opens up exciting new possibilities for personalized jewelry. In addition to the standard names, dates, and initials we are exploring more complex engravings like photos, fingerprints, maps, and tessellations. The sky is the limit, so if you have an idea for a custom engraving, we would love to help you with it. Contact us to talk with one of our jewelry designers today... read more »
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Samuels Jewelers is Closing, We’re Here to Help
Questions about your warranty? Scroll down to the section on warranty coverage to learn more. After 125 years in the jewelry business Samuels Jewelers has filed Chapter 11 bankruptcy and is now in the final days of closing all of its 120 stores. If you were one of their many clients, you are probably wondering where you should go for repairs, service, and new jewelry now. We want you to know, that we’re here to help. One of your first questions will probably be about your Samuels Jewelers warranty. Of... read more »
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The Magic of Jewelry Repair
The best part of any makeover show is the reveal. After all of the hard work and bumps along the way, we finally get to see the finished product. As local jewelry repair experts, we get to experience this great moment everyday. We see jewelry that’s taken all kinds of abuse. Earrings that have been flattened by car tires, engagement rings that have done battle with the garbage disposal, pendants that have been soaked in every household chemical known to man, and more have all crossed our doors. And, the... read more »
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Warranty Woes and the Value of On-Site Repairs
Chalk this one up to the “It would be funny if it wasn’t so sad” category. We recently had a customer visit the shop to get some repairs done on a piece of jewelry she had purchased at a certain big box store that shall remain nameless. This is a fairly regular occurrence at our shop for two main reasons: We are known locally for having one of the largest and most well-equipped jewelry repair facility in Sacramento, CA. We have invested thousands of dollars in high-end equipment like our... read more »
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3 Things You Might Not Know About Jewelry Repair
Jewelry repair can be a confusing thing, especially if you don't know much about how it's done. In this blog, we look at 3 common misconceptions about jewelry repair. We will discuss: 1) jewelry maintenance and wear, 2) how rings are sized, and 3) how susceptible gems are to heat. At Arden Jewelers, we're here to answer any questions you have and provide you with professional service that you won't find anywhere else... read more »
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Can My Costume and Fashion Jewelry be Fixed?
Yes and no. A few years ago, the answer to this question would have normally been no, but with the introduction of the laser welder, we are actually able to repair many costume and fashion jewelry pieces that would have been beyond help before. Now, there will always be some jewelry that cannot be repaired for one reason or another. But, with the laser welder in the hands of our skilled craftsmen there is a good chance we will be able to repair your jewelry. Get more jewelry repair answers... read more »
