In many ways, the upgrade of a wedding ring is a more significant symbol of love than the original engagement ring. Now you know each other. All the games of courtship are over. Real life, with all its good decisions and bad ones, is playing out. The trials of life and failed expectations have taken their toll. The amazing strength of love is displayed each day. The significance of “she loves me for who I really am,” dumbfounds you every time you think about it.

Anniversaries are an opportunity to express the amazing joy of life: that she loves you even with all the history. Anniversaries mark time. They give the occasion to declare: “Here and now I LOVE YOU.”

Upgrades and Redesigns are two of the main ways to give the gift of jewelry. Upgrades are usually “up-sizing” to a bigger or higher grade main diamond. Many times, the jewelry only needs a change in the head to accommodate the new diamond. A Redesign is using some of the original ring to create a new design. This process is done as a custom design.

If you decide to go with a Redesign, there are basically two ways of approaching it: the New Ring and the Remount. The New Ring approach is a fresh start from scratch. “What do you want your ring to be? If you could have your dream ring, what would it look like?” Start here, and create a new and vibrant expression of your love and commitment together. A Remount, on the other 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 skin. It is also a public gift because it will be seen by all. People interact with her because of the ring. A passing statement, “He must really love you.” pays big dividends. Not only is a wedding ring intimately public, but it is publicly intimate.

There is a time when the right gift is an upgrade of the wedding ring. Normally, this is done only once or twice in a marriage. The wedding ring is the most intimately public symbol of love. For better or worse, this diamond jewelry is the most tangible expression of love we have in our culture. With all the turmoil and uncertainty of today, is now the time for you to openly declare to the world your love for this woman?

Get more jewelry repair answers at our new FAQ page.

Or, come on by, and talk to our friend jewelry repair experts. We are happy to tackle tough jewelry repair projects that other jewelers won’t. And, don’t worry, there’s no high pressure pitch, we just explain your options in plain English.

Cash for Jewelry, on the other hand, only starts with the metal value (i.e. the gold, silver, or platinum), and then looks at the jewelry as a piece of fashion. Estate jewelry can be worth many times the gold value because of its exquisite design or history. The next step is to evaluate the gems that are set in the jewelry. Cash for Gold companies just pay for the gold, not the gems or diamonds. Over the 2 decades I’ve spent buying jewelry form the public, I have heard horror stories of people being ripped off. One comes to mind about a lady who was paid $50 for a ring that had a one carat H color VS clarity diamond in it. The diamond alone was worth $2,500 to $5,000. She was given a fair Cash for Gold price of 80% for the gold, but nothing for the diamond.

At Arden Jewelers, we believe in the Cash for Jewelry system. Our jewelry 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 wholesales, so they know a good jewelry style when they see one. That means you can get many times the gold value when you sell your jewelry to Arden Jewelers’ jewelry buyers.

Curious how much you could get? Come by for a free value assessment.

What is fluorescence? Fluorescence is a form of lumination that is created when a diamond is exposed to low or high wave ultraviolet light. Some degree is common in nearly one half of all diamonds. One major point in understanding ultraviolet light is sun light is a strong source of ultraviolet light. Therefore, when a diamond is outside in the sun light, the impact of fluorescence will be noticed.

Fluorescence: the good, the bad, and the inconsequential
The bad news is that sometimes fluorescence can make a diamond look foggy or waxy as some people describe it. Most people don’t want a hazy looking diamond that loses some of its fire in the sunlight. The good news about fluorescence is that sometimes it can actually improve the appearance of diamonds by improving its color grade in the face up view (which is the way most people see their diamond in jewelry). So, a fluorescent diamond that is actually J color can look like it is H color (for more info on color grades and the 4C’s see our Diamond Buying Guide). The kicker is that sometimes, fluorescence has no visible effect on the diamond quality at all. So, is fluorescence bad or good? Unfortunately, it’s not that simple. Each diamond is unique and will react differently when exposed to ultraviolet light. So, don’t let anyone tell you that fluorescence is always bad or always good. Now, you know better.

Just one final thought, the Hope Diamond fluoresces red and it is a very beautiful diamond.

20 years ago, the hottest new movies came on VHS tape. 20 years ago, giving someone music on-the-go meant a Compact Disc playing Sony Walkman. 20 years ago, trendy clothes had shoulder pads and excessive floral prints. 20 years ago, the closest thing you could get to an iPhone was so large and heavy today’s airport security would consider it a deadly weapon. 20 years ago, a gift of beautiful fine jewelry told of undying love, and today that gift shines as bright as it always has, and today she still remembers all the devotion and esteem that came with it.

The sad truth is that most of the gifts that were given 20 years ago have found their way into the various landfills and rubbish heaps scattered across our country having outlived their usefulness or meaning. But, those that wanted to give a lasting testament of their enduring love chose a special pendant or a simple pair of diamond stud earrings that still adorn the object of their affection today. In these uncertain times, give a gift that will still shine bright long after iPods and Blu-Ray movies seem like relics of a distant past age. Give a gift that shows the unshakable devotion of your love. Give a gift that endures. Visit Arden Jewelers today.

If you missed our Grand Opening, it’s ok. Since we now offer totally Stress Free pricing, you can come in anytime and get the same prices that were available at the Grand Opening. If you haven’t seen our new location yet, stop on by and get some earlier Christmas shopping done before the holiday rush. Here’s how to find us.

The excitement of a new home is one of the nicest joys of life. We want to share that joy with you during our Grand Opening Celebration. From November 2nd to the 7th we will be having fun, games, desserts, and more.

And, if that’s not enough for you, we are giving away a free jewelry cleaning kit with the first 100 purchases of any amount (including jewelry repair) during our Grand Opening. The kit includes a jar of specially formulated jewelry cleaning solution, and an ultra soft polishing cloth designed specifically to keep jewelry looking its best.

We are excited about our new location, and all the ways that we can better serve you here, and we know you will be too. We realize in this time of financial hardship and global distress it can be hard to find joy, but it is our hope that sharing the joy of our new home will help bring some brightness and measure of hope to you in this difficult time.

We hope you will come celebrate with us as we usher in a new era of above and beyond service at Arden Jewelers. Here’s how to get to our new location for the Grand Opening.

2800 Arden Jewelers
Sacramento, CA 95825
(916) 481-8006
Fax (new): (916) 486-3766

We are very excited about our new location, and all the changes that it will bring. We are planning a grand opening celebration for sometime in the near future, but until then we are fully open for business. We are still remodeling our new location, and the sign on the building from the previous tenant (Jensen’s Photography) is still up, so we definitely appreciate your patience during the transition. There will be much more to come about our new place and how we will be able to better serve you here (e.g. we have a full repair shop in-house now), but for now, feel free to stop by and see the new showroom and some of the new jewelry.

Arden Jewelers is closing its 2367 Arden Way store!  Closing the store but not going out of business!

Arden Jewelers will continue to grow and offer new 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 never been and never will be again this highly discounted. First come, 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 is on liquation sale. Many are priced below wholesale. If you were thinking of getting a new wedding set now is the time. Don’t let this event pass by without even taking a look at the great low prices and wonderful jewelry.

If you are going to buy jewelry for an anniversary or birthday gift NOW is the time to come by and see the great selection. This is not cheap jewelry brought in for a closing sale this is Arden Jewelers’ distinctive jewelry chosen to be heirlooms. We are talking about all kinds of rings and gemstone jewelry, pendants, charms, pearl necklaces, chains, watches, earrings, diamond studs, bracelets, loose diamonds and gems. But they won’t last long at these prices.

Our excusive section of estate jewelry will be heavily discounted. We are putting out 100’s of pieces of jewelry never seen before. Many of these estate jewelry items will be sold at scrap gold prices. The sooner you come in the better the selection will be!!

This Closing Sale gives new meaning to Christmas in July. Give someone a jewelry gift beyond their wildest dreams. They will never know how little you paid. The look on their face when you surpassed their expectations is a memory you will cherish. It will be our joy to sell you a remarkable jewelry gift for that someone special. There will be no better time to buy exceptional jewelry at the lowest imaginable prices. This is not cheap promotional jewelry that won’t last like most going out of business sales offer. With the dollar falling and gold and diamonds going up this may be the most affordable jewelry will be in a long time. Please don’t miss this closing sale to buy a beautiful distinctive piece of jewelry for you or that special someone.

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Find the perfect jewelry for Dad at Arden Jewelers

Show Dad how much you care this year with a stylish piece of men’s jewelry. We have a wide selection of Titanium and Tungsten jewelry both online and in our store in addition to more traditional jewelry. Dad’s love Titanium and Tungsten jewelry because it’s as tough as they are and it looks great.

Tungsten Carbide is one of the hardest substances on earth, rating up to 9.0 on the Mohs Scale (just under diamond). Because of this, it is used in various manly applications that Dad might appreciate such as tank ammunition, drill bits, and machine tools.

Titanium is more commonly known, but few people know how great Titanium jewelry can be. It is not quite as hard as Tungsten, but it’s very resilient, flexible, and incredibly strong.

No matter what your father’s style, we can help you find the perfect piece of jewelry to show him how much you care this year.

Browse our men’s jewelry selection:

• Online:  20% off all men’s jewelry sale, going on now. Rush shipping available.
• In Person: Here’s how to get to our shop in Sacramento, CA