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Learn about Morganite and Jewelry Allergies
… gemstone. Even though Morganite is quite rare, it is still very affordable, and it makes a great gift (wink, wink). Read the full article on Morganite . How deal with jewelry that irritates your skin Does your silver ring turn your … article on how jewelry can irritate your skin, and what you can do about it. There are more options than you think. Read the full article on skin irritation from jewelry . Don’t miss out on new articles and jewelry news. Subscribe to our…
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Finding the Perfect Engagement Ring Style
…inspired engagement rings as well as some estate and antique rings from the original eras. Custom Individuality is a hallmark of American’s today. Designing your own engagement ring is a great avenue for you to express your individuality and …The engagement ring expresses a loving commitment to the most important person in your life. So, discovering the perfect… for an engagement ring. Designer Simon G has been creating amazing diamond engagement rings for some time now. The Simon G team keeps coming up with unique styles that make anyone take a second look. Their high quality of workmanship …
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Jewelry, Family, and What Really Matters
… to enjoy then use to help when the family is in need. She was speaking with the dignity and wisdom that you only read about. In her mind she was facing death. Her thoughts were not about her but her family. I think about that old …One Saturday, a client came in to sell her jewelry. Things were going along normally with the evaluation of the jewelry. It was a larger than normal sale, and she had been around to a few other jewelers. Our … to her daughter (age 12-ish) that she was selling her jewelry so she could pay her next medical bill. This was the third treatment, and she felt it was not going to work. She did not want to be a financial burden on her family. She was …
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Lab Grown Diamonds
… than comparable natural diamonds You can be on the cutting edge of a new and exciting trend in the jewelry industry Read more in our in-depth article on the pros and cons of lab grown diamonds . You will get a balanced perspective on why… in the future. We have written a whole article about how to tell if a diamond in natural or lab grown that you can read to learn more on this subject. The most important thing to remember is that the vast majority of lab grown diamonds …
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Enduring Family Business
… never ending. Now, please don’t get me wrong. We love what we do, and we wouldn’t have it any other way. But, as I read this description of our business, I reflected on the challenges that we face ever day. And, we have endured. We have …I happened to check our Google Maps listing the other day (something we small business owners do a lot), and I noticed the short description that was chosen for our… how it is generated. Maybe some sophisticated algorithm cooks it up, or maybe Google asks trusted locals to write them. But, for some reason, the words made be pause: “Enduring family-owned store…”. If you’ve ever been involved in a …
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Why Sell Your Jewelry to a Gemologist Jewelry Buyer?
…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 gemstones perfectly with …These days it seems like just about everyone is buying gold. That’s right, the local corner market near our shop is now …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 that trained and certified …
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The Truth About Synthetic Gems
… jewelry that looks like high end gems that only your gemologist can tell if it natural or manmade. Go here to read the full article: Synthetic Gems: The Whole StoryOne of the most intimidating subjects for new comers to the jewelry industry is synthetic gems, so I figured I’d start with a … 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 is …
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Heart and Soul, Valentine’s Day Gift Sale
… it was such a big hit in the Christmas season that we decided to extend the 50% off sale through Valentine’s Day. Read more about this unique jewelry and how it’s the perfect gift idea. So there you have it. Whether you shop in-store or … with our brand new collection of Valentine’s Day gift ideas. This year we are featuring a dazzling array of heart themed jewelry including necklaces, earrings, and rings. If you are looking for that classic Valentine’s Day gift, you can…
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How to Sell Your Jewelry
…selling jewelry is you will learn how to evaluate jewelry. You will become a very wise jewelry buyer. If you want to read in more depth on this subject you can look at the full article here: How to Sell Your Old JewelrySelling jewelry is not a skill that comes naturally to most people. There can be a lot of money tied up in old, estate jewelry that is not longer wanted or even broken, but getting it out …always easy and the potential of being taken advantage of is high. To help, I’ve put together an in-depth article on the art of successfully selling jewelry. Here are some of the key points that you shouldn’t try to sell your jewelry …
