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Chocolate Diamonds and a Journey to the Center of the Earth
…. In general, with engagement rings and other jewelry, the fewer inclusions a diamond has, the more valuable it is (read more about diamond grading here). However, in this case, one inclusion provided the key to unlocking a very old …It’s a question that has fascinated humans for as long as we can remember: “What is beneath our feet?” One theory that may seem unlikely to you and me is that there is a vast layer of water between the Earth’s upper and lower …. Now, thanks to skilled scientists, a bit of luck, and a chocolate (brown) diamond, that theory has been confirmed. The breakthrough came from a tiny inclusion in a diamond that most people would consider worthless (learn more about …
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Perspective – Is Selling Gold Jewelry on Craigslist Worth it?
… just to make a little more on the sale of your estate jewelry. Trust your instincts. Keep diligent and alert. …read even more safeguards and tips on our selling jewelry on Craigslist tip page . If you don’t want to take the chance …We make trade-off decisions every day: “Sleep another 10min and skip breakfast?” “Pay $0.05 more per gallon, or drive across town for cheaper gas?” “Sell my jewelry to a… 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, convenience, …
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The World’s Largest Diamond Mine is Shutting Down
… colorless diamonds that are more commonly purchased for jewelry. Second, the prices that definitely will be (and already have been) affected by the closure are those of pink diamonds. As we mentioned before, the vast majority of the …The Argyle mine in Australia is the world’s largest single source of diamonds and accounts for over 90% of the global …rehabilitation process. The question we’re all asking now is: what impact will this have on diamond prices? Is Now the Time to Buy Diamonds? Whether you’ve had the mis fortune of sitting through an introductory economics course or not …
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Why Would a Gemologist Pay Less for Your Jewelry?
Generally, a professional gemologist 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 … buyer will actually pay less. Expertise Can be a Double Edged Sword First, a gemologist may pay less because they understand the true value of the item. We see lots of jewelry with poor quality gems. Other buyers may not identify the … than the market value for them. One example of this happened a few years ago. A local jeweler who also buys from the general public had a large diamond (about 3 carats) come in his door. He was very excited to buy the gem and came to us…
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Win 0.50ct Diamond Stud Earrings
… to the Winners! Our contest is officially over, and we want to thank everyone who participated. It was so amazing reading all of your stories. You reminded us again that jewelry is way more than just a beautiful fashion accessory. … earrings set in 14k white gold completely free with no strings attached. These earrings normally retail for $1,495! Ready to find out how you can win them for free? Winning is as easy as 1, 2, 3: Follow us on Instagram if you don’t …
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Samuels Jewelers is Closing, We’re Here to Help
… a laser welder which allows us to service and create almost any kind of jewelry you can imagine right here. Read more about our story , checkout some of our testimonials , or better yet, stop by our shop to say hello. We would love to … not Samuels Jewelers and did not buy them or out or take over their warranty coverage in any way. That said, keep reading because you may still have some options. First, check your warranty paperwork. It should include details about your…
