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Gifts to Celebrate What Matters
… us and stood by us through it all, and we are so grateful. Earlier this month many of you received a free gemstone from us in the mail along with coupons for a personalized piece of jewelry for your gem. Since we weren’t able to mail gems…’s ok. We are also putting the entire store* on sale from now until December 24th for 20% off. This includes birthstone jewelry, diamonds, engagement rings, and more. We have spent the last year completely refreshing our inventory, so if …
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Ancient Roman Jewelry Discovered
… side of human nature and make us thankful to live in a relatively peaceful time and place in history. They also bring a sense of connection. We know very little about the woman who used to own this jewelry almost 2,000 years ago. But, …Archeologists have discovered one of the finest collections of Roman jewelry ever found in Britain. Dubbed the Fenwick Treasure, the fine gold and silver… discovery gives us a glimpse into a historic and troubled time. It is believed that the treasure was buried in the floor of a house for safe keeping on the eve of the Boudiccan Revolt in AD 61. The owner likely knew that a large army …
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The World’s Largest Diamond Mine is Shutting Down
The Argyle mine in Australia is the world’s largest single source of diamonds and accounts for over 90% of the global supply of pink diamonds. In 2020, the mine is set to cease operations… 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 you know the basic rules of supply and demand. When …tend to increase and visa-versa. So, what effect will the closure of the Argyle mine have on global diamond supply? If you have your heart set on a natural pink diamond, we can only expect the prices to go up from here. The worldwide …
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Chocolate Diamonds and a Journey to the Center of the Earth
…Inclusions, as you may know, are small bits of foreign (non-diamond) material that were trapped inside the diamond during its formation. In general, with engagement rings and other jewelry, the fewer inclusions a diamond has, the more … about diamond grading here). However, in this case, one inclusion provided the key to unlocking a very old mystery. Ringwoodite, is a substance that has been theorized to exist in this subterranean ocean, but has never been found on …
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How to Sell Your Jewelry
Selling 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 isn’t always easy … 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 without knowing. The… jewelry shows the item at its best and helps in evaluating the design and gems, so be sure to clean your jewelry before you go to sell it. Here are some cleaning tips. Never clean gold and gems in chlorine. Ammonia based cleaning …
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Valentine’s Day 2017 Gift Guide
… shop or in store today. Lastly, we always have great deals on jewelry staples like diamond stud earrings, colored stone rings, pendants, and more. Most of these pieces are available in store only, some come by the shop today to browse our…love. We’re here to help you find the perfect gift to says how you feel this Valentine’s Day. This year, we’re featuring a wide range of gifts from $100 to $10,000. First, our designer engagement sale will be running through February 14th…
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Clearance Sale Going on Now!
… down from generation to generation. Right now, you can find incredible deals on: Diamond engagement rings Colored stone rings Pearls (necklace strands, earrings, and rings) Diamond stud earrings Fashion statement pieces … and more If …these, your money goes farther and your gift gets bigger than you ever thought possible. Often times, jewelers will bring in special lines of “promotional” jewelry for clearance sales like this. These pieces are specially made to be sold …
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Why Would a Gemologist Pay Less for Your Jewelry?
…Again, for perspective, excellent cuts are around 60% to 62.5% depth. He paid considerably more than you can buy the stone for wholesale which is great for the client who sold it. Unfortunately, after I pointed out the true color and cut … 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 where a gemologist buyer will actually pay less. Expertise Can be a …
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Capture Your Proposal on Video
… remember for the years to come. Now, thanks to a new and exciting technology, you can do just that. It’s called Ring Cam, and it’s a simple idea: put an HD camera, a wide angle lens, and a microphone inside of a normal looking ring box. …ppiest moments on video forever. All of that technology doesn’t exactly come cheap though, and if you want a Ring Cam of your own, it will cost you over $200 (or over $100 to borrow). That seemed a little steep to us. We wanted to make th…
