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How to Sell Your Jewelry
…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 products are used throughout the jewelry industry, but they can damage … toothbrush, then rinse thoroughly for most jewelry. A hard toothbrush and toothpaste or tooth-powder will scratch gold and hurt some gems. The best cleaning tip is to know for certain the best cleaners to use on your jewelry and do it …
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Why Would a Gemologist Pay Less for Your Jewelry?
…the same price as diamond because moissanite can trick most diamond testers. Sometimes they buy jewelry that isn’t gold at gold prices because it is (wrongly) stamped 14k. In these cases, knowledge makes the professional gemologist … humans and susceptible to the same kinds of mistakes. As gemologists, we have training and tools like electronic gold testers, colorimeters, RI testers, and more to help minimize the chance of mistakes, but they can still happen. Getting…
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Jewelry Style Basics
…The rule of thumb is to always have the best-quality basics you can afford, so you can add matching pieces later. In gold jewelry, such basics should include a gold chain necklace, classic hoop and a link bracelet. Additions could include…Jewelry basics are like DNA. They are the building blocks but they create a great diversity of looks. Diamonds gemstones, chains, pendants, pins and even earring should be displayed differently to produce your …classic stud earrings or a solitaire pendant should be among your first purchases. And don’t overlook the importance of selecting jewelry that suits your body type. For instance, your height and bone structure plays a big role in …
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What is This Year’s Unique Gift Idea?
…value jewelry stores, we know all about finding the right gift at the right price. This year, with the high price of gold and the poor economy, you may be getting discouraged. Everything out there seems so tired and unoriginal. So what is…It’s that time of year again. What to get my girl? What do I want the gift to do for her? Do I want a holiday gift that is like all the … the common gift? The short answer is: Asteria is the amazing, unique, must-have gift this holiday season. The story of how Asteria was made by nature is remarkable. Asteria is a romantic gift with a story ready made for your personal …
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Win 0.50ct Diamond Stud Earrings
… to be holding our first ever Instagram contest. We’re giving away a pair of 0.50ct TDW 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 ….com . Prizes. There are two prizes in this contest. The Grand Prize is a pair of diamond stud earrings in 14k white gold mountings with a total diamond weight of at least 0.50 carats. The Second Price is a pair of diamond stud earrings …
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Crazy Cyber Monday Deals
…of the pieces you see below (and more) have been added to our eBay shop with a starting bid of $1.00. The 14k yellow gold ring alone normally retails for $595.00 and will appraise for close to $1,000! So, don’t delay, bid on these crazy …special occasions like Cyber Monday, we like to pull out all the stops. This year, we are tempting you with an array of different deals on brand new styles and old classics alike. 10% off our entire online shop With the exception of …
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…And, We’re Back
…you all and start helping with your jewelry needs again. Some reasons to stop by: Sell your jewelry for extra cash . Gold has soared over the past months, and with so much economic uncertainty some extra cash in your pocket never hurts. … is once again open for business for our regular hours . First and foremost, we want to take a moment to thank all of our fantastic clients for their patience, understanding, and support during this unprecedented time. You guys have …
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Show Mom How Much You Care
… gemstones to fit any budget. Choose the metal for the necklace and chain with options like sterling silver, 14k gold, and more. The length of the chain is 18 inches, and it has adjuster jump rings so it can be worn at 17 inches and 16 …Mothers: What comes to mind when you think of moms? Words like hard-working, loving, caring, selfless, maybe even heroic all seem to fit. Sleepless nights to tend… lot when raising a family. Mother’s Day is the perfect time to celebrate and thank the mothers in our lives for all of the hard work they continuously put into raising their families. They deserve a thoughtful gift, one that can …
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3 Things You Might Not Know About Jewelry Repair
…? The answer is twofold. First, the metals and gemstones in jewelry are not always as impervious as we imagine. Gold, platinum, and silver are very soft as metals go. In fact, a large part of what makes them perfect for jewelry is how … have our expert gemologists and bench jewelers examine your jewelry to see if any maintenance is needed. 2. We add gold when we size rings up A client recently expressed concern that her ring would be too thin after we sized it up. She …
