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News 10, Diamond Prices, and Shopping Local
… retailer either online or at a chain location. For many other types of products, this is true. Walmart can use it’s size to buy cornflakes at a discount and pass on some of the savings to you. Jewelry, it turns out, is not quite as … save you money . As we pointed out in the News 10 interview, we can quickly react to changing price trends. With size comes bureaucracy, and a smaller organization can take advantage of up-to-date pricing data much faster to give you the…
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Today’s Top Engagement Ring Trends
… and Woven Shank Engagement Rings First we need a bit of terminology. The part of the ring that wraps around your finger and leads up to the center design is called the ring shank. Traditionally, there is only a single, unbroken ring shank …the shank is no longer just a structural piece that’s there to hold accent diamonds and keep the ring around your finger. Now the metal work itself has become an integral part of the design with complex patterns and flowing lines. These …
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How to Organize Your Jewelry
…, for many people, the most important and special piece of jewelry you own. Since it spends most of its time on your finger, you might wonder why we’re talking about it here. Any jeweler worth his salt will tell you to remove your … of considerably different lengths in your collection, so you will need a system that works for a wide range of sizes. Fortunately, the internet is full of creative ways to organize and display your necklaces. Check out Pinterest for some…
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3 Things You Might Not Know About Jewelry Repair
… 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 thought, as many … more complicated than that. The jeweler actually cuts the ring, and opens it up the right amount to achieve the new size. Then, a new piece of metal is prepared to match the ring in color and shape. Finally, the jewelry will weld or …
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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 finger black? Does white gold give you an angry rash? There are many different causes for skin irritation from jewelry, and it’s not always easy to tell what the true culprit is. We have put together an in-depth article on how jewelry can …
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Chocolate Diamonds and a Journey to the Center of the Earth
… (or at least play supporting roles). You can’t help but be impressed by this little brown diamond and all that it went through to carry this amazing substance to us. So, the next time you look down at that sparkling diamond on your finger, take a moment to imagine the incredible journey it has taken to reach you. What better symbol of love–enduring for a lifetime, forged under pressure, holding priceless treasures inside it–could there be? A big thanks to Dr. Graham …
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In House Laser Engraving is Now Available
… a whole new world of exciting jewelry options just opened up for you. Yes, we can do monograms, names, initials, inside and outside ring engravings faster than ever before. But, now we can also do unique and creative engravings like fingerprints, maps, your own handwriting, and even some pictures. The sky is the limit. If you can dream it, we can find a way to engrave it for you. As you can see, we’re very excited about this new toy tool and all of the amazing jewelry we…
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Jewelry Style Basics
… soften a pointed chin look. And don’t forget to consider your hand type if you’re purchasing rings. If you’re long-fingered, wider bands will look especially good on you. If you’re short-fingered, thinner bands and stone shapes such as … her figure. Meanwhile, a tall, thin woman may want to select a choker that cuts the line of the neck and de-emphasizes her height. And a full-figured woman should stay away from jewelry that’s too small or delicate. Equally important to …
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Fancy Color Diamonds
… is described using the following terms: Faint, Very Light, Light, Fancy Light, Fancy, Fancy Intense, Fancy Vivid, Fancy Dark, and Fancy Deep. The value of any fancy color diamond is determined by its rarity, hue, intensity of color, size, clarity, and cut. Here’s a quick run down of the main fancy colors: Yellow Yellow diamonds are known as Canary diamonds. To be a fancy yellow diamond, the color must be more intense then a Z colorless diamond. The yellow should be a …
