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Win 0.50ct Diamond Stud Earrings
…be judged based on overall creativity and the number of Instagram likes they receive (so share your photo on as many platforms as you can). There is also a second pair of earring (0.25ct TDW, retail price $395) that will be awarded to one… are excited 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…
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Jewelry for Cheapskates
… get a little more than you pay for. But, quality jewelry isn’t cheap, and the high prices of gold, diamonds, and platinum don’t help either. There are, however, some special cases where, if you know what you’re doing, you can save a … on gold. Another concern is tarnishing. There are new, tarnish resistant silver alloys, and most silver jewelry is plated to help stave off tarnishing, but it will still tarnish to some degree over time. Many people find the tarnished …
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How Much is My Jewelry Worth?
… understand. The equation for intrinsic value is: intrinsic value = metal value + gem value The metal (gold, silver, platinum, etc.) and gems (diamonds, sapphires, emeralds, etc.) are valued as raw materials based on current market rates… value, cash wholesale value, and scrap value. Let’s look at an example. Assume a ring is made out of 5 grams of 14k gold and it has a 0.25 carat diamond. It has a gold value, of approximately $121 when gold is $1,300 per ounce, and a …
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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 …’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 represent the family that they have …
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Crazy Cyber Monday Deals
…year! Each 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 …
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Why Would a Gemologist Pay Less for Your Jewelry?
… 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 jewelry buyer offer less for an item. But, in most cases, …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 … gemologist 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 …
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How to Find Your Diamond When It’s Lost
… will give off a colored luminescence when placed under ultraviolet light. This is normally invisible, but you can use a black light in a dark room to make the effect stand out. A diamond with strong blue fluorescence, for instance, … a black light making it much easier to pick out from its surroundings. You can learn more about fluorescence here. Use your hands and feet. Diamonds may be small, but they are hard and sharp. If you have a general idea of where your …
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When You Wanted Gold But Got Gravel
We were recently asked by a client to do some work a custom ring that they had made by another jeweler. This is a fairly common occurrence for us since we have a full, in-… not as smooth and bright as it should be. But, no matter how carefully our jewelers polished, the piece simply refused to take on a normal, bright finish. So, we decided to take a closer look using our gemology microscope. We were not …understand the problems with this ring, you have to know a bit about how jewelry is made. The modern process that is used for a ring like this (lost wax casting) is fairly straightforward: Carve or 3D print the design in wax. Place the …
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How to Sell Your Jewelry
… 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 some gems. Try and avoid them if you can and know for certain…. Use a mild soap with warm water and a soft 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 …
