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Jewelry for Cheapskates
… Jewelers, you should 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’re on a budget, you can get a very similar look for significantly less. Silver Jewelry With the high price of gold, more people are turning to silver as an alternative metal for fine jewelry. You can find high quality pieces set with…
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Love Endures
As the holidays of 2009 approach, all the latest gizmos and gadgets are filling stores across the country. This year, it seems that the best way to say “I love you” …the hottest new iPod or Blu-Ray movie, but what will these sincere gifts look like in 20 years? 20 years ago, the hottest new movies came on VHS tape. 20 years ago, giving someone music on-the-go meant a Compact Disc playing Sony Walkman… scattered across our country having outlived their usefulness or meaning. But, those that wanted to give a lasting testament of their enduring love chose a special pendant or a simple pair of diamond stud earrings that still adorn the …
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Sell Jewelry Through the Mail
… the money via check, PayPal, or Venmo. Our jewelry buying process is different than what you see from many cash-for-gold buyers. Our gemologist buyers are able to evaluate the gold, diamonds, and gemstones and pay you for the whole piece… and business closures there are many out there who are struggling to make ends meet. A small silver lining is that gold prices have increased around 23% over the course of the last year. That means that if you have broken or unwanted …
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Learn about Morganite and Jewelry Allergies
… we want to do more than that. Which is why we created the Fine Jewelry University . There, you can learn about gold, diamonds, gemstones, buying, selling, cleaning, and just about anything else related to jewelry from GIA trained, battle…Morganite is usually free from inclusions giving it a clean and pure look. You will often find Morganite set in rose gold which compliments and brings out the natural pink in the gemstone. Even though Morganite is quite rare, it is still …
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Why Would a Gemologist Pay Less for Your Jewelry?
… is worth. Sometimes they buy moissanite for 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, … 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 Holiday Gift Guide 2017
… beautiful jewelry on sale right now. Find your style, take your pick, and at these prices, you can’t go wrong. Rose Gold Jewelry The combination of the soft pink gems like rose quartz and morganite with rose gold creates a beautiful and …
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Spreading Hope with Custom Jewelry
Welcome to the latest installment in our series on non-profit partnerships. This is a particularly fun story not only because it features … clean enough to reproduce the color that was needed. Then, it was time to laser cut the logo out of a thin sheet of gold. Of course, our laser engraver is technically not a laser cutter, but we have used it to cut before, so we knew it …it as we saw the pendant generate so much excitement and value for xHope at the auction. It was a huge success and a testament to the creativity and determination of our jewelers. We hope (sorry, couldn’t resist) you enjoyed this story. …
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Win 0.50ct Diamond Stud Earrings
Congratulations 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. …, we have just the thing for you! This Valentine’s Day we 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 …be rocking some new bling by Valentine’s Day! Hate Waiting? If you’d rather not wait to see if you are one of our contest winners, we have a fantastic selection of earrings and gifts on sale right now. Here are just a few pieces available…
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2014 Holiday Gift Collection and Sale
… a diamond, or group of diamonds, suspended on a special setting that causes them to flicker and move at the slightest touch. As you walk and breathe, the center diamond dances and moves always catching the light in different ways and … make excellent gifts, and they are priced on sale at incredible values ( starting at $85 )! Pretty in pink! Rose gold is officially in, and we have some unique and beautiful pieces to choose from. Several of these pieces feature a lesser…
