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Enduring Family Business
… algorithm cooks it up, or maybe Google asks trusted locals to write them. But, for some reason, the words made be pause: “Enduring family-owned store…”. If you’ve ever been involved in a small business, you know that it’s not easy. …. Demands are made on your time, energy, and skills on a daily basis that stretch you to the limit. Competitors are many, communication is constantly evolving, and compliance is never ending. Now, please don’t get me wrong. We love what …
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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 … will bring in special lines of “promotional” jewelry for clearance sales like this. These pieces are specially made to be sold at an enormous discount. They are mass produced to the lowest acceptable quality standards using the most …
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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 … the jewelry he brought in. His grandmother may have left it to him, but we felt unsure about the situation. So, we made a low bid it and sent him to another jewelry buyer. In hindsight, I think we were wrong about him. The most important…
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The New Heirloom
… meaning. What does jewelry mean to you? Of course, when you are shopping for a new piece, you want it to be well made to stand the test of time. Then, you know you can pass it on to the next generation to enjoy and treasure as an … to the right place. Each year we have a different theme for our gift guide. Some years it’s all about love and romance. Some years we focus on over the top, absolute “wow” gifts, and some years it’s all about not breaking the bank. This…
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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-house jewelry repair facility… for what we saw. To fully 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 …
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Gold Nears Historic High, Is Now the Time to Sell?
… could be a great time to see how much it’s worth. Some things we buy: Chains, bracelets, necklaces Broken jewelry made out of gold, silver, or platinum Single/mismatched earrings Engagement rings and wedding bands …much more On the … jewelry anytime for a free value appraisal. Gold has been trading at over $2,000 per troy ounce in recent days and many of us are taking this opportunity to cash out of jewelry that we no longer love. Of course, we pay for the whole …
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What is This Year’s Unique Gift Idea?
… 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 situation. Asteria can … for her? Do I want a holiday gift that is like all the others? How unique do I want my Christmas gift to be? How romantic a gift should I get? How unexpected should this year’s be? What is unique in Sacramento to give as a gift? How can…
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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… like Kunizite, Tsavorite Garnet, Fantasy Cuts, and more hand set in modern, stylish mountings. Only one piece is made in each style and most can never be duplicated. What better way could there be to say how special someone is to you? …
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Engagement Ring Trends for 2024
… more engagement rings in yellow gold than any other color. Simple Accented Solitaires The trend of adding accent stones on the sides of the main gem, kind of like the traditional three-stone ring style is not a new trend by any means. … where different shapes like tapered baguettes or triangles are used for the accent diamonds. To many the three stone ring symbolizes the past, present, and future of the relationship which gives this design extra meaning. Natural …
