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Give Back and Support East African Gem Miners
…They have found that gems bring hope, make a difference, and leave a lasting legacy. Their COVID-19 relief efforts in particular are focused on providing food and basic necessities to people to who have been hit hard by the pandemic. Many of these families are at risk of malnutrition and starvation as government provided meals have been suspended. They have already delivered thousands of meals and trained hundreds of miners in safe and efficient mining techniques. Gem …
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News 10, Diamond Prices, and Shopping Local
… you the best possible deal. Our gemologists understand the diamond buying game . Did you know that two 1ct H VS2 diamonds with GIA certificates can be valued differently by thousands of dollars? Being able to correctly judge complex factors … jewelry also allows us to save you money. When a big chain buys jewelry in bulk, not only are they paying for the diamonds and gold, but they are also paying for all the labor and overhead involved in producing and delivering the jewelry. …
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Holiday Jewelry Gift Guide 2015
… slightly different approach to our gift guides. Some years, they are all about new and trending styles like Dancing Diamonds . Some years, we focus on price points and helping you find the best jewelry gift under $100 . This year, we’re not … happen? First, our diamond liquidation sale is still going strong which means you will get an incredible deal on diamonds for stud earrings, an engagement ring upgrade, and just about anything else we can set a diamond into. Second, checkout…
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Today’s Top Engagement Ring Trends
…. Vintage Halo Engagement Rings The halo design, which features a center diamond surrounded by smaller accent diamonds, has become a modern classic. Today, we are seeing designers add their own unique touches to the traditional halo pattern … in the ring shank. With these designs, 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…
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Cash for Gold vs. Cash for Jewelry
… there a difference between “Cash for Gold” and “Cash for Jewelry?” Don’t the Cash for Gold companies factor in the diamonds and gemstones? I saw a news report where one of the more famous Cash for Gold company said they pay from 20% of the …is to evaluate the gems that are set in the jewelry. Cash for Gold companies just pay for the gold , not the gems or diamonds. Over the 2 decades I’ve spent buying jewelry form the public, I have heard horror stories of people being ripped …
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Engagement Ring Trends for 2024
… twist on this classic design 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…
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Spreading Hope with Custom Jewelry
… activities, child care kits, and more. The team from xHope approached us leading up to their annual “Denim & Diamonds” fundraising auction. We love the work that they do, and the event seemed like such a perfect fit that we knew we had … the design fell into place including the heart shaped center diamond that would fit perfectly into the “Denim & Diamonds” theme. Everything looked great on the drawing board; now all we had to do was create the piece. That was when the …
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Diamond Selection – 4C’s and an F
… when a diamond is exposed to low or high wave ultraviolet light. Some degree is common in nearly one half of all diamonds. One major point in understanding ultraviolet light is sun light is a strong source of ultraviolet light. Therefore, … fire in the sunlight. The good news about fluorescence is that sometimes it can actually improve the appearance of diamonds by improving its color grade in the face up view (which is the way most people see their diamond in jewelry). So, a …
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Jewelry Style Basics
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 style. What is …head?” Decide if that means contemporary or classic jewelry styles; streamlined or detailed; colored stones or white diamonds. Also, listen to style-related comments from others. Use jewelry to enhance your style, not take away from it. … and bone structure plays a big role in determining the kind of jewelry that looks best on you. A smaller, petite woman would be better served with necklace lengths that fall below the breast but above the waist to elongate her figure. …
