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Jewelry Style Basics
… my 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…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 your style? Having the right jewelry can …
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Engagement Ring Trends for 2024
… or something more colorful. Yellow engagement rings were the “gold” standard in the 1960s-1980s. Since then, white gold has been much more popular until recently. As of the writing of this blog, we have sold more engagement rings in …With 2024 flying by faster than you can scroll through your TikTok feed, it feels like the right time to stop and enjoy some of the latest wedding ring trends we’ve seen emerge so far. Check them out, and let us know which one is …
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Give Your Jewelry Regular Check Ups…Really
… that doesn’t mean that your jewelry won’t wear with time. Routine wear can actually take quite a toll on jewelry: white gold starts to look yellow, scuff marks dull the once bright finish, valuable diamonds and gemstones come loose, and … if it just needs a quick cleaning to shine like it used to. The best approach is to have someone who knows jewelry, and who has had many years of experience working with it, examine your jewelry to see if there are any potential …
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Fancy Color Diamonds
When we think of diamonds, we often imagine brilliantly white gemstones. But every so often, a diamond will come out of the ground in vivid color. These diamonds are extremely … that are mined. Because of this, they are often far more expensive than normal diamonds. The range of colors in hue and intensity takes most people by surprise. The intensity of color in fancy color diamonds is described using the … 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 …
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Why Would a Gemologist Pay Less for Your Jewelry?
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 situations where a … 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 identify the gems as … from the general public had a large diamond (about 3 carats) come in his door. He was very excited to buy the gem and came to us that same day to get an appraisal. I had actually evaluated the same diamond early that day and offered …
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How Much is My Jewelry Worth?
… jewelry has different values in different contexts. The main types of value are: intrinsic value, resale value, and appraised value. Intrinsic Value or Cash Value The intrinsic value of jewelry is the simplest and easiest to understand… 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. So, gold …
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The New Heirloom
It’s the most wonderful time of the year. If you are searching for a thoughtful and beautiful gift for that special someone in your life, you have come to the right place. Each year we have a … 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 year, our gift guide is about the story behind the jewelry . We…. 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 heirloom when …
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Perspective – Is Selling Gold Jewelry on Craigslist Worth it?
We make trade-off decisions every day: “Sleep another 10min and skip breakfast?” “Pay $0.05 more per gallon, or drive across town for cheaper gas?” “Sell my jewelry to a jewelry … to get more on Craigslist?”. So, which one should you chose? Selling your jewelry for retail prices on Craigslist and other online local classified sites can sometimes get you 10-35% more, but you are likely trading off time, … Craigslist seller who was just trying to get more cash for his gold than the local jewelers were offering him. And, he’s not the only one, KCRA reported over 2 years ago that Northern California in particular is a Craigslist crime …
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Today’s Top Engagement Ring Trends
… is the first thing she will notice when you open the box. Of course, you want to choose a style that’s going to stand the test of time, but you also want something that’s relevant and exciting today. If you already know what style of … classic. Today, we are seeing designers add their own unique touches to the traditional halo pattern to create new and interesting variations. One of these variations is what we call the Vintage Halo shape. This design can take many …
