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How to Find Your Diamond When It’s Lost
… from working with small diamonds and gemstones day in and day out for years. Of course, the general advice for finding lost things (slow down, retrace your steps, think back to the last time you knew you had it, etc.) is a great starting point. But, we want to share some diamond-specific insights to help where the general advice isn’t working. Fluorescence is your friend. Many diamonds will give off a colored luminescence when placed under ultraviolet light. This is …
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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. The problems started when it was time to polish the ring. To the naked eye, the ring looked decent enough except that the surface was not as smooth and bright as it should be. But, no matter how carefully our jewelers polished, the piece simply refused…
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Buy Jewelry with Bitcoin
…that it has very low transaction processing fees. Since we are always striving to provide our customers with the best possible value, any money we can save means less money you have to pay. This is one of the main reasons we wanted to start accepting bitcoin. So, do some shopping , find a piece you love and pay a little less with
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The Magic of Jewelry Repair
…our doors. And, the best part of our day comes when we get to reveal this jewelry after it’s been repaired, reconditioned, and restored to its owner. We wanted to share some of this excitement with our website visitors, and so we have started a before and after area on our jewelry repair page. There you can see examples of jewelry that came in battered and broken and left shining like new. We hope you enjoy seeing the restorations as much as we do, and if you have a …
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Jewelry Holiday Gift Guide 2017
… and very trendy look. Pearl Jewelry Pearls are a timeless classic, and no girl should be without her go-to pearls. We are featuring a modern and stylish collection of pearl earrings and necklaces this year at fantastic discounts (starting at $37 on sale). Opal Jewelry These dazzling pieces feature gorgeous Australian and black opals set in stylish rings and pendants. No gem puts on a light show like opal and these pieces will definitely not disappoint. We are also …
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Get a Free Ticket to the International Wedding Festival
…we would love to see you there. Whether you already have your engagement and wedding jewelry figured or you are just starting your journey, we are here to help. How to Get a Free Ticket As exhibitors, we have been given two free tickets … codes for the free tickets via an Instagram direct messages. Why You Should Go The IWF is a great way to get a head start on your wedding plan. Whether you are just starting to plan or you already have some of your big day figured out, …
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Informational Video: Cathedral Ring Mountings
We’re excited to announce our new series of informational web videos starting with this overview of the cathedral ring mounting style. These videos are designed to teach you about the different elements of jewelry in a way that’s quick, fun, and easy to understand. Check out the first video in the series …
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$10 Diamond Earrings this Valentine’s Day
…One of the most romantic and special gifts for Valentine’s Day can be an engagement ring upgrade. It’s the perfect time to remind her that you love her even more today than you did when you first gave her the ring. Maybe you were just starting out, and you didn’t have finances to give her the ring you knew she deserved. Now you do, and what better time than Valentine’s Day to do it? Can’t make it in to the shop? Don’t worry. We have a great selection of handpicked, …
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Lab Grown Diamonds
…series of in-depth articles on what they are, how they’re made, and much more. So, cozy up and get to know these amazing new creations. Should I be worried about lab grown diamonds? When some people hear about lab grown diamonds, they start to get nervous that their diamond may be an undisclosed lab grown diamond or that they may unknowingly buy one in the future. We have written a whole article about how to tell if a diamond in natural or lab grown that you can read to…
