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Throwback Pricing for Our 30th Anniversary
… anniversary we’re going back in time to where it all began and pricing select pieces at 1989 prices! One entire showcase at our shop will be filled with jewelry all priced at these crazy low throwback prices. We’re including vintage 80s … designs (still priced as if it was 1989). This sale will run from now until December 24th or until the throwback case is empty, so come in today for the best selection. What Is Throwback Pricing? Here are a handful of examples so you can…
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3 Things You Might Not Know About Jewelry Repair
… wear completely through the bail. Even something as simple as hand lotion can build up in the small crevasses in rings causing the gems to lose some of their sparkle. Does your jewelry need some TLC? We offer a free jewelry evaluation …gemologists and bench jewelers examine your jewelry to see if any maintenance is needed. 2. We add gold when we size rings up A client recently expressed concern that her ring would be too thin after we sized it up. She thought, as many …
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Why Would a Gemologist Pay Less for Your Jewelry?
… 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 gemologist buyer will actually pay less. Expertise Can be a … testers. Sometimes they buy jewelry that isn’t gold at gold prices because it is (wrongly) stamped 14k. In these cases, knowledge makes the professional gemologist jewelry buyer offer less for an item. But, in most cases, our ability to …
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How to Find Your Diamond When It’s Lost
…if you’re in some kind of bad dream. We know how terrible it can be to lose a diamond, and that’s why we’re sharing our best tips and tricks to help you find it again. These tips are what we have learned from working with small diamonds …you lost your diamond over the sink, it may not have fallen as far as you think. Carefully check around the drain in case your diamond is hanging on just out of sight. Double check your purse. This one might seem like a no-brainer, but it…
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Brown Diamonds and a Journey to the Center of the Earth
…Inclusions, as you may know, are small bits of foreign (non-diamond) material that were trapped inside the diamond during its formation. In general, with engagement rings and other jewelry, the fewer inclusions a diamond has, the more … about diamond grading here). However, in this case, one inclusion provided the key to unlocking a very old mystery. Ringwoodite, is a substance that has been theorized to exist in this subterranean ocean, but has never been found on …
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Perspective – Is Selling Gold Jewelry on Craigslist Worth it?
…an unsuspecting 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 … they can go and get the cash now and finish the transaction. In addition the bank should have some security in case something goes bad. Some other safeguards are notifying someone you can trust of the time and place of your meeting. …
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How to Sell Your Jewelry
…of all kinds can be faked. Also be aware of switching of jewelry, conmen are on the look out for unsuspecting people. Most of the world is filled with wonderful people and everything should go just fine, but you need to be prepared in case it doesn’t. Trust your instincts. Keep diligent and alert. Don’t take risks just to make a little more on the sale of your estate jewelry. Selling your estate jewelry is not an everyday experience. Enjoy the adventure and learn some …
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2014 Holiday Gift Collection and Sale
… are handpicked from our online jewelry shop, and we hope you like them. This year, we are very excited to be offering literally hundreds of new, never-before-seen pieces. We also have a store-wide sale going on now with 20-50% off almost… jewelry at an incredible price. Here are some of the exciting new additions we have on sale right now: We are featuring a stunning new type of jewelry called Dancing Diamonds . These pieces have a diamond, or group of diamonds, …
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Today’s Top Engagement Ring Trends
Once you’ve found “the one” the next thing you need to do is find “the ring.” While there are a lot of technical things to consider (the 4 C’s, gold karats, etc.), you can’t overstate the importance … test of time, but you also want something that’s relevant and exciting today. If you already know what style of ring she wants, stop reading now and go find it . If you’re still here, keep going to see some of today’s hottest style …, pincushion-like shapes in place of the ubiquitous round and cushion outlines. These pointed shapes give the ring an elegant, vintage flair calling to mind the intricate designs found in baroque cathedrals or the palace at Versailles. …
