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Grand Opening Celebration
The excitement of a new home is one of the nicest joys of life. We want to share that joy with you during our Grand Opening Celebration. From November 2nd to the 7th we will be having fun, games, desserts, and more. And, … enough for you, we are giving away a free jewelry cleaning kit with the first 100 purchases of any amount (including jewelry repair) during our Grand Opening. The kit includes a jar of specially formulated jewelry cleaning solution, … that we can better serve you here, and we know you will be too. We realize in this time of financial hardship and global distress it can be hard to find joy, but it is our hope that sharing the joy of our new home will help bring some…
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Cash for Gold vs. Cash for Jewelry
We hear ads on TV all the time about “CASH for Gold.” We see ads all over the internet offering “CASH for Gold.” Our email inboxes are filled with spam for “CASH for… laying around that you want to convert to cash. You have jewelry for sale. Is 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 … said they pay from 20% of the gold value . That means, if the gold value is $100 they will offer $20, often times regardless of the value of the gemstones. That, in a nut shell, is how Cash for Gold works. Cash for Jewelry, on the …
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The Truth About Synthetic Gems
One of the most intimidating subjects for new comers to the jewelry industry is synthetic gems, so I figured I’d start with a quick explanation … an excerpt from an article I wrote: Man made gems come in many forms. Every thing from simple glass to plastic to high tech chemical tongue twister like gadolinium gallium garnet (also called GGG) and the modern diamond simulant … carbide. In gemology, any material used to look like a gem is called a simulant. So clear glass to rock quartz to GGG to moissanite are all diamond simulants. They look like diamonds, but they are not diamonds. These simulants are …
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Trendy Gifts for Mom
This is the time we celebrate mom. It’s not hard to think of reasons why our moms deserve to be spoiled, so why not go all out this Mother’s Day? This year, we’re excited to have some brand new styles to add to our tried-and-true … collection below and be sure to shop early for the best availability. Also, don’t forget our signature stackable ring design for moms . The rings feature a cushion cut birthstone, so mom can stack one for each of her children to … and stylish look. Don’t see anything you like? That’s ok! We have lots more jewelry in our store including: Diamond stud earrings Rare colored stones Birthstones Diamond pendants …and more Shop online or in store today to find the …
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Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas 2021
If she stuck with you through stay at home orders, sheltering in place, and a year of uncertainty, she deserves a nice Valentine’s Day gift. This…in-stock, last minute gift ideas for all the procrastinators out there (you know who you are). Save up to 50% off on genuine Tiffany & Co. rings, bracelets, necklaces, and more. Tiffany jewelry is both iconic and beautiful. You can… go wrong giving her that light blue box. We’re also highlighting another jewelry staple: stud earrings. A sure fire gift idea, studs go with anything, and we have a huge variety to choose from (all on sale for Valentine’s Day). In …
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Jewelry Appraisals Over 3 Years Old May be Greatly Undervalued
Gold and Platinum has dramatically increased in value in the past 5 years. Gold in one year had a low of $637 per troy…ounce and high of $978 and climbing. Platinum in the same year had a low of $1,168 per ounce to $2,169 and souring higher. The five year low and high is even greater. Gold’s low was $322 and now is over $978 and Platinum’s low was $602… has climbed over $2,169. If the jewelry item’s value was due in large part to gold or platinum, then the item might not be able to be replaced for the appraised value! Diamond values have also gone up in the same time period. In …
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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 …amount. But, there are a few situations where a gemologist buyer 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 … the gems as low quality and pay more than the market value for them. One example of this happened a few years ago. A local jeweler who also buys from the general public had a large diamond (about 3 carats) come in his door. He was …
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Gold Nears Historic High, Is Now the Time to Sell?
Update (3/20/2024): Since this article was originally published, gold has broken through the old record and is currently trading around $2,160.00 per ounce. Bring … 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 piece and not just …, when gold is so high, the intrinsic value of any gold jewelry is significantly increased. If you have been holding on to some jewelry that doesn’t quite spark joy like it used to, now could be a great time to see how much it’s worth…
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50% Off Valentine’s Day Gifts
It’s that time of year again, the time for candy hearts, romantic dinners, and plenty of pink. Is this the year to go all out and show her … a special collection of Valentine’s Day jewelry on sale in our store now for 50% off . You will find the perfect gift: Heart shaped diamond ring Rose gold rings with colored gemstones Petite, thin rose gold rings Diamond stud earrings… loose diamonds on sale now for as much as 75% off! You can find the perfect diamond and have it set in your existing engagement ring, or a brand new one. Or, we can put together a matching pair for you, so you can make your own …
