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Why Would a Gemologist Pay Less for Your Jewelry?
… 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 low quality and… can buy the stone for wholesale which is great for the client who sold it. Unfortunately, after I pointed out the true color and cut of the stone, the jeweler said: “Oh well, I will just tell my customers what I think it is and make …
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Pearl Takeover Event Going on Now
…, high end strands on sale for $5,000+ (normally over $10,000) Fresh water strands on sale for $50 Pearl rings Pearl studs and hoop earrings Bracelets Black pearls …much more! Did you know that pearls are June’s birthstone? It’s true. So, if you are looking for a great gift idea for someone born in June (or with children born in June), this is the place. They are also fantastic anniversary gifts. Pearls are the traditional gift for the 3rd, 12th, and 30th anniversary…
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Why Sell Your Jewelry to a Gemologist Jewelry Buyer?
… failing. It’s no wonder that there are so few professional gemologists in the jewelry field. Having someone with that degree of experience and training valuing your jewelry means that you can have confidence that you are getting the true value for all parts of the jewelry. Many in the jewelry buying field lack even the most elementary training and knowledge of gems. We have heard of numerous jewelry buyers who pay people only the gold value for their jewelry even if …
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Learn about Morganite and Jewelry Allergies
… with jewelry that irritates your skin Does your silver ring turn your finger black? Does white gold give you an angry rash? There are many different causes for skin irritation from jewelry, and it’s not always easy to tell what the true culprit is. We have put together an in-depth article on how jewelry can irritate your skin, and what you can do about it. There are more options than you think. Read the full article on skin irritation from jewelry . Don’t miss out on …
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2014 Holiday Gift Collection and Sale
…have an entire collection of brand new sterling silver jewelry. These pieces feature modern designs with colored gemstones and a trendy satin textured look. They make excellent gifts, and they are priced on sale at incredible values ( starting at $85 )! Pretty in pink! Rose gold is officially in, and we have some unique and beautiful pieces to choose from. Several of these pieces feature a lesser known gemstone called Morganite which has a lovely soft pink color that …
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Give Your Jewelry Regular Check Ups…Really
A diamond may be forever, and gold may be a precious metal, but 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 on and on. As with most items of value, the best approach with jewelry is preventative maintenance . Don’t wait until your …
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Give Back and Support East African Gem Miners
… 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 …
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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…
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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, …
