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Celebrating Our Customers
It may sound like a tired cliché, but when we say “we love our customers,” we really mean it. You guys are the reason we are here and the reason we get to come to work everyday to do what we love. So, naturally, when it was time to start refreshing our showroom, we wanted to feature you, our faithful customers. We asked some of our past engagement rings clients to send us their favorite wedding and engagement photos for our wall. Walking by and seeing the smiling …
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Summer Clearance Sale 2024
… will all be sold for half off the regular price: Engagement rings Necklaces Earrings Gifts …so much more If you are even slightly considering a jewelry purchase in the next year, you have to check out this event. You can get a head start on your Christmas shopping, find the perfect birthday gift, or treat yourself to something special at an incredible price. So, what are you waiting for? Visit us today before this sale is gone for good
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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 of the subject. Here’s 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 …
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Let’s be Pen pals
It’s the start of a new year, and it’s time for new beginnings. As a family-owned, local jeweler, we have always made it a point … strive to bring you interesting articles and education on diamonds, jewelry, metals, and more. We’re excited about starting this new chapter in the new year, and we hope you are to. So, what would you like to see in the email newsletter…
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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…
