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3 Things You Might Not Know About Jewelry Repair
… strong. Metal is what skyscrapers and bridges are made out of. We can’t bend or even scratch most metals without the help of tools. Gemstones are rocks which we think of as hard and unbreakable. Diamonds are used in industrial tools to … even the toughest materials. So, why would something made from such strong substances need regular maintenance? The answer is twofold. First, the metals and gemstones in jewelry are not always as impervious as we imagine. Gold, platinum…
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Stackable Birthstone Rings for Mom
Let’s face it. Mother’s jewelry is not known for its style. We know moms are proud of their children, but shouldn’t they be proud of …’re introducing a new line of stackable birthstone jewelry just in time for Mother’s Day. If you’re not a member of the jewelry trade, there’s a good chance you’ve never heard of Mother’s jewelry. For the uninitiated, Mother’s jewelry is…a mom would get a piece featuring an Amethyst for her daughter and a Peridot for her son. You can learn about all of the traditional birthstones right here. It is a very sentimental and beautiful idea, and moms love it. The problem is …
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News 10, Diamond Prices, and Shopping Local
… some expert insight into diamond pricing trends. We were happy to help, and our gemologist, Dan explained some of the factors behind the price drop. You can checkout the full interview right here: Why shop at a local jeweler? Doing this…, local jeweler like Arden Jewelers. Many people think that because of economies of scale and global competition they can save money by shopping at a larger jewelry retailer either online or at a chain location. For many other types of …
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Intimately Public
… at a red light and glanced over at a couple in a heated discussion. I smiled to myself; I remember those days. The time when the honeymoon was over, the discretion was removed from our words, and the true us was revealed. Now, on the … just the suave, debonair man I pretended to be. Is now the time to show how much I love her for her? In many ways, the upgrade of a wedding ring is a more significant symbol of love than the original engagement ring. Now you know each …
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A Legacy Worth Upholding
… our email newsletter subscribers to nominate worthy non-profit organizations for us to support. We were amazed at the response. So many of our clients are passionate supporters of so many beautiful organizations. This is the story of … partnership with one of them. Legacy Classical Academy is a small, non-profit school located in the foothills of Northern California. It fosters a unique blend of home education and a traditional classroom setting that both challenges …
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How to Organize Your Jewelry
The key to organizing your jewelry is to stop thinking about organizing and start thinking about displaying. Think of … jewelry collection as your own private jewelry store. When you get ready for the day, go shopping in your store for the prefect accessories to match your look. If all of your jewelry is piled in a drawer, it will be easy to forget about… your own mini-showroom and rediscover all those great pieces in your collection Necklaces Necklaces can be one of the most difficult fun pieces of jewelry to organize effectively. If you’re like most, you will have necklaces of …
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Need a Last Minute Holiday Gift?
We’ve put together a selection of our best gift pieces for the holidays. You’ll find beautiful rings, earrings, and pendants, all at … with a free designer scented candle from Sierra Mountain Candle Company . These candles make excellent gifts by themselves, and they really complete the entire gift package. You’ve been wonder what to get her…now you know. Come by …
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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 … simple glass to plastic to high tech chemical tongue twister like gadolinium gallium garnet (also called GGG) and the modern diamond simulant moissanite, a man made silicon carbide. In gemology, any material used to look like a gem is …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 easy for a well trained and equipped gemologist to detect. But if you had gem…
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Give Back and Support East African Gem Miners
…’s COVID-19 relief efforts. Thank you to everyone who participated, and remember that you can donate anytime here . There’s never been a more important time to think about giving back and supporting our global community than today. That’… dedicated to supporting education, vocational training, and local economies in East African mining communities. Their founder, Roger Dery, has met thousands of people in East Africa’s remote villages and bush mines where gems have had a…
