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Sell Jewelry Through the Mail
…email us some pictures today. Is Now the Time to Sell? We know that with the recent job cuts and business closures there are many out there who are struggling to make ends meet. A small silver lining is that gold prices have increased around 23% over the course of the last year. That means that if you have broken or unwanted jewelry, it’s worth a lot more today than it was one year ago. So, if you could use some extra funds for groceries, essentials, supplies, paying …
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Jewelry, Family, and What Really Matters
One Saturday, a client came in to sell her jewelry. Things were going along normally with the evaluation of the jewelry. It was a larger than normal sale, and she had been around to a few other jewelers. Our offer was the highest, and she decided to sell. When filling out the paper work, she explained to her daughter (age 12-ish) that she was selling her jewelry so she could pay her next medical bill. This was…
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In House Laser Engraving is Now Available
… see, we’re very excited about this new toy tool and all of the amazing jewelry we can create with it. We hope you are too. If this post has sparked some creative ideas, or if you have an engraving project you’ve been waiting to get around to, now is the time. Please get in touch with one of our designers today. Lastly, stay tuned for some more exciting announcements coming very soon relating to our laser engraver. If you aren’t already subscribed to us on YouTube , we …
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Big Savings on Small Business Saturday
Small Business Saturday is right around the corner, and this year we’re pulling out all the stops. Visit us on Saturday, November 25th to show support for your local, family owned, small jewelry store, and you’ll get: 50% off all jewelry repair including ring sizing, …
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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 Gold.” But, chances are you don’t have solid gold bricks 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 report where one …
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Jewelry Style Basics
… heart-shaped are the four basic face shapes. Experts explain that if your face is oval, triangular-shaped earrings are especially flattering. A round shape should seek elongated, dangling styles that draw the eyes down, rather than around. For a rectangular face, try jewelry that adds width, camouflaging the length of the face. And for heart-shaped faces, look for earrings that are wider at the bottom, because style can soften a pointed chin look. And don’t forget to …
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Why Would a Gemologist Pay Less for Your Jewelry?
… which is very low. To give you an idea of how low, the standard diamond pricing guides stop at M color. To make matters worse, the cut was extremely deep as well, on the order of 68% depth. Again, for perspective, excellent cuts are around 60% to 62.5% depth. He paid considerably more than you 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 …
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Engagement Ring Trends for 2024
… than any other color. Simple Accented Solitaires The trend of adding accent stones on the sides of the main gem, kind of like the traditional three-stone ring style is not a new trend by any means. Versions of this style have been around for 100+ years. That being said it is absolutely taking center stage this year because it’s an elegant way to add extra sparkle and meaning to the ring. We’re also seeing a creative twist on this classic design where different shapes …
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Happy Holidays!
We hope you enjoy the new decorations we have up around the site to celebrate the season. Also, be sure to stop by the shop to have a look at the incredible deals we have available right now, and don’t forget about free shipping for ALL online orders. There’s never been a better time to go…
