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50% Off Valentine’s Day Gifts
… 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 Diamond engagement rings … to our Valentine’s Day sale, we have 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, …
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How Much is My Jewelry Worth?
…for intrinsic value is: intrinsic value = metal value + gem value The metal (gold, silver, platinum, etc.) and gems (diamonds, sapphires, emeralds, etc.) are valued as raw materials based on current market rates. So, gold jewelry value, in … scrap value. Let’s look at an example. Assume a ring is made out of 5 grams of 14k gold and it has a 0.25 carat diamond. It has a gold value, of approximately $121 when gold is $1,300 per ounce, and a diamond value of roughly $250. That …
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$10 Diamond Earrings this Valentine’s Day
It’s not a typo. We have genuine diamond stud earrings on sale right now at our shop for $10. They are set in sterling silver, and they make a great little … this price, so the limit is 2 pairs per person. They will go fast, so come in today to get your pair. We also have diamond studs for $20, $50, $99, $149, and up. You can find the perfect gift for everyone on your Valentine’s list in one … , birthstone jewelry, and more. 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 …
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How to Organize Your Jewelry
… your look. If all of your jewelry is piled in a drawer, it will be easy to forget about, and you’ll wind up wearing your favorite pieces less often. It’s a simple truth: if you see your jewelry, you’ll wear it. So, have fun with it, go … around it. This can be a cool look, but it might be a bit more difficult to get to that one near the bottom. Rings and Earrings A traditional jewelry chest can be a great way to organize and display rings and earrings because many of …
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Informational Video: Cathedral Ring Mountings
We’re excited to announce our new series of informational web videos starting with this overview of the cathedral ring mounting style. These videos are designed to teach you about the different elements of jewelry in a way that’s quick, … the series right here: We hope you enjoyed the video and that you learned something new about cathedral engagement rings. If you have any feedback, comments, or ideas for what you would like to see future videos on, please leave us a …
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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 …look using our gemology microscope. We were not prepared for what we saw. To fully understand the problems with this ring, you have to know a bit about how jewelry is made. The modern process that is used for a ring like this (lost wax …, but underneath the surface it is more like a sponge than a solid piece. As you might have guessed, this particular ring was riddled with porosity. To make matters worse, there were tiny bits of silica embedded in the metal. How did they…
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New Jewelry: Floating Diamonds and California Tourmaline
We are excited to announce two new jewelry lines available now, just in time for the holidays: Floating Diamonds and California Tourmaline. Both of these new collections feature fantastic, original gift ideas and both of them … a limited time introductory offer. Floating Diamond Necklaces These minimalist solitaire necklaces feature a single diamond (or gemstone) suspended on our best “invisible” chains. We you are wearing them, the chain and setting almost … in the line. Shop the full collection online here. California Tourmaline This is a totally unique collection featuring beautiful pink tourmaline mined right here in our home state. We partnered with the Oceanview Mine in Pala, CA to …
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Cash for Gold vs. Cash for Jewelry
… 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 of the more famous Cash for Gold company said they pay from 20% of the …is to evaluate the gems that are set in the jewelry. Cash for Gold companies just pay for the gold , not the gems or diamonds. Over the 2 decades I’ve spent buying jewelry form the public, I have heard horror stories of people being ripped …
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Heart and Soul, Valentine’s Day Gift Sale
… February 14th. You can also find fantastic deals on jewelry gift staples starting around $50 in-store including: Diamond stud earrings Birthstone jewelry Stacking diamond and gemstone bands Engagement ring upgrades … a lot more Online … and affordable gift ready for you this Valentine’s Day. And, whether you decide to shower your loved one in diamonds this year or not, remember to take a moment to tell them how you truly feel. We can never say it enough… your special someone this year with our brand new collection of Valentine’s Day gift ideas. This year we are featuring a dazzling array of heart themed jewelry including necklaces, earrings, and rings. If you are looking for that classic…
