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News 10, Diamond Prices, and Shopping Local
… size to buy cornflakes at a discount and pass on some of the savings to you. Jewelry, it turns out, is not quite as simple as breakfast cereal, and there are are several ways that a small, family-owned jeweler can actually save you money… for the diamonds and gold, but they are also paying for all the labor and overhead involved in producing and delivering the jewelry. When we buy estate jewelry, we are able to avoid those labor chargers and pass the savings on to you. …
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Why Would a Gemologist Pay Less for Your Jewelry?
… into the diamond appearing as an inclusion, we can give the diamond a lower grade than it deserves. Sometimes a simple math mistake can lead to a lower offer. Keep in mind; all of these mistakes go both ways. I can make a math error and … jewelry buyer will pay more for jewelry because they understand the real value and can be more confident in offering a higher amount. But, there are a few situations where a gemologist buyer will actually pay less. Expertise Can be a …
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The Truth About Synthetic Gems
… 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 called GGG) and the modern diamond simulant moissanite, a man made silicon carbide. In gemology, any material used to look like a gem is called a …
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Meet the Jewelers: Sacramento Indie Jewelry Designers
… commonplace and the extremely rare. Wrought in sterling silver, these pieces are designed to show how incredible a simple rock can be or a shell washed up on the seashore. Sometimes the most amazing works of art are right outside our doors…I worked extensively in repair and restoration in jewelry and precious stones in St. Louis, Missouri. Currently, I bring my knowledge and expertise to the Sacramento area, along with my own style and designs. Artist’s Statement: Beauty if…
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An Enchanted Carriage for a Magical Performance
… Cinderella at their next event, the creative ideas immediately started flowing. We eventually settled on a simple, hand-fabricated pumpkin carriage necklace. This iconic design would be both the perfect symbol for the production and a …Today we are featuring a very special piece that we made to support our local Sacramento youth theatre organization, River City Theatre …. In the end, the pendant and the performance were both wonderfully successful, and RCTC wrapped up another inspiring production. If you would like your very own carriage necklace or something else entirely, our designers are ready when …
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Lab Grown Diamonds
… producing diamonds matured to where gem quality stones can be produced in large sizes. Lab grown diamond engagement rings Today, we are excited to introduce our brand new line of lab grown diamond engagement rings: Balance. These rings … gold and all of the diamonds are lab grown. The design is a celebration of symmetry from the perfect circle of the ring shank to the dazzling round, bezel set diamonds. If you’re interested, you can learn more about them or shop online …
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30% Off Engagement Rings!
… Valentine’s Day right around the corner now is the perfect time to celebrate your love with a brand new engagement ring. Whether you are popping the question or finally going for that long awaited upgrade you will save 30% off on our … of this great offer? I’m glad you asked. Over the next three weeks we will be posting diamond and engagement ring related videos on our various social media platforms including Instagram , TikTok (brand new!), and Facebook . At the end …
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Jewelry for Cheapskates
…, you can save a little money and still wind up with a great piece of jewelry. We’ll show you how. Diamond Stud Earrings Here is a classic way to save on a nice jewelry gift. You can get away with a much lower quality diamond in earrings … than you would want to put in a ring. Why? Because (normally) people don’t get nearly as close to look at your earrings than they do to look at a ring. So, while you might want to stick with SI2 or better clarity for your engagement ring…
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Celebrating Our Customers
… 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 faces …It’s a beginning, a symbol, a part of someone. We feel privileged to be able to help our customers find the perfect ring for them that not only fits their budget but exceeds their expectations. Come by the shop sometime to see the new …
