jewelry
How Often Should You Clean Your Jewelry?
March 27, 2017Have you often wondered about the frequency of cleaning your jewelry? Most people overlook their jewelry in the process of cleaning everything else. Don’t be concerned if you have not cleaned or even thought twice about your jewelry in the past few years. The important thing is that you have come upon this post and […]
Why You Should Spring Clean Your Jewelry Box
March 20, 2017Now that spring has come around the corner, it is time to celebrate. What better way to celebrate the onset of spring than by spring cleaning your jewelry box! You are most likely thinking about storing your winter clothing and bringing out warm weather clothes. Plus, now that spring has begun you are probably thinking […]
How to Get More from Your Jewelry
November 28, 2016At some point, you may need extra cash, so the first place to look is your jewelry box. It is a decent place to start and you may find something extremely valuable. Another reason why you should look at the jewelry box first is that you probably have some necklace or a ring that is […]
Getting Engaged: 7 Alternatives to Diamond Rings
October 31, 2016Have you found the person you want to spend the rest of your life with? Congratulations are in order! Before you pop the big question, however, have you considered what kind of engagement ring you’re going to get her? In keeping with tradition, the first response that comes to your mind is probably “diamond.” However, […]
How to Spot a Fake Diamond
October 24, 2016One of the things we frequently see is the number of costume jewelry that is being passed off as “family heirlooms.” More often than not, the clients trying to sell them are unaware that they have fakes on their hands, and just believed that it is a valuable piece of jewelry passed on from […]
Preparing Your Items for Appraisal: How much is it worth?
September 26, 2016It seems to be a common story among those who are cleaning out their attics to have sold an item for a cheap price, only to find out that it fetched thousands in auctions in the following years. They’re probably kicking themselves with their decision not to have their items appraised, but by then it’s […]
Diamonds: Is it time to sell?
September 5, 2016They say “Diamonds are girl’s best friend” but in times of need, will they be enough? Diamonds are precious stones made form pure carbon. Sometimes they are clear while some come in other colors. Most women enjoy having diamonds and it is even a dream come true for them to have one because of its […]
Common Diamond Shapes: A Brief History, and a Short Buying Guide
August 29, 2016Ask any woman about their favorite piece of jewelry, and majority of them would probably say that it is a diamond-encrusted piece. Each piece may have a unique story to it – it is a family heirloom, an engagement ring given by a beloved, the first piece of jewelry that the woman bought for herself […]
The Truth Behind How Diamonds are Formed
August 22, 2016The Myth on How Diamonds Existed Carbon is one of the most important chemical element in the world. It has many forms and the three major ones are graphite, coal, and diamond. The most valuable form of carbon is, of course, the diamond. All of these forms are identical in the point of view of […]
How to Take Care of your Gold Jewelry: 7 Easy and Simple Steps
March 31, 2016Gold jewelry is one of the fine pieces that men and women adorn themselves with. Aside from affluence, it usually signifies an important milestone in life. The radiance and luster of gold jewelry are main components of their charm and value. But with regular wear, gold jewelry can lose its shine and can be clouded […]