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What are Your Gemstones Really Worth?

You may be wondering how to determine if your jewelry and gemstones are valuable. The value of jewelry and gemstones is determined by many factors, including the type of stone, its size, color, clarity, and cut. Other considerations include the setting, metal type, and any embellishments or treatments. In this blog post, we'll explore these factors in more detail and answer the common questions related to the value of your jewelry and gemstones.

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November Birthday Gifts that Sparkle

Choosing an affectionate, personal, and thoughtful birthday gift for your loved one requires putting your heart and mind into the selection process.

Is your loved one a November baby?

You can choose gifts bearing November birthstones or have a professional jeweler create custom sparkling gifts for you. We'll explore some ideas in this article.

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11 Fall Jewelry Fashion Accessories

The fall season is an excellent time for rocking new styles and trying new fashion accessories. Accessorizing with the right fall jewelry can instantly transform any outfit. As you move away from outdated summer fashion, get bold with the right accessories.

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Interesting Properties of Peridot

Peridot is one of August’s birthstones and has also been a tradition for 16th year marriage anniversaries. It is said to bring good health and sleep as well as act as a balancing stone for emotions and relationships. This green stone has many properties.

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Summer Birthstone Stand-Outs

Summer is here, with a selection of birthstones to think about aesthetically and contextually as far as what they mean. For those looking to get summer jewelry, the two months break down to pearls, moonstones, and alexandrite for June and rubies, onyx, and turquoise for July.

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How to Make the Perfect Custom Earrings

Mother’s Day is coming up soon, and that means everyone is beginning to look for new and interesting gift ideas for their mothers. While purchasing a nice pair of earrings for your mom’s special day is never a bad idea, we’ve got an even better one for you– why not make them? Here’s what you’ll need to know if you want to give it a try.

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Why Do People Gift Jewelry?

There are many gift ideas that your friends, family, and significant others will love and cherish forever because they were given by you. Jewelry remains an amazing gift for anybody who is special to you, and with good reason. Here are a few reasons why people gift jewelry.

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The Three Birthstones of August

Did you know that August has three different birthstones? While it is common for many months to have two different birthstones (due to there being a “modern” birthstone and a “traditional” birthstone), August has a second modern birthstone. Its modern birthstones are peridot and Spinel, while the traditional birthstone is Sardonyx.

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July’s Birthstone and its Significance

Did you know that there are two types of birthstones? The two types are “modern” and “traditional”.  Sometimes the modern and traditional birthstones for a month match, and sometimes they don’t. For the month of July, both birthstones are the ruby.

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How to Properly Care for Precious Stones

In a previous post we looked at four ways you can care for your fine jewelry. Now we’re going to talk about how you can store and care for your precious stones. And all you need are normal household tools and products. You’ll see how easy it is to keep your precious stones looking brilliant and new.

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Popular Jewelry Stones for 2021

Every year, Pantone Color Institute chooses their Color of the Year that influences products and buying decisions. They base their color choice on thorough market analysis, and, over the years, it has garnered quite a following. Yes, even in the jewelry and gemstone industry.

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Your Priceless Jewelry Was Lost or Stolen—What Do You Do Now?

Losing jewelry is unlike losing other expensive items that can be replaced. Engagement rings, wedding bands, family treasures passed down through generations—you can’t measure their sentimental value in dollars. They’re irreplaceable.

When you’ve lost jewelry, it’s hard to know where to start. This post will walk you through the best steps to find your jewelry whether misplaced or stolen. 

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