JEWELRY TIPS AND JEWELRY UPDATES!

 03-10-10    Today is Jewelry Cleaning and Inspection Day! It's not official of course, but it should be. People forget about maintaining their Rings and Jewelry. They always forget to have them Cleaned and Professionally Inspected. But if you do so, it can save you a lot of MONEY! Read: Jewelry Cleaning and Inspecting! It's a must!

 03-09-10    Getting Married? Have you been out looking at Wedding Rings? There are actually lots of great choices. One of them would be Wraps. Actually, that would be Wraps, Jackets and Inserts! What are Wraps? Jackets? Inserts? Read: Wraps, Jackets and Inserts! You'll quickly understand how they work.

 03-08-10    What Size of Diamond should you buy her? It's a great question. What Carat Weight do you buy? 1/2 Carat? 1/4 Carat? 1.00 Carat? What decisions should you look at? What are the recommendations? What else should you consider? Read: What Size Diamond to Buy? It may point you in the right direction.

 03-07-10    When rings don't fit right, it can drive you crazy. Having your rings too loose, flop around or slip off is not cool. They don't look good, they don't feel right and it can actually harm your Diamonds and Gemstones! Read: Rings that Don't Fit Right! It may make you take a closer look at your rings and your fingers!

 03-06-10    Carat Weight, Points, Approximate Weights, Weights Rounded Up, Light Carats... There is so much to learn about Carat Weight other than just Weight. What are Carat Weights? How are they determined? How did the Carat Weight start? Read all of my articles about Carat Weight & CTW! Diamond Carat Weight Blogs!

 03-05-10    Does your Diamond have Extra Facets? It could! What are Extra Facets? Why so some Diamonds have them and others not? Read about Extra Facets and what their sole purpose is: Diamonds with Extra Facets! It's actually pretty interesting. It may make you look under a Scope to study your Diamond.

 03-04-10    Diamond Cut is one of the least topics discussed in Jewelers. Why? Because Cut is difficult to explain. There's so much to learn: Culet, Girdle, Symmetry, Facets, Cutting Styles, Percentages... It's mind-boggling. But, no fear, I've written some great articles over the years. Here they are: Diamond Cut Articles!

 03-03-10    If you shop for Diamonds, there's one thing you should know: Diamonds are Deceiving! Diamonds give off the impression that they all look alike. This is farthest from the truth. Diamonds can be priced thousands of Dollars different because of things like Percents, Cut, Color and Clarity. Read: Diamonds are Deceiving!

 03-02-10    When was the last time you bought a Diamond? Did you pay attention to your Salesperson? Some Salespeople should NOT be selling Diamonds. Why? Lack of Confidence! To show Diamonds you must know your Diamonds. It can get you a Better Diamond and a Better Deal. Read: Diamond Selling Confidence!

 03-01-10    What happens when a Guy buys a Girl a Low Quality Diamond as an Engagement Ring? What can be done about it? The good news is, there are options. What can you do and what can he do to solve the situation? Exchanges, Downsizing, Upgrading and Returns. It's all here: Don't like the Diamond!

 02-28-10    Diamond Color is a much talked about subject. Color is interesting because most people can't tell the difference between a White, Off-White Diamond or even a Yellow Diamond... Until they put them side by side. Compare Diamond Colors, you'll see. Some are NOT pretty! Read more: Diamond Color Articles!

 02-27-10    Guys are funny. They can't keep a Secret. They Buy a Diamond Engagement Ring with plans for an Elaborate Proposal. A half an hour later their Fiancees are coming back into the Store to get the Ring Sized... So much for the Elaborate Proposal! So what can be done? Read: Guys Can't Keep a Secret!

 02-26-10    Diamond Clarity is one of the most searched terms regarding Quality and the 4 C's. I've written a bunch of different articles over the years about Clarity and what you should look for. Clarity like: VVS, VS, SI, SI2, SI3, I, I3, plus, many more. Is Clarity Important? Clarity and Plots... Read: Diamond Clarity Blogs!

 02-25-10    Jewelry Stores can be so Intimidating! Everything about them is scary... the Bright Lights, the Million Dollar Cases, the Marble Walls, the Lush Carpet... It's like a whole different World. It makes Buying a Diamond a very Scary process. What can help ease this Pressure? Read: Intimidating Jewelry Stores!

 02-24-10    Here's something you may not know. There is a Best Time of Day to Buy a Diamond! Crazy? Nope. It all comes down to common sense and timing. Choosing the Right Hour to Shop can not only get you a better Diamond Experience, but a Better Deal as well! Find out how! Best Time To Diamond Shop! It's so true!

 02-23-10    Here's the problem with Buying Gifts, you never know what to Buy. There is one Perfect Gift which shouldn't come as a surprise... It's Jewelry! Jewelry makes the best Gift and there are a lot of Reasons why. Read more: Jewelry Gifts! So for your next special occasion, think about Jewelry, you'll be glad you did.

 02-22-10    The Birthstone for May is Emerald. It's by far one of the most beautiful and sought after Gems in the World. Emeralds Deep-Green Hues are breathtaking, but Emerald has one major Fault, they are Flawed. Finding a Clean Stone can be almost impossible. Plus, it makes them Weak! May's Birthstone Emerald!

 02-21-10    G Color is at the high end of the Near Colorless Range. There are 6 main Color Categories and Near Colorless Category is second from the top. Learn all about G Color and what makes G such a Great Diamond Color to buy! Learn how to compare G with other Colors. It's the quickest way to learn Color. G Color Diamonds!

 02-20-10    How Important is Clarity when it comes to the Beauty of a Diamond? Does it really matter? Or does it matter the most? Find out how Diamond Clarity stacks up and see where Color and Cut fit in. It may make you take a different look at your Diamond. Read: Does Diamond Clarity Really Matter? You may be surprised!

 02-19-10    Today I Rant. Why is Saturday always the Day that people decide to get their Watch Battery Changed? It's the Day that brings us hundreds of Watches to change. It never fails. Every single Saturday "Can I get my Battery Changed?" Oh, it must be Saturday! Here's what I suggest... Watch Battery Changing Day!

 02-18-10    Want to learn how you can Save Money on your next Diamond Ring Purchase? There are simple ways that are Quick, Easy and Painless! Learn how to get a Great Diamond Deal. Read: Save Money Buying Diamonds! These Proven ways will Help you Save Hundreds or even Thousands of Dollars on Diamonds!

 02-17-10    If you Buy your Fiancee a CZ (Fake Diamond) as an Engagement Ring, will it fool her? It may, but not for long. All it takes is a simple repair or sizing to uncover the truth. CZ's are Fragile, Chip Easily, will Dull up and Lose their Sparkle. She WILL find out sooner or later. Read: CZ Engagement Ring! It's not pretty!

 02-16-10    Inlay Gemstone Jewelry is Stunning. The Problem is, these types of Stones tend to Chip, Break and Fall out of the Mounting. Not to mention the Fact that they are Glued into place and tend to come Loose. Plus, there's one more Big Issue: Sizing! Read More: Inlaid Gemstone Jewelry and Rings! Is Inlay for you?

 02-15-10    Ever notice that Yellow Gold Chains are all different Hues, Shades and Colors of Yellow? Ever wonder why? There are 3 mains reasons why Yellow Gold varies so much in Color. Learn why and what you can do about it. Read: Yellow Gold Chain Colors! Because Yellow, Orange or Green, is anything but Consistent!

 02-14-10    If you're Shopping for Jewelry, here's a bit of advice: Don't Charge your Jewelry! Jewelry Stores have wonderful Charge Cards that allow you to Buy Jewelry and make small monthly payments. It sounds good, but it's really a Bad Deal. You'll end up paying Double for that item. Read: Jewelry Store's Charge Cards!

 02-13-10    Warning: Jewelry Stores are Certifying Low Quality, I Clarity Diamonds. Be careful about Buying these. Certifying them gives the impression that these Diamonds are GOOD Quality! Not true! I Clarity is in the LOWEST Clarity Range there is. Don't be fooled! Study Color and Clarity! Read: Certifying I Clarity Diamonds!

 02-12-10    Ever look at the Price of Diamonds? Sticker Shock? The Price of a One Carat Diamond is 5 Times the Price of a Half Carat. You would think it would be just Double, but nope, it's 5 Times the Price! And when you get into even bigger stones, Price really starts to jump. Why? Read: Pricing Diamond Carat Weights!

 02-11-10    Customers are crazy! Or I'm crazy. When people come in to get their rings cleaned, they have the silly habit of cleaning them one ring at a time. Seriously! I clean it. Come back out. They give me another one. Over and over. Why is this? I call it the Jewelry Cleaning Curse! Read: Jewelry Cleaning! It's a laugh!

 02-10-10    Diamond is the Official Gem for the Month of April. Why? How did this Birthstone get associated with this Birth Month? Who picked this to be the Birthstone? Legend, Lore and Myth played a big part. Find out about Rulers, Priests and King Tut! Read: Diamond The Birthstone For April! It's slightly Cursed!

 02-09-10    Did you know that some Diamonds have been Laser Drilled to Dissolve out Black Inclusions? This process improves Clarity and makes the Diamond more Saleable, but...There are other issues. These Diamonds can become fragile! Plus, they can also be Filled! (Fracture Filling) Read: Laser Drilled Diamonds!

 02-08-10    When Diamond Shopping, do you shop for Price or Quality? Most say Quality, but some people are only concerned with Price! Jewelers love these people. They get a Cheap Price, but they also get a Cheap Diamond with no Sparkle, Shine, Fire or Brilliance! Is saving Money worth it? Read: Price or Quality?

 02-07-10    The Ideal Cut was invented in 1919 for one very specific reason: To maximize both the Brilliance and Fire that a Diamond gives off. Learn all about the Ideal Cut and see if the Ideal Cut really is Ideal. You may be surprised! Ideal Proportions, Facets and Percents, all coming up. Ideal Cut Diamond! Perfect?

 02-06-10    Did you know that it took over 500 years to Develop the Brilliant Cut Diamond? The Round Brilliant Cut Evolved from a lot of different Cuts. The first Cut was called the Point Cut. So what is the Brilliant Cut Diamond? How did it start? How many Facets are there? Read: Brilliant Cut Diamond! You'll get the Point!

 02-05-10    Everything in life gets Upgraded! Cars, Homes, Families... Jewelry is no different. It deserves to be Upgraded too. Look at your rings, are they tired and worn? Maybe it's time for an Upgrade? Something better? Now is the perfect time! Why? Read: Plastic Ring Upgrade! It all starts with a Gumball Machine Ring!

 02-04-10    Guys always ponder Anniversary Gifts. Should you Buy an Anniversary Ring? What really is an Anniversary Ring? Is it a certain Style? Metal? Diamond Quantity? Carat Weight? Find out: Anniversary Rings & Bands! Learn what Anniversary Rings are, plus see lots of examples! Maybe this is the Year for a Ring?

 02-03-10    True Story about a Guy who came in and Robbed a Jewelry Store! The way he did it is down right Silly. What he Stole is even Sillier! It wasn't Diamonds! ha! Wait until you see how he got away with it... Even Video Surveillance Tapes didn't stop him. Funny Stuff! Read: Jewelry Store Thief! It's a Crazy thing to Steal!

 02-02-10    Want to know what People are reading? What brings people to my site? Read the Top Ten Most Popular Jewelry Blogs! It's an interesting mix of What's Hot! Everything from Clarity, Mood Rings, Birthstones and Earring Backs. Is your favorite blog on the list? Top Ten Plus! The Traffic Stops here: Top Ten Jewelry Blogs!

 02-01-10    What's the Best Diamond Engagement Ring Mounting in the World? The Tiffany Style! But What is this Tiffany Ring, and Why is this the Best to Buy? Because it's Inexpensive, Classic, Clean, Durable, Elegant, Romantic, Stylish, Simple, & Practical. Plus, she'll Love it! Read: Tiffany Style Diamond Engagement Rings!

 01-31-10    Does Soldering make your Jewelry Weak? Soldering is where the Jeweler Repairs your Jewelry, Rings and Chains by fusing them together. Solder holds those Seams shut. So are Soldered Areas Weaker? YES! What can you do about it? Read: Is Soldered Jewelry Weaker? Maybe it's time for an Upgrade?

 01-30-10    80% of the People that come to my Website, come through Google Search. Needless to say, I get a lot of Interesting Phrases and Keywords that brings People here. Some are Funny, Unusual, Crazy, and Stupid! These are Real Web Searches and NOT made up! It's Hilarious! Enjoy! Stupid Human Web Searches!

 01-29-10    People often ask "What Diamond would you Buy?" This is what I tell them: VS Clarity, E-F Color. Plus, Certification, Laser-Inscription, Girdle, Percentages, Facets, Culet, Brilliance and Sparkle. Not to mention the Mounting, Metal, Service Plan and Payment Method. Learn more: What Diamond Would I Buy?

 01-28-10    When people think about Diamond Color they don't think about Carat Weight. But they should! Because the Bigger the Carat Weight, the more of the Diamond Color will show! Yellow Color? Not good! So what can be done about Larger Diamonds showing more Yellow Color? Read: Bigger Diamonds Bigger Color!

 01-27-10    Let's face it, White Gold is wildly popular in the Jewelry Stores. It dominates every case there is, Rings, Bracelets, Earrings, Pendants, everything is White Gold. But Customers are now looking at Yellow Gold again. Is Yellow Gold making a come back? Read: Yellow Gold Gaining Popularity?

 01-26-10    Want to know where the biggest Lost And Found is for any Jewelry Store? The Ultrasonic Cleaner! Tons of People leave their Jewelry in the Cleaner and forget about them. Some Customers have left their Wedding Set in the Cleaner for over a Year! Really! Lost And Found Jewelry! Better check your fingers!

 01-25-10    Do you love Name Brands? Big Designer Companies that charge Double the Price? Do you believe these Brands are Made Better? Have Better Quality Diamonds? Think again! Most Name Brand Designers are no Different than other Ring... Except the Price! Read: Name Brand Designer Rings! Are they Worth it?

 01-24-10    Want to know what Women want for Valentine's Day? JEWELRY! Anything with a Heart will make a Great Romantic Gift. Diamond Heart Pendants, Earrings, Rings. Plus items like: Pandora, The Love Knot, Chocolate Diamonds and more! See all the Hot Sellers! Great Valentine's Day Gifts! Better Shop early!

 01-23-10    You take your Ring in for Sizing down. They cut a Piece of Gold out of it... What happens to that Extra Gold? Why do Jewelers keep it? Good question! Find out: Extra Gold from Ring Sizings! Should you get this Scrap Gold back? Is it included in the Price of the Repair? Or are you just getting Ripped Off?

 01-22-10    You know those Fliers and Advertisements you get from Jewelers offering Cheap or even Free Jewelry? Like a $5.00 Box Chain? How about a Free Silver Heart Charm? Cheap Pearl Earrings? Why do they run these Promotions? Are they worth it? Let's find out... Cheap Jewelry Promotions! It could be a Deal?

 01-21-10    Did you know that there are Better times of the Year to Buy Birthstones? Not only are there Better times, but there's Better Stock and Better Sales Prices as well. When is this time? What Gems fall into these Categories? Read: Birthday Birthstone Shopping! It makes sense, but does it also make you wait?

 01-20-10    Ever wonder if Home Sonic Jewelry Cleaners Work? Well, we put Connoisseur to the Test! We take 2 of the most Popular Jewelry Cleaners on the Market and Test, Review, Rate and Critique them. See if these Jewelry Cleaners really Clean Jewelry, or if they fall short of the mark! Jewelry Cleaner Reviews!

 01-19-10    What's the Correct Amount of Diamonds that goes into an Anniversary Ring? Is it 7 Diamonds for the 7th Wedding Anniversary? Or do they use Carat Weights like 8 years gets you an Anniversary Band with .08 pts in it? What's the deal? Find out... Anniversary Ring Diamond Amount! It's not what you think!

 01-18-10    Ever Lose a Diamond down the Drain? You're not the only one. I lost a huge Diamond down the Drain and it couldn't have happened at a worse time... I was waiting on customers! Not good! Read about my true experience and how the Diamond went down the Pipe! Read: Diamond Down the Drain! It's not pretty!

 01-17-10    Do you sometimes wish that you could take a Sledge Hammer to your Wedding Ring? You can with Tungsten Carbide! What is Tungsten? Is Tungsten really as Indestructible as they say? Find out: The Metal Tungsten! Is it Scratch Resistant? Saw Proof? Bullet Proof? Possibly! The Superman of Rings? You Bet!

 01-16-10    Picture this: You're shopping for Diamonds and ask what the Diamond Clarity is. The Jeweler says "It's Eye-Clean!" What's that mean? What is Eye-Clean Clarity? Eye-Clean is a Term that can get Confusing and Misleading. What makes it Eye-Clean? Read: Eye-Clean Diamonds! You'll see the difference!

 01-15-10    Here's a Confusing term that you may hear some Jewelry Stores use: The 5th C! What is this 5th C of Diamonds? Aren't there only supposed to be 4 C's? You know: Cut, Color, Clarity and Carat Weight? What is this Mysterious 5th C? And, better yet, why is it always Different? Find out: The 5th Diamond C!

 01-14-10    Did you know there's an easy way to Clean and Care for your Diamonds? Diamonds are easy... But the Mountings, well, they are a different story. Read: Care and Cleaning of Diamond Jewelry! It tells you what to do to Care for your Jewelry properly! Nothing difficult, just maintenance and a little TLC!

 01-13-10    Buying Certified Diamonds is good, right? That's what everyone says. But All Certified Diamonds are not accurate! What? Shocking isn't it? But it's true. Some Certified Diamonds have been "Graded in the Mounting". Learn what this is and if you should be concerned. Is your Diamond Report wrong?

 01-12-10    Bored at Work? Want some Fun and Excitement? Then try our Maze Puzzle! (Jewelry Related, of course.) This Maze is filled with tons of Twists and Turns. Finding your way to the End is Tricky. I suggest you Print it out, Grab a Pencil and Enjoy! It may pass an Hour of that Boredom! The Solution is in the Blog!

 01-11-10    Do Some Diamonds Chip Easier than Others? It's a good Question... The Answer is YES! People are surprised at this Answer, but it's true. There are some Diamonds that Chip or Break Faster than other Diamonds. Find out Which ones and Why in my latest blog: Diamonds that Chip Easy! Can you prevent it?

 01-10-10    Are you Shopping for a Diamond or an Engagement Ring? Good! Then read this Blog: 10 Must Ask Diamond Buying Questions! It lists the top 10 Important Diamond Buying Questions that all customers should ask Jewelers! These Questions are Great Questions and will help you decide whether to Buy or Not!

 01-09-10    What makes people put Earrings in their ears and leave them there for 2 years without Cleaning them? Yuck! Then people bring these nasty Earrings into the Jewelry Store and hand them to us for Cleaning. Guess what? I'm not touching them! ha! Gross! Read: Dirty Earring Posts! It really is Gross! (and it Smells!)

 01-08-10    Ever hear of Jewelry Stores Advertising these "Make a Deal with the Boss" Sales? Do they make you curious? Want to know what they are and if they are worth going to? "Make a Deal" Sales and "President's Day" Sales are all about one thing... Naming your Price! Sort of! Read: Make A Deal Sales! Is it Real?

 01-07-10    Can you Freeze a Diamond? Good question! Let's find out... I put a Diamond Ring in the Ice Box for 24 hours to see what harm I could do to the Diamonds. Photos show the results and evidence. There were some interesting finds. Read: Do Diamonds Freeze? It's a great experiment that won't leave you out in the cold!

 01-06-10    Want to learn more about Aquamarine? Aquas are a great stone to own but have some interesting color issues. These Birthstones for March have been Heat Treated to enhance their Blue Color. There are great points to this Treatment though, Read: Aquamarine Gems! It's a cool stone that the Mermaids love!

 01-05-10    Is your Diamond Clarity Rare? Most people are under the impression that there are different Clarity Grades, but that they are all equal in size. Not true! Learn about Clarity and how Relative they are to each other. The Percentages and Charts may be a big eye-opener! Read: Diamond Clarity Rare or Not? It's all Interesting!

 01-04-10    Are you Buying Jewelry for Special Occasions only? Special Events and Holidays like Christmas, Mother's Day, Anniversaries or Birthdays? Here's my question: Why? Why Buy Jewelry only for Special days, Jewelry can make any day Special! Read: Buying Jewelry for Special Days! And Make Today Special!

 01-03-10    What are SI2 Clarity Diamonds? Is SI2 Clarity a Good Clarity or Bad Clarity to Purchase? The interesting thing about the SI2 Clarity Grade (Lower end of the SI Clarity Group) is that they are the most controversial Diamond Clarity there is! Find out why! SI2 Clarity Diamonds! It may make you take a second look!

 01-02-10    Shopping by Phone is fun! Sitting on the couch seeing who has the Cheapest Price is the way to go, right? NOPE! Read why Shopping on the Phone for Diamonds can get you a crappy looking Diamond! Shopping by Phone doesn't let you compare Diamonds, see the Cut, or the Beauty of the stone. Don't do it!

 01-01-10    Let's start the New Year off with some Fun! I'll tell you a little Story about this one particular Lady... You see, we are always trying to add to our Jewelry Store's Mailing List. But, some Customers don't like to give up their Name and Address! It can get quite interesting... Read: Jewelry Store's Mailing List! It's a hoot

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