Just about every jewelry store in the U.S. carries tanzanite … Even Amazon has some great deals on tanzanite jewelry here. They should, the good ole USA. buys most of the tanzanites mined today. But [Read More…]
You’d be amazed at how many times I get asked… “Can diamonds cut glass?” Not to mention this question… “If a diamond cuts glass, does that mean it’s real?” Of course there’s truth to these [Read More…]
A lot of people are fascinated with jewelry and jewelry making. Just the adornment of jewelry dates back to the beginning of time. Jewelry design has always been a creative adventure that captivates many into [Read More…]
Here’s something you should know: Jewelry is expensive. But it doesn’t always have to be. In fact, if you Know what to look for, and how to shop, you can actually get some great looking [Read More…]
Moissanite is simply a man-made diamond look-a-like. The first time I ever encountered moissanite was about 5 years ago. A customer brought in their “diamond” engagement ring to sell. I remember the jeweler louping the [Read More…]
Why jewelers sell beautiful diamond pendants and hang them from these thin, frail, breakable, fine chains (that don’t even have a name) is beyond me. I know the lie I tell customers… … umm, excuse [Read More…]
Nothing says merry Christmas and happy holidays more then a seasonal watch at Christmastime. It practically screams… “I’m in the spirit!” Watches like the ones pictured are great fun and add lots of holiday cheer. [Read More…]
Colored pearls are wonderful. I can’t stop looking at them. They’re simply beautiful. All the hue variations, luster, shine and endless assortment of sizes are just breathtaking. But what does it all mean? Do certain [Read More…]
When people think of Jewelry, there’s one name that comes to mind… TIFFANY. Tiffany & Co. jewelers has got to be one of the best well-known jewelry stores on the face of the earth. They’ve [Read More…]
Carat weight (one of the 4C’s) is simply the weight of a diamond, be it one carat or a half carat. It’s all about how much the diamond Weighs. Back in the days, diamonds were [Read More…]