IS THERE A CURE FOR FAT EARLOBES?
True Story: I was writing up a Jewelry Repair Slip one day, when I had a Customer Quickly Approach me. She says “I want to Return these Earrings!” She Slams an Earring Box on the [Read More…]
WHY ARE MOTHER’S RINGS SO UGLY?
Now it may be just me, but I think that those Generic Mother’s Rings that you find in all the Jewelry Stores are just… Down Right Hideous! (see picture) Most are Cookie-Cutter Rings that lack [Read More…]
THE PERFECT MEN’S WEDDING BAND
Let me tell you what the Perfect Men’s Wedding Band is. Most people would probably choose a Plain Gold Band. And most people would be half right. So is the best band a Plain one? [Read More…]
TRIO SETS NOT WORTH BUYING!
Once upon a time, there were Trio-Sets… The 80’s were stock full of them. Jewelers would carry Dozens of Different Styles and would Sell them like Hot Cakes. Really! A Set or two every single [Read More…]
WHO NEEDS A WEDDING BAND ANYWAY?
Ahh, the good ole days. How times have changed. When I first started in the Jewelry Industry 20 odd years ago, things were so different back then. Guys would come into a Jewelry Store and [Read More…]
DON’T TRADE IN THAT DIAMOND
Now this is the post that will make jewelers mad. But the truth is, most trade-ins are NOT worth their weight in gold. Here’s why… Trade-in policies: Most jewelers have trade-in policies that keep you [Read More…]
ARE DIAMOND GUARANTEES REALLY WORTH IT?
A lot of people are so concerned about whether or not the diamond they are buying is guaranteed for life. They want a diamond guarantee and love that diamond peace-of-mind. But should it really make [Read More…]
CAN INCLUSIONS BE A GOOD THING?
Everybody is always on a quest for the PERFECT inclusion-free diamond ring. ESPECIALLY in an engagement ring. I mean who wants to give the bride-to-be a flaw? People are always willing to sacrifice color, cut [Read More…]
WHICH IS BETTER, 4 PRONGS OR 6 PRONGS?
Ahh, the million dollar question… People are always confused over this choice. They’re confused that they even get a choice. 4 prongs or 6 prongs for their round-cut engagement ring? So if one of the [Read More…]
JEWELRY SALE FRAUD
What a coincidence! You walk into a jeweler and as luck would have it, they’re having a SALE! I’m shocked! A sale at a jewelry store? Who would have guessed? Sarcastic? Of course… But here’s [Read More…]