IMPORTANT WATCH BUYING DON’TS
If you’re thinking about buying a brand new Watch as a gift, say for Christmas, an Anniversary or a Birthday, then you need to know these 3 Important DON’TS that can save you a lot [Read More…]
BIGGER DIAMONDS BRING BIGGER SMILES
Bigger is Better! They always say Bigger is Better. We Strive for Bigger and Better things in Life all the time. A Bigger Car, a Bigger House, a Bigger Family, a Better Job… We are [Read More…]
MARKS STAMPED INSIDE RINGS
I get emails daily that ask me about the stamp marks (also called hallmarks) inside their ring. Everyone wants to know what they mean? Hopefully this post will answer that question. The most common marks [Read More…]
DO THE DIAMOND 4C’S MATTER?
The Diamond 4C’s? Is it necessary to follow the Guidelines laid out in the 4C’s (Cut, Color, Clarity and Carat Weight) of Diamond Grading? Must you really Learn the 4C’s in Order to Purchase a [Read More…]
FUN FACTS ABOUT CLARITY
Brace Yourself… This is a Fun Post! As Fun as Clarity can be… :) The Truth is, Diamond Clarity and Diamond Inclusions can be Fun, Interesting and Intriguing. It’s all in how you look at [Read More…]
PANDORA CHARM BEADS FOR $1.00
I’m on vacation and I decide to swing into a small independent Dollar Store that I’ve never been in just to see what they had to offer. I was blown away! The store was quite [Read More…]
WHAT GEMSTONES GO IN MOTHER’S RINGS?
Whose Gemstones? Here’s the Funny Thing about Mother’s Rings… People never know what or whose Birthstones or Gemstones to put in them. People know what Birthstones are (Garnet, Amethyst, Aquamarine…), but WHOSE Stones should you [Read More…]
BUYING THE CHEAPEST DIAMOND?
“The Cheapest Diamond?” I’m often asked “What is the Cheapest Diamond in the World?“, so I thought that I’d Address this Question. The Cheapest Diamond in the World would No Doubt be a FREE Diamond. [Read More…]
RING RETIPPING QUESTION
A Reader Writes in and Asks Me a… QUESTION: TRISH IN ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA WRITES: Hi There. I Recently took my Engagement Ring in to my Local Jewelry Repairer to have the Prongs Retipped, and after [Read More…]
WHAT JEWELRY WILL SHE LIKE?
Love Love Love Guys know that Girls LOVE Jewelry, and they LOVE to get Jewelry at Christmastime! (or anytime) The Point is, Jewelry makes the Perfect Stocking Stuffer. Men come into the Jewelry Store with [Read More…]
THE DURABILITY AND HARDNESS OF METALS
The Hardness of Metals used for Jewelry varies quite a bit. You’ll notice this when you look at your rings and see scratches. The ability to scratch an item depends on how durable or hard [Read More…]
PROPOSING WITH GRANDMOTHER’S RING?
Sentimental Value It Happens. Many Grandmothers Pass their Diamond Rings and Wedding Bands down to their Sons, Grandsons and Daughters. The Sentimental Value is Priceless. Often Guys will ask me whether it’s Wise to use [Read More…]