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Jewelry Tips of the Year: VIPi (Very Important Pieces of info) You May Have Missed

By Aimee Berrent on December 26, 2020 in Blog

2020 has been quite the year! While we may not have parties and events to show off our beautiful sparklies, this is a great time to review our jewelry tips on how to care for, buy, and sell gemstones and other valuables. This year’s biggest jewelry tips The dangers of chlorine: We posted the warning […]

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Engagement ring shopping? Start here.

By Aimee Berrent on October 26, 2020 in Blog

It’s that time of year—while big weddings may be on hold, engagements are a go. And that means a decision on an engagement ring—often a couple’s first, large investment. Before you start shopping, here’s some useful background info on what your jeweler will ask you. What cut/shape do you want? Here are the 6 most […]

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Got engaged? Here’s how to care for your blingy, new diamond ring!

By Aimee Berrent on January 27, 2019 in Blog

The holidays are prime time for romantic gestures. If you recently said “yes,” your next step (after showing off your new diamond engagement ring to family and friends) is to make sure it’s safe and protected. (These tips are also great if your ring isn’t so new!) Taking care of your diamond engagement ring Clean […]

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Put a ring on it: How to buy a beautiful engagement ring

By Aimee Berrent on December 10, 2017 in Blog

Holidays are primetime for popping the question with an engagement ring. Buying a diamond can be intimidating—but it doesn’t have to be. Whether you’re shopping together or on your own, here are some guidelines to make the engagement ring process as easy as getting down on one knee. Engagement ring checklist The Gemological Institute of […]

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4 insurance questions you MUST ask about your new engagement ring

By Aimee Berrent on February 20, 2017 in Blog

Did you get engaged over the holidays (or on Valentine’s Day)? Congratulations! Along with showing off your new engagement ring to family and friends, there’s one more thing you need to do: protect it from loss or an “oopsie.” Don’t assume that your ring is covered by homeowner’s or renter’s insurance. There’s usually a upper […]

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6 Tips for Taking Care of Your New Engagement Ring

By Aimee Berrent on December 26, 2016 in Blog

According to a recent survey, almost a quarter of you say that Christmas Eve is the best day of the year to pop the question. If you (or a loved one) is newly engaged, congratulations! Here are some tips to make sure it stays safe and sparkling, courtesy of Brides.com and TheKnot.com. Make a call—to […]

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You said “YES!” Tips for buying an engagement ring

By Aimee Berrent on December 14, 2015 in Blog

Holidays are a popular time to pop the big question. Some proposals come with an engagement ring already picked out; for some couples, a trip to the jeweler’s is the next step. Before you go engagement ring shopping, here are a few tips: What speaks to you? This engagement ring will be a part of […]

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Determining the True Value of an Engagement Ring with a Professional Appraisal

By Aimee Berrent on March 13, 2014 in Blog

When a major investment is made in an engagement ring you should take some very important steps in order to protect it. One of the ways to do this is to insure its value based on an appraisal. This needs to be done by a qualified appraiser so an exact value of the engagement ring […]

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