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- distribute equally amongst heirs
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- verify an internet jewelry purchase
- sell gold and diamond jewelry
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Protect Your Jewelry from Chlorine—and Other Summer Warnings

By Aimee Berrent on May 31, 2020 in Blog

Summer can be hazardous to your jewelry—especially chlorine sanitizers. Here are tips for keeping your fine pieces safe in the sun.

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Pearls, a miracle of nature—and June’s luminous birthstone

By Aimee Berrent on May 27, 2019 in Blog

Did you know June’s birthstone, the pearl, is the only gemstone created by a living animal? While traditionally white or cream, recent years have seen an uptick in black, gray, silver, green, pink, blue, and iridescent pearls. Natural vs cultured Natural pearls occur when a microscopic irritant (like sand) causes them to form in certain […]

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