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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7 Tips for buying quality jewelry online
With all the at-home time, who’s not buying online? Well, jewelry’s no exception. Here are some tips if you want to buy beautiful baubles from your cellphone, iPad, or laptop. Know your site: There are reliable sites and then there’s “Joe’s House o’ Jewels.” Some, like chains and totally online sites like Blue Nile and […]
Opals—The October birthstone with flashes of fireworks
Forget the 4th of July—in the world of gemstones, the opal brings fireworks to your jewelry. It’s the stone known for its “play of color,” the unique ability to flash all colors of the rainbow. Centuries ago it was believed that opals held the virtues and powers of all colored gems. What gives opals their […]
Be a Pin-Up: 10 tips for refreshing your look with brooches
A stunning brooch can turn a ho-hum outfit to WOW! Here are 10 tips for getting the most out of your fabulous pins.
The Ruby, July’s Birthstone, Blazes with Fire
The ruby, July’s birthstone, blazes with fire. These gems can be more expensive than diamonds. See how to buy ruby jewelry and their lore.
Protect Your Jewelry from Chlorine—and Other Summer Warnings
Summer can be hazardous to your jewelry—especially chlorine sanitizers. Here are tips for keeping your fine pieces safe in the sun.
Take Stock of What You’ve Got: Create your own jewelry inventory
Creating a personal jewelry inventory can help you document what you have, for insurance or estate purposes.
Time to take “jewelry attendance” and inventory your valuables
What’s taking jewelry attendance? Well, ok, I made it up, but just as teachers take attendance of children in their class, this is a good time to take inventory of the valuables you own. Before scheduling an appraisal, I always ask a client how many pieces they have. I can’t count the number of times […]
August’s birthstone: The peridot, gift of the volcanoes
August is the only month to actually have three birthstones: the peridot, spinel, and sardonyx (known for its use in cameos). But for fresh green sparkle, nothing can top the peridot, which ranges from bright green to green-yellow. It’s also the stone for a 16th anniversary. Formed in volcanoes This gemstone was formed early in […]
For Dads and Grads — cufflinks, a touch of elegance
Looking for a gift for that special dad or grad in your life? How about the elegance and style of cufflinks—think Cary Grant and Fred Astaire? As quoted in In Good Taste, “Cufflinks are one of the few versatile men’s jewelry accessories that can add a touch of flair.” Cufflinks, which reached their height of […]