Antique Jewelry Appraiser Now On Staff:

One of the very first objectives when we sat down to write the software for the jewelry appraisal system was to accommodate antique jewelry into the equation. For too long it was shoved onto the back burner as no other software program seemed to take antique valuations into account.

We wanted to change that!

Personally; after being in the jewelry industry for over 35 years – most of that time spent working in the antique and estate jewelry marketplace – we felt we had a few ‘Pluses’ on our side… Continue reading Antique Jewelry Appraiser

Most any female could admit that jewelry is no stranger to her and it is desirable. Rings, bracelets, earrings, necklaces and ladies watches are just a few examples of what may be found in any given woman’s jewelry box.

The topic of choice is that of ladies watches and most will find that an appealing timepiece truly compliments the outfit. In some instances the watch can match all of the other pieces of jewelry being worn on any given day.

So much emphasis is placed on rings or necklaces that perhaps most forget about the importance of ladies… Continue reading Ladies Watches

Since the beginning of time, humans have made use of creating ornamental jewelry for their personal adornment. In fact recently, there have been located Nassaruis shell beads, that date back as far as one hundred thousand years.

That is a very long time when you consider the manufacturing of functional and decorative jewelry. However, historically many jewelry items were first created as a means of fastening ones clothing, the display of wealth and status in society as well as for creating storage units for coins and other trinkets in jewelry boxes.

With a bit of research, you will… Continue reading History of Ancient Jewelry

How To Show Each Other – And The Rest Of The World – That You Are In Love:

When two people are in love, they often give gifts to each other by way of saying “we are a couple”.

Long before the relationships head towards the ‘Wedding March’ with the obvious wedding rings to match, it has now become almost traditional to have a kind of ‘His and Hers’ Couples Jewelry that they can share prior to the big day and the church celebrations.

Today, modern couples can have more than just rings to signify their bond.

Why Is Platinum So Expensive?

Today like no other time in history the choices in metals that can be used to make jewelry especially engagement rings and wedding rings is almost over whelming.

A metal that may be new to many people is platinum, however it does have a rich history with its use in decorative pieces dating back to the 7th century and ancient Egypt. The use in jewelry and decor began its rise in Europe in the 18th century; however it was not obtainable to those who were not royalty or extremely wealthy.

In 1930’s… Continue reading Expensive Platinum Jewelry

Pearls difference is astounding, but it produced in both salt and fresh water. Usually, the salt water variety of pearls are also more expensive and better quality than pearls found in salt water. However, the choice between fresh water and salt water pearls is totally personal.

Pearls are made from shellfish, for starters. Salt water and fresh water pearls are both made in the same fashion. This substance, known as nacre or mother of pearl, slowly builds up the irritant until a pearl is formed.

The main difference between salt water pearls and fresh water pearls is the… Continue reading Difference between Fresh Water and Salt Water Pearls

You can choose to send personal messages with inspirational jewelry or send intimate messages to that special someone. Celebrate your friends with motivational phrases etched on a bracelet or ring. The jewelry is designed to send messages to everyone including business associates. Business associates will have a smile on their face when you hand them a bracelet that says something unique, like, “Happy to work with a bookworm.” You will be remembered for years to come by giving a special gift. Inspire yourself by buying a piece of inspirational jewelry. Personalized jewelry can be uniquely designed… Continue reading Carry Your Inspiration With You With Inspirational Jewelry

When you are shopping for a diamond band, one of the most important steps that you are going to need to take is choosing the setting for the ring. The setting that you choose for your ring is going to make a significant impact on the overall look of the ring, and so of course you are going to want to make sure that you choose the right setting for the look that you are trying to achieve.

There are several different types of setting that you can choose from, but one of the most popular is the princess cut… Continue reading Pros Of The Princess Cut Diamond Setting

One of the most essential thing you have to keep in mind before buying engagement ring for your girl friend is to decide what type of white gold engagement ring setting you should buy. This is something that is going to make a huge impact on the overall look of the ring, so make sure that you take your time and choose the right white gold engagement ring setting.

Maybe you are not aware of what a ring setting is or what options you have here, but with a few tips and some more information on the white… Continue reading What Type Of White Gold Engagement Ring Setting You Want!

Name jewelry is one of the trendiest types of fashion accessory for both men and women. A large part of this modern upswing in popularity is due to the hip hop culture where large name jewelry items have become the defining fashion in bling. While much of the current fashion is large, bling-style pieces, name jewelry can range from delicate and subtle to big and bold. But name jewelry is also very popular as traditional mothers jewelry. Name rings and name necklaces are by far the most popular items with online stores and retailers… Continue reading Name Jewelry Trends

The Asscher cut diamond is unique that owes its name to Joseph Asscher the person that invented this particular stone way back in the year 1902. This diamond cut has as many as seventy-two facets and the diamond is shaped as a square though thanks to its parallel step facets as well as depth of corners it can be likened to an octagon as well. Sparkling Diamonds The true beauty of the Asscher cut diamond lays in the fact that such a cut helps make a diamond sparkle like no other diamond cut. Even though the Asscher cut… Continue reading The Asscher Cut Diamond Provides An Antique Feel