Jewelry and Gem Education
Shining a Light on Imports: Unpacking the US Jewelry Market Imported Jewelry is a large component of the industry. The United States, a land of discerning tastes and diverse styles, boasts a vibrant and substantial jewelry market. From the everyday … Continued
Gold Price Ever seen stacks of gleaming gold bricks in a James Bond film, just before a thrilling chase or shootout? Those aren’t just props; they’re real-life investments known as London Good Delivery Bars. These bars, weighing approximately 27 pounds … Continued
Do you even need an appraisal? Are jewelry appraisals worth it? Whether a jewelry appraisal is worth it depends on your reason for getting one. Here’s a breakdown of the pros and cons to help you decide: Reasons to get … Continued
Sell Lab Grown Diamonds If you’ve never tried to sell lab grown diamonds – it is a tricky business , and selling lab-grown diamonds is trickier than their natural counterparts. Now that you’re prepared that it’s going to be difficult, … Continued
Lab Grown Diamonds Price Drop 2024 The Lab Grown Diamonds Price Drop is here. Have you noticed that it’s getting harder and harder to sell lab grown diamonds? This is a tale about how Lab Grown and Natural Diamonds hold … Continued
Lab Grown Diamonds More Ethical than mined diamonds ? A funny thing has happened in the diamond business in the last 10 years or so. Man made, or lab grown diamond sellers have successfully changed the diamond narrative from a … Continued
What is Worth? Any statement of worth has to contain an element of what it’s worth, to whom, and under what circumstances. Without that you got nothing. Words on a page. Vapor. Cynics answer this with: “It’s Worth Whatever Someone … Continued
Jew·el·ry /ˈjo͞o(ə)lrē/ noun This may seem like a terribly stupid question, especially in a jewelry blog, but it turns out to be important. The issue has to do with insurance. Jewelry vs. Diamonds and Other Loose Gemstones Much modern jewelry, … Continued
Vendor Appraisal: Don’t Be Fooled by Free Estimates Many jewelry buyers are tempted by the offer of a “free appraisal” included with their purchase. While it might seem like a generous perk, is it truly a valuable asset, especially when … Continued
It’s often said that jewelry is more ‘trust dependent’ than it is ‘price dependent.’ Everyone wants a good deal, of course, but it’s not all about money, no matter how much we like to think it is. Even more than … Continued