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Estate Jewelry Buying Guide
If you are like most jewelry enthusiasts, the colors, shapes and designs of antique or estate jewelry excite you to no end. The geometric shapes, brightly colored gems, and build give each and every piece its own personality. Adding these darling pieces to your jewelry collection will allow you to give them new life. The…
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Wedding Ring vs. Engagement Ring
Making the commitment to a partner is an exciting and emotional process. There are many ways to show your commitment. Engagement rings and wedding rings are often confused. From purpose to style to function, most people can’t tell the difference. We are here to help. Engagement Ring Engagement rings are traditionally given at the time…
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Preparing for An Appraisal
You may need to find the value of your jewelry for many reasons. From selling jewelry to finding the value out of curiosity, it is important you find a jeweler that has the proper credentials and motives. In recent years, diamonds and other gemstones are becoming more costly and it is even more crucial to…
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Guide to Men’s Watches
For a man, the watch is a main accessory that can completely change an outfit. The right watch paired with the right outfit can transform any Joe Schmo into George Clooney. If you are looking for a timeless time telling piece, let us help you narrow down your search. Men’s watches come in different shapes,…
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How to Shop for Engagement Rings
Are you ready to pop the question to your girlfriend? While a less-than-ideal ring probably won’t ruin your proposal, the perfect engagement ring can make it that much more special. Your new fiancée will be so impressed with your attention to detail and how well you know what she likes. Well, how do you find…
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4 Tips for Wearing Men’s Jewelery
Men’s jewelery has become a staple of men’s fashion. Jewelery always completes and outfit and when done properly can create a strong, masculine look. Start small This relates to both number of pieces and the size of your pieces. To make a simple statement, you can start with a wrist-watch. You can also start with…
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Birthstones – The Perfect Gift
Birthdays are an exciting time of the year, celebrating the life of loved ones. When it comes to buying a gift for your wife, girlfriend, daughter or mother, jewelry is always the perfect go-to option. What makes that piece of jewelry even more significant and special for the beautiful woman in your life, is personalizing…
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A Guide to Men’s Wristwatches
If you read our previous entry, you may be an expert in choosing the right jewelry for the special women in your life. But, now it’s time to learn a thing or two about how to choose the perfect wristwatch for yourself! A man’s watch can say a lot about him, and finding the perfect…
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Holiday Gift Help: Choosing the Perfect Jewelry For Your Loved One
The holidays are just around the corner, which for many of us means it’s time to start shopping. Coming up with the perfect gift idea for each person on your list is often the hardest part of the holiday season! Putting in a little effort always goes a long way in the end. Jewelry is…
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A Gift for Frank
Garo and I loved when celebrities would visit our store. There was always so much excitement! If they called ahead, which they usually did, I would make sure we had a special wine for them and of course, their favorite appetizer- Hummus! We always went out of our way to make it a special occasion…
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