You have probably heard at least something about Bitcoins. Bitcoins are a finite, world-wide currency that that were initially used mainly for underground transactions. Their value is simply based on what people are willing to pay for, or trade for them. In their relatively short lifespan they have seen some volatile swings in prices. As…
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Earlier today we might have been joking about free diamonds, but we’re 100% serious now! Mother’s Day 2013 is quickly approaching (May 12th) and to celebrate the amazing women in all of our lives, we’re holding a Mother’s Day Contest: Tell us why the lady in your life is a “gem” and she could win…
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If the spring-cleaning bug is starting to creep into your thoughts, you know you have a lot of work cut out for you. And while there are an inexhaustible selection of useful articles on how to organize your life, house and family, there isn’t a lot of information about cleaning up the jewelry that clutters…
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Considering that our discerning estate jewelry customers love a good auction, we decided to keep everyone abreast of the best luxury auctions happening at the major auction houses each week. While scouring eBay and 1st Dibs for the next great find is always a fun pastime, nothing beats the thrill of the fine auction (nor…
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Have you ever made the mistake of talking to someone you THOUGHT was addressing you, only to find out they were talking on their Bluetooth device? Have you ever been talked to by a stranger when YOU were talking on YOUR device? It may only be an instant, but it is an uncomfortable minute. Well,…
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These gorgeous gold and diamond hoops feature concentric circles of diamond studded delicate 14kt gold. We love that they’re substantial, but still modern and fun. They’re a piece that will carry you through decades of use. But for now, all you need to focus on is this weekend. Luckily, one of spring’s hottest fashion trends…
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If you’ve ever known a woman who has lost her hair from chemotherapy, you know how dramatic that loss can be. There is something exceptionally powerful about the experience and one company has a unique use for some of that hair that is lost. SKY and LIVI is the company, and they will take a…
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Happy Friday, readers! You know we love to get into some fashion fun at the end of every week, and today we’re putting a different twist on it. What’s better than denim? Denim with diamonds, of course. And we’re ready to break out our favorite pair of blues for a cause close to our hearts:…
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Gina Lollobridgida, the Italian actress so popular in the mid 20th century, is selling her jewelry through Sotheby’s auction house. Some of the proceeds are earmarked to help advance stem cell research. The now 85 year old actress has not only worked as an actress. She has also worked as a photo-journalist, a sculptor and…
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Chrysoprase is a green gemstone that is popular for use in jewelry. This fascinating green gem is form of rare quartz. It can be found in varying shades of green, from an apple green to a very dark almost emerald green. It contains traces of nickel, which is what creates its green hue. It has…
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Since ancient times, coral has been prized as trinkets to behold and cherish. The Romans and Egyptians harvested Corallium Rubrum, a red coral found in the Mediterranean Sea. Nineteenth century English gentleman brought gifts of coral home to their ladies after traveling. Since those times, coral has been highly valued and used in jewelry and…
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We love Art Deco style. We love rubies. So when we combined the two to create vintage inspired Art Deco ruby ring designs set in platinum, we knew we’d created some great unique engagement rings. We paired the ruby accents (some might call them halos) with some of our favorite marquise stones. Some are light…
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Our Boca Raton store’s wedding band selection is among the best of the best. From 12 carat eternity bands to antique wedding bands to discounted signed jewels (like Tiffany wedding bands for less!) Today we’re highlighting a few of our favorite wedding bands that truly stand out in our showcases. When you need to buy…
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When our customers visit our showroom to sell watches Boca Raton craves, too often their knowledge is limited to just their specific watch brand or model. We’re huge proponents of consumer education – the more a customer knows, the smoother any transaction. A client who knows exactly what their watch is worth has realistic expectations…
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In exciting huge diamond news, Sotheby’s NY will auction a 74.9 carat diamond on April 17th .The gargantuan sparkling majesty will be part of 399 other items sold, and is potentially flawless. The pear-shaped diamond is expected to be worth between $9 and $12 million. According to Sotheby’s this is the most important white diamond…
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