When it comes to reselling jewelry with diamonds, it’s easy to think that the item will at least earn what was paid for it due to the fact of having diamonds incorporated in the item. Unfortunately, these same sellers learn the hard way that diamonds and diamond jewelry are also subject to the same rules…
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The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) is a nonprofit association that is recognized around the world as the most trusted source for accurate gemstone grading. GIA’s mission is to “protect all buyers and sellers of gemstones maintaining the standards used to evaluate gemstone quality.” GIA’s diamond and gem grading reports allow customers and jewelers to…
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This week’s happy hour is merry & bright, and we’re spreading the holiday cheer(s!) with these festive holiday cocktails. Martha Stewart’s has us covered for imbibing and our cocktail contribution makes for fabulous sleigh riding. Four stunning red topaz in round & pear shaped are accented by pink sapphires and diamonds, all set in an…
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When you have a diamond that you have no use for, it only makes sense to sell it. You can go into any jewelry store in the country and see how much diamond jewelry costs. However, because your diamond will likely be re-sold, you can’ expect to get the full retail for your stone. You…
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Diamond Color Grades This web series will focus intently on diamond characteristics, those famous four C’s. Each week, we’ll share an in depth video discussing Clarity, Cut, Color, and Carat and how these factors are determined, and how they affect the price of a diamond. This week, we’re discussing Diamond Color Grades. Diamond color grades…
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Clarity Enhanced Diamonds Today we pose a philosophical question to our readers: Is the customer always right? At Raymond Lee Jewelers, we’re of the mind that yes, yes they are. However, a recent incident that left a bad taste in a customer’s mouth forced us to ask the question again, and our VP Lee wondered…
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Diamond Cut Defined This month is Diamond Month at Raymond Lee Jewelers. We’ll be discussing, dissecting and generally celebrating April’s birthstone with plenty of diamond features, our diamond web series, and our Fanpage Diamond Giveaway. This month’s web series will focus intently on diamond characteristics, those famous four C’s. Each week, we’ll share an in…
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Diamond Clarity – Diamond Clarity Definition and Understanding the 4 C’s This month is Diamond Month at Raymond Lee Jewelers. We’ll be discussing, dissecting and generally celebrating April’s birthstone with plenty of diamond features, our diamond web series, and our Fanpage Diamond Giveaway. This month’s web series will focus intently on diamond characteristics, those famous…
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