You might have noticed that malachite doesn’t get a lot of love among the gemstone world. Precious stones like diamonds, rubies and sapphires get most of the love in the jewelry world. And even semi-precious stones like opals, pearls and topaz seem to get a lot more attention than the deeply mysterious malachite. But, there’s…
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Life is full of awkward moments. Remember that one time at your sister’s house-warming party when you thought it’d be a good idea to start making jokes? The awkwardness crept in somewhere between Joke #2 and Joke #5 when you realized the only laughter was your own. This is awkwardness. Luckily, us “normal” folk aren’t…
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Selecting Quality First There are many excellent options when one seeks to purchase fine jewelry. With the investment involved, however, it is important to pay attention to three factors. First, always purchase valuable jewelry from a reputable source. There are many ways dealers without an established reputation can affect the ultimate value of your purchase.…
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Have you heard? There is a new hot trend in the jewelry fashion world. It is the mid finger ring. What is a mid finger ring? It is a ring that is designed to be worn between the top two knuckles of your fingers. It is also designed to be worn on any finger. Now…
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Those who invested in gold back in early 2012 when it was around $1900 an ounce are probably none too pleased to see that gold recently hit a two-and-a-half year low and is now hovering around $1300 an ounce. This may not be the end of the drop, though, since JCK Magazine says some experts…
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We’ve been stocking up on fabulous additions to our online showroom, as per usual. It’s hard not to when our clients come into our Boca Raton store to sell jewelry, bringing along with them designer jewelry, big diamonds and amazing estate jewelry. This week, we added a few dozen pieces that now inhabit showcases all…
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One of the best things about the advent of the internet age is the ability to shop around. Of course, savvy customers have been comparing prices for years. But with the help of your keyboard and a little dedication, you’re practically guaranteed to get the most bang for your buck. This is especially true in…
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No one can accuse Friedrich Kochli of being a man without means and talents. He was perhaps, one of the greatest jewelry designers of his times. His style and originality cannot be imitated by anyone. Among his work is the “Egg.” It is an elegant piece with exquisite details, and a nice gold touch on…
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Did you ever wonder why people decide to sell their old jewelry? Here are the top 5 reasons: “I need some money to pay bills.” There are times in everyone’s life when the income doesn’t meet the demands of the outgoing payments and the bills start to take on a personality. Selling some old jewelry…
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Diamonds, rubies, pearls, opals and sapphires. Though there’s no arguing over whether or not these stones are rare, beautiful and expensive, there is some confusion about which gems are precious and which are semi-precious. Do you believe that semi-precious stones are less valuable than precious, or more common, or lesser in any way? It’s a…
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The price of gold is decidedly bearish lately, we know. We’re happy to help every and any customers who want to sell gold Boca Raton needs (yes, needs – our clients are very specific!) And because we’re one of Boca’s gold buyers, and the ones who pay the most, we’re privy to consumer trends and…
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Luxury is everything; especially when you are speaking of jewelry. Some time pieces are precious, priceless and worth every dime. Which watch is on its way to the auction block on June 11th 2013, to prove this theory? It’s Christies’ prized piece – the oldest known Patek Philippe pocket watch in existence. It is a…
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We’ve all heard the ditty about the ant who thought he could move that rubber tree plant. As it turns out, the determined arthropod had a surprising amount in common with model/actress turned jewelry designer Lily Cole, who is equally committed to her singular objective: preserving the endangered rainforest. Cole recently debuted her jewelry line,…
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J. Lo, Kim Basinger and Ellen Barkin are just a few of the celebrities who have made news over the years by selling off their fine jewelry. Whether you are motivated by sentimental or financial reasons, it’s helpful to keep a few things in mind when setting out to sell your Officine Panerai watch in…
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Throughout its history Tiffany has carefully protected its brand and its place in the industry. They do this by setting their own standards and by continually offering jewelry that exceeds expectations. Well, the jewelry maker has once again added to its collection of engagement set options with the Tiffany Harmony. The engagement ring features a…
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