Sunday, December 23, 2018

5 Tips on Buying a Jewelry Gift this Christmas



Fine jewelry pieces usually costs a lot of money when they are made of materials like, 14 karat gold and precious stones like diamonds & emeralds. One must also consider the level of craftsmanship put into each piece of jewelry. Now you understand why the high price tag on these particular items. A gift like these are reserved for that special someone, whether it be your wife, husband, family or a special friend. Pricey jewelry of this type will surely be appreciated by anyone receiving it.
So, who says you have to break the bank to buy a nice piece of jewelry. One must consider the following:
  1. Why buy a piece with so many diamonds on it or even Ruby’s. There are many pieces that use semi-precious stones. Which cost a lot less.jewelry | The New Kruckemeyer & Cohn Jewelry Company
  2. Many pieces of jewelry use 14 karat gold but who says you need to buy a piece with a lot of gold. One could always purchase pieces with less gold bringing the cost down or a different type of metal.
  3. Another aspect to consider are the stones being used in a particular piece. There are really expensive stones as well as non expensive ones. You need to choose what fits into your budget.
  4. Another thing to consider is the type of jewelry one wants to purchase. After all there are rings, earrings, bracelets and necklaces. You don’t need to be ashamed to tell the salesperson what your budget is. Tell them what type of piece you are looking for and they may surprise you.
  5. Just one last thought. There are many types of jewelry out there. You don’t have to feel bad that you are not spending enough money on a particular piece. One can always buy more than one piece of jewelry for that special someone.

Enjoy your Christmas Holiday with your family and friends.



Wednesday, June 13, 2018

Monday, January 15, 2018

How Precious is Forever ?

To this day, still probably the best engagement ring that everyone wants, are those rings with diamonds. As engagement rings are so cherished personal items, almost nothing could top the shine and luster of a diamond gemstone. 
For this reason, diamond appraisals are very much sought after by those who love jewelry, especially those who are about to present an engagement ring. Just as when you shop for certain items that you carefully read the label, that purpose is pretty much served with diamond appraisals.

The Value of Forever

For the uneducated and the unfamiliar, diamond appraisals serve as the determination of the true value of a diamond, whether it is a loose or a mounted one. One may need to distinguish Diamond Appraisals from another document that deals also with diamonds – a diamond certification. 
The latter only analyses the quality of the diamond and assigns grade numbers to the qualities that are in it. Whereas, diamond appraisals include information about the shape, type of metal used if it is a mounted diamond, synthetic or natural, whether it is hand-made or machine made.
Diamond appraisals are commonly used for insurance and re-selling, but they are also used for jewelry repair. As mentioned earlier, diamond appraisals contain a lot of important information and these can be very useful should the need arise for you to take that diamond for jewelry repair.
Some of the questions that can be answered through diamond appraisals, which are helpful for the jeweler, are the following:
  • Was there temporary or permanent treatment applied to the diamond?
  • Is it real, man-made, color altered, loaded with filler, or worse fake?
  • Is it damaged?
  • Was it cut correctly?
By being able to answer these questions through a diamond appraisal, one already has knowledge in hand on what to expect when he takes the diamond to be checked or repaired.