Posts Tagged ‘Opinion’
Diamond Appraisals from Legit to Toilet Paper – Part 2
By Calla Gold and Guest Writer Tom Seguin G.G. A.S.A. Master Gemologist Appraiser Diamond Appraisals from Legit to Toilet Paper – Part 2 Click Here for Part 1 This in-depth two-part article will make more sense if you at least skim part one before jumping into part two. This was written in response to frequently asked…
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By Calla Gold and Guest Writer Tom Seguin G.G A.S.A. Master Gemologist Appraiser Diamond Appraisals from Legit to Toilet Paper In the thirty two years I have been a jeweler, the stickiest upsets I’ve seen come from toilet paper appraisals. These are pieces of paper that say “appraisal” and are masquerading as legitimate legal documents…
Read MoreFine Jewelry vs Costume Jewelry
There is a Huge Difference Between Fine Jewelry and Costume Jewelry In this post I’ll talk about the difference between costume jewelry and fine jewelry. Fine jewelry is made with valuable metal such as gold and platinum and is set with natural, precious gemstones. Funnily enough cultured pearls are considered a “gemstone.” They are in…
Read MoreCostume Jewelry Ring into the Real Thing and Why You Should
Costume jewelry is still jewelry, till you can’t wear it anymore. Do you really love a costume jewelry ring you have? Maybe it was something you bought on a whim and fell in love with it? Did you get a lot of compliments on it? Did you have to stop wearing it after wearing it…
Read MoreHow to Buy Jewelry For Girls
Buying Jewelry for Girls By Jeremy Gold (The Quieter Half of Calla Gold Jewelry) Buying jewelry for girls can be tricky for us guys. Jewelry is one of those items with lots—and lots—of symbolism and significance connected to it. A Wedding Ring Means so Much The Wedding Ring The classic example is the wedding ring.…
Read MoreYour Jewelry and Airport Security: Do You Wear the Good Gold Stuff?
What about your jewelry and airport security? Can you wear your good stuff? And what about that big costume jewelry (not gold) watch, when you go through airport security? Do you worry that all the gold and platinum in your rings will set off the alarms and get you strip searched in a dingy…
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