How to Start a Watch Collection
Whether you’re looking to invest, wear luxury watches or want to pass on heirlooms to a future generation, your effort to start a watch collection should be strategic. Consider these tips to get started. Why Do You Want to Start a Watch Collection? Considering the price of vintage and modern timepieces, you should have a…
How to Wear Red-Colored Jewelry
One recent jewelry trend is the abundance of red. For fine jewelry, we’re noticing a range of rubies, from bright to dark in hue, with many of the same fire properties as diamonds. Semi-precious stones like garnet, spinel, carnelian, coral and rhodonite also have a similar intensity level. Beyond gemstones, red can be seen through…
How Rare Are Fancy Colored Diamonds?
As you shop for jewelry, particularly an engagement ring, you might notice a high asking price for colored stones. Often created through specific inclusions or how light refracts through the stone, fancy colored diamonds are less common than the traditional style. Learn more about these stones. What Are Fancy Colored Diamonds? Diamonds graded on a D-to-Z…
Mother’s Day Jewelry Gift Ideas
Mother’s Day pays tribute to all that moms do, whether for yourself or your own kids. Your plans to celebrate may include a nice brunch or dinner and a special present to show your appreciation. As you shop for a Mother’s Day gift, consider a piece of jewelry that shows you’re thinking of her and…
Differences Between Precious and Semi-Precious Gemstones
Minerals have been classified since ancient times. In the 1800s, terms like “precious” and “semi-precious” were introduced to distinguish between gemstones. While today’s understanding of gemstones is more detailed, these traditional terms still affect the pricing of jewelry. Learn about the differences between these broad groups of gemstones. What Are Precious Gemstones? “Precious” describes a…