The 4 Cs of Diamonds: A Guide to Understanding Diamond Quality
When it comes to diamonds, there are a lot of terminologies that many don’t understand—especially when selecting a diamond for the first time. The four ...
Warning! Scam on Fake Lab Certificates!
Hello everyone! This will be a long post since I’ll be sharing with you a modus that I recently discovered whilst helping a client. I will deliberately not in...
Yes, I Got Covid
Hey everyone! Yes, as the title states, I just had my bout with Covid hence the long absence. I won’t bore you with the complete details of my sickness but su...
Various Types of Ruby Treatments and Enhancements
Whether you are an experienced jewelry enthusiast or simply looking to add a bit of sparkle to your wardrobe, ruby treatments, and enhancements are key componen...
Let’s Get to Know Rubies, The King of Precious Stones
Let’s explore rubies, one of my favorite gemstones. Ruby is part of the corundum family, a rock-forming mineral. Corundums are naturally transparent in their ...
What You Need to Know About Synthetic Stones
Did you know that some stones now used in jewelry aren’t created by nature but instead made synthetically? Synthetic stones look just like naturally mined one...
How I Got Into Appraisals
I still vividly recall, when I was just four years old, I’d sit beside my mom, and witness her meticulous work on jewelry inventory. She would weigh each item...
On the Road to Being a Licensed Appraiser!
Hello everyone! If you’ve been following my social media pages, I’m sure you’ve seen me post about becoming a NAJA member, that’s the National Associati...