We all have items that mean so much to us. For some, this could be their phone, their favorite shirt, or their car, while for others, this could be a piece of jewelry that holds precious memories. So if you’ve recently gotten engaged or married or received a ring that’s been passed down for generations, … Read more

If you’ve recently gotten engaged, one of the things you should consider is keeping your ring secure. One of the ways to do this is by getting an engagement ring appraisal for insurance purposes. Besides finding the best professional to approach and finding the most accessible location for you, one of the factors to consider … Read more

Jewelry is more than just a fashion accessory—it can also be an investment in valuable metals and stones. The price of jewelry depends on several factors, including the type and quality of material used to make it, the size and number of gems or stones included, the labor required to create a piece, and the … Read more

When a family member passes away, apart from getting through the grieving process and organizing funeral preparations, families also have to consider inheritance. This could include the house that your grandfather left behind, the pieces of artwork that your aunt collected, or the jewelry items they used to own. Just like other assets, family members … Read more

There’s just something so classy and beautiful about gold jewelry pieces, whether it’s your gold engagement ring or the gold earrings you bought recently. While these items are meant to be worn, other people decide to keep or purchase jewelry as a form of investment. Perhaps you’ve looked over your gold jewelry articles and thought … Read more

Whether you’re planning on selling a piece of jewelry or getting it insured, it’s important that you get a jewelry appraisal. An appraisal is a document that describes the jewelry item, evaluates the quality, and assigns a monetary value to it. Now that you understand what an appraisal is, you might wonder, “how much does … Read more

Getting a ring appraisal might not be something most people consider doing, but several reasons make it worth it. For instance, if you’ve got an engagement ring made of precious metals and stones, you’d want to protect something so special, right? An appraisal allows you to keep your engagement ring secure and safe by getting … Read more

Hello everybody! So in a previous blog, I discussed with you how diamonds form, where they’re found, and how they’re brought up to the surface. I also discussed why I believe we have no diamond deposits here in the Philippines so for this blog, I would like to discuss what are the typical gemstones we … Read more

Hello everybody! This is how a typical day as a gemologist is like for me: I get a ton of messages with photos of rocks and crystals asking me if what they have are diamonds or rubies, sapphires, and emeralds. Sad to say, I’m always the bearer of bad news and tell them no. Aside … Read more

Ever think about those gemstone earrings or diamond bracelets you have stored inside that jewelry box you haven’t opened in a while? Or you’ve looked over this gold jewelry with lots of history attached to it and think it’s the best time to let it go. Whatever reason you may have, this could be an … Read more