Why You Should Get a Ring Appraisal
If you’ve been handed down a beautiful gold ring by your grandfather or started a new chapter of your life with your partner (and your three-stone engagement ring),...
Tools I Use to Identify Colored Stones: Gemstone Identification
Do you have a few colored stones or gems lying around and want to identify what they are? Have you been shopping for jewelry and wondering if the gemstone is real?...
Cubic Zirconia vs Diamond: A Comprehensive Comparison
Jewelry is something that can quickly elevate any look, and you might be wondering which type of stone to choose when it comes to looking your best: diamond or cubic...
Jewelry appraisal for insurance, why is it important?
Picture this: you recently got engaged and have the most intricate diamond engagement ring you will cherish forever. Its sentimental value is worth hundreds and...
Should You Get an Appraisal From a “Certified GIA Appraiser”?
When availing of services, people often look at professionals’ supposed credentials or certifications. Understandably, it’s usually the better choice when...
What to Expect From an Estate Jewelry Appraisal
Are you considering having an estate jewelry appraisal done? If so, you’re probably wondering what this process is like or what it’s even for. It can be...
How to Get Jewelry Appraised: Things to Consider
If you get a valuable piece of jewelry, like an old pair of earrings or a ring handed down to you, it’s highly recommended that you get an appraisal. An accurate...
Clearing the Confusion: Jewelry Appraisal vs. Selling Price
Ever looked at your jewelry collection and thought it’s time to let go of some of them? If that’s the case, you might’ve considered selling your...
How Much is My Jewelry Worth? 4 Ways to Estimate Jewelry Value
Imagine being handed down a jewelry box filled with different types of jewelry. You’re considering reselling some of these items and dividing others among your...
“My Fiancé Gifted Me a Lab Grown Diamond, Should I be Offended?”
A reader had reached out to me the other day and her question was quite intriguing. In gist, she’s been with her boyfriend (but now fiancé) for 5 years, and he...