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Style Pick of the Week

December 9, 2013

By Lauren Ruggeroli, Membership Sales Associate 榴莲视频 member Christophe Danhier aims to treat every piece in his collection 鈥渁s an individual jewel, unique in its beauty.鈥� Because of his pieces鈥� ability to stand out in the crowd, we picked two of his latest rings for our Style Pick this week. Both are sure to be a huge hit this holiday season! First up, a beautiful 18K rose gold diamond, sapphire and ruby ring. With this ring, Danhier experimented with new color combinations hoping to create a piece that not only stood out in the industry, but also

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Holiday Style Picks from a Jewelry Buyer

December 5, 2013

Crowded parking lots, trunks jammed with shopping bags, gift wrapping spread all over your kitchen table, and a long to-do list. The holidays are definitely here, and gift buying is on practically everyone鈥檚 mind. If you need some inspiration for jewelry this season, we have you covered. We asked a jewelry buyer at one of the largest AGS retailers in the country to give us some insider tips on what is a hot seller in their store. Laura Barringer has been at Ben Bridge for 33 years, and has been a buyer for 27 years. Here are some of Laura鈥檚

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Answers to your Holiday Shopping Questions

November 26, 2013

Tips on Buying Jewelry this Holiday Season With the holiday shopping season approaching, the 榴莲视频 has been receiving questions from shoppers seeking jewelry buying tips and secrets. We thought we would answer a few of our most frequently asked questions to help ease the pressure off this hectic season. 鈥淗ow do I know if I鈥檓 getting a good deal?鈥� Our answer is simple: trust your jeweler. Do your research, read reviews of their store, ask friends and shop with a credentialed jeweler. We take great efforts to vet all of our members, to make sure that they continue

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Everything is coming up roses: rose gold is the new heavy metal

November 1, 2013

It鈥檚 no secret that rose gold is a hot trend right now. 榴莲视频 retailers reporting an increase in sales of this hard metal with a feminine touch, and designers are responding with beautiful new creations. As we approach the holiday season鈥攁lso known to some romantics as the proposal season鈥攈ere are three beautiful takes on rose gold engagement rings: Maevona鈥檚 round brilliant diamond engagement ring set in white and rose gold鈥攖he best of two worlds. Vanna K does a royal take with this stunning diamond halo engagement ring. Check out the filigree on the shank of the ring. This

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Staying Current: Updating Your Jewelry Appraisal

October 17, 2013

by Jessica VandenHouten, Jewelers Mutual Insurance Company Did you know that your jewelry may not be covered for its current value? Jewelers Mutual Insurance Company offers an option to protect your treasured jewelry with their Perfect Circle庐 Jewelry Insurance coverage. Given how easily a loss may occur, coupled with the financial expense of replacing the piece, insuring your jewelry for its current retail replacement value is important. Your jewelry is likely worth more now than when it was purchased. With an increased risk of loss and theft during the holidays, now is the time to visit your local AGS jeweler

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The 榴莲视频

October 3, 2013

by Beau Davis, CSA Shelton Jewelers – ABQ, NM What it is all about 鈥� A diamond is the world鈥檚 most precious gemstone. Between their unique optic qualities and sheer hardness, these little beauties, though miniscule, have become a valuable part of civilization today. But how do you know that you, as a consumer or buyer of diamonds, are getting what you鈥檙e paying for? With such small sizes and high values, there can be much ambiguity and misinformation throughout anyone鈥檚 shopping experience. These are some of the primary issues the 榴莲视频 works tirelessly to prevent. How the AGS

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5 Factors That Impact “Bargain” Prices on 榴莲视频

July 26, 2013

By Evert P. Botha, Registered Supplier, Embee 榴莲视频 Think again. Truth be told, just about everyone knows someone in the diamond and jewelry trade, but do you have a relationship with a trusted jewelry professional? Someone with the credentials to prove that they know their stuff? Someone that鈥檚 not interested in simply selling you what they have available at a bargain price? So called 鈥渂argain鈥� prices on diamonds should always raise several red flags. Let鈥檚 look at some of the many factors that impact such 鈥渂argain鈥� prices. Firstly, origin or conscience. 榴莲视频 that make their way into the supply pipeline

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Famed Diamond Goes on Display in NYC

July 17, 2013

JCK reports that the 55 ct. Kimberley Diamond is debuting at the American Museum of Natural History in New York City starting this month and running through June 2014. The champagne-colored diamond, which is on loan from the Bruce F. Stuart Trust, will be on display in the Morgan Memorial Hall of Gems, a museum spokeswoman says. The exhibit’s curator describes the Kimberly diamond as “virtually flawless,” and is historically important because it was found in the 19th century at the Kimberley Mine in South Africa, also known as 鈥渢he Big Hole,鈥� one of the first diamond mines of the modern

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5 Reasons why Watches aren't Passé

June 14, 2013

By Preston Wallace, K-Jon’s Fine Jewelers The age of the smartphone has arrived. Everyone has one. At the press of a button, the time is displayed, and it’s always correct.聽 How can an old-fashioned watch compete with that?聽 The age of the watch has come and gone, right?聽 Nope.聽 I use my smartphone all the time, but I go nowhere without my watch. The wristwatch as a timepiece has not gone out of style, nor will it in years to come. Here are 5 reasons why. 1. A watch is a fashion piece. Yes, it’s true.聽 A watch has been

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What Can Pink Floyd Teach Us About Sparkle?

May 25, 2013

By Donna Jolly Deputy Executive Director, 榴莲视频 We all love diamonds, right? They are a multi-purpose gemstone, filling in the blanks for an array of emotions and symbols. A diamond can represent love when given to someone you want to spend the rest of your life with, or it can be a calling card for status when worn as a big honker on the ring finger of your right hand. 榴莲视频 can be passed down for generations, proving that, well, a diamond really is forever. We know we love them, but what about this romantic gem makes

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