Do you have old unwanted, unworn, and unloved jewelry? You have so many choices with what to do with these pieces. They can be left in your dresser, safe, or jewelry box to collect dust or (worse yet) be stolen. These items can be sold for the value of their precious metal and gems and […]
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Over the ages opals have taken a “bum rap” and have been called everything from cursed, and bad omens to unlucky to wear (especially if it’s not your birthstone). Humbug! I believe that much of the modern mystique comes from a story about disgruntled diamond traders who also played a big hand in fueling
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Having a baby is an exciting time! How can you thank someone for the 9 month construction project they go through and for the incredible gift that you both get from it? Let’s face it. Most men aren’t terribly good at emotional expression and we don’t often show our most sensitive side – but
Birthing gifts or “push prizes” may be inappropriate names…it’s the thought that counts! Read More »
If you have valuable jewelry or watches that are insured most insurance companies suggest that you have them re-appraised or the current appraisals re-examined (along with the items) to make sure that their condition and value have been documented by a qualified appraiser. We clean, examine, photograph, measure, weigh, test, and document (in detail) each
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Jewelry, when made right, is designed for a lifetime of wearing pleasure. Even when something is made well it requires maintenance. Your body, your car, your home all require preventive and reactive maintenance and so does your jewelry. One way to make sure that your jewelry will last is to bring them to your trusted
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Is this service necessary? Some watches are made to a higher water (and dust) resistance than others. When a customer comes in for a battery or for a service on one of these fine timepieces they often say “I don’t go into water with my watch so I don’t need to have the gaskets and
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It’s easy to assume, with the plethora of youtube videos and online articles, that it’s easy to change your watch battery yourself. That’s only partially true. There are many pitfalls to attempting to do what a proper watchmaker does regularly. Some things are obvious and some aren’t. In this entry I’ll try and
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