Posted by Monica on October 8, 2009 -
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Sooner or later, almost everyone needs a local jeweler. Maybe Grandma’s ring needs an appraisal, or you need to have a diamond set into a mounting, or you need to buy an anniversary gift. Jewelry is expensive…
Posted by Monica on September 25, 2009 -
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I have to admit, I’m a bit of a pearl junkie. There is just something about them: the luminous glow, all the gorgeous colors, the way they are classic and perfect with anything. There has never been a better time…
Posted by Monica on September 14, 2009 -
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I enjoy finding handmade jewelry made by artisans. I regularly mine Etsy.com for fresh designers to include in my posts. It’s important to support the artists out there…
Posted by Monica on July 23, 2009 -
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I just did a post about buying a diamond online, but buying a diamond in person from a physical jewelry store needs its own set of rules. These tips could apply to buying any piece of jewelry…
Posted by Monica on July 17, 2009 -
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These tips could apply to buying just about any jewelry category. But they are especially helpful for buying a diamond engagement ring online…
Posted by Monica on July 6, 2009 -
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I had a conversation with a friend recently about brooches, otherwise known as pins. With all the cardigans lately, and Michelle Obama putting them back on the radar recently…
Posted by Monica on June 25, 2009 -
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While reviewing a couple of sites for selling jewelry (see my post here), I ran across a statement on the I Do Now I Don’t.com site that got me thinking. In the founder’s story…
Posted by Monica on June 22, 2009 -
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I still get a lot of questions from people about how to sell their jewelry. I recently wrote a post about it, outlining some channels you can use, and steps to make it as painless as possible. I have since discovered a couple…
Posted by Monica on May 15, 2009 -
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Last week, I helped a friend search for a diamond. Unfortunately, she lost her diamond from the setting, due to prongs breaking on her ring (fairly common, see my recent post about…
Posted by Monica on April 15, 2009 -
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