Blog, Education, Engagement Rings, General
Deciding to propose is a significant moment in anyone’s life, and one of the biggest decisions you’ll face is choosing the perfect engagement ring. However, many find themselves wondering how to buy an engagement ring without breaking the bank. The key...
General, Vintage & Antique
Vintage Jewelry Boxes have been used since antiquity but were generally owned by people of the upper crust and nobility that could afford the more expensive jewelry which warranted the use of a jewelry box. As with many antiques, the pride in workmanship shown to even...
Education, General, Vintage & Antique
Vintage and Antique Jewelry: you hear us talk about the Vintage & Antique Jewelry in our estate cases all the time. But what is antique jewelry anyway? And what makes a ring vintage? What’s in the estate cases? In modern jewelry and appraising terminology: ...
Birthstones, Education, Gemstones, General
According to the American Gem Society, there are three birthstones that represent the month of December. These birthstones get their origin from different times and places- in India and Iran, Turquoise has been treasured since antiquity and became associated with the...