Jewelry Insights & Education

Silver ring with a large rectangular gemstone and small pink accent stones on a white textured display surface
By Tom Tivol December 9, 2020
The 21st century has witnessed a substantial increase in the desire of couples to upgrade gemstone-based jewelry purchased at the outset and in the early years of marriage. While upgrading generally refers to the engagement ring diamond and or mounting, it also...
Smiling person holding two metal kitchen tools beside a stainless appliance in a kitchen.
By Tom Tivol December 9, 2020
Jewelry can be expensive as well as represent the most memorable moments of a long relationship. Like a fine car, once it is purchased, jewelry should be maintained by annual trips to your jeweler. Here are a few tips we recommend you follow to properly care for your...
Close-up of intertwined gold rings with textured surfaces on a sparkling golden background
By Tom Tivol December 9, 2020
As the price of precious metals has risen the past 25 years, the resale of old gold jewelry and its subsequent refining by jewelers has become an important service offered by our industry. What do jewelers do to determine whether gold is real or fake? And if it is...