Chocolate, Champagne, Cognac – Better to eat & drink, or to wear?
Now that the holiday shopping season is in full swing, I thought I should shed some light onto a few things I have noticed. Granted I started seeing holiday shopping guides, commercials, and advertisements the day after Halloween, but now that we are mid-December, it seems the jewelry industry especially is pouring on the deals […]
Tiffany Diamond, some clarity is needed… What are they compared to other diamonds?
Recently I have been approached with Tiffany Diamond engagement rings. Their owners seem to be having difficulty getting offers that are remotely close to their asking price. The commonality between all of these clients is that they kept stating that their diamond was a “Tiffany Diamond”, and therefore is worth more than a diamond of […]
Diamond Appraisals, exactly what are they? Dissecting the jewelry appraisal
Diamond Appraisals seem to be following me wherever I go these past few days. Lately I have been working with clients who either are using their appraisal incorrectly, or who do not have one at all. I have written a blog similar to this before, but it seems time for a “refresher”. When it comes […]
Diamond Certification Mis-Hap
For a quick refresher on the GIA (Gemological Institute of America) color and clarity grading scale, please click HERE! I want to share an experience that really struck me this week. It exemplifies the importance of consulting with a professional before making decisions based on Internet research that may or not apply to every situation. […]
MJ Gabel “gets it”
It has always been easy for me to speak about diamonds with clients, and take some of the emotion out of the conversation. Today however, it struck me for the first time what this little rock genuinely represents – it’s truly amazing how something so small can represent so much. Being a Gemologist with a […]
