Ever since she was a kid, my sister enjoyed spending time outdoors. She didn’t like to play with dolls like other girls her age. Instead, she adored helping my dad care for the beef cattle he raised. When my sister became engaged several months ago, she didn’t want a traditional diamond engagement ring. None of my family members were surprised. She informed her fiancée that she desired a blue sapphire ring with diamond accents on it. She chose a sapphire stone because blue is her favorite color. On this blog, I hope you will discover the benefits of purchasing a non-traditional engagement ring or other jewelry for your significant other. Enjoy!
Posted on: 10 May 2016
Making your own jewelry, whether it's to sell or to wear yourself, can be a very rewarding hobby. It can also be an expensive one! If you're not careful, you can end up spending as much on the supplies to make a necklace as you would on a similar necklace from a retailer. If you're looking to keep costs down when purchasing your jewelry-making supplies, here are a few tips that will help. [Read More]
Posted on: 5 May 2016
Selling your gold and silver jewelry is a good way to make some extra cash when you need it. The process for selling jewelry is multi-faceted, since there are several things you should do to get the best selling prices. Get it Appraised The first thing to do before you consider selling your jewelry is to have it appraised by the jewelry dealer. While most gold and silver buyers will pay you based on the melt value of your jewelry, some pieces can actually be much more valuable as they are. [Read More]
Posted on: 29 April 2016
Fashion jewelry trends in 2016 are marked by bold shapes and oversized gemstones used in unusual combinations and layers. If you are interested in wearing the latest jewelry trends, look to the fashion houses in New York, London, Paris, Milan, and Rome. Clothing designers are showing the latest jewelry trends on their models on the fashion runways. Some of the current fashion jewelry trends that are being shown in the fashion houses are as follows: [Read More]
Posted on: 27 April 2016
Collecting coins can be a great way to amass physical wealth while learning more about the history of the United States. If you are new to collecting and live in an area where coin dealers are scarce, you may want to consider shopping for collectible coins online. Adding an Indian Head cent to your collection can be a great way to establish your prowess as a collector, but purchasing these coins online can be a challenge. [Read More]