Pearls are a timeless style, but they won’t last forever without proper maintenance. Natural pearls contain a soft organic material called nacre, which means they can’t be cleaned and cared for the same way other types of jewelry can. Learn how to care for pearls with our ten tips for maintaining your pearl jewelry: Wear them Easiest advice ever. Pearls … Read More
New Office HQ and Other Important Updates
Exciting news, everyone! We moved to a new office! Our new location is just across the East River in Long Island City at: 30-30 Northern Blvd, 5th Floor Long Island City, NY 11101 It’s bigger! It’s better! And we can’t wait for you to check it out. Now, we know this change might raise some questions about new and existing … Read More
Selling Gold Jewelry: Money-Making Tips to Get Started
Are you looking to make some extra cash or clear out a tangled mess of a jewelry box? Selling gold jewelry can be a great option to achieve both! Unfortunately, there is no way to guarantee how much you’ll get for your unwanted jewelry. Still, we’ve outlined a few money-making tips to increase your chances of maximizing returns. Calculate How … Read More
Gold Filled Jewelry vs. Gold Plated Jewelry: What’s the Difference?
The jewelry world is full of confusing terminology that can make a simple buying decision feel overwhelming. But don’t worry! We’re here to break down two commonly confused designations and the pros and cons of each. So here are the main differences between gold plated jewelry and gold filled jewelry. To start, it’s helpful to fully understand what solid gold … Read More
Jewelry Care Basics: Homemade Jewelry Cleaner
Regularly cleaning your jewelry is one of the best ways to ensure it retains that fresh-from-the-store shine! Nothing can replace a professional cleaning. However, a homemade jewelry cleaner is an excellent supplement when getting to a specialist isn’t feasible, and your jewelry is starting to lose its luster. We’re going to break down some of the do’s and don’ts of … Read More
4 Common Signs it’s Time to Get Your Jewelry Fixed
We all want our jewelry to last as long as possible. A big part of ensuring it does is finding a reliable repair specialist and taking getting your getting your jewelry fixed when the need arises. In theory, this sounds simple. In practice, knowing when exactly the right time to seek out professional help is a little harder. The key … Read More
Seven Helpful Tips to Minimize Expenses for Your Jewelry Business
With the current economic situation, it is clear that money is on everyone’s mind more than ever. Whether it is just trying to keep your business afloat, or reaching for those goals that you set at the beginning of the year, here are some money saving tips and hacks that can help you chop down your jewelry business expenses.
Metal Testing Service: How to Identify Your Jewelry
Whether it’s a fresh buy off Ebay that you’re not too sure about, a family heirloom that’s a strange color, or a vintage piece you snagged from a thrift shop, you might be itching to see if the item you have is a real gem. But appraisal services are expensive, and you don’t want to shell out money to examine … Read More
What You Need to Know About Silver Polishing
Silver is a great precious metal; it’s beautiful, it’s shiny, and best of all it’s very affordable! But unlike gold and platinum, silver can tarnish over time from exposure to chemicals, air, and sweat. So how do you get it back into its original sparkling state? Here’s what you need to know about silver polishing.