#morethansparkle When we talk about jewellery, people immediately think of big shiny diamonds and a luxurious lifestyle. But jewellery is not just about the parts that make it up, the metal and the stones. As I have learned, the meaning of jewellery is the stories and most importantly, the memories. No matter the design, style, or VALUE, […]
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The crisp fall air welcomes warm sweaters, the fall rhapsody, and everything pumpkin spice. In the jewellery industry, the crisp fall air signals that the holidays are fast approaching, oh how nice. Workshops are teeming with repairs, new stock, and custom jewellery commissions. Just like a cup of your favourite pumpkin spice latte, the jeweller’s bench is filled
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Don’t forget-no on else sees the world the way you do, so no one else can tell the stories that you have to tell. -Charles de Lint Storytelling has played an integral role in understanding and preserving culture. Stories have been told in many different forms including pictures painted by hand inside cave walls, in
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DIAMOND, this simple seven letter word resonates with people all around the world. We associate diamonds with love, affection, and the eternal promise of marriage. Diamonds are often displayed as status symbols, especially when used to encrust miscellaneous everyday objects or mounted in a musician’s forehead (yes, that happened recently). In countries where diamonds are
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Part 3: So, what gemstone is this? Did you know that there are hundreds of natural gemstones that can be found all over the world? With that information, I am sure you can understand how challenging it can be to separate the various varieties. I regularly see pictures of jewellery being posting online with the
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Part 2: So, where can I sell it? Now that you know how much your jewellery is worth, you might want to sell it. But where? Between pawnshops, jewellers, auctions and online marketplaces, the options are endless. How and where you decide to sell your items depends on how quickly you need to sell and
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As a GIA Graduate Gemologist and Registered Master Valuer, I get the opportunity to see a variety of jewellery items. Many of these items come with appraisal questions such as “what is it worth?”, “where can I sell it?”, or “is this real?”? I am sure that at some point you have asked yourself at
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My passion for gems and jewellery is supported by my extensive training in gemstone identification and grading. Join me on my jewellery journey.
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