The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) organization is a world-leading authority on diamonds, gems, and pearls. Gemologists with GIA credentials are up-to-date on groundbreaking research and trained by leading industry experts. Why is it Important to Have a GIA Gemologist Look at your Jewelry? To determine your jewelry’s true value, you need an expert to […]
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Whether you picked up a gem at a yard sale, or someone gifted you a beautiful necklace, it is often hard to tell what your items are really worth or whether they are even real. However, there are a few easy methods that will help you to distinguish your jewelry from their imitation counterparts. Look […]
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Even the most expensive jewelry becomes dirty, tarnished, and requires regular cleaning. There are many articles that will list multiple home remedies for cleaning your jewelry which include bizarre household items such as ketchup, beer, and toothpaste. But do you really want to be rubbing that on your expensive jewels? Instead of experimenting with your […]
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Arizona Turquoise Arizona is most famously known as the copper state but is also home to some of the world’s most beautiful and sought-after turquoise. The state has a long and rich history of turquoise mining, and ironically, miners initially discarded turquoise as a byproduct of copper mining. Today, Arizona is still a significant producer […]
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A brief summary of how to tell if your Tiffany and Co. jewelry is real and not a counterfeit.
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It’s more difficult than ever to be able to afford even the bare necessities of life in our modern world. Yet, when you’re ready to for marriage, the first step is the purchase of an engagement ring. Before you make such a big purchase, it may be wise to consider what your partner would want […]
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Every day is a perfect day to show appreciation for those you love dearly when considering what jewelry to sell, think PMR. It is a perfect opportunity to show those you care about how much they mean to you. Consider the important people in your life and the constants in it who have never faltered. […]
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Valentine’s Day is an opportunity to show those you care about how much they mean to you; if you have assets to sell, Precious Metals Refinery can help. PMR knows the sentimental value behind jewelry and diamonds. We also remember that love is more than objects and worth its weight in gold. In the spirit […]
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Diamonds might be a girl’s best friend, but the value of a diamond can actually vary quite a bit. So how do you grade a diamond, and what qualities increase or decrease the value of such a gemstone? Known as the 4 C’s of diamonds, the price of a diamond changes based on four factors: […]
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With the 2018 holiday season around the corner, here are some tips on selling your engagement ring. First of all, in love and life, not all stories have a happy ending. From merely upgrading the diamond (and keeping the setting). Rather, it could be a different type of scenario where prince charming may have run out […]
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