Category: Jewelry

If you’ve found a good deal on an engagement ring or a wedding band, try to first learn about the jewelry store. Call them on the phone and speak to a representative. Ask some questions about where they source their materials (Israel? China/Thailand? Europe?). Probe for information and make sure that they sell only “conflict-free” diamonds.

2. Study their return policy carefully. In case your purchase does not work out, you should always have a reasonable way out.

3. Don’t fall for huge discounts (Rule of thumb: scrutinize any discounts over 30%). With gold prices on the rise and jewelers hunting for profits, be sure that you are getting a quality product for a reasonable price. Large discounts are typically the result of an artificially inflated price on inventory, often with poor turnover, which is then put -on sale- and given an unreasonably large discount to make it attractive to bargain hunters.

4. When shopping online, have a general idea of the current cost of gold per gram. This number alone will often help you differentiate a bargain from a marketing ploy.

5. Be careful about purchasing from publicly traded jewelry companies as they are under intense pressure to increase profits for shareholders, look attractive to wall street analysts and to cut costs, which could translate into higher prices and lower quality for the end consumer.

6. When you finally receive your purchase, make sure that you got what you paid for. Use a magnifying glass and check for the metal stamp (14K or 585, 18K or 750, PT950, etc-). Even better, take your purchase to a local jeweler and have it inspected for quality and accuracy.

7. Ideally the jewelry you purchase should have a stamp of the manufacturer. (For example, -Encore DT-, -DT Collezioni- or -EDT- when space is limited).

8. Always inspect your purchase for dents, scratches or any other signs of wear and tear. We have heard of companies shipping out used jewelry that was posted and sold as new.

9. If the jewelry you purchased has diamonds or semi-precious stones (especially rings and earrings with sapphires, rubies, emeralds, etc-), have a local jeweler inspect to make sure that the stones are properly positioned in the setting and are not likely to fall out.

10. If you ordered a paired piece of jewelry (such as earrings), make sure that both are equal in size, have the same shape and are of the same color.

11. When you find an online jewelry store, look for signs of credibility. Online stores will often have icons in various places on their websites with logos of third party companies that guarantee the safety of your private financial information (SSL, Authorize.net, PayPal, etc-), previous customer testimonials and successful conflict resolution (Yelp, Facebook and BBB), and some assurance about dealing strictly with conflict-free diamonds.

12. When you finally decide to purchase, search for online coupons or promo codes on Google, Yahoo or any other search engine. Whether it’s a diamond engagement ring, a wedding band or a pendant, there is almost always a coupon out there you can use and save money with. Cheers, good luck and make it a great buy!

13. Nowadays many buyers chose engagement rings under $100 to make proposals with simply because they don’t want to make expensive decisions without their significant others. Later, a couple will chose a diamond ring together. This can be a perfect strategy to make a great gift and not spend more then you should.

After purchasing your new hand stamped jewelry in silver or gold, you will want to keep it looking as beautiful as the day you purchase it. Here are a few tips and tricks.

Silver oxidizes naturally when exposed to the air, therefore keep your silver hand stamped jewelry in an air-tight container when not in use. You can purchase mini oxidization retardation paper that you place in your jewelry box; it will help neutralize any oxidization that would occur. Be sure to keep a fresh piece of paper in your jewelry box, and change when you notice oxidization occurring. Gold-filled can be treated just like gold; it does not oxidize, or oxidizes very minimally.

When getting dressed, put on your hand stamped jewelry after you are done with hair and make-up. The chemicals and ingredients in most hair, make-up, perfumes and colognes can build up on your silver and gold jewelry and cause it to look dull and dirty. So be sure your jewelry is the last item you put on before you head out the door.

After taking off your hand stamped jewelry, be sure to wipe with a cotton cloth to remove body oils, residues and sweat. These can build up over time and cause the finish to become dull and lackluster.

Be careful not to scratch, ding or dent your hand stamped jewelry. Silver and gold are fairly soft materials and mar easily. Use caution when performing physically exhaustive activities such as heavy housework, working in the garage, participating in sports or any activity with sudden movements.

It is also best to keep your hand stamped jewelry out of water, sunlight and extreme weather elements. Both hard and soft tap water contain chemicals and minerals that can build up on jewelry over time. After exposing your jewelry to water, be sure to clean and polish with a pre-treated polishing cloth to remove any residue.

Every few weeks or so, clean all your hand stamped jewelry with a pre-treated polishing cloth, or a mild silver polish. This will keep tarnish at bay and retain the wonderful luster and shine as the day you bought it!

There are many brands of jewelry all around the world, many very beautiful. However, Larimar Jewelry is truly astounding and something of its own kind. Larimar is a very rare stone that is found in the Dominican Republic only, and that is why many people must have not even heard of it. But those who have love the jewelry that is made from it. It is truly something worth owning, and any woman would lose her mind over it. The only thing about it is that it is not that easily available as compared to other kinds of jewelry.

This stone is one hundred percent natural and even the most simple of jewelry made from it looks so beautiful that you would not want to take your eyes off it. Many celebrities have custom made jewelry made from this particular stone and there are very few brands that offer it. This is because the stone is a little tough to find, but even then it is completely worth the wait.

The best part is that you can easily order for any kind of jewelry made from this stone online as well. Just by paying a small amount more for the shipping costs, you will be able to get this uncommon piece of style to adorn yourself with, no matter in which part of the world you live. There are many brides who would love to have such jewelry for their wedding day too.

There are many wholesale Larimar dealers who sell the stone at a cheaper rate than what it would actually cost you if you bought it on a lone basis. Many people even prefer to buy the stone and then get it custom made from elsewhere, or from jewelers that they trust. You also need to know how to keep this stone because if it gets spoilt then it is very hard to replace.

Thus, you must learn how to polish it and take care of it so that it does not get ruined easily. Wholesale Larimar jewelry is becoming quite common with each passing day, and many people tend to buy them during weddings because in this case, they can buy many pieces from the same brand or person for all the bridesmaids and of course for the bride, and would get it on a much cheaper rate or at a good discount.

Truly, Larimar jewelry is something worth having. It is very unique and very different from diamond jewelry. If you love possessing different pieces of jewelry then you should also go in for something that is made of Larimar and is very exquisite in nature. This will help you look even better!

Cremation jewelry is a new and exciting way to honor a loved one that has passed away and can no longer physically share your life. Saying good-bye to a loved one is so difficult and when you don’t get the chance to say your good-byes, can be devastating. Through the tragedy of losing people in our lives, the jewelry industry has worked hard to come up with innovative ways to keep them alive in our hearts. Jewelry Keepsakes is one of the premier online jewelry stores to have cremation jewelry available directly to consumers. Their line of pendants is diverse and beautiful and makes it easy to find an honor to your loved one that you can wear at all times.

Funeral jewelry should be accessible to consumers with a variety of different options. Without options, it makes it difficult to customize and personalize your keepsake to reflect the loved one you are commemorating. Having a medley of options also allows consumers to take the ordinary and turn it into the extraordinary by adding something special that you chose and that brings to life your memories of those that you lost. Jewelry Keepsakes not only has an extensive collection of cremation keepsakes but most of their pendants offer many different options for customizing and personalizing. One of the more popular options for customizing your jewelry urn is engraving. Selecting a small amount of engraving for the back or front of your keepsake gives it a name or a feeling that helps you associate your pendant with your loved one. If you think about it, what would make the keepsake pendant alive – pendant with no engraving or a keepsake with your loved one’s name, date of birth, a special anniversary or even a nickname. Every time you ran your finger over the engraving it would bring their memory to life.

A cremation pendant with engraving is an area where Jewelry Keepsakes is especially strong and they have many keepsakes that offer engraving. Most of their memorial lockets offer anywhere from one to three lines of engraving on the back of the pendant. Each line will hold three to ten characters depending on the individual jewelry. In addition to offering engraving, Jewelry Keepsakes also gives their customers the option of engraving styles. Each remembrance jewelry urn by Jewelry Keepsakes typically offers block font as well as script font as an engraving style choice.

Another option that you will find with a funeral urn pendant selection is the option of selecting the chain or cording that is inclusive with your purchase. Many online companies do not offer a chain selection or have a very limited assortment for you to choose from. Other online retailers, like Jewelry Keepsakes, not only offer you a range of free necklaces and cordings that are included with your purchase but they also offer the option of upgrading your chain or cording selection. Jewelry Keepsakes offers your choice of either a matching sterling silver or gold filled chain with each cremation pendant purchase as well as the opportunity to upgrade to a sterling silver or 14 karat gold snake chain or sterling silver or 14 karat gold box chain. Optimizing your selections that are available with your cremation jewelry allow every customer to maximize the emotional benefits they will reap when wearing and displaying their jewelry pendants. Options are an important and vital part of selecting the cremation jewelry to commemorate the life of a loved one that has passed away. Choosing the correct metal that compliments your lifestyle and personal taste as well as the theme or image that correlates to your loved one is important and necessary when creating your lasting memory.

Jewelry Keepsakes is one of the best online cremation jewelry companies when it comes to quality, affordability and options for pendants. They offer engraving on most of their keepsakes and encourage their customers to upgrade their chain selection by making it affordable to do so. Versatility can make the difference between loving a pendant and liking it and Jewelry Keepsakes has the options to help you create the memory of your loved one that you’re looking for. Contact them via phone, email or online chat.

Jewelry Keepsakes has several different options available with their pendants. Their knowledge of products and variety of personalization make honoring your loved one a special and loving occasion.