7 Common Myths About Jewellery Appraisals
Welcome! I am thrilled to be writing the very first blog post as “The Blonde Gemologist”. This was a nickname given to me early in my career. It always made me smile. I was proud to be a w...
Welcome! I am thrilled to be writing the very first blog post as “The Blonde Gemologist”. This was a nickname given to me early in my career. It always made me smile. I was proud to be a w...
Bring back the elegance in jewellery presentation We have seen a recent craze sweeping jewellery social media platforms. Beautiful photo’s and collections of antique and vintage jewellery boxes!...
Appraising a cameo takes time and research. To determine the value of a cameo it is important to determine circa. If you have inherited a family cameo you may be curious about the image carved. How ...
Diamonds can chip! I often see chipped diamonds come through the appraisal lab. In multi diamond set pieces I might find one or possibly more chipped stones. It is quite common! Many clients are surpr...
In Gemology school we strictly focussed on geological formation, and chemical composition of gemstones for purpose of identification. Gemological training didn’t touch on energy and metaphysics ...
For this blog post I have teamed up with Leah Hill the owner of Wish Boutique to discuss the topic of luxury branded silver jewellery! Wish Boutique is an upscale consignment store specializing in lux...
Leave a little sparkle wherever you go! Clients visiting my office for appraisal always leave with their jewellery sparkling! It is amazing how different jewellery can appear after a spa treatment. I ...
The Mystery of Opal Opal is the traditional birthstone for the month of October. In previous times opals were thought to be bad luck and due to this poor reputation weren’t terribly popular. Lac...
4 things you should do before you start engagement ring shopping! Congratulations! Getting engaged is an exciting and important event in your life. Are you sure you want to do this? K...
Tips For Selling Unwanted Jewellery Clients often ask advice on how to go about selling their unwanted jewellery. There are different ways to go about selling your jewellery. Seeking an independent ap...