by Katelyn Fogle Diamond shopping can feel overwhelming. There’s so much to know about the details of a diamond – how to spot an imperfection, how a diamond’s shape affects its shine factor, whether carat or color is more important for maximum...

Posted by Jessica VandenHouten At least not well enough. Spoiler: It’s jewelry. What Does Standard Homeowners Insurance Cover 1. Perils Covered The perils you’re covered against are only those specified for the rest of your home and possessions. Covered perils are typically...

by Katelyn Fogle Buying a new piece of jewelry is exciting. You get lost in the sparkle and admire the way it graces your finger or lays just right across your collarbone. You might think beyond the initial excitement to the...

by Kristin Fencl Look up the definition of insurance and you’ll find words like “reimbursement” and “compensation.” That makes sense since most insurance policies rectify losses by cutting you a check. In the case of jewelry insurance, a cash payout isn’t always your...

by Kelsey McElrath Once you’re able to stop staring at your shiny new engagement ring, questions like these seem to pop up left and right. When it comes to engagement ring cleaning & care, let us be your guide.  Can I...

by Katelyn Fogle Search for “homemade jewelry cleaner” and you’ll get hundreds of recipes with varying ingredients and instructions on how to clean jewelry at home. How do you know which to choose? Always consider the source when weighing the safety...

by Jessica VandenHouten First things first. There should be no difference between a “jewelry appraisal for insurance” and any other type of jewelry appraisal. All too often, jewelers hear, “I don’t want to pay a lot for an appraisal. I only need...

Maybe it’s hot out. Maybe you wore your ring when you shouldn’t have. (Swollen fingers from working out, anyone?) Maybe you tried on a friend’s ring – a friend whose fingers are slightly smaller than yours. Now you can’t get that ring off! Panic...

Triple X diamond is a trade term referring to stones that have Excellent cut, polish and symmetry on their GIA grading reports. GIA does not use this term but many jewelers do. Does Triple X rating matter and should you...

by Jessica VandenHouten Getting a ring appraisal (or any other type of jewelry appraised) isn’t exactly something you do every day, and unknowns can be intimidating. It’s time to set the record straight on some common misconceptions about when a ring appraisal...