What are Blood Diamonds
The exploitation of people in poor countries by gangs, rebels and even corrupt legitimate governments is an ongoing global problem. The term “Conflict Diamonds” or “Blood Diamonds” implies diamonds polished from rough that workers mined under forced labor,...
Why Does Every Website Have the Same Stones?
If you’ve been shopping for a diamond using one of the big Internet databases, you may have noticed a curious phenomenon: It’s called “Diamond Memorandum.” Multiple dealers will have the same stone for sale, you know this because it’s got the exact...
“Free” Jewelry Appraisals
A “free” jewelry appraisal may sound great; but “free” is not free. Read this article to learn about what to ask of your potential Jewelry Appraiser.
What is Like-Kind and Quality
Most jewelry insurance policies are designed to make a customer whole again in the case of a loss. They’re agreeing to replace a lost or destroyed item with another of “Like-kind and quality”. What that means is that they’re agreeing to replace your piece rather than...