Often, we see people make jewelry purchases because they are convinced they are getting a deal. In reality, gold and diamond prices are pretty standard throughout the world, and our industry. What does vary, is the markup. My Jewel Shop prides ourselves in being competitively priced every day. We tag our merchandise with the best […]
JENKINTOWN POLICE ARE THE BEST! THIS WEEK THERE WAS A SUSPICIOUS “SHOPPER” VISITING ALL THE JEWELRY STORES IN OUR TOWN. THE POLICE WERE ALERTED AND TOOK THIS VERY SERIOUSLY. DUE TO THEIR OUTSTANDING EFFORTS THE PERSON WAS PEACEFULLY APPREHENDED IN THE ACT. I CAN’T THANK THE JENKINTOWN POLICE DEPARTMENT ENOUGH FOR HOW PROFESSIONALLY THEY HANDLED […]
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Why buy a diamond from My Jewel Shop? Because I am the best personal diamond shopper ever! Lately I’ve been seeing too many of you make expensive mistakes. Yes, the Internet enables consumers to educate themselves but purchasing an engagement ring over the Internet does not make sense. No matter how much you learn, you need […]
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What is my favorite part of the jewelry business? Great question! Can you believe after 40 plus years I still have no definitive answer? There are so many wonderful facets that encompass our industry and my “job.” Like the intimacy of our relationships…many with vendors and customers we have known for decades and generations (makes […]
Guilty, guilty, guilty! Spring fever and gardening our property stole me away from writing. Here are a few pictures to share…the fruits of my labor and why I just love nature. Soooo much more to tell! I’ve picked the best of the best to share… This spring, a Jenkintown High School senior student, Casey Lam, […]
HOW TO READ A GIA GRADING REPORT Clarity grades assess the number, size, relief, and position of inclusions and blemishes. (GIA)
DIAMOND COLOR “The less color, the higher the grade. Even the slightest hint can make a dramatic difference in value.” (GIA) DIAMONDS ARE GRADED UPSIDE DOWN AND WITH A “MASTER SET OF STONES.” FANCY COLORED DIAMONDS “The grading of colored diamonds is conducted by a team of highly specialized GIA gemologists who examine the diamonds […]
Diamond Cut “Carat weight, color, clarity, and let’s face it, price, help you decide which diamond you like best, but you might not understand how your diamond’s cut – how its facets and angles are cut and polished − affects its overall appearance – its “Wow” factor. A beautifully finished (cut) diamond is dazzling; every […]
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EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE YOU BUY A DIAMOND. For the duration of this month I will focus my blog on diamond education. I want you to become an informed consumer. You will hopefully gain the confidence you need when making a diamond purchase as well as appreciate what you own. FEEL FREE TO […]