LAB GROWN DIAMONDS ARE HERE, AND YOU MAY BE WEARING ONE
One of these Diamonds is Lab Grown and the others are Earth Grown, can YOU tell the difference? Neither can most jewelers…
Lab Grown Diamonds are SYNTHETIC, meaning chemically identical to the natural, thus the characteristics are the same, to the eye, trained or untrained.
It takes special equipment to identify a Lab Grown Diamond and it has ...
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Honest Grading
Overgrading is not just a legal issue, it is an ethical issue facing the diamond and retail industry.
By Martin Rapaport
Martin Rapaport Statement Regarding Overgrading Of Diamonds
“The Rapaport Group is opposed to the misrepresentation of diamond quality. The overgrading of diamonds is an unfair practice that destroys consumer confidence and the legitimacy of the diamo...
The Truth Revealed about Certificated Diamonds from an Industry Leader.
After more than a decade of fighting this battle of bogus diamond certificates, and teaching our clients the TRUTH, Martin Rapaport, the diamond price guy internationally, has come to his senses and written an indepth article about this most serious and vagrant abuse to YOU, THE RETAIL CONSUMER.
The following article is a repr...
Read MoreThere’s a new kid in town, and his name is Lab Created Diamond. That’s right a Lab Created Diamond that is colorless, and gem quality is now available for sale. It’s so good you won’t be able to see the difference, not even your Jeweler will be able to tell the difference, as of this writing, because as a follower of Gemtalk you probably already know that Lab Created means “Chemically Identical t...
In this issue, we will be discussing "Holiday Shopping Made Easy." When doing your holiday shopping, most retailers are expecting you to shop impulsively. They set their positions up in the kiosks of malls and have their locations in mall stores based upon demographics – how may people and what age group. This is done so that when you pass by and see the right price for the right item, you will s...
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Today I would like to talk to you about jewelry care – a much forgotten area of the jewelry industry that can make a huge impact on the longevity of your fine jewelry and not to mention your pocketbook in cost for repairs and replacements. When you apply some very basic rules, you may find that you can wear all your jewelry for many years with little or no investment in preventive maintenance.
Pr...
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I am sure that you have heard the expression "Wholesale to the Public" and maybe even seen ads or signs on windows for jewelry offering the same. But let me share with you today that that is a total misnomer. Wholesale is a term that, according to Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary, means "relating to or engaged in the sale of items or commodities in quantity for resale." Example: a grocer. "A whole...
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In this issue I would like to explore watches. Many have been intrigued by watches these days as is evident in the diversity of designs and sheer numbers sold. For example in the month of December in 1998 more watches were sold than the combined total for the previous 11 months in our store.
I believe that fashion has set the pace for the explosion of watch designs as well as sales. If you think ...
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In this article we will be discussing the tsavorite, a green species of garnet. The word garnet comes from a Latin word "granatus" which means seedlike. This is due to the fact that garnet crystals in rock form have the appearance and shape of pomegranate seeds, which was a staple in the regions of the world where they were mined. It is available in a variety of colors, which include brown, orang...
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In this article we will be discussing the ever-popular tanzanite gemstone. Tanzanite is a new stone in the marketplace, having been discovered in 1967 in the country of Tanzania. This marvelous blue-violet colored gemstone was named by Tiffany's in 1969 in honor of its only known source. Its color can range from very pale purple to a majestic royal blue with a purple flash. The more intense the c...
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Good afternoon, Mike. First and foremost, thank you from the bottom of my heart for this stunning ring you all created for me. I cannot even begin to describe the joy it brings to me and the incredible compliments I've received on it. Words really cannot do it, or my gratitude, any justice! Just so you're aware he/they pulled it off flawlessly! ....literally the best night of my life to date. Without a doubt. I want to relive it over and over and over again. Size is perfect. Especially with these insane knuckles I have! Thank you again for everything. For spending time with me last month one on one, your staff's lovely attention and interest in my taste and desires and for walking the man of my dreams through the process. I've zero doubt in my mind we'll walk through the rest of our lives hand in hand...while he adjusts his fingers to fit around my insanely gorgeous ring. ;)
Kelli B.
If you are looking for the best personable jewelry buying experience, MSG is the place for you. My entire extended family are return customers. Last year I went in looking for an engagement ring. Mike Jr explained so much about rings, diamonds and more. He took a lot of time with me and guided me, until I found "the ring". Then I wanted to customize the ring, he contacted Gregorio with the modifications that I wanted! My ring was made exactly how I wanted and mailed into their shop. The ring had the different stones and metals she admired, and was built more durable than most. I probably made 5 visits before making the final decision, every time Mike Jr took his time and focused on me. I will be a repeat customer because of the amazing experience I had and the fact that this family is as professional as you get. We ended up buying all of our rings there and are so grateful for the experience. They made sure we got everything insured and we were covered before we left. Thank you MSG!!!
Austin R
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