If you’ve ever browsed our store displays or shopped online, you might have noticed that we have quite a few pieces by David Yurman — and there’s a good reason for that! As contemporary designers go, David Yurman is one of the most famous, with…
Comstock Lode: The Beginning of Morgan Silver Dollars Here’s a fun little history tidbit: silver has been around since 3,000 BCE. However it wasn’t until 1859 that the Comstock Lode was discovered in Nevada — the greatest silver discovery in…
The Origination Of Diamonds: Location, Formation, & Purpose These days, diamonds are everywhere. Not only that, but they serve multiple purposes. For some, diamonds are an aesthetic choice, meant to adorn a woman’s left ring finger, earrings, or…
Product Feature: GIA Certified 3.98 Carat Pear Shape Diamond Three Stone Platinum Engagement Ring At Samuelson’s, we specialize in evaluating and purchasing estate, vintage, and heirloom jewelry. Estate jewelry is a term used for any jewelry given…
Wondering what the difference is between sterling silver and silver plated jewelry? As it turns out, a pretty significant one! Being able to spot the differences means you can pay a fair market price and not be overcharged for something that’s incorrectly…
Over the last few years, the silver market has shown promising growth compared to 2018-2020. As of May 2022, one ounce of silver is valued at $20.68. However, the silver market constantly fluctuates. Percentage wise, silver prices have actually gone…
With hundreds, even thousands of years of stories about gemstones and metals, it’s no wonder that there are some jewelry myths that continue to pervade our general understanding. Fortunately, we’re here to help you debunk them so you too can be an…
SAMUELSON’S DIAMONDS CELEBRATES 100 YEAR ANNIVERSARYEstablishes $10,000 Grant in Honor of Centennial to Help Other Baltimore Family-Owned Businesses Grow Samuelson’s to Host Celebratory Party at Peerce’s in May and Announce Grant Recipient BALTIMORE…