When a loved one passes away, it can be a challenging time filled with grief and sadness. On top of the emotional burden, many people find themselves with a financial burden as well, whether it’s paying for funeral costs or other debts. At Samuelson’s…
People sell their engagement rings for many valid reasons, but it's certainly not the easiest decision. You might be hesitant to sell such a sentimental item, but it’s important to recognize that it can be a positive for you, whether through getting…
Selling your diamonds can be a daunting experience. You may be concerned about getting a fair price, or even where to sell. With over a century of experience, we’ve seen it all and we want to help you navigate the process. In this quick guide, we’ll…
Shopping For Rings in 2023 As a Baltimore-based jeweler, we can’t help but notice the different diamond shapes that couples are gravitating toward recently. Just like jeans or shoes, engagement ring trends change throughout time and this year, we’re…
Diamonds, diamonds, diamonds. Be it princess, pear, emerald or marquise, there are so many ways a diamond can be cut that it can be hard to choose just one style! But as a diamond seller, we’ve noticed that there’s one style that always stands out:…
Why Lab Grown Diamonds Are Not A Smart Investment In recent years, there’s been a trend toward synthetic diamonds — otherwise known as lab grown diamonds or lab created diamonds. With concerns around climate change and cost of natural resources…
How to Care for Your Gold Jewelry One of the most common questions we get at Samuelson’s is how to clean gold jewelry — and with good reason! Gold is a classic setting for most jewelry, whether it’s yellow gold, rose gold, or white gold. Here…
Let’s take a walk on the silver side of history and learn some fun facts that you might not already know! How was silver discovered? The first evidence of silver mining dates back to 3000 B.C. in Turkey and Greece. However, silver objects dating…
