Can Recutting Diamonds Increase Their Value? At Samuelson’s, we are passionate about diamonds and the people who love them. We have seen a lot of beautiful stones in our time, but some diamonds have lost their luster. When this happens, we don’t…
Have you ever noticed how sometimes, a diamond’s sparkle can take on a blueish glow? That’s due to something called fluorescence. While we focus on the color of a diamond (or lack thereof) to grade the diamond’s color, there’s another factor that…
With the concern over the ethics of mining diamonds, we’ve begun to hear more and more questions about synthetic, genetically engineered diamonds. To help answer those questions, we’re here to share what we’ve learned in our nearly 100 years of…
Jewelry maintenance can be a bit daunting, with many common questions being: How many times a year should I be cleaning my jewelry? How should I clean them? Will I damage my jewelry using certain cleaners? Today’s entry will mainly focus on the…
In some ways, a brand new engagement ring is like taking care of a newborn. What should and shouldn’t you do to ensure it’s safety? This is a normal feeling. We get a lot of questions from our clients about diamond ring care maintenance. Our team…
Even the most valuable diamond jewelry can be hard to sell the right way. Getting from point A to point B when you have valuable jewelry and need cash is easier said than done. If you’re in need of fast cash and have jewelry to sell, read on. In this…
Today we’re going to talk about how an experienced jeweler can tell the difference between a cubic zirconia and natural diamond. Let’s get started. What we have here are 2 asscher-cut stones that are the same physical size (measured in millimeters)…
No newly engaged or married couple wants to think about it, but sometimes the unthinkable happens — the dreaded “D” word: divorce. During this emotionally distressing time (or later down the road once the dust has settled), many wonder what to do…
