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Jewelers Tips: Cleaning Your Jewelry

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Written by Jackie Beauchamp

In this new blog series we will share some helpful care tips about your jewelry. These tips and tricks come right from our in-house goldsmiths at Brent Miller Jewelers...

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Learn About August Birthstones

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Written by Jackie Beauchamp
Did you know that that August has multiple birthstones? Peridot is the go-to stone for the month of August. But, spinel and sardonyx are other birthstones used for this month...
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Learn About June Birthstones

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Written by Jackie Beauchamp
Did you know that that some months have multiple birthstones?...For example, June has three birthstones: pearl, moonstone, and alexandrite.
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Reed Krakoff Begins Reinvention of John Hardy

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Written by Jackie Beauchamp
Reed Krakoff couldn’t sit still for very long. On Wednesday, the designer will unveil his first nine collections for John Hardy...
How to Make a Ring Stack

How to Make a Ring Stack

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Written by Courtney Dufrene
Don't be afraid to mix metal colors, either. While most people decide to incorporate two colors of metal, there's nothing stopping you from using...
Pearls : The Different Types

Pearls : The Different Types

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Written by Courtney Dufrene
These rare pearls are generally black, but individual gems can display shades of grey, blue, green, or purple. Like other varieties of pearl, they also include...
How to Clean your Jewelry at Home

How to Clean your Jewelry at Home

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Written by Jackie Beauchamp

You should bring your rings in to be professionally cleaned and inspected by a jeweler every 6 months, but you'll also need to clean it at home in order to keep...

Know your Metals

Know your Metals

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Written by Jackie Beauchamp
For allergy reasons, there are some alloys that many people cannot wear. However, knowing the type of metal in a piece of jewelry is also helpful in ...
The 4 C's: A guide to diamond classification

The 4 C's: A guide to diamond classification

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Written by Courtney Dufrene
The Gemological Institute of America created the 4 C's we know today in the the 1940's. The 4 C's are: Carat, Color, Clarity, and Cut.
Why Are Some Pendants Stationary?

Why Are Some Pendants Stationary?

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Written by Jackie Beauchamp
There are several different reasons why this may be. When you fix a pendant to the chain, you situate it in the center, with the complete clasp on the opposite...
Activities that Damage your Fine Jewelry

Activities that Damage your Fine Jewelry

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Written by Jackie Beauchamp

Swimming: Whether you’re swimming in a pool or the ocean, it’s a good idea to remove your jewelry. If any of the pieces are loose on you, or have ...

7 Reasons For Buying Custom Jewelry

7 Reasons For Buying Custom Jewelry

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Written by Courtney Dufrene

“I always envisioned this piece” - In your head, you’ve designed the perfect piece of jewelry. You’ve looked through one jewelry store after another, but you’ve...

Why Are Some Rings Two Tone?

Why Are Some Rings Two Tone?

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Written by Jackie Beauchamp
You’re looking for a ring made of non-white metal, such as yellow or rose gold, yet the prongs holding the diamond are white gold or platinum. Why is this ...
Pearls: How to Take Care of Them

Pearls: How to Take Care of Them

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Written by Jackie Beauchamp
Just like wearing your pearls too much in damaging situations, not wearing them enough can also affect the health of your pearls. If you don't intend to wear a...
Learn the Anatomy of a Ring

Learn the Anatomy of a Ring

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Written by Jackie Beauchamp

Learn the anatomy of a ring with this helpful guide.

 

Buying Custom Jewelry in 3 Steps

Buying Custom Jewelry in 3 Steps

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Written by Courtney Dufrene
Whether you're designing her dream engagement ring, updating an heirloom piece using your grandmother's gemstones, or wanting to create something...
Bridesmaids Gift Ideas

Bridesmaids Gift Ideas

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Written by Jackie Beauchamp
Taking into account the neckline of the dress your bridesmaids are wearing, a pendant necklace is a great gift for your girls. A sterling silver necklace with a...
Alternative Metals : What You Need To Know

Alternative Metals : What You Need To Know

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Written by Courtney Dufrene
There are also other types of metal that are less common in jewelry—we call these alternative metals. These have different properties that make them a...
Top Tips: Choosing Your Wedding Band

Top Tips: Choosing Your Wedding Band

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Written by Courtney Dufrene
Selecting the perfect wedding band to compliment your engagement ring can be a fun, and sometimes overwhelming process. With so many styles out there...
Oval Cut Diamond Buying Guide

Oval Cut Diamond Buying Guide

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Written by Courtney Dufrene
While looking at all of these oval lovelies, you might notice that they almost all appear to be wearing their formal attire. I.e., a bowtie.  This is called the bowtie...