Watches Making a Comeback as Wearable Works of Art

For most people, mobile phones have replaced watches for checking the time. But don’t think watches are going out of style. Watches are making a comeback, but now people are wearing them for fashion rather than function.

Watches are a timeless and classic accessory. They are available in a seemingly endless array of styles, colors, and metals. Watches embellished with diamonds, Swarovski crystals, and other semi-precious and precious stones are popular right now for those wanting a watch with bling. Watches with colors are also hot, making it simple to match them to your outfit or mood. Watches with complex and sophisticated mechanisms are also on the rise, especially among men. Many people have a collection of watches to wear for different occasions. They may have a work watch, an investment watch, a watch for daytime, and a fun watch for the weekends. Continue reading →

The Perfect Jewelry Makes the Perfect Holiday Gift

The holidays are right around the corner. It’s never too early to start on your holiday shopping. And you can never go wrong with fine jewelry. This year give the special someone in your life a gift that is as special and one-of-a-kind as they are, with jewelry from The Diamond World.

If you’re shopping for a special lady, the options are endless. But not every piece of jewelry is right for every woman. Consider her personal style. Does she like jewelry that is trendy or traditional? Does she prefer jewelry that is elegant and understated or extravagant and bold? Does she prefer a certain metal or have an affinity for a particular gemstone? Continue reading →

Common Earrings Style and Post and Back Types

Earrings are a great accessory. They draw attention to the face and simply swapping out one pair of earrings for another can completely change the tone of an outfit. Whatever your personal style, there’s sure to be a perfect pair of earrings to complement it. To help you navigate through the virtually endless array of earrings, The Diamond World offers the following descriptions of common earring styles and post and back types. Continue reading →

Using a Diamond Broker Offers Several Benefits

Buying a diamond is a significant investment. Using the services of a diamond broker, like The Diamond World, can make the process easier as well as more beneficial. Most people wouldn’t even consider buying a house without using a real estate agent or buying stock without engaging the services of a stock broker, but many people don’t realize this same option exists for purchasing a diamond. Continue reading →

Educate Yourself Before You Sell Your Gold

Selling unwanted gold is a great way to make extra money, but if you’re not educated on the gold-buying process, you may not get the best price that you deserve.  There are a few things you should know before you go to sell your old jewelry and other gold items.

Know the price of gold on the day you intend to sell it. Gold prices fluctuate. Knowing the current selling price will give you a better idea of what a fair price should be. The price of gold isn’t an industry secret. You can easily find the current trading value of gold online at sites like money.cnn.com or reuters.com. Continue reading →

Keep Jewelry Sparkling With Regular Cleaning

You love how your fine jewelry glimmers and sparkles when the light hits it, but over time your jewelry can lose its luster. Dust, dirt, lotions, soap, powders, hair products and more products you use every day can gunk up your jewelry, which keeps it from sparkling like it should. Fortunately regular cleaning and maintenance can keep your jewelry looking like new. Continue reading →

Redesign Old Jewelry to Give it New Life

What do you do with jewelry that you don’t wear? Maybe it’s a piece you inherited from a family member that is too old fashioned or just not your style. Maybe it’s a piece you bought a long time ago that was in style at the time but now looks dated. Or maybe it’s a piece you love that has been damaged. Rather than letting it sit and collect dust in the bottom of your jewelry box, why not redesign it into a piece with a fresh look and style that you’ll actually wear? Continue reading →

Protect Your Investment with Jewelry Insurance

Many people mistakenly believe that their homeowner’s insurance will cover all of their jewelry against any type of loss. Unfortunately this is not usually the case. While most homeowner’s insurance policies offer some coverage for jewelry, it typically only covers losses due to theft and offers a maximum coverage, usually up to $1,000. This means that if you accidentally drop your wedding ring into the garbage disposal or your darling toddler flushes your diamond earrings down the toilet, you may be out of luck. Continue reading →