Finding hidden treasure!

A fascination with Pirates is like a fascination with treasure!   From the tales of Black Beard to the more modern versions of Disney’s “Pirates of the Caribbean," they would pillage and plunder their way through the oceans, looking for hidden treasure.   Gem and Jewelry...

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Jewelry skinny dipping!

"C'mon in!  The water's fine" - you've heard the line before - the reassurances from someone who has committed to an act while you may remain unsure. You may be sheepishly standing on the dock, not quite certain how to proceed. Maybe you have always been the 'safe' one - not quite willing...

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A collection of watches to WATCH and enjoy

Last June, Victoria Gomelsky from JCK Online covered this rainbow themed beauty, and other amazing options from the creative artists of Hublot. A feast for the eyes is one click away, in this revival article from JCK designed to bring some brightness into your lives. So click below- and enjoy! Happy...

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Arresting jewelry...

Whooop! Whooop! "PULL OVER!" - we hear it frequently on TV and sometimes in our own lives. Normally, it's accompanied with Red and Blue lights and a sinking sensation in your gut.  Yep - you've been spotted doing something out of line...and the police are pulling you over. "License and registration,...

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Diamonds from the ocean? Really?

Did you know some natural diamonds don't come from mines? They all came from volcanos (which is pretty cool) but have been discovered in many hiding places. Those which lodged in their volcano's throat or remained in the volcanic pipes are called "primary deposits." They are mined using heavy...

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Diamond and Jewelry lovers - UNHORSED!

"A horse! A horse! My Kingdom for a horse!" We have all heard this famous Shakespearean quote penned for King Richard III who - upon losing his horse in battle - falls into a rage, killing everything in his path as he seeks a mount.  That quote has become a battle-cry of sorts for people...

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You don’t have to quarantine your jewelry!

It has been several weeks since the government asked us to stay inside, avoiding contact with the outside world. Our dependence on video conferencing using FaceTime, Zoom, Google Hangouts and other platforms seems to have gone up. Our collective human tolerance for a more "casual" version of...

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The dude abides. And so will we.

Hey jewelry lovers - put a smile on someone's face by sharing this little tidbit from John Mayer's 40th birthday bash, back when the world was normal. In October 2017, before we were all abiding this crisis, Mayer approached Jewelry maker Ben Baller to create a piece inspired by Jeff Bridges' iconic...

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99 cts of diamonds from Arkansas! No fooling.

Over 33,000 diamonds have been discovered by visitors to the Crater of Diamonds in Arkansas since it became a state park in 1972, and last year was a doozie! 491 diamonds were found there in 2019 including 336 in the the white range, 82 yellow and 73 brown. The total weight found and registered...

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Quick tips: Hand washing & Jewelry care

Here are four quick tips to keep your jewelry safe and healthy as you frequently wash and sanitize your hands. 1. Remove your jewelry There are two reasons to remove your finger-blingers before scrubbing: On the one hand (so to speak) you don't want soapy suds to dull their sparkle. On the other hand...

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