The Lab Gem Supplier

Many engagement rings are purchased this time of year. It seems appropriate to many that the time to give the engagement ring is when you are giving other gifts. The most special of presents deserves a lot of consideration – some that is not based on emotion but on logic though. The prospective groom may [...]

The Gold futures price has backtracked somewhat from the year’s high of $1890 per ounce in August. The spot market for futures can be volatile but one thing seems certain – it isn’t going to take a dramatic dip anytime soon. The price for jewelry remains higher and the Black Friday sales totals for jewelry [...]

In their report for retail sales the National Retail Federation reported that sales in October were up 5 percent. It is believed that early holiday promotions helped fuel this surge. Electronics and home appliance sales were up more than the previous two years. The figures are modest but they have held on and kept going [...]

The retail industry as a whole can’t wait to get started on the holiday shopping season. The economy has been causing a drag on sales as people are watching their pennies which is not conducive to buying anything frivolous. They are so anxious that some, including Wal-Mart, are opening early Thanksgiving Morning to give you [...]

It’s the age old question when you know someone in the business – can I get that wholesale? We all want to save money – mostly so we can use it for something else. Now we are faced with the holidays. Some are a little shy about giving the wholesale purchased gift. Others brave it [...]

The mining company Anglo American has increased its holdings of the DeBeers diamond company. Their stake will now be at least 75% which is up dramatically from the 45% before the 5.1 billion dollar purchase was finalized. There is an option for the country of Botswana to purchase some of this stock, up to one [...]

There are many special occasions to break out the bubbly. New Years, weddings and any number of special announcements can be accompanied by a toast with the sparkling drink. These occasions can also be accompanied by different champagne, the loose cut cz gem that is the color of the French favorite but comes in at [...]

Kate Hudson is certainly no stranger to the fashion spotlight.  Her image has been plastered on the cover of dozens of magazines and she never fails to impress when she hits the red carpet or the glam filled after event.  Now the successful movie siren is using her incredible fashion sense to create amazing accessories [...]

When most people think of the most perfect accessories diamonds, rubies, emeralds, platinum and gold are probably some of the first things that come to mind.  A new line from a Phoenix based designer has some folks donning bling that takes an entirely different direction from the most traditional accessories though. Heidi Abrahamson, a silversmith [...]

Most people associate the term “spring cleaning” with a complete and thorough cleaning of their home.  If you want to keep your fine jewelry in the best possible condition you might want to focus a bit of your spring cleaning efforts on your accessories though. Wearing your fine jewelry accessories on a regular or everyday [...]