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Independent appraiser of fine and antique jewelry and gemstones with 45 years professional experience and credentials. Professional and published historian of American history with emphasis on Thomas Paine and late eighteenth/early nineteenth century transatlantic democratic reform.

Consumer Alert: Synthetic Diamond Prices Crashing

Consumer Alert: Synthetic Diamond Prices Crashing Nov 21, 2023 Consumers Beware. Synthetic diamond prices are crashing yet some retailers are pricing them high by comparing them to prices for natural diamonds. Consumers think they are getting a good deal, but … Continue reading

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The grandeur of ancient Egyptian civilization is evident in 11 sumptuous pieces of jewelry from ancient Egypt

https://www.knowingdaily.com/the-grandeur-of-ancient-egyptian-civilization-is-evident-in-11-sumptuous-pieces-of-jewelry-from-ancient-egypt/?lt_utm_source=lt_admin_share_link

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Jeweler Gives Away Lab Growns

Because he’s convinced they are so WORTHLESS: The Big Lab Grown Giveaway Steven Singer is putting his money where his mouth is. He’s so convinced that lab growns are worthless that he’s literally giving them away. You may have read … Continue reading

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“LAB-GROWN” DIAMONDS

Attached here is an excellent article written by my respected colleagues at GemWorld/GemGuide. You’ll notice that I put “lab-grown” in quotes. That’s because these synthetic gemstones are not grown (they are manufactured) and they aren’t produced in a “lab,” but … Continue reading

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Useful Article on Homeowner’s Jewelry Insurance – Forbes Magazine

However, DON’T be confused by this ad. Just skip over it:

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Cremation Diamonds: loving treasure or blatant rip-off ?

Consumer beware. These offerings are, in our opinion, a rip-off. Before you consider “investing” in a cremation diamond, please read the report linked here: https://globalclaimsassociates.com/cremation-diamond-fraud-report-2020/

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Update and house-cleaning

I realize that I’ve been a little remiss in posting recently. There is, however, a WEALTH of information here. You can use the search feature to find information on European Gemological Lab’s (EGL) difficulties and issues. Are you planning on … Continue reading

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Third-party reports can benefit both estate retailers and customers.

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COVID-19 ANNOUNCEMENT

To our esteemed clients and friends: we are still here to serve you. Most appraisal assignements can still be completed safely and with little or no problem. Just contact me with your questions and needs and we’ll go from there. … Continue reading

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Victorian Period hand-painted minature

Victorian Grand Period (1860-1885) gold brooch with hand-painted miniature in the style of Gainsborough and Cosway, quartz crystal cover, and natural (Persian Gulf ?) pearls; a real gem recently submitted for valuation. Want to solve your family riddles or insure … Continue reading

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