According to the US News & World Report Article “21 Things You Should Never Buy New,” jewelry is #5:
Jewelry: Depreciation hits hard when you try to sell used jewelry, but as a buyer you can take advantage of the markdown to save a bundle. This is especially true for diamonds, which has ridiculously low resale value. Check out estate sales and reputable pawn shops to find great deals on unique pieces. Even if you decide to resell the jewelry later, the depreciation won’t hurt as much.
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we in the jewelry business love being a part weddings, and in the US, divorce rates are decreasing (yay!). In Japan however, there has been an increase in their divorce rate. Because of this, many Japanese couples choose to have a “Divorce Ceremony;” a day to celebrate the end of an unhappy marriage by saying ‘I Do’ on…e last time in front of friends and family. To symbolize the end of their marriage, they smash their wedding bands. Yikes! What an interesting way to look at the situation.
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It was a night of gorgeous jewels and metallic evening wear. The likes of Paula Abdul, Broadway Queen-Turned-Country Laura Bell Bundy and Bernadette Peters absolutely dazzled in their gold gowns. Lots of diamonds were present in the form of bracelets, oval and drop earrings, and most notably, Cate Blanchette’s Van Cleef & Arpels diamond ‘Y’ necklace.
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The World Cup officially kicks off today! The official World Cup 2010 ring features emeralds and diamonds, and is crafted by Colombian jeweler Carlos Sotelo. Of the 8 rings cast in platinum, one will be donated to FIFA, while the remaining 7 will sell for $250,000 each. 33 more will be made in white gold with South African diamonds.
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In many parts of Europe, it was traditional to supply a newly married couple enough mead (an alcoholic beverage made from honey) to last a month, ensuring happiness and fertility. With moon meaning month, we get the term “honeymoon.” Or, as the french say, “lune de miel.”
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