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Natural vs. Synthetic vs. Simulant
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Natural vs. Synthetic vs. Simulant

When shopping for diamond or gemstone jewelry, simulants and synthetics are bound to catch your eye. These beautiful gems tend to cost a whole lot less than natural stones, yet they can look exact...

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Watch Water Resistance – What does it really mean?
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Watch Water Resistance – What does it really mean?

Watches have come a long way since they were first invented, and one of the most useful improvements is water resistance. After all, water is a vital part of life! However, not all water resistant...

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Restore Your Watch with Expert Powder Coating
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Restore Your Watch with Expert Powder Coating

If you keep up with watchmaking trends, you’ve probably seen lots of awesome designs featuring colored metals. Black-coated stainless steel is probably the most popular and has quickly become a fa...

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Aquaprase – A New Gem?
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Aquaprase – A New Gem?

Some of our newest Le Vian pieces feature a gorgeous, unique gemstone known as Aquaprase—have you ever heard of it? If not, you’re certainly not alone! In fact, Aquaprase has only been on the mark...

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Luxury Pre-Owned Watches
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Luxury Pre-Owned Watches

There’s no denying that luxury brands like Rolex and TAG Heuer are worthy of their legendary reputations. Not only are they known as phenomenal timepieces, but also as bastions of timeless design ...

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Turquoise, Tanzanite & Zircon: December’s Birthstones
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Turquoise, Tanzanite & Zircon: December’s Birthstones

For December birthdays, there are three amazing gemstones to choose from. Traditionally, the blue variety of tanzanite, turquoise and zircon have been chosen for December, but there are actually m...

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Designer Spotlight: Raymond Weil
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Designer Spotlight: Raymond Weil

One of the most unique watch lines we carry is Raymond Weil, a relatively new brand that has made huge waves in the world of watchmaking. It was founded in 1976 by Mr. Raymond Weil, who dreamed of...

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Designer Spotlight: EFFY
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Designer Spotlight: EFFY

We love carrying brands that value innovation and amazing craftsmanship, and Effy Jewelry definitely exemplifies both. Named for its visionary creator and designer Effy Hematian, this company has ...

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Citrine & Topaz: November’s Birthstones
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Citrine & Topaz: November’s Birthstones

Of all the birthstones, November babies have the most variety to choose from! Not only is citrine an option—a warm, yellow to orange colored gem—but all of topaz’s colors as well! Let’s dive into ...

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