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Category: Anecdotal Jewelry Stories

Selling a Diamond? An Expert Informs

Selling a Diamond?  An Expert Informs

Written by: Andrew Fabrikant Years ago, Peter’s father ran an advertisement that explained that an “expert informs.” Recently, an elegant woman in her early 70’s entered our office. She was very nervous and upset about an experience that she had with a jeweler she saw previously and was sure that all of us in the ...

Fire and Ice

Fire and Ice

Written by: Andrew Fabrikant Last week a distinguished gentleman walked into our offices and Donna and I were fortunate enough to sit and talk with him. Retired and enjoying life, he came to us to sell some of the jewelry his wife no longer has occasion to wear. As it turns out, he was very ...

Making the Cut

Making the Cut

Written by: Andrew Fabrikant Living in the jewelry capital of the world proves to be interesting once again. If you have a diamond, especially a diamond that is over 3 carats and is an older style and you sell it anywhere but in New York City, you have missed a great opportunity to get much ...

A New Beginning

A New Beginning

Written by: Andrew Fabrikant I met a man today who has really moved us all. He came into the office with hundreds of pieces of jewelry from his mother and his first wife who had passed away.  We had never met before but he was rather forthcoming about his situation. He had lost his wife ...

What Historical Periods Might Add Value To My Jewelry?

What Historical Periods Might Add Value To My Jewelry?

Written by: Andrew Fabrikant This is a great question. There are several notable periods within the jewelry industry. The Edwardian, Belle Epoque, Art Deco and Retro periods can be highly desirable. Jewelry from each of these eras can frequently bring a premium because of their distinctive artistic styles and vintage values. There are many more ...