2012 Blog Posts

Join us at our next Jewellery Appraisal Clinic on Saturday May 12th from 10am to 6pm. When was the last time you had your jewellery appraised? Insurance companies recommend having this done every 3-5 years to keep your replacement values updated with current gold and gemstones prices. . A written description and photograph of each item is useful when making an insurance claim or filing a police report.  [more]

“It’s Sale Time” at Whistler’s favourite jewellery store! We’ve searched our inventory and sharpened our pencils to find you awesome deals on our unique jewellery pieces. Starting on Thursday, March 22, you're invited to browse our entire collection of earrings, pendants and rings for the best savings in diamond, pearl and coloured stone jewellery you've seen in a while.  [more]

Everyone is aware of the increasing cost of gold and jewellers are especially sensitive to this fact. Many suppliers in the jewellery trade are designing lighter weight gold pieces to help keep gold jewellery affordable. Look for pierced designs that are still well made but have less gold in them, such as this pair of 14K yellow gold oval drop earrings from keir fine jewellery.  [more]

Amethyst, a transparent member of the quartz family of gemstones, comes in shades ranging from deep royal purple to light lilac. Top quality amethyst has an intense medium purple hue, is the most highly prized and derives its colour from the presence of iron in the quartz material.  [more]

This tip is easy...the next time you’re together, take a moment to really look at your girlfriend/wife/partner....look at her ears, her neck, her wrist and her fingers. What type of jewellery is she wearing?  [more]