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Harry Winston on the Red Carpet

By Erika W. Celebrity Style Red carpet adornment is a Harry Winston tradition. The Academy Awards, The Golden Globes, The Emmys-Grammys-Tonys-you name it, Harry Winston is always there. Gwyneth Paltrow at the 1999 OscarsPhoto by Caulkin/APharrywinston.com Gwyneth Paltrow wore a 40 carat Harry W...

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What is “Fair Market Value?”

Any statement of value must contain the elements of what something is worth, to whom, when and under what circumstances. An unexplained number is at best useless, and quite possibly misleading. That’s just fundamental to the concept of value and nearly every discussion of value ends up with someone talking about ‘...

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Cleaning Diamond Rings

I had an interesting conversation with my daughter when she was home for Christmas this last December. She had been talking with one of her friends who thought it strange that a jeweler had wanted to charge her for polishing her ring, a service she had always received for free before. Cissy, my daughter, said tha...

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9 Tips to Combat DSS (Diamond Shrinkage Syndrome)

By Erika W. Diamonds Shrink? Ok, they don’t really physically shrink, but as you get used to wearing your diamond engagement ring, the center stone may appear smaller over time. Some experience DSS right off the bat, while others remain content with their diamond for decades. Do not fear DSS! There are ways to...

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Lead Glass Ruby – The Nightmare that Keeps on Giving

Part 1: A Bedtime Story I was heartsick when I hung the phone up: A client had called and was furious because I had ruined her stone… I had no idea what she was talking about. I vaguely remembered the stone. I had checked it back in from my bench after having it set and barely paid it any mind other than to w...

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Harry Winston – Gems and Jewels

By Erika W. Harry Winston "People will stare. Make it worth their while." - Harry Winston 1960 photo of Harry Winston and an array of jewelsharrywinston.com Harry Winston started an empire buying and resetting estate jewels. At age 19, he started The Premier Diamond Company with just $2000. One ...

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Cartier on Pricescope

By Erika W. Cartier Rings Posted on Pricescope It has been a pleasure discussing famous Cartier jewels, and now we'd like to showcase some gorgeous pieces posted on our forums. Here is a selection of Cartier owned by Pricescope visitors. We appreciate your participation! Cartier 1895 Solitaire with Cartier ...

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AGS Laboratories Updates the Diamond Quality® Analysis

By Erika W. The Compact Report with Expanded Features From the press release: "The American Gem Society Laboratories, LLC (AGS Labs) today announced that the compact-sized Diamond Quality® Analysis (“DQA”) is now available for diamonds weighing from .18 carats up to 1.99 carats. Additionally, the DQA will off...

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