Tag Archives: diamonds

The Kardashian Wedding – Before the October 9-10 Special

By Beth Darmour Okay…so let’s talk about the K-Dash wedding! The gowns, the jewels, the cake! Oh my… Newlywed, Kim Kardashian, (now Mrs. Humphries) wore a custom Ivory Vera Wang Dress at her late August ceremony. (So did all of her bridesmaids…who else other than her sisters). Kim’s dress was hand pieced with Chantilly lace on the bodice and train. The same went for her second dress of the evening…an Ivory mermaid gown. There are reports of a third gown, but to me…the first one was the most important. The jeweler of the special evening was Lorraine Schwartz. Kim wore …

When You Know, You Know

James Free | September 6, 2011

By Bryan Gase I get asked a lot of times, “When is the right time to propose?” and I smile and always give the same answer. “You will know, trust me, I did.” I was 26 and had been in a few long relationships. Then I met my wife and she was the first one to ever push me to be better, to make me want to be a better person. It was only 6 months into our relationship when I proposed. Some may say that it was too soon, some may say, “What took you so long!?!” Truth of …

Diamond Appraisal vs. Signature Diamond Grading Report

James Free | July 5, 2010

Sadly, many jewelers still entice buyers to purchase inferior diamonds based on seller or insurance appraisals instead of grading reports. The result is that many buyers are persuaded to spend more than their stone is worth (or may ever be worth) based on the subjective opinion of the seller instead of an independent diamond grading report. But what is the difference between an appraisal and a grading report? An appraisal is not a scientific or specialist certified report of the diamond’s quality. Appraisals are generally completed by sellers to establish the replacement value of an item for insurance purposes. This …

3 Biggest Mistakes to Avoid When Buying a Diamond

James Free | June 14, 2010

At James Free Jewelers, we love diamonds, but we love getting our customers just the right diamonds they’re looking for even more. Over the years, we’ve met a number of wonderful customers who came to us after bad experiences with other jewelers. Many of these experiences could have been avoided by knowing a few simple warning signs to look for when searching for the perfect diamond. No Diamond Guarantee Serious jewelers will guarantee all of their buyers’ purchases. This shows confidence in the jeweler’s diamonds and a dedication to customer service and satisfaction. Any jeweler who refuses to make a …

Diamonds

James Free | March 10, 2010

Importing diamonds direct from the source, allows James Free Jewelers to offer the guaranteed lowest price on any comparable certified diamond. Our diamonds are graded and certified by two of the leading independent gemological laboratories: The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) and the European Gemological Laboratory (EGL). We offer a lifetime diamond trade in policy, lifetime inspections, a 30 day money back guarantee, a 90 day price protection, and the best warranties and guarantees in the industry. Please visit us and we’ll be glad to show you the area’s largest selection of certified loose diamonds.