Jessica Allison Jewelry

Pearls of Wisdom, Part I: Keeping Your Pearls Shiny and New

The pearl. Oh, where do I begin? It is one of the most incredible creations of both nature and man. A shiny bead of unbelievable depth and character, spun inside such an unassuming creature, from such pure particles of earth…

Gemology 101: An Introduction to the Gemologist

A gemstone is brought to life by the artisans who polish it, just as Michelangelo did with the David — only on a different scale. To me, a polished gem is made even more beautiful by understanding it from the inside out, from its crystal structure…

Do It Right: Designing the Perfect Engagement Ring

An engagement ring is probably one of the most important pieces of jewelry you can ever purchase. Not only does it stand for commitment and unconditional love, but it’s something your partner-to-be is going to have (and wear!) forever. So…

Turn, Turn, Turn: Part I

Determining if you need a watch winder!

[dropcap]W[/dropcap]atches may come in all shapes and sizes, but they only come in two different core types: those that require winding and those that don’t. If you own an automatic watch —…

Jewelry Store Etiquette and Manners: On Both Sides Of The Counter!!!

Talking about etiquette do’s and don’ts of any kind, can be a little like walking on glass. However, etiquette is important in any setting — it’s how you get what you want…and what you deserve. Even in the…

Diamond Education and What It Can Do For You

Over the last few months, our gemologist Alicia has shared her expertise on buying diamonds, including a four-part buying guide and a four-part series on the 4Cs of diamonds. She did an awesome job, and if you read all of them, you are now a rock star…

Dissecting the 4Cs — Part IV: Cut

We have made it through three of the 4Cs, and here we are at cut — the last, but the most important, of the Cs.

Why, you ask? Well, a diamond’s cut can be like the difference between taking filet mignon and burning it to a tasteless crisp versus…