Tag Archives: Buying Advice

Gemstone Jewelry: How to Give the Perfect Gift

Posted on May 28, 2012 by Felicia Ceballos-Marroquin

Choosing your ideal gemstone ring can be a daunting task. With the latest edition of Walter Schumann’s Gemstones of the World listing over 200 different varieties, how do you know what gemstone is right for you? If the gemstone will … Continue reading →

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Estate Jewelry: What You Need to Know

Posted on May 23, 2012 by Felicia Ceballos-Marroquin

Shopping for a vintage engagement ring is slightly different from shopping for a modern engagement ring. First you need to choose if you’re after a reproduction style or if you want a genuine antique engagement ring. If you want the … Continue reading →

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The Average Engagement Ring

Posted on October 1, 2011 by Felicia Ceballos-Marroquin

Photo courtesy of spaceyjessie through Creative Commons license Consumers are no longer following the 2-3 months’ salary rule when it comes to buying engagement rings. Without any guidelines, how do you determine how much you should spend? The average annual salary … Continue reading →

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How to Finance a Ring for Your Fiancée

Posted on September 26, 2011 by Felicia Ceballos-Marroquin

Photo courtesy of thetejon through Creative Commons license Buying an engagement ring can be costly to begin with, but if you don’t have the money upfront, it can quickly get even more expensive. What is the best way to finance a … Continue reading →

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Choosing the Right Gemstone

Posted on September 20, 2011 by Felicia Ceballos-Marroquin

Choosing your ideal gemstone ring can be a daunting task. With the latest edition of Walter Schumann’s Gemstones of the World listing over 200 different varieties, how do you know what gemstone is right for you? To further complicate the … Continue reading →

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The Best Time of Year to Buy Fine Jewelry

Posted on July 5, 2011 by Felicia Ceballos-Marroquin

Photo Credit: D. Sharon Pruitt Summer may just be the best time to buy a diamond ring, but not for the reasons you would expect. Diamond prices tend to fluctuate with no regard for the weather or the seasons. What does … Continue reading →

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Wedding Rings Guide

Posted on July 1, 2011 by Felicia Ceballos-Marroquin

Whether you choose a white gold wedding ring or a platinum wedding band, make sure your ring is everything you want it to be and ready for your big day! Get Your Wedding Ring Sized Before the Wedding Getting a … Continue reading →

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Engraving Ideas for Rings

Posted on June 7, 2011 by Felicia Ceballos-Marroquin

Love between two people can take so many different forms, from the ardent to the patient and devoted, to the daring and romantic. Each love should be celebrated in it’s own way so we have collected various quotes and aphorisms to … Continue reading →

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How to Secretly Find Out Her Ring Size

Posted on May 11, 2011 by Felicia Ceballos-Marroquin

Depending on who you’re dealing with it could be as simple as asking a simple question or as difficult as staging a fiendishly clever plot. We’ll start with the easiest options and if they aren’t appropriate for your situation, just … Continue reading →

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Ruby Gemstone

Posted on May 9, 2011 by Felicia Ceballos-Marroquin

Rubies are said to rule over all other gemstones. This July gemstone is one of the most sought after gemstones in the world, and for good reason… Ruby Properties Rubies have a hardness of 9 on the Mohs hardness scale, … Continue reading →

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2011 Spring Jewelry Trend: Pink Gold

Posted on May 2, 2011 by Felicia Ceballos-Marroquin

Pantone just named Honeysuckle the color for spring and summer 2011. Honeysuckle does sound like it would be the name of a bright yellow lily, doesn’t it? But it is actually a dull almost coral hot pink that has inspired … Continue reading →

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How to Choose an Iolite Gem

Posted on April 27, 2011 by Felicia Ceballos-Marroquin

As requested by one of our Facebook fans, this post is all about Iolite gems and how to find the perfect one. Have an idea for a post or is there something you want to learn more about? Let us … Continue reading →

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Ziva Jewels Guide to Buying Fine Jewelry, Diamonds and Gemstones eBook

Posted on March 31, 2011 by Felicia Ceballos-Marroquin

We’ve assembled our most helpful blog posts and all the information in our new guidance section into an easy-to-read eBook that will teach you eveything you need to know about how to buy fine jewelry, diamonds and gemstones. Unlike other … Continue reading →

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Tanzanite Meaning and Properties

Posted on March 21, 2011 by Felicia Ceballos-Marroquin

Zoisite, Tanzanite or Skaiblu, no matter what you call it, tanzanites are a beautifully rare gemstone. Tanzanites are 1000x rarer than diamonds and are so popular that all tanzanite will only be available to a single generation. But just what makes … Continue reading →

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Peridot – Birthstone for August

Posted on March 4, 2011 by Felicia Ceballos-Marroquin

When you think of gemstones you probably think of sapphires, rubies and emeralds, but what about the lime green extraterrestrial peridot? Sure it isn’t the most popular gemstone but it has some outstanding qualities that certainly demand attention.

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