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You won’t want to miss this gem show! Last month, we returned from the Tucson Gem & Mineral Show and have some amazing things to show you! We’re going live with gem cutter, Steve Moriarty, and his two sons, Michael & Jeff! In this show, you’ll be the first to see our newest gemstones and mineral specimens that we brought back from the 2023 Tucson Gem & Mineral Show! Steve & Michael Moriarty were out there for two weeks sourcing the finest new cut gems, rough stones, and mineral specimens from around the world! You might be offered one of Michael’s first few faceted gems that he cut on his new UltraTec V5 faceting machine. We will also be offering limited time discounts on all these pieces! Not only that, but we’ll be answering your questions from the live chat! Join us Wednesday at 7:05PM CST (Chicago Time) for our Live Gem Show! Hope to see you there!
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Shop our Gems & Jewelry Online:
https://www.MoreGems.com
https://www.TanzaniteJewelryDesigns.com
https://www.MineralMike.com
https://www.MothersFamilyRings.com
Also available to see in person at Moriarty’s Gem Art Store at 126 South Main Street, Crown Point, Indiana. We’re located in the hub of Northwest Indiana on the downtown Square.
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Good Solid Advice About Jewelry That Anyone Can Use
Every woman dreams of having that perfect engagement ring, beautiful necklace, or great set of earrings. However, picking the right kind can be confusing especially when you step into a jewelry store and are pressured to make big purchases that may not always be in your best interest. This article provides some great pointers for buying jewelry.
If you have a large collection of fashion jewelry, make sure to only clean them with a damp cloth. Using polishing cloths or jewelry cleaning liquids will only eat away at the top layer causing the base metal to show through. After you are finished cleaning, keep your jewelry stored away to prevent any damage or tarnish.
Stay away from cheap glass jewelry. Borosilicate and lampwork glass jewelry are a new rage. Many styles of this type of jewelry are popping up in malls all over the country. However the products labeled as high quality lampwork glass are nothing more than cheap imported glass goods. Such glass products are usually not kiln annealed which means that there is a high chance that the product can shatter, cutting your skin while you’re wearing it. Purchase glass jewelry from local artisans or reliable vendors that you know are selling quality products. If it’s too cheap, you know it is too good to be true. Good glass costs anywhere from the low forty dollar range up into the hundreds.
Try adding some industrial metals to your collection. There is more to metal jewelry than just gold and silver. Industrial metals include stainless steel, titanium, tungsten carbide and tungsten. Industrial metals provide a much nicer shine and are more durable and less susceptible to damage. Titanium is known for being more lightweight, stainless steel and can be polished until it practically glows. Tungsten carbide can resist scratches for a long time, as well as being a dark metal.
Next time you are looking into making a jewelry purchase, you may want to consider an “out-of-the-box” place to shop. Many home-based make-up companies are spreading their wings and reaching out to a new consumer base by selling jewelry as well as make-up. The prices are usually reasonable and the merchandise ships quickly. So next time you are looking to buy some new jewelry, check out your favorite make-up rep.
As you can see, finding that perfect piece of jewelry is not impossible. It just takes time, patience, and knowledge of what you are looking for. Now that you know more about shopping for and selecting the right kind of jewelry, you will make great purchases at the jewelry store instead of just listening to the salesperson!
