The Jewelry Gallery Of Dallas Blog
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At the Jewelry Gallery, the main goal is to restore, repurpose, recycle and resell fine jewelry pieces while educating clients about their value, history and beauty. You can stay up to date with the latest news and events by visiting our blog. Whether it's our semi-annual countdown sale, a new estate of jewelry or information from Margaret, you'll find it all there.
The Jewelry Gallery Of Dallas Blog
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The Jewelry Gallery Of Dallas Blog
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...ALSO, last day to submit jewelry for our November Countdown Sale is THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2022.
New services
Do to unprecedented demand, the Jewelry Gallery is pleased to announce expanded services. We will now be able to find a home for your:
FINE JEWELRY
SILVER JEWELRY
COSTUME JEWELRY
DAMAGED ITEMS TOO
SPECIAL EVENT ESTATE SALES FOR YOUR LARGE QUANTITIES (300 pieces or more)
...we will soon be announcing the launch of our Special Occasion RENTAL JEWELRY department "Jewels for Hire". The Jewelry Gallery (TJG) has been busy acquiring pieces for our rental depart ..read more
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IF YOU ARE CONSIDERING LEAVING JEWELRY WITH US TO SELL FOR YOU ON CONSIGNMENT...IT IS A CONSIGNMENT ESTIMATE THAT YOU NEED...NOT AN APPRAISAL..
CALL US AT (214) 369-5361 FOR DETAILS
There are four types of appraisals:
Retail replacement or insurance- Used for insurance, value of an item from a store that would sell that type of jewelry. i.e. Tiffany will be Tiffany price, Copy of Tiffany will not be Tiffany price.
Fair Market Value – Orderly sale. This is the value for an estate or division of property.
Market value – Quick sale. Jewelry is purch ..read more
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1y ago
IN THE NEWS AT THE JEWELRY GALLERY:
Staff member, Michelle Blakes has attained the Graduate Diamonds Diploma from GIA (Gemological Institute of America)
Natural vs. Synthetic Diamonds
NATURAL
God created
Retains its value due to rarity
Conflict-Free diamonds have many sources: 1) South African mines 2) Canadian mines 3) Vintage/Old/Previously Owned Diamond Jewelry
Natural diamonds are insurable
SYNTHETIC
Made in a laboratory
Loses value due to mass production
Affordable (cost is about 70% of natural)
No resale value - appraisers and the secondary market don't ..read more
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ARE YOUR HOLIDAY GIFTS SITTING IN ONE OF THESE CONTAINERS...
Here you will find treasures that have been discounted even further. Some were custom orders where original buyer could not complete the purchase; some have been presented in prior sales; some are offered at an additional discount at our consignors' request to make a quick sale. All are an opportunity for you to obtain fine jewelry at a significant discount from what could EVER be obtained in ANY retail setting.
https://www.jewelrygallery.us/collections/additional-mark-downs?page=1
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1y ago
We’re teaming up with some IG friends to bring you a great holiday giveaway of this gorgeous authentic Hermes Clic Clac H bracelet!!!
This bracelet is one of many cool finds we have at The Jewelry Gallery. We are located in Dallas, and we are a "Go-To" spot for one-of-a-kind, amazing pieces.
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From Punjab to Plano, Delhi to Dallas, Calcutta to Carrollton, let's talk about the fabulous jewelry of India. Here are some of the basics.
NATIVE CUT
A lot of what is referred to as “native cut” is best shown in the image below. The facets are often very irregular on the pavilion. The crown can be somewhat more orderly, but can be as irregular as the pavilion. The culet can be considerably off center in native-cut gem. These gems were cut intentionally with the culet skewed to one side, usually to retain as much weight from the rough as possible or in the case of colored gems, to ..read more
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Hello All,
Yes we are finally at the point where we are ready to re-open in our brand new showroom! 2020 has been quite a year for us at the Jewelry Gallery, certainly has been for you all as well I'm sure! Covid-19 protocol has precluded us from hosting a Grand Re-Opening Party as we had so anticipated.....we're disappointed too. We are still excited to welcome you back. Our re-opening will come in stages. For starters and until further notice, we are only seeing customers by appointment only...this is necessary to ensure we are able to maintain proper social dis ..read more
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**If, during this time, you wish to wear a touch of jewelry, pearls are the answer. They are softening, sincere, welcoming, and a mood booster. Also, if your face mask is white, pearls are perfect for a coordinated look.**
Evolution of the Cluster Ring
Cluster rings have been worn at least as far back as the Georgian Era beginning 1747 and have continued to be popular to this day.
There are many variations on a cluster. While there is a classic cluster which is simply round or oval in shape featuring a prong set round cut stone in a halo around a central gemst ..read more