by D. Cole Jewelers | Nov 30, 2018 | Featured, From The Experts
Year Traditional Modern 1st Paper Clocks 2nd Cotton China 3rd Leather Crystal, Glass 4th Linen, Silk Appliances 5th Wood Silverware 6th Iron Wood Ojects 7th Wool, Copper Dest Sets, Pen/Pencil Sets 8th Bronze Linens, Lace 9th Pottery, China Leather Goods 10th Tin,...
by D. Cole Jewelers | Aug 16, 2013 | Finishes, From The Experts
Although platinum was used in ancient Egypt and by the South American Incas, it was not as valued as gold. Until modern jewelers’ tools were developed, platinum was more difficult to work with because it has an extremely high melting point. Interest in Platinum...
by D. Cole Jewelers | Aug 13, 2013 | Finishes, From The Experts
Archeologists’ tests indicate that humans have created objects and ornaments out of silver since 4000 BC, just after their discoveries of gold and copper. Silver is now the most plentiful of the precious jewelry metals. Like platinum and gold, silver is...
by D. Cole Jewelers | Aug 13, 2013 | Finishes, From The Experts
Gold is the world’s most ancient and coveted metal. It has always represented wealth and power. The earliest known gold jewelry came from the Sumer civilization around 3000 BC, in an area that we now know as southern Iraq. Other ancient masterpieces were created...
by D. Cole Jewelers | Aug 13, 2013 | Featured, From The Experts, Selecting A Diamond
How To Select The Right Diamond We have put together our wealth of knowledge on diamonds to help answer many of our customer’s questions. Educating yourself on the basics of diamond purchasing can help ease the possibly overwhelming and frustrating buying process....
by D. Cole Jewelers | Aug 13, 2013 | From The Experts, Selecting A Diamond
The Key To A Diamond’s Brilliance Like most gemstones, diamonds require cutting and polishing. The skill of a diamond cutter is required to unlock the extraordinary and unique beauty of a diamond. Many gemologists believe this is the most important –...
