Buying jewelry isn’t the same as buying a new outfit. We’re willing to bet you buy a new piece of clothing at least every other month, so you’re kind of a pro. How often do you buy jewelry, though? Probably not nearly as often.
Read on to learn how you can find the right jeweler for your needs.
There are parts of a watch that are interesting to know, like a cabochon, and then there are parts you should actually know, like the bezel and crown. Do you know these 10 common watch parts?
Buying jewelry at a pawn shop can be a scavenger hunt. Just like shopping at any secondhand or thrift-type store, the inventory is ever-changing and you never know what you might find.
That's the double-edged sword of jewelry shopping at estate sales, pawn shops, and the like. If you have a Pinterest board full of dream rings and a style already in mind, rummaging through secondhand stores with limited inventory isn't your best bet.
As wearable technology evolves, more tech companies are collaborating with jewelry manufacturers and designers to keep smart jewelry on the forefront of fashion.
And it’s not only with smart watches. We’re starting to see wearable tech that isn’t even recognizable as such at first glance – it’s just as beautiful as high-end fine jewelry.
There are most likely 5-6 pieces that you absolutely love: a perfect little black dress, a worn pair of jeans, the best fitting t-shirt you’ve ever owned, etc.
Now take a look at your jewelry box.
You’ve likely been building up your capsule jewelry wardrobe without even knowing it.
Technology is fickle. The newest, best gadget becomes obsolete faster than you can master its function. Sometimes it's hard to rationalize buying the newest phone, computer or smart watch, much less find a good reason to invest in protecting it.
Think about all the jewelry you own. Maybe you only have one high-value piece you consider worth insuring, like an engagement ring. The rest might be worth less than $500 apiece. No big deal, right?
We don’t claim to be math experts, but that charm bracelet you’ve been adding to over the years? That baby could be worth a couple grand by the time you complete it.
So, while it may be obvious to protect your diamond earrings or your wedding band, you should consider the worth of your entire jewelry box when deciding what to protect ... and what to gamble on.
Well, actually, the first smartwatch (as we know them) was really the Sony SmartWatch, which debuted a full two years before Apple’s version. Then we had Pebble ... and Samsung Galaxy Gear ... and Moto 360 ... and Samsung Gear S ... and THEN we had the Apple Watch.
Scroll through your Facebook or Instagram feed and you won’t get far without seeing something about wearable technology.
According to Gartner Inc., an information technology and research advisory firm, wearable purchases are set to increase 16% in 2016, with smartwatches specifically predicted to increase a whopping 66%.
