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Stock Photos That Travel: The Cross-Atlantic Jewelry Listing Scam

Stock Photos That Travel: The Cross-Atlantic Jewelry Listing Scam

Intro: Scammers reuse high-quality stock photos of jewelry to lure buyers across borders. The pictures look real. The listings often promise lab reports, hallmarking and fast shipping from another country. But the item you receive — if you receive anything at all — can be a low-cost copy or nothing, while your money vanishes. Below […]

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Heatwaves & Pearls: Does a Spanish Summer Age Your Strand Faster Than Texas?

Heatwaves & Pearls: Does a Spanish Summer Age Your Strand Faster Than Texas?

Introduction: Pearls are living gemstones made of calcium carbonate and a small protein glue. That makes them sensitive to heat, humidity, salt and body chemistry. Whether a Spanish summer or a Texas heatwave will age your strand faster depends less on the country name and more on the particular mix of heat, humidity, sun and

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Unheated Sapphire Premiums: Are Geneva and New York Dealers Aligned?

Unheated Sapphire Premiums: Are Geneva and New York Dealers Aligned?

The question “Unheated Sapphire Premiums: Are Geneva and New York Dealers Aligned?” matters because unheated sapphires are a small, high-value slice of the gem market. Unheated stones are rarer and their price depends on origin, color, clarity, size, and documentation. Geneva (with major auction houses and specialist dealers) and New York (a mix of retail

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Fluorescence IRL: Why Some Stones Glow on Cloudy Days in London but Not in LA

Fluorescence IRL: Why Some Stones Glow on Cloudy Days in London but Not in LA

Fluorescence IRL: Why Some Stones Glow on Cloudy Days in London but Not in LA Walk across Trafalgar Square on an overcast afternoon and a ruby or certain diamonds can appear to “glow.” Stand under the bright sun in Los Angeles and the same stone looks ordinary. That difference is not superstition. It’s physics, chemistry,

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14-Day vs 30-Day Returns: How Consumer Rules Change Your Try-At-Home Strategy

14-Day vs 30-Day Returns: How Consumer Rules Change Your Try-At-Home Strategy

Intro: Choosing between a 14-day and a 30-day return window changes how you try jewelry at home. The length of the window affects what you can test, what you should avoid, and how quickly you must act. This article explains the practical differences and gives step-by-step strategies so you avoid voiding a return or losing

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Rolex Waitlist Myths: Are EU Boutiques Really Easier Than US ADs?

Rolex Waitlist Myths: Are EU Boutiques Really Easier Than US ADs?

Intro: Many collectors believe that scoring a hot Rolex — think Submariner 124060 (41mm), GMT-Master II 126710 (40/41mm), or Daytona 126500 (40mm) — is easier in European boutiques than at U.S. authorized dealers (ADs). That idea spreads because of anecdotes from travelers and social media. The reality is more complex. Whether an EU boutique is

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Recycled vs Fairmined: Which Gold Label Actually Means Something in 2025?

Recycled vs Fairmined: Which Gold Label Actually Means Something in 2025?

Choosing between “recycled” and “Fairmined” gold is a values decision and a supply-chain question. Both labels mean something, but they answer different problems. Recycled gold reduces demand for new mining. Fairmined gold supports small-scale miners and their communities. In 2025, neither label is a one-size-fits-all guarantee. You need to know what each standard actually covers,

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Jewelry Insurance 101: Appraisal Pitfalls Americans and Europeans Keep Missing

Jewelry Insurance 101: Appraisal Pitfalls Americans and Europeans Keep Missing

Intro: Appraisals decide how much your insurer will pay if a ring is lost, stolen, or damaged. Many Americans and Europeans assume an appraisal equals protection. They don’t. Mistakes in appraisals — and in how policies treat them — lead to denied claims, underinsurance, or paying too much in premiums. This guide covers the appraisal

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Airport Security & Fine Jewelry: What Really Happens at TSA/Schengen?

Airport Security & Fine Jewelry: What Really Happens at TSA/Schengen?

Intro: Traveling with fine jewelry raises two questions: what happens when your pieces go through airport security, and how do you protect their value and avoid hassles with TSA or Schengen-area checkpoints? This guide explains the screening process, what security officers look for, and practical steps to keep jewelry safe and compliant. I’ll explain the

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