Perhaps you have some jewelry you want to get appraised or have already gotten appraised. How do you know you’re getting a fair deal on what your piece of jewelry is really worth? Guida Jewelers experts want to identify some characteristics about jewelry that will affect its value, so that you can gain a better understanding of what to consider when getting jewelry appraised. Read More

You may have considered getting a piece of jewelry – a diamond ring perhaps – appraised, or maybe you’ve simply wanted to learn more about a gemstone on a piece of jewelry that you own. If you’ve been in either situation, you’ve most likely come across a jewelry lab report, commonly known as a jewelry identification report.

If you want to get a piece of jewelry appraised, or if you’ve already gotten a piece of jewelry appraised and want help deciphering the lingo on your jewelry identification report, Guida Jewelers can help. Come stop by our showroom in Denville, NJ so one of our jewelry experts can help you to understand your jewelry identification report.

For a brief overview, we’ve provided a breakdown of common parts of jewelry identification reports, so you can get a general idea of what your report tells you about your piece of jewelry. Read More

The holidays are drawing nearer and you’re probably being tempted by dazzling commercials of loving couples opening up or gifting a jewelry box from a big name jewelry retailer. But before you get too mesmerized by the gleam of diamond rings, earrings, necklaces and more stuffed into glass cabinets at your local mall jewelry store, we offer you three big reasons to consider shopping local instead of  purchasing jewelry from your local mall jewelry store.

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