Category Archives: Jewelry Tips

Getting Jewelry Appraised: How to Know How Much Your Jewelry is Really Worth

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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

What Are Jewelry Identification Reports & What Do They Mean?

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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

3 Reasons to Shop Local Instead of at Mall Jewelry Stores

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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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7 Ways to Make Sure You’re Choosing The Best Jeweler

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So you’re looking for an engagement ring (or a custom necklace, or bracelet, or some other fine piece of jewelry). You decide to head over to your local jewelry store to look for the perfect engagement ring. As soon as the blast of AC hits you and you’re standing in a carpeted room full of fine jewelry enclosed in glass cases manned by seemingly experienced salesmen, you ask yourself: what am I doing?

This isn’t a question of self-doubt; rather it’s an honest question about what to look for. You may know very little about jewelry, so how do you know this particular jewelry store you’re visiting is giving you what you expect?

If you fear that you cannot choose the best jeweler for your needs, fear not! At Guida Jewelers, we pride ourselves in our high-quality products and services, and if you ever find yourself in any jewelry store, we want you to be prepared to know that you’re getting the best piece of jewlery possible.

Below are 7 ways to tell if you’re choosing the best, most trustworthy jeweler with the highest quality products and services.

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Jewelry Cleaning: Maintaining Your Fine & Bridal Jewelry

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At Guida Jewelers, we know that jewelry cleaning is an important part of keeping your engagement ring and other fine jewelry as bright and as gorgeous as the day you put them on. It’s no secret that cleaning jewelry not only maintains its shine and appearance, but it can also extend the life of your jewelry, too.

As Morris County’s premier bridal jeweler, we are here to assist you in caring for your jewelry. Below are the tips we recommend and the best ways to care for, maintain, and clean your jewelry. Read More

Guida Jeweler’s Top Reasons To Invest In Customized Jewelry

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There is no better way to show someone that you put a great deal of thought and care into their very special gift than by working with the expert craftsmen & jewelry designers at Guida Jewelers to create a one-of-a-kind, elegant & high-quality piece of custom jewelry.

Guida Jewelers’ showroom in Morris County, New Jersey, proudly displays our showcase of beautiful jewelry crafted by world-renowned designers such as Frederic Duclos, Gabriel & Co., and more. But more importantly, it also houses a complete workshop dedicated to designing and crafting custom heirloom jewelry pieces. Read More