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| Press Release - Wednesday, October 14, 2009Tustin, CA – JEWELRY EXCHANGE “ZAPS” THE COMPETITION with the purchase of the newest LMS650 PhotoScribe Cold Laser System for their state of the art factory. This machine is used for laser inscribing diamonds. It is the only system that is 100% safe for diamonds.
The exciting news for their customers is that they can have a certificate number inscribed on the girdle of a diamond for their security and peace of mind or they can customize the diamond with a personal message for a loved one; the customer decides. The customer approves the image first on screen and then can wait and watch the laser inscribing process that takes only minutes but lasts a lifetime, only at The Jewelry Exchange!
Although the major gem labs do offer the service to the trade, we checked around and The Jewelry Exchange is the only retail operation we could find that actually offers the service on site. This is a huge advantage to their customers. They can quickly, safely and securely purchase and personalize their diamond in one visit. This certainly once again puts The Jewelry Exchange at the forefront of the retail jewelry industry.
The Jewelry Exchange is a division of Goldenwest Diamond Corporation, and has been operating for over 32 years, in the following markets, doing business as The Jewelry Exchange in Los Angeles/Tustin, Chicago, San Francisco, Boston, Dallas, Tampa, Seattle, Philadelphia, Washington D.C., Phoenix, Minneapolis, Denver and St. Louis. The company operates as The Jewelry Factory in New York, Detroit, and Cleveland.
And in Houston, the company operates The Jewelry Source.
For more information, call 1-800-441-0715 or go online at www.jewelryexchange.com.
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| Industry News - Friday, October 02, 2009Weekly chain store sales in the U.S. rose almost 1 percent from one year ago for the week that ended September 26, 2009, according to the weekly report provided by the International Council of Shopping Centers. An increase in consumer foot traffic helped to boost comparable store sales slightly for a third consecutive week. In anticipation of Christmas season spending, the research group expects chain store sales to rise 1 percent for November and December combined. |
| Rapaport Report: - Tuesday, August 11, 2009Rapaport reports that trade confidence has improved as prices for goods under 2 carats have stablized and the demand for fine-quality fancy shapes is improving. Some of the large Indian factories have resumed production which shows an increase from the all time low in rough sales and processing. |
| Mon. May 18 2009 - Tuesday, May 19, 2009Rapaport reports a consistant demand for 0.50-2.00ct diamonds for engagment rings which confirms prices for corresponding rough. Dealers are preparing for June Las Vegas and Hong Kong shows. The Indian market is on vacation until June. |
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| Topaz - Sunday, November 01, 2009TOPAZ: In nature this mineral is most often colorless, though frequently found in shades of yellow, and less commonly of blue and pale green. It is common practice for topaz to be heat treated to enhance its color. Sherry colored types from Brazil when carefully heated assume an attractice shade of pink, it is these heat treated stones that provide the majority of the pink specimens found in jewelry. Topaz takes an exceptionally high polish and is perfect for jewelry as it is an 8 on the hardness scale. |
| October - Thursday, October 01, 2009OPAL: Opal is an amorphous, hydrous silicia which, in some varities, have vivid colors produced by light refraction. These include white opal (colorless to white body colors), black opal (gray to nearly black body color), and some with an orange body color. Other varieties without this play of color include transparent material in orange to orange-red called fire opal. Opal has a hardness of 5 to 6.5. |
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Facts about Diamonds.
| Giant Diamond Unearthed! - Saturday, October 03, 2009In September the mining group Petra Diamonds discovered a 507.55 carat white diamond at the famous Cullinan mine, the diamond is said to be worth 20 million dollars! The gemstone is currently with experts for analysis but initial examinations indicate it has exceptional color and clarity. The 507.55 carat diamond has not been named. Cullinan has a special place in the history of diamonds as the source of the world’s largest gem diamond ever recovered, the ‘Cullinan’ at 3,106 carats rough. It has also produced a further two of the world’s largest diamonds, the Golden Jubilee at 755 carats rough and the Centenary at 599 carats rough, and many other famous gems including the Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton 69 carat polished diamond ring. |
| 7.03ct Fancy Vivid Blue IF Cushion Diamond - Monday, August 10, 2009Sotheby's Geneva recently auctioned the 7.03ct fancy vivid blue, Internally Flawless, Cushion cut Diamond for 9.5 million. Thats 1.4 million per carat!
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The diamond Dr. wants to give you fun facts about diamonds and jewelry.
| Famous Sirocco Diamond Now Mounted - Sunday, October 04, 2009
The famous 16.27ct Sirocco Diamond has now been mounted in a fabulous 18kt necklace and is offered for sale at the Jewelry Exchange. The diamond is mounted in a four prong setting that was customed made with intricate heart shapes that surround the pavillion of the diamond. The 16.27ct diamond sets atop 1.34cts of channel set baguette cut diamonds on one side and 1.34ct of invisibly set princess cut diamonds on the other side. You must see it in person to appreciate this magnificent piece. Imagine wearing this legendary diamond! |
| 16.27ct Round at Jewelry Exchange - Monday, August 10, 2009We searched and found a 16.27ct Round Brilliant Diamond at Jewelry Exchange for $156,750 and its beautiful!
This spectacular 16-carat stone was named the Sirocco Diamond for the hot winds that blow over North Africa. Legend has it that the original owner of the diamond was en route to meet a potential buyer, when the vehicle he was riding in overturned due to a sudden gust of wind. The beautiful diamond was said to be lost in the sands of the Sahara for many years, until it was mysteriously discovered in the private collection of a reclusive Asian gem collector. The diamond then went through many hands until it came into possession of the Jewelry Exchange during the buyer's recent trip to the Middle East. |
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