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Hi Friends,

If you have been following the news lately, you may have seen that the prices of gold and diamonds have risen to all-time highs. As we write this, for example, gold is at $1,753.20 per ounce. This didn’t happen overnight and we at SuperJeweler have been doing the best to hold the line on prices for years in the face of rising costs.

As of September 1st, however, we will have to make our first large-scale price changes. We have been offering the best jewelry prices online for a decade and we don’t take changes like this lightly. To that end, we also wanted to share with you some ways to continue saving money, even with the changes.

First, you still have some time before September 1st gets here. That allows you to still buy at current prices – most of which were set when gold was still $999 per ounce.

Next, silver is (and has always been) a much more affordable alternative to gold. At SuperJeweler we have a huge array of silver jewelry, which has pricing that doesn’t hinge on the price of gold.

With our matching wedding bands creator, you can save an additional 10% when you pick a matching wedding bands set from SuperJeweler.

Also, we have recently bolstered our collection of fashion jewelry to include items that are not made of gold or diamonds. These fun and affordable pieces include Murano glass, Swarovski crystal, alternative metals, and more.

Finally, our clearance jewelry section will continue to showcase the very best clearance and closeout deals on the ‘net… and that’s not going anywhere.

We appreciate your understanding. And we re-affirm our commitment to offering really good jewelry at really low prices.

Thanks,
The SuperJeweler Team

If you have been paying attention to the news lately, you may have seen that the price of gold is sky high at the moment, roughly $1,600 per ounce. This is a common occurrence actually. When economies slow, the price of gold goes up. It’s something that jewelers watch carefully so we can adjust prices if need be.

So what does that mean for the price of jewelry?

If you are a SuperJeweler customer, it doesn’t effect you at all really. Some jewelry stores adjust their prices when the price of gold goes up. At SuperJeweler, however, we make a commitment to keep our prices low and we do this in a number of different ways:

Different Types of Gold
A couple of years ago, we did a blog post on different types of gold. You can follow that link for a more detailed breakdown, but I’ll sum it up like this. The lower the karatage of the gold (i.e., 18k gold, 14k gold, 10k gold), the lower the ratio of 100% pure gold in the piece. For instance, 18k gold is 75% pure gold, while 10k gold is 41.6% pure gold.

SuperJeweler offers jewelry in 24k, 18k, 14k, and 10k gold for a few reasons. We believe our customers should have choices. If budget allows for 18k gold and that’s what our customer wants, that’s what she gets. If the customer loves the look of gold, but has a smaller budget or little concern about karatage, then she will be pleased with the 10k gold.

From our position, this allows us to maintain prices better in time of increased gold prices. That’s because a 10k gold ring has nearly half the amount of pure gold as an 18k gold ring. In that respect, the increase in gold prices only applies half as much, making it easier for us to absorb the change and keep prices lower for you, while still offering the same beautiful gold jewelry.

Metals Other Than Gold
Last year, we really started increasing our offerings in Silver Jewelry. We consistently get feedback from customers who enjoy it as an alternative to white gold or platinum. In that time, the silver jewelry section has really taken on a life of its own.

To that end we also offer other metals, too. Check out our Platinum Diamond Earrings, Titanium and Tungsten Wedding Bands, and even Stainless Steel Necklaces and Bracelets

We want you to have choices that are both adorable and affordable. That’s why we maintain a commitment to offering jewelry in metals in addition to gold.

Artisan Jewelry
If you have been following our Deal of the Day section, you will see that we have featured some gorgeous new jewelry from our Fashion Jewelry section. These pieces are SUPER affordable and include Murano glass pendants, bead jewelry, fine crystal jewelry, and even pretty white shell jewelry. The absence of gold in almost all of these pieces make them completely independent of changes in the price of gold, so you know that, despite the price of gold, these items will always remain very affordable.

At SuperJeweler, we have maintained a steadfast commitment to offering our customers beautiful jewelry at really low prices. We just want you to be assured that, even though the price of gold may be high right now, our prices at SuperJeweler are not. Shop with SuperJeweler today!

If you have been looking for diamond jewelry, you have probably had more than one friend tell you about the “4 C’s” of diamond buying. Today, we are going to dig into what exactly the 4 C’s are and why each is important. We’ll even talk about the 5th C that you all think about, but don’t like to talk about so much.

So just when did all of this 4 C’s business come about? The 4 C’s system we know as the accepted standard for grading and classifying diamonds was created by the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) in the ’40s and ’50s. In fact, as part of our continued dedication to excellence, the staff at SuperJeweler features several members whom hold degrees or certificates from the GIA.

The 4 C’s: Carat, Color, Clarity and Cut.

• Carat – This is the easiest of the 4 C’s to explain. Simply put a diamond on a scale, the carat (ct) is the diamond’s weight. Carat weight was originally based on the equivalency to grains of sand; yesterday’s 4-grainer is today’s 1ct.




• Color - This represents… wait for it… the color of the diamond! The grading for diamond color is from D (colorless) to Z (yellow or brown) It is important to note that color is not the color of the diamond if the diamond color has been enhanced, such as in this 1/4ct Right Hand Diamond Ring with Pave White and Blue Diamonds. For GIA purposes, color represents the natural color of the diamond. The scale begins at D because the colored gemstone industry had already begun using A, B, and C to distinguish the color of gemstones.




• Clarity – In the simplest of terms, clarity represents the amount, type, and location of inclusions (or imperfections) in the diamond. An expert gemologist will use magnification to look through the diamond to accurately determine the clarity.




• Cut - Many people think this is the single most important of the 4 C’s. Cut does not refer to the shape, such as brilliant cut, marquise, princess, etc. Cut actually refers to how close the actual diamond has been polished (or cut) to the exact proportions required to produce the maximum fire and brilliance.

A diamond is valued based on all these factors, which when combined, together determine how far from perfect the diamond is. It should not be inferred, however, that a diamond that is not perfect is not rare or valuable. Indeed, most mined diamonds are not gem quality. In fact roughly 80% of all mined diamonds are not gem quality. This brings us to the 5th C…

• Cost - It’s just a simple fact: Not everyone can afford to buy the perfect diamond. Most people, however, can still afford to find the perfect diamond for them at SuperJeweler.

At SuperJeweler, we combine all 5 C’s to offer you the best diamond jewelry at the most affordable prices, from cheap engagement rings to diamond eternity bands and everything in between. When you add our 60-day money back guarantee and lifetime warranty, we are confident that you’ll have a piece of diamond jewelry that not only addresses the 4 C’s, but puts a smile on the face of the one you love. And we think that is even more important than the 4C’s.

One of the most common misconceptions with diamond jewelry is that cuts and shapes are the same thing. They, in fact, are not. One of the most common areas this misconception presents itself is with regard to the difference between a round diamond and a brilliant cut diamond.

If you have been looking at jewelry, you may have noticed the words round and brilliant have been used interchangeably. While this is a pretty common practice, a round diamond refers to a basic shape that many cuts of diamonds can be. A round brilliant cut diamond (also known as the Tolkowsky Brilliant) first debuted in 1919 as the creation of engineer Marcel Tolkowsky, when he was just 20 years old.

Tolkowsky’s findings quickly became the standard for diamond cutting and polishing. His mathematical calculations created a diamond cut for maximum fire and brilliance. Today, 92 years later, it is still the standard for diamond cutting. In fact, the term “ideal cut” is used to represent a diamond that is cut to exact proportions Tolkowsky determined.

A round diamond, on the other hand, is simply the shape of the diamond. Prior to Tolkowsky’s findings, round diamonds where also known as miner cuts, old European cuts and single cuts, just to name a few.

Today, there are many trademarked names representing an ideal cut diamond, check out these 1ct Hearts & Arrows Diamond Earrings in 18k White Gold. These diamond earrings from SuperJeweler feature Hearts and Arrows diamonds. Tolkowsky cut diamonds are also known as hearts and arrows diamonds because, if you look at one through a microscope, you will see hearts through the top of the diamond and arrows through the bottom.

They don’t call pearls the diamonds of the sea for nothing. That’s because, in fact, pearls do come from oysters and other mollusks.

Perhaps the better question might be: What’s the difference between natural pearls and man-induced pearls? And the answer is… not a whole lot. Let’s first take a look at how pearls are formed, then talk about the differences between natural and man-induced pearls.

A pearl occurs when some sort of irritant works its way into an oyster. Once the oyster recognizes a foreign element, it begins secreting a substance to surround that irritant to protect itself. It continues doing this, creating layer after layer, until the final result is a pearl.

Okay, so the difference between natural and man-induced pearls…

A natural pearl happens when the pearl-creating process occurs without any human intervention. That is, when an ocean current carries an irritant into an oyster. As such, a perfectly round or white natural pearl is extremely rare and priced as such. Like diamonds, natural pearls need perfect conditions to form on their own.

Man-induced pearls, also known as “cultured pearls,” on the other hand, can have the ideal conditions created. A cultured pearl is created when a person places the impediment–usually a mollusk shell called the “bead”–into the oyster or other mollusk. From there, the same process of pearl creation occurs as the oyster begins creating the secretion that eventually becomes the pearl.

Cultured pearls are created in large oyster farms, usually in Asia. In these conditions, the size of the pearl can be controlled because the time the pearl has had to grow can be measured. The more time an oyster has, the larger the pearl can grow. Because so many pearls can be created, “pearl farmers” can choose from the very best pearls for making jewelry like these 12mm Shell Pearl Stud Earrings in Sterling Silver.

SuperJeweler carries a fine selection of high-quality of pearl jewelry at amazing prices. Right now, it’s wedding season and pearl jewelry is one of the most popular bridal party gifts you can give. Check out SuperJeweler selection of bridal party jewelry today.

Have you ever wondered how a ring can come in so many sizes? It’s not like a shoe store; a jewelry store doesn’t keep the same ring in 7 different sizes in stock. In some instances, rings can be created in the size you order. For instance, this 1ct diamond eternity band in 14k white gold is a ring that is crafted to an ordered size.

In most cases, however, women’s rings are crafted in a size 7 as this is the most common ring size for women. So what happens if you need a size 6? Or a size 9? As it turns out, resizing a ring is actually a fairly easy process when performed by an expert jeweler.

If you need your ring to be larger, the jeweler will make a cut at the base of the ring – the side opposite the gemstone. This part of the ring is commonly referred to as the “shank” of the ring. At the cut in the shank, the jeweler adds another small piece of gold matching the color and karatage of the ring to increase the circumference to the new size. After the adjustment, the ring is measured with a mandrel to ensure proper sizing. After proper sizing has been verified, the jeweler polishes the entire ring to achieve a uniform shine.

On the other hand, to make a ring smaller, the process is the exact opposite. A jeweler will cut out a section of the shank and mold the remaining ring around the mandrel to the correct size. This process of adding or subtracting gold to resize a ring does not weaken the ring when done properly.

Not every ring can be resized, though. For example, some size 5 rings cannot magically become a size 9. In the rare event that a ring cannot be resized, however, SuperJeweler will contact you with additional options to ensure your satisfaction.

At SuperJeweler, we know that a ring is more than just a piece of jewelry. It is a symbol of love and affection that carries a sentimental value you just can’t put a price on. That’s why our team of expert jewelers at SuperJeweler go to every measure to ensure your ring is just the way you want it… right size and all.

The NW Ayer ad Agency stated that a diamond is forever, here are some of our other favorite diamond quotes:

“I never hated a man enough to give him back his diamond.” – Zsa Zsa Gabor

“Better a diamond with a flaw than a pebble without.” – Confucius

“I never worry about diets. The only carrots that interest me are the number of carats in a diamond.” – Mae West

“Kissing your hand may make you feel very very good, but a diamond and sapphire bracelet lasts forever.” – Anita Loos, screenwriter Gentleman Prefer Blondes

“Diamonds are a girl’s best friend.” – Marilyn Monroe

“I think men who have a pierced ear are better prepared for marriage. They’ve experienced pain and bought jewelry.” – Rita Rudner

“Big girls need big diamonds. – Elizabeth Taylor

What are your favorite quotes, please post them on the SuperJeweler Facebook Page.

Last week, we took a closer look at precious gemstones. We mentioned that some precious gems, such as rubies and sapphires, can be created in a lab. This week, we are going to talk more about that, and why created rubies, sapphires and emeralds just might be the best deal in jewelry.

To start, we have go back to San Francisco during the roaring ’20s. A young man by the name of Carroll Chatham had a curious fascination with growing crystals. After several years of trial and error and a fortunate accident, he created an emerald crystal. To this day, he is credited with discovering the process of creating gemstones in a lab environment by duplicating what has been happening in nature for millions of years.

Today, 90-some years later, technology exists that allows for many gemstones to be replicated in a laboratory. These created gemstones are, indeed, real gemstones as they contain the exact same physical properties as gemstones found in nature. Created gemstones, however, can be put under strict quality standards to ensure perfection, which is something Mother Nature cannot do. The result is a perfect gemstone at a lower cost than what nature can provide.

Of course, we understand the charm of “natural” gemstones At SuperJeweler, we carry both natural and created rubies, sapphires, and emeralds to offer our customers more options in terms of quality, price, size, and origin. Because of this, we fully disclose which gemstones are created so you can know as much as possible about whichever piece of jewelry you purchase from SuperJeweler.

To get a look at the affordability of lab created ruby jewelry, just look at this 4ct Created Ruby and Diamond Ring in 10k White Gold.

Last week, we talked a little bit about colored diamonds, their history, and how they are created (both naturally and with a little bit of human intervention). If you are looking to add a little color to your jewelry box, however, colored diamonds are just one option. Today we are going to talk about precious gemstones, particularly why they are considered precious and how most of them aren’t really stones at all.

Let’s hit the button on the wayback machine and go back to antiquity. Precious stones were seen as precious for a couple of reasons: 1) they were pretty rare and 2) they were almost exclusively reserved for royalty. At that time, and progressing to the present, four stones emerged as being recognized as the precious stones: diamonds, rubies, sapphires, and emeralds. Beyond that, other stones, such as amethysts and garnets, were known as semi-precious stones.

At SuperJeweler, we tend to disagree with this distinction, believing that all gemstones are precious. To that end, we carry a large assortment of fine gemstone jewelry, from the 12 modern birthstones to other gemstones such as tanzanite and pink topaz.

As was just mentioned, we believe all gemstones to be precious; this is for a few reasons. First, in modern times, we have the ability to create gemstones in labs. And this is not like cubic zirconium is to a diamond. We are talking about actually replicating the exact same chemical properties that make a gemstone as it appears in nature. This helps to drive down costs and creates a scenerio where you could actually pay more for a piece of tanzanite jewelry than you would pay for a similar piece of ruby jewelry. In this context, there is less distinction than ever between what is precious and what is semi-precious.

Now that we’ve cleared the air (or muddied the water) on the “precious” part of precious gemstones, let’s take a closer look at that “gemstones” part. There is a tendency to lump all jewelry-related stones into the “gemstone” category. That’s probably because it sounds sexier than “precious minerals,” but that’s exactly what most gemstones are – minerals that have been cut and polished to create a beautiful luster and shine. There are, indeed, many rocks that are called gemstones, such as Lapis Lazuli. Some still are organic material, such as amber or jet.

One of the most common requests for gemstones comes from those seeking birthstone jewelry or mother’s rings. Each month is associated with a particular gemstone. These associations have changed over time from a traditional list to a modern list. For example, the March birthstone used to be a bloodstone, but is now aquamarine. There are even gemstones assigned to days of the week!

Of course, there are no rules about who can wear what gemstones. We think you should wear what you like. To get some good ideas, we humbly suggest you check out SuperJeweler’s collection of fine gemstone jewelry.

Come back next next time when we will talk about created gemstones.