Shopping for a diamond can be a very scary thing. There are so many places you can go to, but how do you know you are getting what you pay for? TRUST! Trust in my business is probably the most important factor that should come into play. If you don’t trust the person you are working with, then you should not do business with them. So, where do you find that trust? There are the big chain stores that show you beautiful diamonds in their commercials, but when you go to their store you are typically shown lower quality diamonds...
Jewelry Appraisals-Go to an Expert
When was the last time you had an appraisal done on your jewelry? Prices in this industry change often but they aren’t always going up. Back in the early 2000’s, the jewelry industry had a major upheaval in terms of margins they made. Gone were the high markups. With the competition they faced on the internet, the brick and mortar stores were forced to lower their margins. That is why you have seen so many stores go out of business. It has also had a direct effect on values. If you have appraisals or receipts from the late 90’s to...
How to Sell Your Jewelry
Many people have old, broken jewelry, diamonds they no longer wear, jewelry that has been handed down to you but you will never wear. So, what do you do with it? The best thing to do is find a reputable company that you trust and bring it to them to get an offer. At DW Gem Services, LLC you can be assured of fair and honest evaluations. I have over 35 years of experience in buying some of the finest jewelry, silver and coins you have ever seen. How does it work? The first thing to do is contact me...
The State of the Jewelry Industry
Welcome to my first blog. I have dreamed of opening a business like this for many years. After working for one of the largest family owned jewelers in the state, I realized that not every customer was getting the personal touch that they deserved. Especially when they are purchasing a unique piece of jewelry, selling a family heirloom, getting a special item repaired or needing an appraisal for their insurance. The average customer is not connecting with these stores anymore. What I hope to do with this business is to have an individual meeting with each client to establish their...