8 Reasons to Choose Us as Your Trusted Jewelry Buyer

If you're in possession of antique, estate, or fine jewelry, and you're considering selling it, there are several reasons why you should choose DW GEM Services as your trusted partner. With over four decades of experience in buying and selling jewelry of all kinds, a graduate gemologist at the helm, and an outstanding reputation in the industry, we are a prime choice for turning your precious items into cash.  Here are just some of the top reasons why you should sell your jewelry to us! 1. 40 Years of Experience One of the key factors that set us apart is...

What to Look For When Buying Diamonds

Diamonds have captivated hearts and minds for centuries, symbolizing eternal love, luxury, and rarity. Buying a diamond can be an exciting and significant investment, but it's crucial to understand what makes a diamond brilliant and valuable.  Let’s unlock the brilliance of this precious gemstone, with some essential factors to consider when purchasing your diamond. Check the 4 Cs The Four Cs—Carat, Color, Clarity, and Cut—are the fundamental criteria for evaluating a diamond's quality.  Carat refers to the diamond's weight Color grades range from D (colorless) to Z (light yellow or brown).  Clarity measures the presence of internal or external flaws,...

Celebrating Our 1 Year Anniversary!!

    On August 15, 2019, after over 35 years of working for a major jewelry company, I decided to open DW Gem Services LLC as Cheshire’s only “personal jeweler”. To say this year has been a challenge, is an understatement.  I am proud to say that I have survived  a pandemic and a tropical storm and I am looking forward to many more years serving the people of Cheshire and the surrounding community. I would be remis if I did not thank my wife, Jenifer, and my family and friends who believed in me.  My old and new customers...

We Are Back In Business

It has been a long 9 weeks since we were forced to change the way we did business.  I hope this finds you all healthy and safe. Many people have asked how I got into the jewelry business. Most people who have been involved in the business long as long as I have were brought up in a family business.  I was not one of those.  I began working at a small local jewelry store in New Haven, Jerold's Jewelers, when I was 14 years old. I was cleaning their cases and windows, vacuuming, and setting up their stock shelving...

We Will Be Here When You Need Us

        I hope all of you are doing well. This is an unprecedented time in our lives. The world has come to a halt to fight a deadly illness.  Schools are teaching online, businesses have closed, restaurants have taken on a new role of take-out food, government in many cities and towns have stopped meeting, there are no sports to be watched and retail business has come to a stop.  Considering the way this virus is working, all of this makes sense.  We need to stay home and flatten the curve so we can get back to...

Faith, Hope and Love Will Get Us Through

To my customers, friends, family and fellow citizens: I have decided to make this blog about you and what we are all dealing with.  Business is a secondary thought at this time. We are all experiencing the effects of this horrific virus, whether we are a healthcare worker, patient, first responder, grocery store employee, parent, student or child.  We are all in this together and we will come out of it better people. Unfortunately, we must abide by the online schooling, the closed restaurants and bars, and the home quarantine.  It isn’t a fun time, but we all must keep...

The 4C’s of Diamond Grading–All You Need to Know

Diamonds and the 4C’s As we approach Valentine’s Day, I am sure there are some of you who are in the market to buy a diamond.  Congratulations to both of you and I wish you luck as you maneuver through the process of purchasing a diamond engagement ring. DW Gems, LLC is here to help guide you and teach you how to buy the best diamond for your money.  In this blog, I will go through the 4C’s and what they all mean.  As always, if you have more questions, please feel free to contact me. I have access to...

The Story Behind Engagement Rings

When a couple decides to make the ultimate commitment, it is usually sealed with an engagement ring.. The engagement ring is believed to date back to ancient times.  Anthropologists believe this tradition originated from a Roman custom in which wives wore rings attached to small keys, indicating their husbands' ownership. In 1477, Archduke Maximillian of Austria commissioned the very first diamond engagement ring on record for his betrothed, Mary of Burgundy. This sparked a trend for diamond rings among European aristocracy and nobility. The sentimental Victorians (Mid 1800’s) popularized ornate engagement ring designs that mixed diamonds with other gemstones, precious...

Happy Holidays to All My Friends!

            I am writing this blog as a thank you and to wish everyone the happiest of holidays. This has been a very busy year for me and I could not have gotten through it without the love and support of my wife, Jenifer, my kids, Cara and Patrick, and all of my friends and family.  Opening a new business is a scary thing to do when you have 2 kids in college and wife unable to work. Thankfully, I have been able to make it work and I am excited about the future. I...

What is Estate Jewelry and why is it such a good value?

By definition, estate jewelry is any pre-owned piece of jewelry. It could be a ring was created over 100 years ago or it can be a necklace that was purchased last week.  If it isn’t being sold as a newly manufactured item, then it is considered estate. You can break estate jewelry down into categories. You will have the antique pieces, which are items that were made over 100 years ago. You have period pieces, like Art Deco or Retro period that were made in the 20’s through the 40’s. And you have pre-owned, contemporary jewelry. These are items that...