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As a gemologist and fine jewelry appraiser, I frequently encounter concerns from clients regarding rising and volatile metal prices, how it is impacting their insurance coverage, and the importance of protecting their valuable pieces.  In addition, all the talk has...

With inflation running at a 40-year high, Gemcorp is daily getting calls and questions from clients asking if they need to have their jewelry re-appraised. As cliché as it sounds, our answer is most often, “it depends.” Let’s dive into that answer a bit.

Do you own a fine timepiece? May be time for a review!

Not a day goes by that Gemcorp doesn’t receive an inquiry, often many, from a consumer about how they can sell their jewelry and watches. The internet is filled with firms rivaling to get their hands on your previously owned items, which can be incredibly daunting. We’d like to offer a brief discussion on this complex topic, and hope you will find it informative and helpful.

For most people, the default image of a diamond is crystal clear – colorless or nearly colorless. But did you know that diamond comes in a broad variety of hues, saturations and tones?

We wanted to take a moment to let you know that Gemcorp is open and operating every weekday for your jewelry appraisal and consultation needs; undeniably at a different level than before this pandemic.

Since this pandemic reared its pervasive little head, we have taken every precaution necessary to maintain a safe business environment: one on one clients only, time between each client to disinfect the office, and limited business hours.

In light of recent coronavirus (COVID-19) worries, we want to let you know what we are doing everything possible to minimize any risk in our office.

Molecularly, structurally and optically, lab-created diamonds are identical to the real thing. Even the experts can have a difficult time separating the genuine from the lab-created without specialized testing and equipment.

Jewelers recommend that you have the diamond and important jewelry you wear regularly checked for security and a thorough cleaning every six months.