Commonly known for their black color, Tahitian pearls are indigenous to the South Pacific region of French Polynesia. Second only in value to South Sea pearls, Tahitian pearls represent some of the most sought after pearls in the world. They are cultivated from the black-lipped variety of the pinctada maxima oyster and take many years...
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Where in the world do garnets come from? Some of the most notable sources for garnet are Brazil (spessartine garnets), Tanzania (tsavorite garnets), Myanmar (almandine garnets), India (pyrope garnets), Sri Lanka (rhodolite garnets), and Russia (demantoid garnets). What are the different colors/varieties of garnet? When you think of garnet, you probably picture a dark red gem....
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Today’s woman wants an engagement ring that suites her individual personality. She doesn’t want what everyone else has. She wants something unique, something gorgeous, and something truly exceptional. This is where designing a custom created engagement ring comes into play. So how exactly does one go about designing an engagement ring? Step 1: Know what...
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If you’re one of the lucky individuals who received a gift of fine jewelry over this holiday season, you may be in need of one of our after-sales services. Generally necklaces, bracelets, and earrings don’t require any additional work, but rings usually need to be resized to properly fit the wearer’s finger. Here are some commonly asked...
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The holidays are a time meant to be spent with family. It makes sense then that so many couples choose to get engaged during this time of the year. After all, with an engagement they’ll be creating their own family.What better way to show your gratitude to the person you love than with a Thanksgiving marriage...
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When making a high ticket purchase, it makes sense to shop around and compare prices. Whether that means searching online or visiting various local retailers, it’s helpful to know what you should expect to receive given your budget. So what happens when, after countless hours shopping, you find a deal that seems too good to...
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Where in the world do citrines come from? Most of the world’s citrines come from Brazil. How are citrines formed? Citrine is a variety of the mineral quartz, which is formed when rich silicon deposits combine with oxygen in underground cavities and fractures. Where does a citrine’s color come from? The presence of iron in a natural citrine...
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At Kloiber Jewelers, no two engagement rings are exactly alike. Everyone wants something a little different. Some prefer platinum while others like yellow gold. Some want diamonds, others prefer colored gemstones. Some like prong set, others select bezel set. Whatever the case may be, we’ve noticed a few different trends appearing among some of our most...
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“Do you buy gold?” We receive a phone call from someone asking this usually at least once a week. And our answer is always, “Yes, we do.” More often than not, the next question that usually comes up is, “How much will you pay for my gold?” And the answer all depends on how much...
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Where in the world do opals come from? Over 90% of the world’s opals come from Australia. In fact, a small town in New South Wales called Lightning Ridge is one of the few places in the world that produces high quality black opals. Other known locations for opals include Nevada, Mexico, Peru, Brazil, and Ethiopia....
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