“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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For the past couple of years, we’ve noticed increasing interest in one jewelry combination in particular, rose gold and morganite. Jewelry designers like to create contemporary, modern pieces with this metal and gemstone duo, so it’s no surprise that we’re seeing a lot of younger jewelry lovers wearing these pieces. So why exactly are so...
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Today’s couples want unique, one-of-a-kind engagement rings that speak to their personalities. For many, the idea of custom designed engagement rings means that they can create a piece of fine jewelry that appeals to their own personal tastes and desires. This means selecting the type of precious metal they envision for their engagement ring, what gemstone(s) they’d like to have, the quality...
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Why should I have my jewelry appraised? Most insurance companies won’t insure your jewelry without a well-documented appraisal, so having your jewelry appraised is a must if you own any valuable pieces and want to get them insured. The other reason why you might need a jewelry appraisal is for estate purposes. For more information about these...
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Imagine that you’re living in south-central Wisconsin during the late 1800’s. You make $10 a week and have to spend most of that money on food and shelter. Suddenly you read a story in the town newspaper about a local resident who found a pearl in Sugar River and sold it for $100. Later you...
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Where are sapphires found? Some of the most well-known locations for fine quality sapphires include Kashmir, Myanmar, Thailand, Madagascar, and Sri Lanka. In the United States, sapphires can be found in Montana. Where does a sapphire’s blue color come from? Sapphires belong to the mineral variety of corundum, which is naturally a colorless mineral. A sapphire’s blue color...
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She dealt with having a little bun in the oven for nine months and then went through the excruciating process of labor to push your newborn out into the world. So how to do you thank the woman who has just given you the greatest gift possible? Well, a gift of fine jewelry is a...
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One of the biggest choices you’ll have to make when purchasing a wedding band is deciding what type of metal is the right fit for you. The four most common metals used for wedding bands include platinum, yellow gold, white gold, and stainless steel. Here’s everything you need to know about these four metals: Platinum:...
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Does the jeweler actually listen to you? When purchasing jewelry, you’ll want to work with someone you will cater to your desires and not just try to sell you a piece you don’t really want. At Kloiber Jewelers, we know just how special jewelry can be, so we’ll work with you to create a piece...
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