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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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? Getting a professional jewelry appraisal is about more than just knowing what a piece is worth; it’s a critical step in protecting your investment and ensuring you can replace your jewelry if it’s ever lost or stolen. The other reason why you might need a jewelry appraisal is...
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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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