Customers often come into our store and ask how much it would cost to get their ring resized. The answer? Well, it depends. There are numerous factors that go into determining the cost of ring size alterations. Here are a few of the most prevalent factors. Metal Type: The two costs that go into ring sizing are...
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In honor of our upcoming Halloween Party, we decided to create our own Halloween trivia quiz. Think you know everything there is to know about this spooky holiday? Test your Halloween expertise by answering these 13 questions (for the Buzzfeed version, click here). The word “witch” comes from the Old Englishwicce, meaning… Wise Woman Female Demon...
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Those born in October have not one, but two choices when it comes to their birthstone. Both opal and tourmaline are recognized as the official gemstones for October birthdays. For this week’s blog, we’re going to highlight some fascinating facts about tourmaline. There are multi-colored tourmalines (including a gorgeous watermelon tourmaline) where two or more...
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Lately, we’ve been hearing a lot of news buzzing around about an up and coming jewelry category: two stone rings. A two stone ring is exactly what it sounds like, a ring which features two center gemstones. We constantly see ladies donning traditional one stone rings, but what about multiple stones? Well, we already know...
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By the numbers… (Results from TheKnot.com’s 2015 bridal survey.) The average cost for a wedding is $29,858. The most popular month for getting engaged is December (19%). June and September are the most popular months for weddings (15% each). One reason why June weddings are popular has to do with the Roman goddess Juno, who...
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Last week we discussed the major differences between the three most commonly used fine jewelry metals: platinum, gold, and sterling silver. With these three metals being so popular, many people tend to ignore some of the lesser known metals including stainless steel, titanium, tungsten carbide, and cobalt. However, these alternative metals are lightweight, modern-looking and...
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Last month we posted a blog discussing the popularity of platinum engagement rings. Even though platinum jewelry has many benefits, it’s still important to weigh all of your options so that you can determine what type of precious metal is the right fit for you. In the following paragraphs, I’ll lay out all the important...
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We love Milwaukee. The summers are filled with festivals and outdoor concerts. In winter, we see romantic carriage rides downtown and ice skating at Red Arrow Park. All of the unique parts of Milwaukee are just one reason why Kloiber Jewelers is proud to call this amazing city our home. Here’s our list of the 8...
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In honor of it being September, here are some interesting facts about this month’s birthstone, sapphire. Up until the late 17th century, sapphires were reserved for the use of royalty and high priests only. Anyone else caught wearing them would be punished. With a rating of 9 out of 10 on the Mohs hardness scale, sapphires are...
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Cut, color, clarity, and carat. These are the four characteristics that determine the quality, and thus value of a diamond. You may have wondered why two diamonds which look so similar can have completely different price tags. The reason has to do with their proportions, color, amount of flaws, and overall weight. Cut refers to...
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