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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A prong setting features a metal claw that secures a diamond. The higher number of prongs, the more secure your diamond will be. Even though this is the most common type of ring setting, it does have one major drawback. The prongs can get caught on clothing and other materials, causing them to loosen their...
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Peridot is found in lava, meteorites (although rare), and deep in the earth’s mantle. Most peridot gems come from volcanoes that delivered the gemstone from deep inside the earth. It dates back 4.5 billion years. It has been found in pallasite meteorites, which are remnants of our solar system’s birth. Recognized as the birthstone for...
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It’s a once in a life time event. Making sure your proposal is romantic, sincere, and unforgettable is the goal of many proposers. Here’s our list of the most epic marriage proposals ever. The Faux Movie Trailer Proposal: Matt and Ginny went to the movie theater to watch the latest “Fast and the Furious” movie....
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An astounding 81% of soon to be engaged women prefer platinum rings over any other alternative. This shouldn’t be too much of a surprise considering all of platinum’s many benefits. One of the benefits of owning platinum jewelry is that it doesn’t flake off when scratched (unlike gold). The metal is also able to stand...
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Presenting an engagement ring during a marriage proposal is something that has become a ritual for so many people. But how did this tradition first come about? The act of presenting a significant other with an adornment actually dates back to pre-historic times. It is reported that cavemen would braid bands of grass together and...
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Here are several things to keep in mind to make sure your ring stays safe and gorgeous for years to come. Purchase insurance. Like any valuable item, it’s a good idea to have your ring insured in case it gets lost, stolen, or damaged. Try not to remove your ring in public. Doing so increases...
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It’s summertime, which means finally being able to spend some much needed time relaxing by the pool or spending a day at the beach. Like everywhere you go, you make sure that you’re always accessorized with your favorite jewelry pieces. But is wearing jewelry to the beach a good idea? Here are the top seven...
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