Jewelry Buying Guides

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The Online Shopping Mistake: Buying Pearls from a Single, Blurry Photo

Buying pearls online can be tricky. One of the most common mistakes buyers make is trusting a single, blurry product photo. Pearls are unique gems, and no two strands look the same. If you shop without enough details, you risk overpaying or receiving poor-quality pearls. Why a Single Photo is Risky Research shows that over […]

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Gold jewelry pieces with international hallmarks displayed in a New York jewelry store.

Ignoring Hallmark Differences Between Countries: International Jewelry Buying Pitfalls in NYC

Buying jewelry in New York City is a global experience. Walk through 47th Street or browse boutiques in SoHo and you’ll see pieces stamped with hallmarks from India, Europe, the Middle East, and the U.S. The key is that hallmarks are not universal. What guarantees purity in one country may mean something very different in

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