Lab Grown vs. Mined Diamonds – What’s the Difference?
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Lab Grown vs. Mined Diamonds – What’s the Difference?

Learn the difference between lab grown and mined diamonds. Explore pricing, resale value, appearance, ethics, and how to choose the right type for you.

Jewelry Insurance 101: How to Insure Your Rings & Fine Jewelry
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Jewelry Insurance 101: How to Insure Your Rings & Fine Jewelry

Learn how to insure diamonds, heirlooms, and fine jewelry—understand coverage options, costs, appraisals, and when insurance is necessary.

10 Tips for Layering Necklaces Like a Pro
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10 Tips for Layering Necklaces Like a Pro

Whether you’re styling delicate gold chains, vintage lockets, gemstone pendants, or a family heirloom, the art of layering requires more than simply throwing on a few pieces.

14K, 18K, Platinum, or Palladium — Which Metal Should You Choose?
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14K, 18K, Platinum, or Palladium — Which Metal Should You Choose?

Choosing a metal for your engagement ring or fine jewelry isn’t just a matter of preference—it’s a decision that affects...

A Guide to Birthstones and Their Meanings
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A Guide to Birthstones and Their Meanings

Discover the meaning of each birthstone by month.

Keeping Your Jewels Clean
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Keeping Your Jewels Clean

Learn how to clean and care for diamonds, gemstones, pearls, and precious metals. Gentle, step-by-step guide to keeping your fine jewelry bright and lasting.

What a Retailer Wants: Nicole Hurdle on JCK Las Vegas 2022
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What a Retailer Wants: Nicole Hurdle on JCK Las Vegas 2022

For the past 75 years, Hurdle’s Jewelry in Boulder, Colo., has epitomized the notion of a family jeweler. JCK recently caught up with Nicole, who was named the winner of the third annual Beatrice Shipley Scholarship at the 2022 American Gem Society Conclave in Oklahoma City, to talk all things JCK Las Vegas