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Micromosaic Jewelry
When we think of souvenirs, we bring home with us to fondly remember trips, we think of postcards, t-shirts, etc. Back in the day…
Old European Cut Diamonds or Old Mine Diamonds?
The terms Old European cut diamonds and Old Mine diamonds cut are commonly confused. Sometimes they are just grouped together and…
Understanding how different shapes of diamonds fluctuate in price in the secondary market
The market price of diamonds are affected by many factors, such as the 4C’s of diamond grading. The shape of a diamond and how we…
History of Tiffany
Arguably the world’s most iconic jewelry brand, the history of Tiffany dates back to 1837. This is when 25-year-old Charles Lewis…
How you can make money selling jewelry on the secondary market
Many people decide to sell their unwanted jewelry to an estate jewelry buyer like us, D. Atlas Estates. We understand the nuances…
David Yurman Jewelry
David Yurman, as a jewelry designer, is known throughout the United States as a jewelry craftsman and jewelry designer. Yurman was..
How to Take Care of Your Diamond
Diamonds are natural magnets for grease, so they’re not easy to keep clean. When a diamond is handled, the oils from your fingers…
If You Have a Diamond Ring You Want To Sell, Read This NOW!
It’s getting harder every year for diamond merchants to get a good price for their product as competition within their landscape …
Three things every seller should know about selling their jewelry
Selling a piece of jewelry doesn’t have to be a difficult task. A potential buyer’s online reviews could be very informative. 1. …
BrazilFoundation XVII
We at D. Atlas Estates believe in giving back to worthy causes. One of those causes is the BrazilFoundation, a non-profit community.
Cubic Zirconia vs. Diamonds
Cubic Zirconia is a substitute for Diamond. It is made of a synthetic material that is not as hard as diamond. One of the most …
History of Cartier
When you hear the word Cartier, what’s the first thing that comes to mind? Beautiful necklaces? Iconic watches? Or maybe a signat…
Socially-Distant, In-Office Appointments
Our clients looked in their jewelry boxes and found money in the form of unwanted jewelry. They also found money in the form of …
The 60s in Jewelry
The Do-Your-Own-Thing credo of the 60s transformed the world of jewelry design by exponentially exploding the factor of individua…
Sell Jewelry Online
You’ve already begun the process of looking into what you must do to sell jewelry online. That’s great, but because you own valua…
Why does Antique Jewelry have a higher quality of workmanship than some modern jewelry
This is evident in the high standard of workmanship we see in antique and vintage jewelry. Vintage jewelry is more delicate and ….
GIA vs Insurance Appraisal
When selling your jewelry in the secondary market, a different market than the retail market, it is very important to understand …
Boucheron
Before opening his own jewelry store in 1858, Frédéric Boucheron apprenticed at the fashionable Parisian jewelry house Deschamps….
Mikimoto Pearls
Mikimoto pearls are the foremost producer of the finest quality cultured pearls. The Mikimoto name is synonymous with superior qu…
The Process of Diamond Cutting and Manufacturing
The manufacturing of diamonds has advanced more since 1980 than in the preceding century. During the past two decades, a quiet re…
Fluorescence: What your jeweler won’t tell you about.
Fluorescence is the tendency of a diamond to emit a (soft) glow when exposed to ultraviolet light (UV light). Is Fluorescence in …