How Much Does Rhodium Plating Cost in London, Ontario?
What rhodium plating costs in London, Ontario, what changes the price, and how often white gold needs re-plating — explained by a GIA Graduate Gemologist. Free in-store assessment.
How I Make a Custom Engagement Ring, Start to Finish
How I design and build a custom engagement ring at my bench in London, Ontario — from the first conversation and choosing the diamond (lab-grown or natural) to building it on-site, with honest guidance from a GIA Graduate Gemologist.
Watch Battery Replacement in London, Ontario — Done While You Wait
Most stopped watches just need a new battery. I replace watch batteries in-store in London, Ontario — usually while you wait, on most brands, and I reseal the case properly to protect its water resistance.
A Broken Gold Rope Chain, Fixed in 15 Minutes: A Repair Story
A client dropped off a snapped gold rope chain, ran his grocery errand, and picked it up fixed 15 minutes later. How on-site chain repair works in London, Ontario.
Gold Prices in June 2026 (So Far): What the Pullback Means for Your Jewellery
Gold’s June 2026 story so far: a spike above US$4,500, a slide to about C$5,715 an ounce, what moved the market, and what it means if you’re buying, selling or resizing gold jewellery in London, Ontario.
How Much Does Ring Resizing Cost in Ontario? (2026 Guide)
What ring resizing costs in Ontario in 2026: typical ranges for silver, gold and platinum, what changes the price, and how to get an exact free quote in London.
Jewellery Appraisals: The Complete Guide
A GIA Graduate Gemologist explains jewellery appraisals: the types (insurance, estate, resale), why values differ, what a proper appraisal includes, costs, and how often to update one.
Laser Welding Jewellery: The Definitive Guide
How laser welding repairs jewellery that soldering can’t — near gemstones, on fine chains, on antiques and eyeglass frames. From a GIA Graduate Gemologist who operates a laser welder daily in London, Ontario.
Ring Sizing: The Complete Guide
The complete guide to ring sizing from a GIA Graduate Gemologist: how it’s done, what it costs, which rings can’t be sized, alternatives like sizing beads, and how to get the fit right.
How to Clean Your Engagement Ring at Home (Safely)
The safe way to clean your engagement ring at home — a simple weekly soap-and-water method, what to avoid, and gemstone-specific tips from a GIA Graduate Gemologist.
Lab-Grown vs. Natural Diamonds: A Gemologist’s Honest Comparison
Lab-grown vs. natural diamonds, compared honestly by a GIA Graduate Gemologist: are they real, how they’re made, the real price gap, resale value, ethics, and how to choose.
How to Measure Your Ring Size at Home
Two easy ways to measure your ring size at home, a millimetre size chart, and the tips that keep you from sizing wrong. From a GIA Graduate Gemologist in London, Ontario.
The Complete Guide to Jewellery Repair
A GIA Graduate Gemologist’s complete guide to jewellery repair: the most common repairs, how they’re done at the bench, what they cost, how long they take, and how to choose a jeweller you can trust.