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.
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.