Before & After Series An Automatically Amazing Vintage Watch Restoration We recently received this square 1960’s Vintage Zenith Automatic Watch, which arrived disassembled in desperate need of a professional restoration. This very classic Zenith watch is also coined the so-called Kennedy watch, as John F. Kennedy allegedly owned a similar watch. The owner of this […]
Before & After #129
Before & After Series Protecting Your Pearls Proper care for your pearls is very important since they are an organic gemstone that is vulnerable to acid, alkaline and extremes of humidity. Unfortunately, this diamond and pearl piece did not survive what circumstances that it had to go through, and the owner had to send in […]
The Ultimate Emerald Guide
Green with Envy Over Emeralds Emeralds are popular and well-known for their vibrant (and vibrantly green) appearance. The green color you see results from a combination of unique elements and occurrences that happen naturally. There’s a reason why emeralds are a favorite gemstone across the globe — their dazzling color. In many cases, the intensity […]
Before & After #128
Before & After Series A Ruby Red Gemstone Ring Repair Did you know that the word “ruby” comes from the Latin word “rubens” which translates to “red?” Well, if you didn’t, now you do! This rubens ruby ring needed a very necessary repair, having a break right at the shank. This break in this particular […]
Before & After #127
Before & After Series A Boss Level Watch Crystal Replacement A lot of our watch customers usually send in to get their watch serviced for minor issues, but this repair is what we would consider a transformation. Sure, we’ll replace your battery with a quality one and provide it with our standard pressurization test, or […]
The Cullinan Diamond
The Largest & Most Expensive Diamond In The World It’s no surprise that diamonds are some of the most expensive gemstones on Earth, however, there’s always a “best of the best.” The Cullinan Diamond is the largest, heaviest, and most expensive diamond ever discovered. History & Discovery The Cullinan Diamond was first discovered on January […]