Where the Pearl Comes From and How to Properly Care for Pearl Jewelry A pearl starts as a foreign particle (a pebble, shell , or sand) in an oyster or mollusk. The particle irritates the mollusk and it secretes a substance called nacre. The nacre protects the mollusk from the particle. Over the years, layers […]
Engraving for Jewelry – What You Need to Know
MJR can personalize engagement rings, wedding rings or all of your fine jewelry & watch items with the distinct touch of engraving. This is a great way to make them personal and unique. Most rings, flat surfaces and watch case backs can be engraved. Engraving offers endless possibilities, and instantly creates sentimental value to the […]
White Gold & Rhodium – What You Need to Know
White gold needs to be rhodium plated to achieve the beautiful white finish that we see on any new piece of white gold jewelry. Rhodium plating is like coloring your hair, only for jewelry. When you have grey hair, you get it colored. When color is recently added, your hair looks amazing! The same goes […]
8 Tips to Avoid Watch Damage
A timepiece does more than just tell the time. Often, there are personal stories associated with a watch, making the sentimental value outweigh the financial value. However, if the watch is not properly taken care of, especially when it is water resistant, then it will be much more difficult to pass down a working watch […]
The Ring Sizing Process
Ring Sizing is a practice many people need but one they are often unsure of. If you didn’t know, most new rings are sold in a common size by the majority of retailers: a stock size 7 for ladies and size 10 for men. So unless you are a perfect size 7 or 10, you […]
