jewelry education

Bringing home that sparkling, new piece of jewelry is an exciting moment in your life! A new gemstone ring, a pair of luxurious gold cufflinks, or a quality watch is a fabulous addition to your ongoing jewelry collection, but how would you feel if you lost that new item? What about if a favorite vintage piece goes missing while you’re out and about doing errands? We insure our homes, our cars, our lives, but we don’t often think about insuring our jewelry.  Jewelry insurance is a simple, yet incredibly effective insurance policy that all jewelry owners should consider. For a small annual premium, consumers can enjoy the peace of mind that comes with jewelry insurance. If your jewelry is insured and it’s lost or stolen, not only from your home but while you’re on vacation or otherwise traveling, most insurance policies will cover that loss. You may not be able to replace a precious heirloom ring or a spe ...

National Dog Week kicked off on September 22nd, and there’s no better time to celebrate our furry friends! A dog’s loyalty, playfulness, and unwavering, unconditional love make these pets a part of your family through and through. At Day’s, we love dogs, too; in fact, all of our stores are pet-friendly, and we certainly encourage a visit with your beloved companions to one of our eight locations.   ...

As lab-grown diamonds become more prevalent in mainstream jewelry, there’s still a lot of mystery surrounding the gems. The phrase “lab-grown,” "synthetic," or "lab-created" brings to mind scientists stirring a vat of mysterious liquid that somehow results in something similar to a diamond being created, but that’s not quite the process. Let’s review a few of the burning questions that may be on your mind when it comes to lab-grown diamonds. Photo courtesy of Lightbox Are they real?In short, yes, lab-grown diamonds are real diamonds. They have the same physical, chemical, and optical properties that natural diamonds do; the only difference between l ...

When one thinks of royalty, one thinks of sapphires. These magnificent blue gems have long been a favorite of royals and even steals the show in Princess Diana’s engagement ring. But the beautiful rich blues that are most commonly associated with sapphires aren’t the only shade these gems come in. Sapphires are available in a rainbow of colors- pinks, reds, oranges, yellows, greens, the ever-popular blues, and purples, and each color comes in various hues and tones. The range of sapphire colors means there’s a sha ...

You may have heard the adage “born in the wrong decade;” you may have even used it to describe yourself, reflecting on your preference for different clothing, different music, or different social customs.  At Day’s, our collection of stunning estate jewelry holds a treasure trove of pieces for those of us that desire a piece of the past. Art Deco (1915-1935) ...

In 2007, Day’s Jewelers became one of the first retail jewelers in the United States to join the Responsible Jewellery Council. The Responsible Jewellery Council is a worldwide network of jewelers, vendors, and manufacturers committed to ensuring that a set of best business practices are enforced within the jewelry industry.  RJC is a very intense commitment, but what does this mean for Day’s Jewelers customers? Why should you care that Day’s is an RJC participant?  What benefit does an RJC membership offer to you, and how does it affect the jewelry you buy ...

August is here, and with it comes a true blast of summer weather. For those of you who dread winter, this is the season to shine! Gardens are blooming with fresh produce, the beach calls, and cookouts are in high demand, and Day’s has the perfect accessory for all your summer activities. Peridot is the official birthstone for August, and its bright olive-green shades are great for capturing the essence of summer. Peridot belongs to the olivine family, and forms within the Earth’s mantle. Lava flow brings the gems to the surface, where they can be mined. Peridots can also be found in meteorites! ...

Diamonds rare, natural, and precious in all varieties. A gift of nature formed three billion years ago from molten rock and immense pressure. Comprised of just carbon, a diamond is a perfectly symmetrical lattice giving the stone incredible optical and physical properties. Brilliant in that its sparkle can disperse light into all the colors of the rainbow. Believed to have mystical and supernatural powers, humans have admired diamonds for more than 4,000 years. Furthering the diamonds’ natural beauty through precision cutting and polishing. The diamond, named from the Greek word “Adamas” meaning invincible or indestructible is proven true. Through their lasting nature, incredible hardness, low reactivity to chemicals, and overall resistance. Nothing can scratch a diamond – except another diamond. Unique in their resilience also in that no two diamonds are truly alike. Similar to a fingerprint that is uniquely different from all others.  Each comes from a rough stone that has ...

  This February let's channel the late musical icon, Prince, and celebrate Purple Rain! Purple "Reign", that is! Per Pantone, the 2018 Color of the Year is Ultra Violet, and here at Day's Jewelers we are ready to "rock" the color purple. Of course, there is no greater month to for us to embrace Ultra Violet than February when birthstone Amethyst dominates the jewelry world. If you haven't already, very soon you will be seeing Ultra Violet everywhere. From furniture to hair color, candy packaging to cosmetics, clothing to vehicles, so I'm ...

Platinum - A Diamond's Best Friend. Surveys reveal that more than 80% of women looking to be engaged, prefer Platinum for their engagement ring setting. This highly desirable and precious metal is the best compliment to a diamond because it is Pure, Rare and Eternal. Purest and Rarest of Metals Typically, a piece of platinum jewelry is made up of 95% precious platinum. Compared to 14K gold which is 58.5% gold, or 18K gold which is 75% gold, platinum's purity makes it naturally hypoallergenic especially for those with sensitive skin. Platinum is 30 times more rare than gold, which is why the world's finest diamonds and gemstones were only set in platinum.   Naturally White and Never Fades Platinum's everlasting white metal never reflects color into the diamond it showcases. Unlike white gold ...