Another wonderful necklace designed by Theresa Kappel ,Green Chrome Diopside with accents of various colored Tourmalines. This would highlight many outfits. Vibrant green chrome diopside is what makes this piece so special. A chrome diopside drop hangs from a strand of chrome diopside accented with stations of tourmalines. The Tourmaline is grouped in threes by hue with [...]
Have we cleaned your jewelry lately? It is kind of like a spa treatment for your jewelry. It might put a skip in your step to have sparkling jewelry again. The price? Jewelry Cleaning and Inspection is free! See you soon.
Sphene, another of the many collector's gemstones we bring to you. Quite rare, it has a very high dipersion or high fire, which means it is very sparkly. If you like sparkly things, come in and check out these sphene earrings. http://hood-river-jewelers.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=63_104&products_id=478
Stunning strand of Aquamarine, Moonstone and Pearls with a beautiful flower clasp, designed by Theresa Kappel , absolutely gorgeous. We design much of our own jewelry including [...]
Happy Tax Day everyone, we will clean and inspect your fine jewelry for free today (actually everyday) since you need a break today. Let us give your a little more sparkle today.
Finally listed on the American Gem Society's webpage as a Certified Gemologist Appraiser, here is a link to the page listing the 10 from Oregon, the larger list has about 400 or so for North America. Years of work to achieve this title. http://www.americangemsociety.org/appraiser-search-results?state=37
Jewelry Preservation Tips, Avoid Chlorine (and Bromine) exposure like cleaning products or swimming pools/hot tubs. Each can damage jewelry mountings and cause gemstone loss. Remove your jewelry before cleaning with chlorine, swimming or soaking. Preserve your precious, fine jewelry.
Jewelers of America Tips, Fine Jewelry is a precious possession that is designed and crafted to last a lifetime. However, proper care is required to assure the lasting qualities of your jewelry
Pearls of Wisdom, Jewelers Mutual, Remove jewelry before swimming. Fingers constrict in water, making rings more likely to fall off.
Pearls of Wisdom from Jewelers Mutual, During jewelry inspection, Hood River Jewelers will look for broken and worn prongs to help prevent loss of gemstones and diamonds. We want you to look good and feel good with clean, and secure jewelry