Stephen Dweck designs could be described as fine fashion jewelry with funk and flair; there is nothing about his pieces that anybody would call classic—and that’s their appeal. Dweck jewelry are fashion pieces, accessories meant to make statements and start conversations. As such, you’ll find that the price points are a little more affordable than…
One of the things that turns jewelry lovers into fine jewelry investors is knowledge. When you can look at two pieces of jewelry that seem identical, it can be hard to justify buying the more expensive piece. But when you know that the fine piece isn’t hollow, is expertly soldered, has a higher gold content,…
Last week, we talked about the decision to start a fine jewelry collection, and maybe starting with a pair of earrings you absolutely love. And the reason we say “absolutely love” is because that’s rule number one when shopping for fine jewelry in the DC area: you’d better love it. Just as with art, you…
If you love jewelry, the time will come when you realize you’re going to have to invest in some fine jewelry for your collection. Fine jewelry makes us feel special, can lend confidence, make a statement and, most importantly, it lasts. While we recognize that inexpensive pieces can give you more fashion for your buck,…
The beautiful thing about jewelry that never goes out of style is, well, it never goes out of style. Those ageless pieces are exactly the sort of thing we keep our eye out for at Loudoun Jewelry on Maple Avenue, because classics are always in demand. Here are few to keep an eye out for:…
Last week, we talked about the liquidation value of estate jewelry, the price you might get for it if you bring it to a pawn shop in Loudoun, VA. There are several other values that can be assigned to your piece of jewelry: Estate value: the amount determined if the item will be taxed for…
People often visit pawn shops in Northern Virginia with a piece of estate jewelry and want to know what it’s worth. It sounds like a simple question, but it really isn’t. If you’re trying to sell a piece of jewelry, you’re talking about its liquidation value, the amount of cash you can get for the…
While platinum is always extolled, yellow gold has had a resurgence this year. And why not? The price of yellow gold has dropped thirty-three percent in the past two years, which means it’s more affordable than it’s been in a long time and just as beautiful as it’s always been. If you’re in doubt, check…
Headquartered in Madrid, Carrera y Carrera is a premier Spanish jewelry company that dates back to 1885, when Saturio Esteban Carrera opened a small jewelry workshop; that business was carried on by a son and his four nephews. In 1960, when Queen Fabiola of Belgium planned her nuptials to King Baudoin, the company was commissioned…
Everybody knows that gold is yellowish and silver is whitish. Right? Beyond that, there are distinctions that should be made clear and bear repeating, even if you’ve heard them before. For starters, there is no such thing as “pure” gold, at least not in jewelry. The purest gold is 24 karat, where a karat is…