"Blue Moon of Josephine"

 
History was made yesterday when billionaire Joseph Lau purchased an $48.4 million diamond. The color? An exceptionally fancy vivid blue. Weighing in at a hefty 12.03 carats. The Hong Kong tycoon purchased the stone for his 7 year old daughter Josephine. This beauty currently stands as the most expensive diamond in the world.

STAY TUNED FORM SOME FABULOUS D.I.Y FALL JEWELRY IDEAS!

So you're ready to take the next step??

BUT FIRST

someone needs to take a trip to the jeweler!

Below is a wonderful chart to aid you in the quest of finding a perfect ring for your beloved.. but more importantly, to find the perfect ring that fits! 

Good Luck my friends!

HAPPY HAPPY SUMMER :)

Don't fall behind in the latest fashion trends! 

Get ready for summer time! Need Vacation money?? We got you covered!!

10 Fun Facts, we should all know about our

 "Star-Spangled Banner"

1. Bernard J. Cigrand is considered the father of Flag Day. In 1885, as a young teacher at a high school in Waubeka, Wisconsin, Cigrand put a small flag on his desk and told his students to write essays about it. He fought for the rest of his life to formally establish the holiday, according to The National Flag Day Foundation.
2. The flag has been changed 27 times. The final star, for Hawaii, was added in 1960. 
3. The first time the flag was flown after being adopted was on Aug. 3, 1777 in Rome, New York.
4. The flag's colors have become significant over time. The white is for purity, the red is for valor and the blue is for justice
5. President George Washington described the design like this: "We take the stars from heaven, the red from our mother country, separating it by white stripes, thus showing that we have separated from her, and the white stripes shall go down to posterity representing liberty."
6. The first flag was probably created by Francis Hopkinson, who signed the Declaration of Independence. He requested "a quarter cask of the public wine" as payment for his design. He was rejected.
7. Betsy Ross sewed the first American flag according to a pattern, which was likely Hopkinson's. Legend has it she changed the six-point stars he'd drawn to five-point ones because they were easier to stitch.
8. Sea captain William Driver gave the flag its "Old Glory" nickname in 1831
9. The current design of the U.S. flag was created by Robert G. Heft, who made the pattern for a high school project. He earned a B- at first, but when the government chose it, his teacher raised the grade to an A.
10. There are six American flags on the moon. Five are standing, but Neil Armstrong's fell over.

Welcome Summer Days :)

OOPS! Forgot to take off that ring before taking a dip??

Here are some quick tip remedies for cleaning your ring  J

Tip #1: Before going through any hassle, check with your family jewelry does free cleanings!

Tip #2: Using gentle dish detergent, with a soft toothbrush, brush the top and bottom, then rinse several times in hot water.

Tip #3: For diamonds- use Formula 409 (can be purchased at Wal-Mart) with a large quantity of water. Dip in the ring then make sure to rinse several times.  Lay on towel to dry.

*JUST A REMINDER*

Sunscreen or lotion can gunk up under your stones!!

Cold water can shrink your finger!!

It’s better to take off the ring then lose it forever!!

Think before heading out in this Florida summer to avoid any tragedies!!

What's your shape?

Just like us, diamonds come in all shapes and sizes! 

These are our TOP 10 favorites! 

 

Did You Know????

 

Other jewelry stores sell us their diamonds. 

This is because we pay the most for all diamonds, loose or in a settings.  So why settle for less? Come directly to us for the highest payout for your jewelry!!!! 

 

 

Time is ticking! What will you wish for this New Years????

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LOOK THIS WAY FOR THE HOLIDAYS!!!!

With only a few days left until Christmas, trees are lighting everywhere, families are gathering and stores are 

busier than ever!!!

         Whether you're wrapping up some last minute shopping, having holiday cocktails with friends, or headed out for an elegant Christmas affair, here are a few ideas to help you piece together  a  FABULOUSLY FESTIVE LOOK!!

       #1- THE "I'M STILL SHOPPING" LOOK   

For this particular look, we've paired a favorite Christmas sweater, courtesy of H&M along with our favorite classic jeans look, the stone wash!

HOW WE DID IT:    For starters, we've selected a winter green beanie to keep all those hair frizzies from flying away while you squeeze through the stores, a chique' ivory pea coat to keep it all together, Santa-themed Christmas socks to keep you a little-naughty-never-nice, and of course, snowflake gloves to keep your hands warm while pushing a shopping cart FULL of g!fts!.

Let's not forget our JEWELRY!! COURTESY OF THE FABULOUS PANDORA Collection!

After all, in the words of  Sonja Henie

 "Jewelry takes people's minds off of your wrinkles!"

Here's a closer look: to the left, the classic Pandora Christmas Charm Bracelet with interchangeable charms alongside Pandora's "Silver Christmas" earrings! Take a peek!!

#2 THE "COCKTAILS & CHEERS" LOOK

For our 2nd look, the "Cocktails & Cheer" as we like to call it, we've chosen  to have a Merry Blue Christmas!! With classic pieces such as the well known cable bracelet and cable watch from the David Yurman collection, this look is a definite must for the classy-on-the-go chic!

In addition, we've added this fabulous black cover-up scarf, courtesy of the ever-so-exquisite...

Last, but NEVER LEAST, our 3rd look!!!

#3: "EVER-SO-ELEGANT GREEN CHRISTMAS BALL" LOOK

What better way to bring in the Christmas spirit than the enchanting color of emerald green alongside the illustrious Van Cleef & Arpels designs!  Shoes! Shoes ! and more shoes! How FLAWLESS are these gold-leaf inspired strappy heels??

Take notice of the uniquely designed clover pieces characterized by the charming diamonds centered perfectly! Van Cleef has yet, done it AGAIN!!! NEED WE SAY MORE??

Altogether, no matter what you're doing, there is definitely a piece AND DESIGNER for EVERY OCCASION!!

AND AS ALWAYS, if you're ever LOOKING for that PERFECT piece, or just looking to SELL that not-so-perfect piece...you know EXACTLY WHERE TO GO~~ :)

Signed,

Golden Gramm

Do you have any designer jewelry? When was the last time you wore that Tiffany&Co your hubby got you? Stop the nonsense and come CASH IN YOUR JEWELRY! Here at National Jewelry Buyers we purchase all sorts of designer pieces- from Cartier to Rolex to David Yurman! So don't delay, stop in today!

HOLLY JOLLY PROPOSAL IDEAS!

Tis the season for merry times and tis the season for love! So many wonderful things to look forward to during the holidays.  Seeing family, no school for the kids, couple days off work. What better time to ask the lovely lady of your dreams to marry you then a time filled with so much cheer!

I have fantasized numerous times how I would like my future hubby to propose during the holiday

#1. Christmas Lights

setting up the lights is a favorite of mine so why not add an extra touch by making it the way you propose!

#2 Ornament Proposal

Putting up the tree and decorating is also a favorite.  It brings the family together. Add a special ornament to the pile and make sure she is the one to put it on the tree!

#3 Christmas Carol Proposal

I think I saved the best for last.  What cuter Christmas proposal than to have your entire family come knocking at your door to single for you, with your boyfriend joining in at the end to ask for your hand in marriage.

May your Holiday be filled with cheer and loved ones!

Visit one of our locations for a holiday treat!

KNOW YOUR DIAMOND

Very important part of our job here at NJB is to 

keep our customers informed!

A lot of scammers exist out in the jewelry world and we see it happen day after day :( 

When shopping for a diamond be aware of the quality stone you are purchasing. It can make or break the resale price!

There are 4 C's in the diamond buying world

1. Cut 
2. Clarity
3. Color
4. Carat

Today we a will go over the "CLARITY". Below is a chart ranging from IF to I3. What does this mean exactly? It means "how clear" your diamond appears with the naked eye as well as with a loop.

Inclusions are referred to the flaws found on, around, inside your diamond looking almost like minuet chips. Those black specs(carbon) you see inside a diamond are BIG NO NO'S. Try and purchase a diamond as clear as possible if you are looking for a great clarity stone. Next time you go diamond shopping, ask the salesmen to allow you to look at the diamond with a loop.  Look for flaws, don't ignore them.  If a salesmen is trying to sell you a "VS2" stone and you look at it and its got black specs everywhere or you see chip like marks, you are being scammed.  Be cautious, and stay informed!

HAPPY FALL!

Today's blog is a family, fun DIY Project for all ages!

It's that spooky time of the year again and as much as we love to consume pumpkin spiced goods we love to dress for the holiday.  This project is stylish sweet treats you can't eat but def show off:) 

WHAT YOU NEED: 

• 2 yellow buttons
• 2 orange buttons
• 2 white buttons
• scissors
• 2 surgical steel french hooks
• brown yarn OR for my advanced ladies you can use thin sterling or copper wire

HOW TO MAKE:

1. Take yarn, cut about a foot string.  
2. Take the string and french hook and insert an end of the yarn into the bottom of the hook.  
3. Tie a small knot so that the hook and string are attached near the end of string.
4. Take your white button and thread string through ONE openings with yarn.
5. Slide the button all the way so that the it is almost touching the hook. 
6. Make a knot and cut string.  
7. Take the loose string and thread through the other opening of your white button AND thread through ONE opening of your orange button. 
8. Make a knot and cut string. 
9. Again take the rest of the string and thread through the other opening of the orange and ONE opening of the yellow button. 
10. Make knot and cut access string. 

Look at image above to guide you.  The idea is to attach one button at a time to the other in order to make the dangling affect.  This DIY uses yarn but the advance ladies may use wire like image above. Follow the same steps.

HAPPY HAUNTING! 

-LOVE NJB FAM

Yellow Gold vs White Gold

The endless battle to which color is best for you? Some people already know what they like, which by all means I applaud you! For those of us who just can't decide whether to put your beautiful stone on that pretty white gold or yellow gold setting, here are some fun facts that might help you decide what to do! 

YELLOW GOLD

 made up of: GOLD + COPPER + ZINC

classic & elegant look

less maintenance BUT does need to be polished to keep shine

the higher Karats (21 kt-24 kt) are less durable

can be dented

compliments darker skin tones

WHITE GOLD

made up of: GOLD + SILVER + PALLADIUM

better for diamonds

more expensive

more maintenance BUT more durable

scratch resistant

compliments lighter skin tones