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Listen: NPR Explores Why Some Jewelry Stores Hide Price Tags

By Erika Winters We've all heard this before: If you have to ask, you can't afford it. But with jewelry, the answer to "How much?" isn't as cut-and-dried as shoppers imagine. And some jewelers would rather explain the value--the craftsmanship, the quality, and materials--of a piece to customers than le...

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Poll: Do You Think EGL Diamond Grading Reports Should Be Banned?

By Erika Winters Yesterday we published a news roundup outlining the recent bans of European Gemological Laboratory diamond grading reports from two major trading networks, RapNet and Polygon. RapNet has banned grading reports from all EGL branches, and Polygon has banned reports from EGL Int...

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EGL Laboratory Grading Report Bans: News Roundup

By Erika Winters Over the last two weeks, two diamond trading networks have banned grading reports from the European Gemological Laboratories (EGL). The RapNet Diamond Trading Network will no longer list grading reports from any EGL branch effective October 1st. And as of September 17th, the ...

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Jewel of the Week – Little h Geode Souffle Pearl and Sapphire Earrings

By Erika Winters Fabulous Jewelry Shared by Pricescope Members This week's featured jewel showcases innovative use of pearls! Thanks everyone for sharing your gorgeous jewelry in the Show Me the Bling and Pearls forums! We were thrilled to see bsomlo's new earrings designed by Hisano Shepherd of ...

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Keeping Up with Engagement Ring Selfies • Poll: Do You?

By Erika Winters An engagement ring selfie with icon Elizabeth Taylor - Image: @KimKardashian on Instagram Engagement ring selfies are on the rise. Some women are taking it to the next level and getting plastic surgery to make their hands look better in engagement ring selfies. And according to one ...

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$4 Million “Purple Orchid” Diamond Debuts at Hong Kong Jewelry Show

By Erika Winters Leibish & Co. is presenting the Purple Orchid diamond at the September Hong Kong Jewellery & Gem Fair Fancy-color diamond jewelry company Leibish & Co. is presenting its rare Purple Orchid diamond for the first time at the September Hong Kong Jewellery & Gem Fair, which started on...

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Jewel(s) of the Week – Love Times Two: Hers and Hers Engagement Rings

By Erika Winters Fabulous Jewelry Shared by Pricescope Members This week we are celebrating the engagement of two women with stunning, classic matching engagement rings! Thanks everyone for sharing your lovely jewelry and stories on our Show Me the Bling forum! We love how HappyNewLife and her fian...

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Poll: Would You Buy an Apple Watch?

By Erika Winters The Internet has exploded in conversation about Apple's latest unveilings--the iPhone 6 (and 6 Plus) and the Apple Watch--formerly conjectured to be called the iWatch. And naturally, there's been a lot of criticism about the device from both design and use perspectives. Design: There ...

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