When caring for fine jewelry, it is best to have a professional inspect, clean, and polish your jewelry every six months. At Modern Jewelers our professional, experienced staff is highly qualified to give your special pieces the attention and quality care they need.

Information about Jewelry Care

Diamonds have 6 components you should know before you buy: Cut, Color, Carat Weight, Clarity, Certification, and Care.

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Information about Diamonds

A gemstone or gem is considered a precious or semi-precious stone. It is a piece of mineral, which when cut and polished is used to make jewelry. Some gemstones are not made from mineral but are rock or organic material. Rarity is another characteristic that lends value to a gemstone. To learn more about gemstones and the "birthstones" click here:

Information about Gemstones and Birthstones

Are all pearls white? How does the color impact the price and quality? Where do pearls come from?

There are many colors and types of pearls, and not all pearls are created equal.

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Information about Pearls

Platinum is not the same as white gold. It is extremely pure when compared with Gold and it is the heaviest of the precious metals. It's strength makes it an ideal setting for diamonds or precious stones.

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Information about Platinum

Gold is a very soft metal when it is pure and is the most malleable metal. 24 Karat is considered pure gold, but you also have additional terms like "Gold Plated", and what makes "White Gold" look silver or platinum?

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Information about Gold

Sterling silver is an alloy of silver. What is an alloy of silver and how do you determine if it is "Sterling"?

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Information about Sterling Silver