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Why Shopping Local is So Important

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As we observe another “”Small Business Shopping Day”, I am asking you to consider doing this every day versus just one day a year. Cheshire has so many wonderful unique local businesses whether it is R.W. Hine Ace Hardware, The Red Owl, Cheshire Sports Center or DW Gem Services LLC, along with some fabulous restaurants. […]

Shopping for a Diamond? Where do you go?

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Shopping for a diamond can be a very scary thing. There are so many places you can go to, but how do you know you are getting what you pay for? TRUST! Trust in my business is probably the most important factor that should come into play. If you don’t trust the person you are […]

Jewelry Appraisals-Go to an Expert

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When was the last time you had an appraisal done on your jewelry? Prices in this industry change often but they aren’t always going up. Back in the early 2000’s, the jewelry industry had a major upheaval in terms of margins they made. Gone were the high markups. With the competition they faced on the […]

How to Sell Your Jewelry

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Many people have old, broken jewelry, diamonds they no longer wear, jewelry that has been handed down to you but you will never wear. So, what do you do with it? The best thing to do is find a reputable company that you trust and bring it to them to get an offer. At DW […]

The State of the Jewelry Industry

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Welcome to my first blog. I have dreamed of opening a business like this for many years. After working for one of the largest family owned jewelers in the state, I realized that not every customer was getting the personal touch that they deserved. Especially when they are purchasing a unique piece of jewelry, selling […]