Monthly Archives: July 2010

Be Careful With Your Internet Jewelry Postings

Posted on July 30, 2010 by Suncoast Gem Lab

You get a new piece of jewelry.  What is the first thing you want to do?  Show someone!  Today that is so easy with the internet.  We have seen people on Facebook, Twitter, and other sites post pictures to show … Continue reading →

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When An Ounce of Gold Isn’t Worth An Ounce of Gold

Posted on July 28, 2010 by Tom Seguin

If you have an ounce of gold jewelry and want to sell it, don’t expect to get the current pure gold market price which currently a little below $1,200.  Tom Seguin, Master Gemologist Appraiser of Suncoast Gem Laboratories, explains why. … Continue reading →

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OMG! My Diamond Turned Blue

Posted on July 23, 2010 by Tom Seguin

A friend called because her friend was in a panic about her diamond turning blue after a night on the town.  Hear the story and learn more about fluorescence in diamonds in this video blog. Diamond fluorescence is the effect … Continue reading →

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Bling Fling for United Way – Mark Your Calendars!

Posted on July 21, 2010 by Tom Seguin

Donna and Marianne Moyer have teamed up and created a new, fun event where you can get some new-to-you, fun bling and help the United Way Climbing 4 Dollars effort too. It’s called The Bling Fling on Tuesday August 17 … Continue reading →

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Values From the Suncoast Gem Lab Vault

Posted on July 20, 2010 by Suncoast Gem Lab

With the economy still dragging along we have been buying many pieces of pre-loved jewelry and taking more pieces on consignment than in years past. We are going to make these pieces available to our clients on a first come, … Continue reading →

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Composite Ruby, Reconstituted Ruby, Filled Ruby…. What should we call it?

Posted on July 19, 2010 by Tom Seguin

In the last few years the Gemological Community has been in a quandary trying to deal with the new ruby treatments that are on the market. How can we inform our clients, the public about the extent to which the … Continue reading →

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Suncoast Gem Lab – Summer Time Specials

Posted on July 16, 2010 by Suncoast Gem Lab

The summer months tend to be quiet for Suncoast Gem Laboratories.  So for the next three months, we would like to offer our clients that are here for the summer a little incentive to motivate you to have those jewelry … Continue reading →

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Suncoast Gem Labs To Give Away Diamond Ring At Marauders Game

Posted on July 14, 2010 by Suncoast Gem Lab

Diamond takes on a second meaning at the Bradenton Marauders Baseball Game on Saturday, July 24, 2010. We are talking diamond ring! The Bradenton Marauders will host a bridal show called Brides and Baseball during the Saturday, July 24, 2010 … Continue reading →

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How To Get The Most Out Of Selling Your Gold Jewelry

Posted on July 12, 2010 by Suncoast Gem Lab

With gold prices at a record high and increasing personal financial stress due to the economy, many people are selling their gold jewelry.  You see the ads on TV.  “Send us your gold and we’ll send you a check.”  You … Continue reading →

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