Author Archives: Suncoast Gem Lab

Two Special Ticket Offers for 2012 Bradenton Blues Festival!

The inaugural Bradenton Blues Festival, slated for December 1, 2012, 10 a.m.-8 p.m., at the redesigned Riverwalk, along the Manatee River in downtown Bradenton, will feature some of the top blues acts in the country. In fact three of the … Continue reading

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Gem and Jewelry Auctions

On our Suncoast Gem Lab Facebook page we have shared many examples of how gemstones and jewelry are selling for record breaking prices at auction.  The latest being the pink diamond that sold at auction for a record $15.8 million. … Continue reading

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Get Your Bradenton Blues Festival Tickets

Purchase your $25 tickets to Bradenton Blues Festival by June 30th and receive 3 FREE issues of Blues Revue and a Blues Music CD sampler. Purchase tickets online at http://www.bradentonbluesfestival.org/  

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Hottest New Meira T Designs – Free Private Showing

Suncoast Gem Lab presents a free private showing of the hottest new Meira T designs. This exclusive event will be held this Thursday, April 5 from 10am until noon at Suncoast Gem Lab, located at 4016 Cortez Road West, Suite … Continue reading

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The Four C’s of Diamond Quality Part 4: Carat Weight

The four factors that are used to determine the quality and value of a diamond are called The Four C’s: cut, color, clarity and carat weight. The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) Diamond Grading System is used to evaluate and … Continue reading

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The Four C’s of Diamond Quality Part 2: Clarity

The four factors that are used to determine the quality and value of a diamond are called The Four C’s: cut, color, clarity and carat weight. The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) Diamond Grading System is used to evaluate and … Continue reading

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Stay Out of the Doghouse!

Remember Guys………..  You don’t want to go there! Master Gemologist Appraiser 4016 Cortez Road West Suite 1201 Bradenton, FL 34210 ph: 941.756-8787

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Listen to Teleflora

“Give and you shall receive!”  Jewelry would be nice.

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Values From the Vault

From time to time we come across things that we get at great prices that we can offer to our clients at incredible savings.  We just bought a lady’s stainless steel and gold Rolex Date just with an oyster band … Continue reading

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Custom Yellow Sapphire and Diamond Ring

One of the things that we really shine at is creating one of a kind, spectacular pieces of jewelry.  Many of our clients get gems and jewelry that they inherit that have special meaning but they are old and out … Continue reading

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