by Tom Seguin, Master Gemologist Appraiser | Jan 28, 2016 | Jewelry
Pure gold. The words are captivating. Pure gold is sumptuous and beguiling. But it has limitations for use in jewelry. Throughout history artisans mixed gold with other metals for a variety of reasons, from improving its strength to changing its color. Pure gold is...
by Tom Seguin, Master Gemologist Appraiser | Jul 6, 2015 | Custom Jewelry, Diamonds, Jewelry
In May we had a new client come in that was referred to us by a good friend. She had a whole pile of old, out of date jewelry that she was either not using or didn’t like the designs. She has developed a very contemporary style and wanted something totally...
by Tom Seguin, Master Gemologist Appraiser | Mar 23, 2015 | Jewelry
If you’re like most of the country, on Oscar night, you sat in front of the TV awestruck by the illustrious, dazzling gowns. But what would any of these dresses be without their decadent add-ons?Did you notice the jewelry floating down the red carpet? The truth...
by Tom Seguin, Master Gemologist Appraiser | Mar 19, 2015 | Diamonds, Jewelry
If you can find even a little piece of yourself in this video, we hope it puts a smile on your face! Watch it now: At Suncoast Gems, we understand how important an engagement ring is to your loved one. We also know there’s nothing more romantic than the gift of...
by Tom Seguin, Master Gemologist Appraiser | Mar 16, 2015 | Education, Jewelry
When you make a visit to a jeweler, there’s lots to learn about gemstone value, maintenance and care, and more. Here’s some insight into settings. A prong setting, also called a claw setting, is the component that keeps the stone in place. It acts as a...
by Tom Seguin, Master Gemologist Appraiser | Mar 2, 2015 | Jewelry
Suncoast Gems is proud of its longstanding reputation in the community as an honest jeweler. Our reputation speaks for itself, so it always saddens us to hear about a dishonest jeweler. Recently, a Buffalo Jeweler was ordered to pay nearly $1 million in restitution...
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