Tag: engagement rings
If you’re like the rest of us, staying safe right now includes washing your hands consistently and thoroughly, especially whenever you touch any “foreign” surface. As a result, many of our hands are dry and cracking from all the washing in the recent colder weather. The increased use of hand-sanitizing products only worsens this dryness.
Your jewelry may also be feeling the effect of all that extra hygiene. Excessive use of hand-sanitizer and contact with strong cleaning agents can damage fine jewelry. But it’s important you keep your jewelry clean. Germs can hide on the inside of rings and in design crevices, for example. While stones like diamonds are pretty sturdy, other more delicate stones, like opals and pearls, don’t react well with some soaking solutions.
Even though we love jewelry (of course!), at this delicate time we suggest that you consider following the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) tip: If you have to head out of your home for an essential errand, leave jewelry at home. In an article in USA Today, Rochelle Walensky, chief of the division of infectious diseases at Massachusetts General Hospital said, “I think removal of rings/jewelry when washing hands – or perhaps limiting their wear altogether right now- represents a wise move forward.”
We understand some people don’t want to take off engagement rings and/or wedding bands for sentimental reasons, fear of theft or accidentally misplacing them. Many individuals do not like to ever remove engagement rings or wedding bands. If you really feel you have to wear rings out in public and for some reason aren’t wearing protective gloves, David Craig Jewelers suggests you follow these two steps:
#1 Before scrubbing your hands for at least 20 seconds with soap and water, always remove rings and wash them thoroughly with warm, soapy water, letting them dry on a clean surface. NEVER place rings near a sink or you could risk seeing your precious investment literally go down the drain!
#2 Wash your hands thoroughly in soap and water before you put the rings back on.
If you have specific questions about the safe cleaning of a particular piece of fine jewelry, please feel free to call David at 267-278-1986. We’re happy to offer advice.
As a jewelry expert, David Craig Rotenberg wears many similar hats: estate dispute resolution counselor, gem advisor, jewelry lecturer and appraiser, to name a few. David is also frequently called upon to speak, testify or write about jewelry and gem appraisals. On the latter subject, most people, he says, don’t realize that the valuation process itself varies since replacement value (i.e. what it would cost to replace an item) can be very different from an estate sale appraisal for instance, which might be lower—what someone would pay to purchase an item in today’s market.
Last summer, David was asked by the American Gem Society (AGS) to contribute a piece to their blog. His article, “What’s That Bracelet (Really) Worth? , provides interesting advice on insurance and settlement appraisals and shows the reader how to find a top appraiser in order to be fully confident you’re in the right hands.
The AGS is dedicated to consumer protection, which makes it a natural for David who has been an active participant in the nonprofit organization for many years. He was awarded the title of Emeritus Certified Gemologist Appraiser (ECGA) by the organization in 2017 in recognition of his commitment to the jewelry industry.
Most recently, David again wrote for the AGS on the topic of Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practices (USPAP). Here, he explains why a jewelry appraiser should become compliant in order to be “recognized as being one of the best in appraising in the industry.” David will be lecturing on the topic of USPAP Compliance in regards to colored gemstones at the American Gem Trade Association (AGTA) GemFair Tucson in 2020.
If you’re looking for one of the area’s most competent and trusted jewelry appraisers, contact David Craig Jewelers at 215-968-8900 or stop in to the shop located at 10 Summit Square Shopping Center in Langhorne, PA.
She said YES! We are delighted to share in Ben and Nicki’s recent engagement. Continue reading Love Story: Ben and Nicki’s Engagement
We now carry Ritani engagement rings at David Craig Jewelers! Ritani is a high-end jewelry brand modernizing the way people purchase diamond engagement rings and jewelry. Continue reading We Now Carry Ritani Engagement Rings!
Finally got engaged, thank u @davidcraigjewel for making it so easy for my fiancé as well! My ring is perfect! pic.twitter.com/6FTzKruqWx
— Michelle (@mrjfriends) September 24, 2013
This stunning round halo three stone engagement ring features Forevermark diamonds set in 18K white gold. Imagine the look on her face when you get down on one knee and present this ring to her. Continue reading Round Halo Three Stone Engagement Ring
“David, Thank you for helping my fiance choose the perfect engagement ring! I couldn’t be more impressed by the beauty of my diamond. It is perfect!”
– Kathryn M. Continue reading Love Story: Kathryn & Daniel’s Engagement