Jeweler's Corner

Many people are looking for small changes that they can make in life to live a more eco-friendly lifestyle. One small change many people never consider is selling and purchasing estate jewelry. You recycle all of your plastic and tin cans, so why not recycle your gold and silver jewelry?

Many times people have stopped using a piece of jewelry but it is still in good condition and it can be used for many more years. If it still has lots of life to it, bring it to your local jeweler, you will get a little extra cash in your pocket and the item can be passed on to someone else. Or perhaps it has become completely worn out and is beyond the point of repairing. If that is the case, your local jeweler can break it down into its core components and reuse those to make another piece of jewelry. Either way you are helping the environment and that is a little change you can feel good about.

If you have some estate jewelry that you are looking to sell, stop into Amoskeag Jewelers today. Our jewelry experts will help you choose the best option to recycle your jewelry the green way.

Amethyst is the purple variety of the mineral quartz. For centuries it has been prized for the vivid purple tones it comes in. Amethysts are fit for a queen, yet affordable enough for everyday wear. That is why you will find amethysts prominently displayed in everything from the crown jewels, to the affordable sweetheart ring on a young lady’s hand.

In addition to being the birthstone for the month of February, amethysts are also the traditional gemstone for the 6th and 17th wedding anniversaries. But regardless of the month a person is born in, or the number of years a person has been married, a gift of amethyst jewelry will always be well received. If you want to make someone feel like royalty, stop into Amoskeag Jewelers today and let us help you select an affordable piece of amethyst jewelry that is fit for a queen.

Are you getting tired of wearing the same old pieces of jewelry? Are you thinking it’s time for a change? You may want to consider trading your old jewelry in for something new. Many times people have a jewelry box full of unworn pieces of jewelry that have been forgotten about. A trade can be the perfect way to update your look without spending a lot of money.

Instead of letting old unworn jewelry accumulate in the back of your jewelry box, bring your items into Amoskeag Jewelers today. We are always looking to take items in trade or to purchase them outright. If you are looking for a new more current style without spending a lot of cash or if you are looking for a little bit of money in your pocket, the staff at Amoskeag Jewelers will be happy to help.

Are you getting tired of wearing the same old pieces of jewelry? Are you thinking it’s time for a change? You may want to consider trading your old jewelry in for something new. Many times people have a jewelry box full of unworn pieces of jewelry that have been forgotten about. A trade can be the perfect way to update your look without spending a lot of money.

Instead of letting old unworn jewelry accumulate in the back of your jewelry box, bring your items into Amoskeag Jewelers today. We are always looking to take items in trade or to purchase them outright. If you are looking for a new more current style without spending a lot of cash or if you are looking for a little bit of money in your pocket, the staff at Amoskeag Jewelers will be happy to help.

The month of October has two beautiful birthstones to pick from, tourmaline and opal. Both have been prized for centuries partly due to some unusual features.

In some tourmalines, the color can be different depending on the viewing angle. It can also commonly be found with two or three distinct color zones in one piece, this is called bi-colored or tri-colored tourmaline. Tourmaline comes in a wide variety of colors, but typically the pink variety is associated with the month of October.

Opals are best known for the intense play of color that they display. Inside one opal you can find every color of the rainbow. This trait makes opals unique in the world of gemstones. Opals are available in a large array of colors but are most commonly found in the white and green varieties.

If you are looking for a gemstone to represent the month of October, stop into Amoskeag Jewelers today. Let our team help you choose the perfect piece that will be prized for years to come.

Ruby is the birthstone for the month of July. Rubies are from the mineral species Corundum, the same species as Sapphire. When the mineral Corundum is pure, not having any other trace element present, the result is a gemstone without any color. When Chromium is present the result is a beautiful red tone. A red specimen of Corundum is classified as a ruby.

Just like other quality gemstones. Rubies are graded by the four C’s – Color, Clarity, Cut and Carat Weight. All of these factors are considered when grading a ruby, but in the end color has the most significant impact on the desirability and the price of a ruby. Do you have a ruby that you would like to have appraised or are you interested in purchasing a beautiful ruby of your own? If so please stop by Amoskeag Jewelers today. One of our trained jewelry professionals would be glad to help.