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  • Estate Jewelry Buying Guide

    If you are like most jewelry enthusiasts, the colors, shapes and designs of antique or estate jewelry excite you to no end. The geometric shapes, brightly colored gems, and build give each and every piece its own personality. Adding these darling pieces to your jewelry collection will allow you to give them new life. The…

  • Preparing for An Appraisal

    You may need to find the value of your jewelry for many reasons. From selling jewelry to finding the value out of curiosity, it is important you find a jeweler that has the proper credentials and motives. In recent years, diamonds and other gemstones are becoming more costly and it is even more crucial to…

  • 4 Tips for Wearing Men’s Jewelery

    Men’s jewelery has become a staple of men’s fashion. Jewelery always completes and outfit and when done properly can create a strong, masculine look. Start small This relates to both number of pieces and the size of your pieces. To make a simple statement, you can start with a wrist-watch. You can also start with…

  • Birthstones – The Perfect Gift

    Birthdays are an exciting time of the year, celebrating the life of loved ones. When it comes to buying a gift for your wife, girlfriend, daughter or mother, jewelry is always the perfect go-to option. What makes that piece of jewelry even more significant and special for the beautiful woman in your life, is personalizing…

  • A Guide to Men’s Wristwatches

    A Guide to Men’s Wristwatches

    If you read our previous entry, you may be an expert in choosing the right jewelry for the special women in your life. But, now it’s time to learn a thing or two about how to choose the perfect wristwatch for yourself! A man’s watch can say a lot about him, and finding the perfect…

  • Holiday Gift Help: Choosing the Perfect Jewelry For Your Loved One

    The holidays are just around the corner, which for many of us means it’s time to start shopping. Coming up with the perfect gift idea for each person on your list is often the hardest part of the holiday season! Putting in a little effort always goes a long way in the end. Jewelry is…

  • A Gift for Frank

    Garo and I loved when celebrities would visit our store. There was always so much excitement! If they called ahead, which they usually did, I would make sure we had a special wine for them and of course, their favorite appetizer- Hummus! We always went out of our way to make it a special occasion…

  • Beautiful Jewelry for a Noble Cause

    If you’ve ever visited us here at Smoke Tree Jewelers, you know that we have a real passion for what we do. We love being able to design, create and share our wonderful custom jewelry with you! But did you know that we have another love as well? We are true animal lovers! And for…

  • How do I get Started as a Maker of Jewelry?

    How do I get Started as a Maker of Jewelry?

    There are two ways. The first way to become a jewelry-maker is to attend the Gemological Institute of America. This nonprofit institute headquartered in Carlsbad, California offers courses both online and at its’ 12 locations around the world. They are dedicated to research and education in the field of gemology, and their International Diamond Grading…

  • The Ever-Curious Engagement Man

    The Ever-Curious Engagement Man

    The engagement process can be very concerning and confusing for a man. Amidst a whirlwind of nerves gearing up for the big question, the search for the perfect diamond commences. And when he steps into the jewelry store, he’ll realize there is more to a ring than a diamond. Most men find it difficult to…