Located in the heart of New York City’s Midtown Manhattan, the Diamond District is known worldwide as one of the premier destinations for anyone buying or selling diamonds and other precious stones. The Diamond District is also known for being the largest shopping district for a plethora of precious stones and other rare pieces.

It’s just March but we just can’t wait to follow-up our stone series with one of our most favorite precious stones: the Opal. The opal is actually known as being the official October birthstone. We know, we’re getting ahead of ourselves.

There is SO MUCH to learn about the opal and we’re not even sure if we could cover everything in this blog. We just hope you take away something after reading the latest installment to our stone series. Without further ado, let Luriya walk you through seven things you (probably) didn’t know about opals!

Some people only go for the latest trends when assembling a jewelry collection, but the smartest jewelry buyers know that vintage pieces can be a great addition to your jewelry drawer. Let Luriya walk you through the most common misconceptions about vintage, estate, and antique jewelry! Scroll down to read more...

Let’s be honest, you sell jewelry for two reasons: a quick payout and to get rid of unpleasant memories. Jewelry is a fairly common present and, while the intention is to keep it forever, unforeseen factors could influence you to sell it. Whether it’s a bad breakup, financial problems, or the need for a little extra cash, Luriya’s here to help you determine whether it’s time to sell your jewelry.

First and foremost, you’re probably reading this article because you’re searching for the best place to sell jewelry in NYC. However, we hate to inform you that there’s no such thing. Selling jewelry in Manhattan can be a stressful experience. You can spend all day searching for the best jewelry buyers but you would still come out of it empty handed.

As a continuation of our stone series, we are now diving into the world of Rubies!

Ruby History and Lore

It’s no surprise that rubies have been one of the most popular gemstones in the world. With its strikingly strong features and bold hues, rubies have long been known as a status symbol for people with authority or for those that hold power. In ancient civilizations, the ruby’s blood-red hue has been seen as a talisman for invulnerability as well as a source of warmth.