--- title: Havilah - Luriya's Gold and Gem Blog | Gladys Teng description: Latest news, trends and information surrounding precious materials, with an emphasis on the fine jewelry industry and luxury lifestyle here in New York City. --- [![luriya](https://www.luriya.com/hs-fs/hubfs/luriya-imagesnew/logo.png?width=136&name=logo.png "luriya")](https://www.luriya.com/) - [![contact-us](https://www.luriya.com/hs-fs/file-523758341-png/MainImages/call.png?width=30&height=30&name=call.png)212-256-0025](tel:212-256-0025) - [![email-us](https://www.luriya.com/hs-fs/file-524904432-png/MainImages/mail-1.png?width=32&height=30&name=mail-1.png)Email Us](mailto:info@luriya.com) - [![appraisal](https://www.luriya.com/hs-fs/file-524845167-png/MainImages/comment.png?width=30&height=30&name=comment.png)Appraisal](https://offers.luriya.com/free-professional-appraisal) - [![schedule-a-meeting](https://www.luriya.com/hs-fs/file-524777677-png/MainImages/calender.png?width=31&height=30&name=calender.png)Schedule a Meeting](https://offers.luriya.com/schedule-a-meeting) - [![mail-in-kit](https://www.luriya.com/hs-fs/file-523779231-png/MainImages/bag.png?width=30&height=30&name=bag.png)Mail In Kit](https://offers.luriya.com/free-and-insured-mail-in-kit) - [![](https://www.luriya.com/hs-fs/file-518216324.png?width=30&height=30&name=file-518216324.png)](https://www.facebook.com/luriyacom) - [![](https://www.luriya.com/hs-fs/file-521656008.png?width=31&height=30&name=file-521656008.png)](https://twitter.com/luriyanyc) - [![](https://www.luriya.com/hs-fs/file-521725613.png?width=28&height=30&name=file-521725613.png)](http://www.linkedin.com/company/luriya) - [![](https://www.luriya.com/hs-fs/file-521734583.png?width=27&height=30&name=file-521734583.png)](http://www.pinterest.com/luriya/) ![Diamond Buyer ](https://www.luriya.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Campaigns/Sell%20My%20Diamond/Website%20Pages/Compressed/Diamond%20Buyer%20%20.png?width=451&name=Diamond%20Buyer%20%20.png "Diamond Buyer ") ![Havilah Blog](https://www.luriya.com/hs-fs/file-593106400.svg) ![blog_havilah.png](https://www.luriya.com/hs-fs/file-526968056-png/MainImages/blog_havilah.png?width=1413&name=blog_havilah.png "blog_havilah.png") ## Gladys Teng ### Recent Posts ## [Inside the World of Selling Jewelry](https://www.luriya.com/havilah/inside-the-world-of-selling-jewelry) BY : [Gladys Teng](https://www.luriya.com/havilah/author/gladys-teng)   ![](https://www.luriya.com/hubfs/New_Luriya_CTA/luriya-clock.png)  June 18, 2018 [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![Selling Your Jewelry Global](https://www.luriya.com/hubfs/image-209.png) ](https://www.luriya.com/havilah/inside-the-world-of-selling-jewelry) If you’ve never sold jewelry before but are considering it for the first time, you might be overwhelmed by several questions and concerns. Your goal is to get the best price for your jewelry, and avoid being scammed or taken advantage of. Doing your own research can be end up being a time-vacuum, so this article will simplify the selling process to help you navigate the market for used jewelry like a pro. [Read More](https://www.luriya.com/havilah/inside-the-world-of-selling-jewelry) Topics: [Selling Jewelry](https://www.luriya.com/havilah/topic/selling-jewelry) ## [Simplify Your Life by Letting Go of Unwanted Jewelry](https://www.luriya.com/havilah/simplify-your-life-by-letting-go-of-unwanted-jewelry) BY : [Gladys Teng](https://www.luriya.com/havilah/author/gladys-teng)   ![](https://www.luriya.com/hubfs/New_Luriya_CTA/luriya-clock.png)  February 26, 2018 [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![pexels-photo-271722.jpeg](https://www.luriya.com/hubfs/pexels-photo-271722.jpeg) ](https://www.luriya.com/havilah/simplify-your-life-by-letting-go-of-unwanted-jewelry)   At some point in recent years, you have probably heard of the Minimalism Phenomenon. While the term also refers to the [1960s art movement](http://www.theartstory.org/movement-minimalism.htm), its meaning today more often refers to a **lifestyle centered on lack of material possessions**. In some ways it is simply a trend that briefly drew a great deal of social media and press attention, with spearheads such as the creators of the documentary “The Minimalists,” as well as Marie Kondo, author of #1 New York Times best-selling book *The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up*. [Read More](https://www.luriya.com/havilah/simplify-your-life-by-letting-go-of-unwanted-jewelry) Topics: [Jewelry](https://www.luriya.com/havilah/topic/jewelry) ## [Do You Know Why You're Wearing It? Jewelry and Its Many Meanings](https://www.luriya.com/havilah/do-you-know-why-youre-wearing-it-jewelry-and-its-many-meanings) BY : [Gladys Teng](https://www.luriya.com/havilah/author/gladys-teng)   ![](https://www.luriya.com/hubfs/New_Luriya_CTA/luriya-clock.png)  September 04, 2017 [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![Selling Cultural Jewelry](https://www.luriya.com/hubfs/pexels-photo-235959.jpg) ](https://www.luriya.com/havilah/do-you-know-why-youre-wearing-it-jewelry-and-its-many-meanings) On the most superficial level, jewelry can be thought of as nothing more than a fashion item. It is commonly worn to enhance or complement an outfit, especially for formal events that showcase elegance and style But if you dig a little deeper and look beyond Western ideals, you will find that in many cultures, **jewelry represents more than simply wearable decoration.**   **In many cultures, jewelry is often worn for luck and superstition.** Family heirlooms are passed down to honor tradition and the bonds between generations. In short, jewelry is worn *not* *only* for aesthetically pleasing purposes, but often for sentimental or social intents. [Read More](https://www.luriya.com/havilah/do-you-know-why-youre-wearing-it-jewelry-and-its-many-meanings) Topics: [Jewelry](https://www.luriya.com/havilah/topic/jewelry), [Colored Gems](https://www.luriya.com/havilah/topic/colored-gems) ## [The Life Cycle Of A Diamond Ring](https://www.luriya.com/havilah/lifecycle-of-a-diamond-ring) BY : [Gladys Teng](https://www.luriya.com/havilah/author/gladys-teng)   ![](https://www.luriya.com/hubfs/New_Luriya_CTA/luriya-clock.png)  August 07, 2017 [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![Selling Diamond Ring NYC](https://www.luriya.com/hubfs/diamond3.jpg) ](https://www.luriya.com/havilah/lifecycle-of-a-diamond-ring) Ever wonder where your [jewelry](https://www.luriya.com/page/sell-jewelry) came from *before* finding its way to a retailer? What has it seen and experienced beyond its relatively brief time in your possession? What is the fate of a piece of jewelry after it’s been sold? Considering the sentimental value we attach to a [diamond ring](https://www.luriya.com/page/sell-diamond-ring), it’s not out of the ordinary to wonder about the history of the stone, as well as where it might end up after its time in your possession. Chances are, the diamond has traveled to more continents than you have before ending up on you or your partner’s finger. So when it comes to diamonds, supply-chain transparency carries more emotional significance than it would for products like coffee beans or sneakers.   [Read More](https://www.luriya.com/havilah/lifecycle-of-a-diamond-ring) Topics: [Diamonds](https://www.luriya.com/havilah/topic/diamonds), [Sell Diamond Ring](https://www.luriya.com/havilah/topic/sell-diamond-ring)   ### Subscribe To HAVILAH ### Posts by Topic - [Jewelry (50)](https://www.luriya.com/havilah/topic/jewelry) - [Diamonds (47)](https://www.luriya.com/havilah/topic/diamonds) - [Watches (34)](https://www.luriya.com/havilah/topic/watches) - [Selling Jewelry (32)](https://www.luriya.com/havilah/topic/selling-jewelry) - [Antique Jewelry (24)](https://www.luriya.com/havilah/topic/antique-jewelry) - [Buying Jewelry (24)](https://www.luriya.com/havilah/topic/buying-jewelry) - [Estate Jewelry (24)](https://www.luriya.com/havilah/topic/estate-jewelry) - [Selling Diamonds (21)](https://www.luriya.com/havilah/topic/selling-diamonds) - [Silver (21)](https://www.luriya.com/havilah/topic/silver) - 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