The Shopping Maniac on June 25th, 2010

Everyday when I watch the news they keep talking about how the price of gold keeps going up and up. It’s something like $1245 an ounce now.
I think I’m starting to wish I was working in the jewelry trade again.
Oh yes, I used to be a jeweler. No – not [...]

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The Shopping Maniac on December 13th, 2009

Judging custom wedding rings is to a large degree, admittedly, a subjective affair. You either like the look or you don’t. But when adding in factors of cost, durability and the like, it’s helpful to be aware of some objective criteria used by the pros. You’ll want your personalized ring choice to be a good [...]

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The Shopping Maniac on September 8th, 2009

You need to give the process of selecting your engagement ring some serious thought.  This decision cannot be hurried.  There are so many different types of setting available and you need to make sure you are selecting the correct style.  Choosing a ring you absolutely adore is a very good idea.  You will be wearing [...]

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