Tips on Buying Gemstones

It is hard not to fall in love with a gorgeous gemstone, this could be an item you are looking to make into a piece of jewelry or a stone used for decorative beauty. No matter the use gemstones will always have a overwhelming presence.

Basic Tips for Quality Gemstones

  1. Look into the item: The number of gemstones for sale is hard to count. It is one of the many great things about the industry is the variety available. Which is why it is great idea to do your research and make sure you know what you are buying.
  2. Trust in the seller you are working with: Similar to the jewelry industry many people have reputable sellers that they trust when buying jewelry. This is no different, go into a shop with plenty of questions about the item. It is always great when a seller has just as much knowledge about the item as you do.
  3. Take your time: There is no rush in purchasing gemstones. When you are in the buying process sometimes it can get exciting and you will want to make a purchase right away. Take your time with this and look over the gemstone for any imperfections or anything that may need repaired. It does not hurt to bring your own jewelry loupe of microscope to get a further inspection on the item.
  4. Try to get insurance or a guarantee: It always a great sign you are working with reputable sellers when they offer a guarantee on their items. This will often mean the seller trust in the items they are selling.
  5. Price Check; It doesn’t hurt to shop around and see if you are buying this item at market price. Check online, go to different stores, ask experts in the industry for an appraisal. This is a great way to make sure you are paying a fair price on your item.

Conclusion

  • With these buying tips provided you will have a great base in making an accurate honest purchase. Contact us with any questions you may have, but make sure to always enjoy the process of finding new beautiful gemstones.

History of the Jewelry Box

Jewelry packaging or boxing has dated back far before my time or even your time. The first known concept of a jewelry box dates back to ancient Egypt. You might wonder what was the purpose of these boxes? Well the Egyptians had a very similar use for them as we do organization, storage, & protection.

While in today’s society we refer to our jewelry boxes as chest or cases, in Egypt these pieces were referred to in terms of “Jewelry Casket”. You may think that a casket sounds large but this item is slightly smaller then a chest and it would be sitting atop of a stand.

Until the Victorian era, owning jewelry was known as a luxury. When you owned enough jewelry that you were requiring storage, you would have considered to be royalty in the ancient times. It wasn’t until the industrial revolution when jewelry started to by more economical for mass groups. With the price of jewelry coming less expensive, this meant more people would require jewelry packaging and storage units. Unlike the “Jewelry Caskets” or “Chests” used in Egypt, jewelry storage boxes became much smaller and more accessible for a dresser storage or bathroom storage in the modern day.

Over time the jewelry storage box will continue to grow and evolve, but we can remain certain that the values will stay the same storage, organization and protection. Take a look at the link below to view some of our modern jewelry storage units.

https://www.gemsondisplay.com/organizers-pl97

JEWELRY STORAGE TIPS TO PREVENT TARNISHING

Elements That Can Tarnish Your Jewelry

Moisture
Extreme light
Heat
Metal mixing
Some cosmetics
Body oils and lotions
Harsh cleaning chemicals
Sweat
Perfumes
Deodorants


How to Store Your Jewelry
  • Clean jewelry properly before storage.
  • Separate jewelry by metal, as interactions between different metals could ruin luster.
  • Place packets of silica gel or activated charcoal inside the jewelry box to absorb moisture.
  • Research the cleaning method that is best for each piece.
  • Conceal items in cloth bags or in boxes.
  • Store in a dark, dry place.
  • Utilize dividers to separate pieces in drawers.
  • Wrap pieces in anti-tarnish cloth or paper.
  • Avoid bathrooms and direct sunlight.

Jewelry Packaging Tips & Ideas

  • Good packaging can play a major role in the performance of your jewelry shop. A well packaged piece of jewelry will not only arrive safely and presentable to your customer, but with the addition of branding your boxes, bags, jewelry cards, pouches, etc. This will allow your company to build image & likeliness with this customer and continue to bring in repeat business.

Jewelry Boxes

  • Great option for branding. Many jewelry boxes can have your logo added to the top of the box or inside lid. Creating multiple spots for your customer to view your logo.
  • Protection: One of the better options to ensure your products arrive safely to its destination.
  • Presentation: Whether you are selling bracelets, earrings, necklaces, rings, etcs. you are able to find a box with the insert that matches your jewelry. This is ideal for when your customer opens your packaging and creates that lasting moment.
  • https://www.gemsondisplay.com/jewelry-boxes-cl35

Jewelry Cards

  • With a large amount of jewelry cards being made with custom card-stock, this will allow you to add your full color logo and image to your cards.
  • Jewelry Cards tend to be most popular in bracelets, earrings, necklaces, pendants, and barrette.
  • For transit of this item, jewelry cards can easily be placed inside of a gift box or jewelry pouch to provide extra protection in shipping.
  • https://www.gemsondisplay.com/earring-cards-custom-cards-cl372

Conclusion

  • These tips are a useful quality to understand new ways and possibilities for your jewelry. Following these tips can increase your brand awareness along with customer retention. Please feel free to share your thoughts and ideas with us in the comment section.

Jewelry Storage Tips

If you like me, it can be very easy after a long day to toss your jewelry on your bed stand, next to your bathroom sink, or even on the floor. This action can have a damaging effect on your earrings, bracelets, necklaces, or rings. This is why it can be a great idea to invest in a jewelry compartment organizer for your pieces. Read below for some of our favorite jewelry storage tips.

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  • Elements That Can Tarnish Your Jewelry
  1. Moisture
  2. Extreme Light
  3. Heat
  4. Metal Mixing
  5. Some Cosmetics
  6. Body Oils and Lotions
  7. Harsh Cleaning Chemicals
  8. Sweat
  9. Perfumes
  10. Deodorants

Displaying On-The-Go

From home shows to festivals, traveling displays are tricky. Fortunately, displays on-to-go do not have to be a pain or complicated experience! There are tons of simple, but chic options for the traveling merchant.

Carrying Cases

Our jewelry carrying cases and jewelry organizers are the perfect solution for keeping your gems or jewelry safe during transportation. We offer soft-padded carrying cases with handles, and even hard

3 Simple Packing Solutions for the Holiday Season

Well, winter is finally here. The weather is cooling down and 2020 is finally wrapping up. Speaking about wrapping, have you started your Christmas Shopping yet? Sometimes it can be difficult, or tricky to package your gifts in a presentable way, while still maintaining a budget. No worries, here are three easy, simple, and affordable ways to package your presents this holiday season.

1 Magnetic Ribbon Boxes

Pictured: Magnetic Ribbon Box in Blue

If you’re like me, the holidays can get BUSY. There are always places to be and thing to do while you’re shopping for Christmas. This is one of the major reasons why I love the magnetic ribbon series of the jewelry boxes. This box stands alone as one perfect packaging option. The box is made of thick and sturdy paper, while the insert varies between plush foam or a satin fabric wrapping. The box series is also available in many festive colors including a royal red, metallic gold, or icy silver. And to top this box is a perfect little bow. These are wonderful for jewelry like earring pendants charms bracelet s, but they can also accommodate more “odd items” like pens and knick knacks. Check out this series by clicking here.

2 Cotton Filled Boxes

Pictured: Dazzle Cotton – Filled Jewelry

Sometimes I’m not gifting just jewelry. Sometimes the gift is a money card, or silk scarf: A small meaningful gift that begs for a more meaningful presentation. This is where cotton filled boxes play a perfect part of your packaging. These are available in a plethora of colors including red, blue, silver, gold, purple, teal and more! The sizing options are also very accommodating for difficult items. These boxes are available in a premium brand that offers anti-tarnishing jewelers batting cotton. This makes gifting metal items very simple. The best part is the affordable price. These boxes start at 0.25 per unit, and are even printable if that’s your cup of tea.

3 Shipping Delicates – Soft Leatherette Model Boxes

Shipping can be stressful. Is it going to make it in time? And more importantly: will it arrive in one piece? Why not package your gifts in a protective metal box? The leatherette model boxes are a great option for preventing shipping damage. All of these are made of a thick and sturdy metal box and wrapped with a soft touch leatherette material. Meaning they look good while keeping your gift safe for transportation. For an added bit of class and safety, this series sports a nice packer box. Check out this series of box by clicking here.

Conclusion

Make the holidays a simple and easy occasion with the right packaging.┬áFor more creative inspiration, check out our wide selection of packaging by following the link below. Or give us a call, we are available 8 AM ÔÇô 5 PM Mon-Friday EST.

419-830-3104

We Are Open! Still Printing and Shipping!

-Committed to serving you

To begin, we at Gems on Display would like to take a moment to assure our loyal customers. We are committed to providing the highest quality goods and services in a safe and secure way despite the global health concerns.

We are still open, and we are ready to help with any packaging needs.

At times like this, keeping morale high is important. A small act of kindness can brighten someoneÔÇÖs perspective immensely, turning a bad day into a long-lasting good memory. One way to do this could be to give the gift of jewelry, perhaps in celebration of a momentous event, or perhaps in celebration of life itself.

We are glad to help make this possible with our premium cotton-filled jewelry boxes, high-quality items that are sure to uplift and encourage. Attractive, durable, and made right here in the United States, our jeweler’s batting filled boxes are what you need for packaging almost anything. These versatile items can serve as ring boxes, bracelet boxes, necklace boxes, watch boxes, earring boxes, pendant boxes, and more.

Need a specific look, a distinct texture, or maybe a favorite color? Gems on Display has the best selection for you including 27 different styles to choose from. We offer a dazzling range, from bright primaries, to shining golds and silvers, to eye-catching embossed. We even have transparent boxes to allow your valuable item to shine while protected.

Want to add a more personal touch? Or maybe youÔÇÖd like to advertise at an affordable price? Explore our full color and pad printing options, available for our premium cotton-filled boxes. Customize your product with your own logo, or make your gift that much more special. Call us at 419-830-3104 and let us find something that suits you .

At-Home Jewelry Making

At-home jewelry making is a growing market that is reaching new heights as far as popularity, hobbyists, and small business sellers. I love exploring these new facets. There are so many different styles of jewelry that allow the jewelry maker to really explore their individual style and fashion. Here are a couple of amazing YouTube jewelry makers that are worth a watch!

Jewel School

Amazing Jewelry Techniques

I absolutely love watching this channel. It’s really informative on common techniques for making jewelry. The simplicity of this video and it’s makers is also really helpful. All of the techniques outlined are really helpful for novice jewelry makers (like me!).

Another point I would like to mention here, the angles of this video are FABULOUS! Very easy to follow along with the close up angles. Overall, I highly recommend this channel!

Matt’s Crazy Art

Hammered and Twisted style

I see this style of art popping up everywhere lately. The style of the twisted metal around the stones is very unique and gives the jewelry a vintage/antique look. I personally think this style of jewelry is VERY fetching and fun to try.

This video outlines some basic techniques for making a simple hammered and twisted jewelry. I really love how he going through the jewelry making process with a step-by-step feel. This makes it pretty easy to follow along. I have to admit, some of these techniques will definitely have to be practiced before mastered. Nevertheless, it’s a great video for some pointers, and an amazing starting point for wire twisters that are just starting out.

Jewellers Academy

Beginner’s Paradise

Firstly, it’s amazing seeing some of the jewelry displays we offer in the background! I feel that jewelry displays really bring an arrangement together as far as professionalism is concerned. Gushing out of the way, this video is a must watch for beginner jewelry makers. This YouTuber is awesome at outlining the materials required, as well as general technique

Listed here is part one of four. I recommend browsing through the entire video series. Overall very inciteful!

Conclusion

If you are looking to start up a jewelry making business, or just deciding to take up a hobby, YouTube is your best friend. There are tons of amazing videos and content creators that provide

We are OPEN! Gems On Display is considered an essential business!

Dear Valued Customers,

To all of our valued customers, during these difficult times Gems On Display will stay open to provide the essential packaging supplies required by our varied customer base.


Please be aware that we are operating on a skeleton crew at our distribution center as most employees have been directed to work from home where possible. We will process your orders as expediently as possible, while giving priority to those serving in critical industries.


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  • Manufacturers and distributors (to include service centers and related operations) of packaging materials, pallets, crates, containers, and other supplies needed to support manufacturing, packaging staging and distribution operations

Most importantly we hope the best for you and yours as we all work together through these difficult times.

Rick Girona and family,