People have been pawning their valuables for at least the last 2000 years and thanks to reality TV pawn shops have gained their own little spotlight in the public eye. That being said, there are still a lot of misconceptions about what pawning is and how these loans actually work. I own a pawn shop […]

WHAT DOES IT MEAN WHEN A RING HAS TO BE RE-TIPPED?

Re-tipping a ring is simply adding platinum, gold or sterling silver to build up the prongs on a ring so they are durable again. Normally you only really hear about rings being re-tipped because they take the most abuse. It is to be expected that rings wear down the fastest because we have them on our […]

OUR VERY FIRST VISIT

Buying an engagement ring is a huge deal. Probably the biggest moment in your life. You might be nervous about choosing the right ring. You might feel weary after hearing all the horror stories of the jewelry industry. I promise you that we’re here to make everything easy. We want you to feel comfortable working […]

Jewelry Refinishing: How is a Piece of Jewelry Refinished or Polished?

When jewelry is refinished at Diamonds Forever it is made to look like a brand new piece. We polish the ring so all scratches are buffed out and the item is restored to its original shine or finish. We then inspect the piece by checking that all the stones are tight and securely set. White […]