Ever wondered how much your estate jewelry is worth? We often have visitors that bring bags full of left behind jewelry from loved ones. Sometimes they've nostalgically hung on to these pieces for years. Other times it's due to finding these estate treasures while decluttering storage spaces and closets. Lately, we've seen an influx of … [Read more...]
Why Shopping Wholesale Jewelry is Always the Best Option
Jonathan's Fine Jewelers has been in the wholesale jewelry and diamond business for almost 25 years. We've saved our customers a TON of money in that timespan. We truly believe that buying fine jewelry at wholesale prices is the absolute best way to buy quality products at ridiculously low prices. Why Buying Wholesale Jewelry and Diamonds is a … [Read more...]
Warning: Once You Go Estate Jewelry You Will Never Go New Again
I am a big believer in buying pre-owned jewelry, and I should be because I buy other peoples diamonds, watches and jewelry for a living, but even before I did this for a living, I was a big believer in pre-owned. And, for me, it doesn’t just extend to watches and jewelry, but all luxury goods. I believe in used cars and used clothing and shoes … [Read more...]
Buying and Selling Antique Engagement Rings
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]While we are quickly becoming known in the greater Houston area for being the best in custom designed jewelry and engagement rings, we would like to take it back to our roots this week. At it's heart, Jonathan's Fine Jewelers is an established estate jewelry buyer and seller. Since 1991, our unique access to, and … [Read more...]
Cartier Trinity Ruban
Cartier Trinity Ruban Having seen over thousands of engagement rings in my lifetime, it is rare for me to be stunned or surprised by a design. I have seen them all. For the most part, the engagement rings that I have created and purchased are similar in design and style. The differentiating factor has always been the center stone, not so much the … [Read more...]
Panthere de Cartier
Panthere de Cartier If you love jewelry, you have to love Cartier. I have been a fan of their work long before I got my start in the jewelry business. After working in the business a few decades, my love for their designs and craftsmanship only grew. They make amazing pieces and innovative watches. The Panthere de Cartier collection is a great … [Read more...]
Selling Something on Craigslist – How Safe Is It?
Selling Something on Craigslist - How Safe Is It? [dt_fancy_image style="1" border="0" lightbox="false" animation="none" align="right" width="" media="" image_alt="" hd_image="https://jfjco.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/iStock_000017488310XSmall.jpg" … [Read more...]
Downton Abbey and Tiffany’s Legacy Engagement Ring
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Downton Abbey and Tiffany's Legacy Engagement Ring [dt_fancy_image style="1" border="0" lightbox="false" animation="none" align="right" width="275" media="" image_alt="" hd_image="https://jfjco.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Tiffany_Legacy_Ring_Solo.jpg" … [Read more...]
How To Find Fine Estate Jewelry on eBay
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]As much fun as it is to “window shop” on eBay, we all have lives and I don’t know about you, but I don’t have time to page through 29 pages of ‘estate diamond necklace’. And, if you are anything like me, you will get distracted by the pretty pictures and click on them, which then will lead to a sellers store and a … [Read more...]
Wedding Day Jewelry Every Bride MUST Have
On the big day you have the perfect dress, the perfect hair, the perfect nails and the flowers are just right, but have you thought about your wedding day jewelry? Wedding day jewelry is like the icing on the proverbial cake. It is the finishing touches that make the dress sparkle and you shine. But, we know that you have already spent money … [Read more...]