Comments for Snob Appeal Jewelry

Comment on Picture Frame Pendant by SnobAppeal

SnobAppeal — Thu, 20 May 2010 21:03:05 +0000

Wait until you see the ones I’m working on with the silver-copper halfbreeds. I have about six new ones ready to go soon. I will post some on the website when they are done.

Comment on Picture Frame Pendant by Holly

Holly — Thu, 20 May 2010 16:55:36 +0000

Nice job! I like this new little idea. Very cute and unique.

Comment on Fabulous Greenstone Pendant by SnobAppeal

SnobAppeal — Wed, 19 May 2010 15:52:06 +0000

Diamonds are always nice, but very common unless they are colored blue, green, or red. Diamonds can also be quite pricey if they are exceptionally large and flawless, although laser treatments can knock out the carbon inclusions that were visible years ago without treatments. These treatments will upgrade the stone’s rating. Diamonds are overpriced with control of pricing and advertising in the hands of one major company. This marketing is the main reason diamonds are PERCEIVED to be priceless. In general diamonds are not priceless unless they meet my aforementioned criteria, but you are correct in that they are expensive for what you get.

Think of one big mall-
Think of how many jewelry stores in that mall-
Think of how many diamonds in each store-
Think of all the malls using the same criteria-
Add the local jewelry stores, online stores, and department stores that sell diamonds-
This would prove to most anyone my point.

There are uncounted numbers of diamonds about, but an unusual agate or Isle Royale Greenstone are very rare and command a lesser price. Try to find a greenstone in the jewelry store.

IF I were to invest is jewelry store gems I would buy a natural Ruby or Emerald over a diamond any day.
There are many, many, posts on the internet about the commonality of diamonds. Having said that, I find diamonds quite attractive, but am disappointed that buyers are getting ripped off by buying them for the most part.

I can see a trend away from diamonds and more toward the rare, unusual, or one of a kind type gemstones. Not everyone wants what everyone else has, and in our business we specialize in what nobody else has.

Comment on Fabulous Greenstone Pendant by Maisie Marshall

Maisie Marshall — Wed, 19 May 2010 09:28:22 +0000

my favorite gemstone is none other than diamond. the most expensive and priceless gemstone ever..*.

Comment on Tucson Day 3 by SnobAppeal

SnobAppeal — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 14:00:22 +0000

Bill-Thanks for the comment. I think Tucson should be on everybody’s bucket list. I appreciate you checking out my blob. Don

Comment on Tucson Day 3 by Bill Howe

Bill Howe — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 04:48:18 +0000

Your Blog put Tucson definitely on my bucket list now!
Thanks for sharing Bill

Comment on Tucson Day 4 by Brian

Brian — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 18:38:29 +0000

Thank you for sharing this great diary. I have been wanting to go to the Az Gem show since I found out about it and being able to read about your experience is a nice way to see what it is like.

Have fun!

Brian

Comment on Tucson Day 5 by JOHN HARLAN

JOHN HARLAN — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 23:31:36 +0000

Hi Don, can’t wait till you get back and
I can examine all your finds.

Have a GREAT day!

John

Comment on Tucson Day 2 by JOHN HARLAN

JOHN HARLAN — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 14:53:26 +0000

Hi Don & Bonnie,
Beth and I will be following your adventures
in Tucson with great interest. Have a GREAT
day and good Hunting.
John & Beth Harlan

Comment on Tucson 2010 by Chris

Chris — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 03:25:01 +0000

Hi Don and Bonnie, Hope you guys have a wonderful trip. Chris