What is the difference between a retip and reprong?
Steve answers the question:
Retipping is where there is still enough prong from the bottom of the head up to the stone to add a matching piece of metal on the top part of the prong to cover and hold the stone in place. It is welded on and refinished to ... [Continue Reading]
Our Gold Buying Event was hugely popular! We had many people come out to see how much their jewelry was worth and to see how much they could sell it for. There were all types of items brought in–from silver rings to large paintings!
Thank you to all of our customers who came and showed your ... [Continue Reading]
The price of gold just passed that of platinum. That’s the first time it’s done so since 2008, according to The Wall Street Journal. Platinum, one of the rarest elements on Earth, took a dive today, and gold shot up. Gold is now at an all-time high. Come in and sell your gold at ... [Continue Reading]
September 8-10th, 2011
Thu 1-5pm, Fri-Sat 9am-5pm
Looking to sell your broken gold, silver, and platinum jewelry? This is the time to do it!
Three-Day Appraisal/Buying Event
Thu 1-5pm, Fri-Sat 9am-5pm
We’re Buying:
Antique/Estate Jewelry
Loose Diamonds
Vintage Costume Jewelry
Sterling Flatware, Tea Sets, Etc.
Silver (Chains/Jewelry)
Coins: Gold & Silver
Loose Color Stones
Platinum
Watches
Gold (Chains/Jewelry)
Get a FREE QUOTE!
Bring it in, and we’ll give you a quote before ... [Continue Reading]
K-Jon’s Fine Jewelers attended the Central Coast Bride expo at the Madonna Inn, and Tamarra and JP won the band! There has been much excitement over the drawing. Learn more about how you can get a FREE titanium band at the fall bridal show in San Luis Obispo!
Browse styles by Lashbrook.
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Did you know you can win a FREE Titanium band from K-Jon’s Fine Jewelers??
At the coming Central Coast Bride show at the Madonna Expo Center, you can enter to win a FREE titanium band from Lashbrook Designs! Try your luck! We will also possibly be sending out a coupon code for the Central Coast Bride ... [Continue Reading]
Every once in awhile, somebody comes to us with a ring that looks like it has been totally beat up. Most of the time, they have no idea what happened to do so much damage and are shocked at the cost to repair. Under the gemscope, the ring has dents all over it—top, bottom, and ... [Continue Reading]
Did you know tungsten carbide breaks when you drop it above concrete? Watch this video for proof!
What is the difference between Titanium and Tungsten Carbide? What is a Ceramic Ring? How is Mokume Gane made? These are all questions asked by those looking for a wedding ring made in steel, titanium, tungsten, or another contemporary metal.
Titanium
Our bands from Lashbrook are Aerospace Grade Ti6A1-4V titanium. It is more than twice as strong ... [Continue Reading]
Cobalt Chrome is perfect for the customer who loves the look of a platinum band, but with a more affordable alternative. Cobalt chrome is hypoallergenic, has a white lustrous color, and will stand up to wear and tear. Not only is the color of cobalt chrome similar to platinum, it has the heft of ... [Continue Reading]
