The Diamond Spot Custom Jewelry Designs

The Diamond Spot | Custom Jewelry Designs

Always a big part of the jewelry world, custom jewelry has only recently gotten the attention it truly deserves. As diamonds and gemstones are unique, so too are client’s demands and tastes, and customers now seek a more unique, personal jewel in a world of mass production. At Diamond Spot, we are all too aware that no two diamonds are exactly alike, and diamonds– much like human beings– are totally unique. Thus, The Diamond Spot has been the preeminent destination amongst Boston Custom Jewelers for jewelry customization and design! From GIA-certified Diamonds to colored gemstones such as emeralds and rubies, The Diamond Spot can undertake any custom jewelry project, no matter how complex.

Firstly, as all jewelry lovers know, a diamond is forever. Born from billions of years of pressure and with every stone being entirely unique, it is an emotional purchase to begin with– much more so when it’s for an engagement proposal. A fine jewel is one of the highest ticket items one will purchase in their lives and it will keep/increase value throughout the course of the client’s lifetime, and thus buyers want to make sure they nail this part of the process. With the breadth of options in the market, finding an existing, mass-manufactured jewel for your brand new, totally unique diamond or gemstone frankly doesn’t do the stone justice, as it was not built to suit one specific stone, but rather a common archetype. Through subtle changes, quirks, and personalizations, The Diamond Spot Boston offers truly specialized and unique jewels– from custom engagement rings to custom jewelry designs and everything in between.

While custom jewels are the preferred way to adorn and complement your brand-new diamond or gemstone, there is also a certain amount of value-added– sentimental and otherwise– when commissioning a custom jewel. For example, clients may choose to add gemstones with specific colors or shapes, such as baguette-cut emeralds or additional loose diamonds, to further fashion the jewel of their dreams. Clients can also choose specific center-stones (such as GIA certified diamonds) that fit personal requirements for momentous occasions, such as being a specific size or shape. For instance, The Diamond Spot once had a customer who planned his potential wedding date for January 17th. The GIA Certified Diamond he selected was exactly 1.17 carats– an eternal reminder of the date of their very special day. Other clients have selected different diamond cuts instead of opting for the classic “Round-Brilliant Cut”, selecting shapes such as oval-cut or heart-shape to further personalize the symbol of their eternal love. We even have brave young couples choosing multi-stone rings or gemstone engagement rings!

Outside of engagement rings, personalization to individual tastes is the predominant reason for clients opting for customization, though most don’t realize the true incentive to customize a jewel: heirlooms. A heirloom is defined as “a valuable object that has belonged to a family for several generations”, such as a grandparent’s watch or a family portrait. While customizing a jewel– engagement or otherwise– makes a jewel feel truly personalized, passing it down to your next of kin decades later continues the story of your family, your heritage, and your eternal love that brought the jewel into your family many years prior. Heirlooms increase in personal and sentimental value every year, though many heirlooms are set with quality gemstones or metals that subsequently increase in value as the decades pass. A time-honored heirloom will carry a family’s story, history, and culture– a diamond or gemstone jewel heirloom, along with conveying the family heritage, has also probably multiplied in monetary value several times over and provides the new generation of the family with a suite of wealth and value.

Honored by the opportunity to create personally commissioned family heirlooms, The Diamond Spot Boston not only specializes in custom jewelry design but also in the redesign and repurposing of family heirlooms! Customers can bring in their existing heirlooms and have us redesign the jewel, add certain personalizations, and more! For example, we recently had a longtime client bring us her heirloom diamond ring, originally gifted by her grandmother. Not enamored by the outmoded style, we redesigned it into a diamond signet ring that she wears every day, leaving her with a brand new jewel and sentimental value intact!

As global trends change, so must the jewelry world follow, and while customizing your jewel to your exact preferences is not a novel concept, it is a rapidly growing market segment. We at The Diamond Spot are proud to be considered leaders in custom jewelry design amongst Boston Jewelry Stores. Located at the heart of The Jewelry Building Boston, our proximity to and relationships with expert jewelers, suppliers, and designers of all categories of jewelry give us the access and networking we need to undertake any custom jewelry project. The Diamond Spot Boston is also a leading purveyor of GIA Certified Diamonds in the Boston area– the quintessential engagement choice– and maintains an extensive jewelry inventory, comprising all types of metals, gemstones, designs, and more.

Known as experts in all things diamonds, gemstones, and jewelry, we at The Diamond Spot Boston know that times are constantly changing and we pride ourselves on our efficiency and modernity, as we were one of the first Boston jewelers to offer virtual appointments and consultations amid the COVID-19 pandemic. We also offer in-house appointments in our showroom and have forged relationships with the City of Boston and its citizens as they approach us with their jewelry needs. Through our expertise and honesty, we have become the destination in Boston for custom jewelry design, and as custom jewelry continues to increase in prevalence, we hope to continue our proud traditions of excellence in craftsmanship, gemology, jewelry design, service, and everything else that makes The Diamond Spot the leader in Boston custom jewelry.

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Tips for Proposing During the Holidays

Tips for Proposing During the Holidays

The holiday season will be here before we know it! With the upcoming holidays like Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s, and the rest of the end-of-year holidays, it is an excellent opportunity to propose to that special someone in your life. A surprise proposal adds to the romance with all of the family, friends, and festivities the holiday season has to offer.

Here are a few of The Diamond Spot’s tips for getting a head start on your holiday proposal:

Figure out the ring style

While this may sound like a daunting task, it’s easier than you might think. Start looking at what jewelry, especially rings, your special someone might already wear. Is your partner’s style more minimalistic with a singular piece, or do they like to layer their favorite jewelry? Another place to look is in her jewelry box. Is it full of different colors, or does she gravitate to the simplicity of the sparkle of a diamond?

If you are still having difficulties learning what they might like, turn to a family member or trusted friend who may have more insight into her likes and dislikes. There is a good chance she has mentioned a range of ring styles she likes and maybe even some she dislikes!

Browsing online to get a sense of different engagement rings is always a good start when determining which direction you may want to explore for a potential investment.

Consider a custom-designed engagement ring     

Turnaround time for your engagement ring might be quick. Still, it’s always better to start your ring selection process early in determining if you want to select an existing design from a particular designer or have your ring customized completely.

While you might like a particular style or look when searching online at various jewelers, nothing compares to seeing and feeling different designs in person. Having the ability to see various designs may steer you in a whole new direction on the perfect engagement ring. When you custom design an engagement ring, anything is possible. And usually, the costs are less than most designer rings. The Diamond Spot offers custom jewelry services to design the ring of her dreams. We offer the flexibility to make an appointment to visit us or have a virtual consultation.

Scope out the specifics

Once the engagement ring is selected, the next step is to scope out your unique holiday proposal’s specifics, such as location and timing.

  • Location – You should always consider the weather living in New England with a holiday-season proposal, and it is best to have a backup if your first location is outdoors. A few outdoor locations around Boston that The Diamond Spot recommends is the Boston Public Garden, Christopher Columbus Waterfront, or Acorn Street in Beacon Hill. Consider a unique indoor spot around the city such as the beautiful museums Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum and the Museum of Fine Arts for the memorable proposal.
  • Timing – When thinking about when to propose, ask yourself if there a particular holiday your partner prefers.  What are some of the other events during the upcoming holiday season where your partner’s loved ones will be nearby? Even if you want to propose a more private moment, you and your partner will likely enjoy having them nearby to celebrate after!

The holiday season is a time full of joy and an easy time to create memorable moments in your life with a proposal. Remember to consider what ring style your partner enjoys, determine if a custom ring would be the best for the occasion, and scout out that ideal location and timing for the perfect moment to propose to your loved one.

Let The Diamond Spot help you discover the diamond of your partner’s dreams at our convenient downtown Boston location. Reserve your one-on-one consultation online with one of our diamond specialists, and we will walk you through the process to ensure a great ring at an excellent price for your special day.

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What To Know About Shopping at The Diamond Spot in the Diamond Exchange Building Boston

What To Know About Shopping at The Diamond Spot in the Diamond Exchange Building Boston

Did you know that when many people are looking for the Jewelers Building in Boston they search for The Diamond Exchange Building Boston? These terms are often used interchangeably to describe Boston’s historic downtown jewelry destination. Sitting at 333 Washington Street in Downtown Crossing since 1922, the Jewelers Building in downtown Boston is not only closing in on a century of history in the diamond and jewelry business, but it remains one of the elite locations to purchase fine jewelry.

This building has served both retail customers and suburban jewelry stores on a supplier level for nearly 100 years. Amazingly, some of The Diamond Spot’s jeweler neighbors have been tenants since the 1940s!

The Diamond Spot is one of the over 155 independent jewelers specializing in diamonds, colored gems, pearls, timepieces, sterling, and services such as appraising and engraving.

While online jewelers’ focus is to entice the engagement of customers through mouse clicks and corporate jewelers eye the next opening of their chain in a mall, The Diamond Spot continues the Building’s century-old core principal business values. These principals begin with an accountable business owner who takes pride in each piece of jewelry or gem sold, provide each customer quality merchandise directly from the craftsperson’s hands, and a customer-first service model.

Forging a relationship with each customer is vital for the staff at The Diamond Spot continues to be the norm and not the exception. This longstanding tradition will continue when a customer steps into The Diamond Spot at The Diamond Exchange Building for any of their diamonds, gems, and custom jewelry needs.  Creating these strong relationships with the customers and referring family members and friends are the cornerstones of The Diamond Spot’s business.

When visiting The Diamond Exchange Building, you’ll walk through the doors, and realize it’s worth the trip!  There is no need to look elsewhere for your custom-jewelry needs from the wide variety of jewelry designers under one roof.  Additionally, the combination of prices and quality, particularly for custom jewelry work, will turn any guest into a repeat customer.

Guests can visit The Diamond Spot at the Jewelers Building by driving into the city of Boston or using public transit. If driving is your choice, there are three parking garages within a block’s walking distance; 33 Arch Street Garage, 45 Province St Garage, and Pi Alley Garage.  If taking public transit is an easier option, three lines are within walking distance; Red Line at Downtown Crossing, Orange/Blue Line at State Street, and the Green Line at Park Street.

The Diamond Spot continues the longstanding tradition of excellence of the Jewelers Building. Call or make an appointment to visit us in downtown Boston today!

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The Diamond Spot On Boston Jeweler’s Building

The Diamond Spot On Boston Jeweler’s Building

When you envision diamonds in your mind, what’s the first thing that pops in your head? Shops on Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills? Maybe the Diamond District in NYC?

Did you know that one of the most prestigious and historic diamond and jewelry buildings is in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts?

Sitting at 333 Washington Street in Downtown Crossing since 1922, the Jeweler’s Exchange Building in downtown Boston has not only closing in on a century of history in the diamond and jewelry business.  It remains one of the elite locations to purchase diamonds, precious jewels, and custom jewelry in the United States. 

Boston’s Jeweler’s Exchange Building has also served both retail customers and suburban jewelry stores on a supplier level for nearly 100 years.  Amazingly, some of The Diamond Spot’s jeweler neighbors have been tenants since the 1940s.

The Diamond Spot is one of the over 155 independent jewelers specializing in diamonds, colored gems, pearls, timepieces, sterling, and services such as appraising and engraving.

When visiting the Jeweler’s Exchange Building, you’ll walk through the doors, and realize it’s worth the trip!  There is no need to look elsewhere for your custom-jewelry needs from the wide variety of jewelry designers under one roof.  Additionally, the combination of prices and quality, particularly for custom jewelry work, will turn any guest into a repeat customer.

Guests can visit The Diamond Spot at the Jeweler’s Exchange Building by driving into the city of Boston or using public transit.  If driving is your choice, there are three parking garages within a block’s walking distance; 33 Arch Street Garage, 45 Province St Garage, and Pi Alley Garage.  If taking public transit is an easier option, three lines are within walking distance; Red Line at Downtown Crossing, Orange/Blue Line at State Street, and the Green Line at Park Street.

What makes The Diamond Spot and the Jeweler’s Exchange Building unique?

While online jeweler’s focus is to entice the engagement of customers through mouse clicks and corporate jewelers eying the next opening of their chain in a mall, The Diamond Spot continues the Boston Jeweler’s Exchange’s century-old core principal business values. 

These principals begin with an accountable business owner who takes pride in each piece of jewelry or gem sold, provide each customer quality merchandise directly from the craftsperson’s hands, and a customer-first service model.

Forging a relationship with each customer is vital for the staff at The Diamond Spot continues to be the norm and not the exception.

This longstanding tradition at the Boston Jewelers Exchange will continue when a customer steps into The Diamond Spot for any of their diamonds, gems, and custom jewelry needs.  Creating these strong relationships with the customers and referring family members and friends are its cornerstones, The Diamond Spot’s business.

While Beverly Hills and Manhattan gets the glory in the movies, Boston’s Jeweler’s Exchange Building provides the elite customized jewelry and diamond right in the heart of New England.  The Diamond Spot continues the longstanding tradition of excellence in the Jeweler’s Exchange Building of creating stunning custom-jewelry combined with elite customer service. Call or make an appointment to visit us today.

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The Diamond Spot’s Look Into Winter Birthstones

The Diamond Spot’s Look Into Winter Birthstones

Birthstones are traditionally associated with each month of the calendar year. For example, May’s birthstone is the emerald, while children born in September have sapphire as their birthstone.

Many traditions, customs, and belief systems have various ideas of birthstones. It is believed that the origin of birthstones dates back to the breastplate of Aaron, which possessed 12 gemstones that represented the twelve tribes of Israel.

The Diamond Spot showcases insight on what makes each gemstone unique, beginning with the winter months of December (tanzanite), January (garnet), and February (amethyst).

December – Tanzanite

The exquisite blue-purple color of the mineral zoisite, tanzanite, is found only in one area of the world. This stone is only found in Tanzania and has quickly jumped in popularity since its discovery in 1967.

Zoisite was discovered at the turn of the 20th century, and it took nearly a half a century to find the rare blue variety of tanzanite. It’s the trace amounts of vanadium, with a mixture of extreme heat, that creates a brilliant blue-purple color.

To highlight the more desirable blue and violent colors and deemphasize the undesirable brown tones the gem might have, it takes a skilled artisan to cut the stones properly for the desired effect.

Remarkably, tanzanite still can only be found in a small couple square-mile area near Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania.  

January – Garnet

Derived from the 14th century Middle English word gernet, that means dark red, and the Latin word for seed, granatum, the garnet received this name due to the gemstone’s likeness of the pomegranate fruit’s stunning red seeds. 

Garnet is the name of a group of minerals that come in a rainbow of colors, from the deep red of the pyrope garnet to the vibrant green of tsavorites. Some rare garnets are even blue, colorless, or—most precious of all—change colors in different lights. The most common garnet color is in the stunning range of reds, from a deep violet-red to rust.

For January birthdays, this is the perfect gift idea for those special people in your life that share a birthday during the first month of the new year.

February – Amethyst

Purple quartz, or more commonly known as amethyst, possesses a wide range of colors from violet to red. Amethyst’s name comes from the Ancient Greek word, methustos, meaning “intoxicated.”  Ancient wearers thought the gemstone gave protection from drunkenness. 

Composed of quartz, which is the second-most abundant material found on Earth’s crust, amethyst gets its color from iron impurities in addition to other trace elements. 

The gemstone can range from light pinkish violet to a deep purple that can read more blue or red, depending on the light. Sometimes the same stone can have layers or color variants, so the way the gemstone is cut is essential to the way the color shows in a finished piece. 

In addition to being February’s birthstone, amethyst is also the gem used in celebrating the sixth and 17th marriage anniversaries.

If your birthday occurs during the winter months and looking for a unique piece of jewelry showcasing these gems, stop in at The Diamond Spot, where a custom-piece can be made just for you.

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Fall Birthstones

Fall Birthstones

The Diamond Spot continues its tour of all the birthstones on the calendar. We venture into the gemstones associated with birthdays during the fall season: the months of September, October, and November. These precious gems, sapphires (September), opals (October), and topazes (November), round out fall months’ birthstones.

September – Sapphire

Sapphires are the blue gemstone from the mineral corundum and come in every color in the rainbow other than red. That’s because rubies are the red variety of the gem from the same mineral.

Depending on the trace elements that would include; chromium, copper, iron, magnesium, and titanium, these elements determine the color of the gem since corundum is naturally colorless. “Fancies” are referred to as any sapphire color other than blue.

Pink sapphires tow a fine line between ruby and sapphire. In the U.S., these gemstones must meet a minimum color saturation to be considered rubies. Pinkish orange sapphires called padparadscha (from the Sri Lankan word for “lotus flower”) can draw higher prices than some blue sapphires. 

Coming from the Latin word sapphirus and the Greek word meaning “blue stone,” sappheiros, many believe that the word sapphire may have originally referred to the lapis lazuli. Others cite the Sanskrit word, sanipriya, which means “dear to Saturn” as the origin.

October – Opal 

Discovered in Australia during the mid-1800s, the “Land Down Under” accounts for 95% of the world’s supply of opals. They are also found in Brazil, Czech Republic, Ethiopia, and Mexico in addition to Nevada and Idaho in the United States.

There are dozens of opal varieties found in nature, but only a few that are universally recognized, like the Fire Opal and Boulder Opal. Typically, opals are categorized by their background “body color,” which is usually black or white.

Due to opal’s delicate construction, they can crack under such conditions as extreme temperature, dehydration, or direct light. With its unique beauty, wearing opal jewelry is definitely worth the extra care needed to preserve the gem.

This gem’s name originates from the Greek word opallios, meaning “to see a change in color.” In ancient Roman times, the scholar Pliny often used the word opalus, when describing the kaleidoscopic rainbow of colors that could stimulate any stone in his writings.

This precious gemstone has been associated with good luck for centuries.  Despite some superstitions that believe that wearing an opal by anyone not born in October is bad luck, the popularity of this gemstone remains at a high level.

November – Topaz

For many years, topazes were often named for all gemstones with a yellow color. 

In actuality, topazes come in a variety of colors, and many believe that the first stones that donned its name weren’t even real topazes.

Topaz’s name derives from the ancient Greek name for St. John’s Island in the Red Sea, Topazios. Yellow gemstones were famously mined from that island, but the likelihood of them being real topazes are low, despite the island being known for their yellowish stones.

Pure topaz is colorless but can be tinted with impurities that take on any color in the rainbow—colors of this gemstone range from a yellow to brownish orange. Many times, they are mistaken for smoky quartz or citrine quartz, but quartz and topaz are unrelated minerals.

The Imperial topaz is the most prized due to its unique color, which showcases a vibrant orange with pink undertones. Despite its abundance in the market, blue topaz is often caused by an irradiation treatment and rarely occurs in nature.

Topaz is a strong and durable gemstone, and it makes for very wearable and durable jewelry when it is cut correctly.

Fall’s gemstones, sapphire, opal, and topaz, offer a variety of colors, shapes, and meanings. Visit The Diamond Spot‘s convenient Downtown Boston location to purchase custom pieces with these precious gemstones.

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Summer Birthstones

Summer Birthstones

The Diamond Spot looks into summer birthstones for those who have birthdays during the months of June (Pearl), July (Ruby), and August (Peridot). These gems offer a wide range of opportunities for fantastic pieces of jewelry that highlight the uniqueness in its color and shapes that these gems are found or presented.

June – Pearl 

The only gemstone created by a living creature, pearls, are produced by mollusks by depositing layers of calcium carbonate around a microscopic irritant that is lodged in its shell. Unlike common belief, this irritant is not a grain of sand.

The name pearl comes from the Old French word perle, in addition to the Latin word for “leg,” perna. This definition is about the leg shape of an open mollusk shell.  

Pearls that are from nature without human interference are the rarest and most expensive in the world. A vast majority of pearls today are farmed by implanting a grafted piece of shell into pearl oysters or freshwater pearl mussels.

Appearing creamy white with an iridescent sheen, the most exquisite pearls have a naturally reflective luster that showcases many colorful hues.

Many freshwater pearls can be dyed, turning their color to yellow, green, blue, brown, pink, purple, or black.

July – Ruby

The ruby is July’s birthstone and the mineral is colored by the element chromium.

Ruby comes from two different ancient languages. The first definition is from the old Sanskrit word that meant “king of precious stones,” in addition to the Latin word for red, Rubeus.  Throughout history due to its color and vitality, these fiery gems have been treasured for ages.

Long associated with the life force and vitality of blood, ancients believed the ruby had many magical powers. This included the ability to bring success in battle, love, and wealth in addition to amplifying energy along with promoting courage.

August – Peridot 

Origins for peridot remain unclear, but this gemstone is widely recognized as from its brilliant green color. According to lore, peridot is often associated with prosperity and good fortune. Many historians believe peridot is rooted in the Greek word for “giving plenty,” peridona. While others feel it comes from the Arabic word for gem, faridat.

Formed deep inside the Earth’s mantle, this gem is brought to the surface by volcanoes. This gem once symbolizing the tears of Pele, the Hawaiian volcano goddess of fire, and who controls the flow of lava. In rare cases, peridot is also discovered in meteorites.

While the stone is found in China, Myanmar, Pakistan, and Africa, a majority of the global supply of peridot can be found in Arizona at the San Carlos Reservation.

These stones show a wide variety of colors and hues. Schedule a visit with one of The Diamond Spot’s gem specialists and let them help you create a custom piece highlighting your birthstone for someone special in your life.

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The Major Anniversary Gifts

The Major Anniversary Gifts 

Whether you are celebrating your first year of marriage or ringing in the 50th anniversary or more, The Diamond Spot Boston is the go-to location for celebrating years together with your significant other.

Dating as far back as the Middle Ages, the traditional wedding anniversary gift list continues to be still in use very must today. With this tradition lasting all of these years, it has to be unique for the custom to keep going on that long is something special.

The Diamond Spot Boston has highlighted some of the significant milestones during the wedding anniversaries.

25th Anniversary – Silver

Twenty-five years is quite a milestone for any marriage. The gift of silver presents the perfect present because of the beauty and metal that can last a lifetime. Often seen as one of the wedding milestones most celebrated, consider a unique gift for your partner that is sentimental. Silver represents hope, unconditional love, tenderness, kindness, and sensitivity. Engraved jewelry like rings, necklaces, or bracelets in addition to other customized pieces with this precious metal makes for more one-of-a-kind pieces that will last a lifetime celebrating this milestone.

30th Anniversary – Pearl

The pearl’s beauty and timeless look showcase the picturesque gift for the 30th wedding anniversary. Pearls symbolize the purity, generosity, integrity, and loyalty of its wearer

Pearls come in all sizes, and the traditional colors are white, cream or grey; pearl colors also range from purple, black, pink, green, champagne, chocolate, blue and lavender. With such symbolism creating a custom necklace, bracelet, ring, or earrings make this a timeless gift signifying the love you have for your partner.

40th Anniversary – Ruby

Rubies symbolize vibrancy, passion, nobility, purity, and love. This precious stone symbolizes the 40th anniversary perfect for undying love for your partner after all these years together. Using this lustrous, deep red stone as the focal point in a custom piece of jewelry is the perfect gift for your spouse for this important date. Round out this gift with other red-hued additions like a bottle of wine and a dozen red roses.

50th Anniversary – Gold

Finally, marking the 50th-anniversary milestone is the gift of gold. 

The most prized metal in the world, it is believed to increase personal wisdom and power along with aiding in health and wellness. Gold also is thought to create success and prosperity and illuminate the path toward any goal. 

Spending 50 years with your husband or wife is worthy of a special gift. This incredible milestone should be cherished and celebrated with a custom-made piece of jewelry that includes rings, necklaces, earrings, and bracelets.

The Gift from the Heart Has the Biggest Meaning

Your anniversary is the ultimate moment to reflect on the journey and relationship shared with your partner. Use these anniversary gifts as inspiration for these special anniversaries throughout your marriage. If sticking with tradition is best for your marriage or buck all trends and find a gift that best suits at the moment for your marriage, celebrate these milestones with a special gift for your significant other.

Whether its silver, pearls, rubies, or gold, visit The Diamond Spot Boston for unique and custom jewelry that will be as one-of-a-kind and individual as your partner.

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Spring Birthstones

Spring Birthstones

As the wintery months turn to springtime, the birth months of March, April, and May possess some of the most beautiful and precious birthstones.  Aquamarine (March), Diamond (April), and emerald (May) showcases some of the most vibrant and elegant gems available.

March – Aquamarine / Bloodstone
Aquamarine:

Aquamarine is the first of two birthstones for the month of March. Derived from the Latin word meaning water, aqua, and the Latin word meaning sea, marina, the ocean-like color of aquamarine invokes the tranquil images of blues and greens.

Ranging from greenish blue to blue-green, the darker the blue stones garner the most value.  Aquamarine is a variety of the mineral beryl, which emeralds also come from.

March’s first birthstone is also used in the celebration of the 19th wedding anniversary.

April – Diamond

Everyone knows a diamond is a girl’s best friend in addition to being the hardest gemstone made of only one element, carbon, the diamond is April’s birthstone.

At 58 times harder than anything in nature, a diamond can only be cut by another diamond.  

Ranging from brown, yellow, red, pink, blue, and green, diamonds not only range in color but also intensity from faint to vivid.  Generally speaking, the higher the value of the diamond gemstone stems from many ways including, the more saturated the color.

It is the perfect gemstone for individuals that want something that’s appropriate for everyday wear in addition to special occasions.

May – Emerald

May’s birthstone, the emerald, originated from the Greek word meaning “green gem,” smaagdus. 

The emerald is a variety of beryl, like aquamarine, which is a mineral that grows with six sides and up to a foot long on in length.  An emerald’s color ranges from light green to an intensely deep green. Depending on the cut from a skilled gemologist can really affect how the emerald’s color is presented in various pieces of jewelry.

The more valuable emeralds feature a deeper green color in addition to the rarest emerald’s appear with green-blue color.

These beautiful gemstones can be easily found at The Diamond Spot.  Commemorate your special someone’s birthday with a customized piece perfect for them to enjoy.

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How Estate Sales Work

How Estate Sales Work

Over time people tend to accumulate an excess of stuff. To elevate the crunch of space, people tend to donate items to charity or even hold a garage sale. However, there are times when it is necessary to get rid of large chunks of items. And even times that an entire house of items from a full house all at once? At some point in many people’s lives, this occurs when a family member dies. While the process can be overwhelming, there are many professionals out there, like The Diamond Spot, that can help organize estate sales and sell the items efficiently.

Similar to auctions, estate sales provide an opportunity to liquidate items efficiently. Typically, they are held after someone passes on but also tend to occur during bankruptcies, divorces, and even long-distance moves. Estate sales are a great way to pay off debt regardless of the reason forced the sale to happen. These sales are often an excellent spot to locate bargains, antiques, and unique items for the shopper.

In some areas of the country, estate sales are known as tag sales. What makes them different from garage sales, since a majority of the time, they are run by a professional company, whose goal is to sell all the items remaining at home. 

Most estate sales are open to the public and have them invited to tour the house. This gives buyers the ability to look through all the items that are available to purchase. Sale prices are marked clearly but bargaining for a lower price is a possibility.

When planning an estate sale, the first step everyone needs to take is deciding on hiring a professional company or handling the sale on your own. 

A majority of people let the professionals handle the estate sale due to the overwhelming amount of work that is involved in an estate sale. These tasks include:

  • Create an inventory of every item in the house.
  • Determine which items should be a part of the sale.
  • Determine the fair prices for all items.
  • Set up the space to present items in a professional manner
  • Advertise the sale (Local flyers, online, and newspapers typically are the most efficient way to promote the sale).
  • Organize a game plan to ensure things at the sale run smoothly and fairly.
  • Keep an eye out to make sure there are no thefts at the sale.

If an Estate Sale seems overwhelming, there are companies like The Diamond Spot, that will handle all of this for a predetermined fee. Additionally, The Diamond Spot has appraisers that will help determine the value of various items.

When determining if a company is the one for you, ask lots of questions. Such as what they estimate you will make from the sale, and what their policy is on any items left over at the end. If you have any valuable or rare items to sell, make sure the company has people with the right expertise to get you a fair price. Don’t trust a company that won’t answer all your questions directly. 

There are a few signs to look out for to determine if a company is reputable and professional:

The Estate Sale company should have a license and have the legal authority to provide its services.

  • The company should be bonded. It is a form of third-party insurance that guarantees that the company honors the contract and agreement. If for some reason, the contract is broken, the third party (the bonding company) will pay you compensation.
  • References and feedback from previous clients should be readily provided upon request from any reputable estate sale company.
  • There should never be a charge by a. company for an initial interview or inspection of the house. The Diamond Spot never charges this initial interview or inspection.

 Once you have chosen an Estate Sale company that you want to partner with for the estate sale, it is crucial to complete the contract that details all the and that you understand everything in the contract before its signed. Once that’s done, you’ll be able to relax and let the Estate Sale company manage the rest of the sale.

For your next estate sale, entrust us – call (617) 816-5710 for more information and begin the estate sale process with The Diamond Spot’s professional staff.

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Why is The Diamond Spot different than the rest of The Jewelry Building?

The Jewelry Building in Boston

Boston Jewelers Exchange: The Jewelers of Downtown Crossing

Since 1922, The Jewelers Exchange Building has served as the number one source for diamonds and jewelry for the city of Boston and beyond, for both retail customers as well as suburban jewelry stores on a supplier level. 

Today, the building is home to over 155 independent jewelers specializing in diamonds, colored gems, pearls, timepieces, sterling, and services such as appraising and engraving.  The unique structure of the building- wholesalers, manufacturers, and retail jewelry stores all under one roof – is one of the great strengths of the Jewelers Exchange Building.  These jewelers have direct access to the finest materials and expert craftspeople.

Decades of Customer Loyalty

Ask a family member, friend or co-worker, where to shop for an important piece of jewelry and you will be sent to the Jeweler’s Exchange Building of Boston.  These jewelers, many of whom have been here since the ’40s, are now selling beautiful jewelry to the grandchildren of their original customers.  “Why?” you make ask.  While corporate jewelers open chains in shopping malls and online jewelers attempt to engage customers through clicks of the mouse, the owners and expert craftspeople in the Boston Jewelers Exchange maintain the same core principal business values they’ve followed over the past century: quality merchandise straight from the craftsperson’s hands at tremendous values; accountable business owners whose last names adorn their craft; and an intense customer service model. This forging of a relationship between the customer and jeweler is the norm at the Boston Jewelers Exchange, not the exception. Establishing strong relationships with its customers and having those customers refer to their family members and friends is its cornerstone.

How to Reach

Please visit at the below address, just leave a message or call us if you have any query!

Hours

The building is open from 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM, Monday through Saturday. However, each business maintains individual days/hours of operation. If there is a particular business you wish to visit, please contact them directly.

Address

333 Washington Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02108

by Car

There are multiple parking garages located within a block of our building. Many businesses offer validated parking to their customers.
• 33 Arch Street Garage, enter on Hawley Street
• 45 Province St Garage, 45 Province St
• Pi Alley Garage, 275 Washington St

by Public

We are conveniently located on the MBTA at the following stops
• Red Line – DowntownCrossing
• Orange/Blue Line – State Street
• Green Line – Park Street
The Diamond Spot 204 617-816-5710

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