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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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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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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