According to a recent article in Town & Country Magazine, “Women’s watches were traditionally designed to be dainty and jewelry-like, and ladies who wanted a more utilitarian look had to resort to men’s watches. But now there is no need to dip into the men’s section. Classic brands like Rolex and Cartier are offering the Read more…
Quick. What’s the most popular day of the year for popping the question? If you said Valentine’s Day, you’re wrong. According to Facebook, America’s official “love holiday” actually trails Christmas and New Year’s Eve for engagements. In fact, more than all engagements occur in November and December, with estimates ranging anywhere from 30% to 43%. Read more…
Whether you plan to trim a Christmas tree, light a menorah, or celebrate in your own special way, there’s one tradition you’ll want to avoid this holiday season — parting with your jewelry. That’s right. Tis the season to be cautious! Why? Because most jewelry is lost or stolen while you’re distracted, traveling, or away Read more…
It wasn’t so long ago that most people got married and bought a home before they hit 25 or 30. Not anymore. Millennials have surpassed baby-boomers in the population and unlike previous generations, many young people choose to rent longer or follow a career from city to city before settling down. That means no homeowner’s Read more…
Summer’s here and that means vacation time for millions of Americans. Whether you’re traveling down the shore for a weekend getaway or flying to an exotic island, you will want to plan ahead. Common sense reminders like “pack suntan lotion” or “remember your passport” are on everyone’s vacation checklists, but one often-overlooked item — jewelry Read more…
There are as many ways to acquire a fine watch as there are clockmakers in Switzerland. Perhaps that Brietling on your wrist was passed down to you by your father. Maybe you recently treated yourself to a Rolex following a promotion at work. Or your wife “surprised” you on your anniversary with that antique Cartier Read more…
If you’re like most people, simple is better. Maybe that’s why texting is so popular. Why say it in a paragraph when we can just send a smiley face? Faced with tasks that aren’t so simple — like doing taxes or assembling furniture that arrives in four boxes — we tend to panic. Until recently, Read more…
At GemSafe, we get a lot of good questions from people thinking about jewelry insurance for the first time. Usually someone is getting married and buying an engagement ring or recently purchased an expensive watch. Their questions are great — and so are our answers. “If my ring is lost or stolen, do you cover Read more…
The other day on Facebook a friend shared a post. Below a photo of an engagement ring and a not very clear photo of a wedding band the message, filled with crying emojis, read, “Ok need EVERYONE’S help!! Really embarrassing but I unfortunately lost both of my rings this weekend. I would ask if whoever Read more…
Valentines Day is a special day to express your affection to that special someone with gifts and romance. Whether it’s chocolates, flowers or jewelry, it’s a great time to celebrate with your loved ones! Believe it or not, Valentines Day is one of the top days to propose or purchase jewelry. So why not think Read more…