Jewelry 101

Shopping for jewelry can be an exciting, but sometimes confusing process. At King's Jewelry & Loan we believe the more a customer knows about jewelry, the more they'll appreciate the quality and tremendous value of our merchandise.

So we've included below some links to the best sites for educating yourself about buying jewelry. Just click on the topic, and a new window will open with that web site.

How To Buy Diamonds
All about the 4 C's of diamonds (cut , color, clarity, & carat), brought to you by the unbiased experts at the Gemological Institute of America.

Jewelry Buying Basics
From what to look for in fine jewelry, to how to clean and care for your jewelry investment. Brought to you by the Jewelry Information Center, a nonprofit trade association.

Buying Gemstones
Learn all about colored gemstones and pearls, from the American Gem Society

What You Should Know About Fine Jewelry
Everything from learning what 14 karat really means to all about fine watches, from the Jewelers of America.

Current Prices Of Precious Metals
An up-to-date listing of spot market prices of gold, silver, and platinum, brought to you by CNNFN.