Category: News
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What Does Hand Sanitizer Do to Our Jewelry?
I am, on the best days, a germaphobe. My obsession with keeping germs at bay went into overdrive when I became a mom, and then throw in a pandemic, and I’m considering fashioning myself a hand sanitizer holster. Oh yeah, I’d wear it. Years ago when I worked in retail, even then I had a small […]
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30th Anniversary for Geiss & Sons Jewelers
In celebration of our 30th Anniversary providing the Upstate of South Carolina with luxury brands from around the world, we are offering up to 50% off select jewelry and watches during our Anniversary and Holiday celebrations, now through January 19, 2020. We have set ourselves apart as one of the finest luxury jewelry stores in […]
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Good Time to Buy Natural Color Diamonds
It’s a good time to buy natural color diamonds. “The recent price declines in the white goods created an overall negative psychological effect on all diamonds. This is probably the reason we also witnessed a decline of 0.1% in the Fancy Color Index in Q2,” said Fancy Color Research Foundation (FCRF) advisory board member Eden […]
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Citigroup Sees Gold Heading to $2,000
The second gold rush may just be getting started, with a Citigroup report released today predicting that the yellow metal will cross the $2,000 an ounce mark within the next year or two. That would be a new record. Gold’s previous high was in August 2011, when the price hit $1,917 an ounce. Citigroup senior analyst Aakash Doshi tells JCK that the rise will […]
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Peridot Gemstone
History of Peridot. This gemstone is named after the French word peritot, meaning gold, because the mineral can vary towards this color. Peridot is the birthstone for the month of August. It is also the stone given to celebrate the 16th year of marriage. Peridot has a very long written history. Ancient papyri record the […]
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HISTORY AND MEANING OF APRIL’S BIRTHSTONE!
April babies get one of the most popular and most precious gemstones as their birthstone: the diamond. The diamond is the traditional birthstone of April and holds significant meaning for those born in that month, thought to provide the wearer with better relationships and an increase in inner strength. Wearing diamonds is purported to bring […]
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So what makes emerald cut one of a kind?
So what makes emerald cut one of a kind? Emerald cut is a distinctive step cut that plays with light and creates hall of mirror effect. The exquisite long facets and short corners showcase dramatic flashes of light and highlight the smooth luster and pristine clarity of the diamond or the gemstone. However, this type […]
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Vacation Annoucement
A reminder to our loyal customers Geiss & Sons Jewelers will be closed for vacation. Sunday July 1st through Monday July 9th. We will reopen Tuesday July 10th for your shopping pleasure and service needs. Thank you!
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Prayers for Las Vegas
Prayers and Condolences Our thoughts and prayers go out to the victims of the Las Vegas shooting and their loved ones. And also, to the first responders, medical professionals, counselors and others who have spent and will continue to spend countless hours caring and helping the victims and their families. Want to Help? The County […]
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Our Prayers
With near-hurricane force winds lashing the Florida Keys, the Miami-based National Hurricane Center (NHC) warned that “Irma is forecast to restrengthen” as it approaches mainland Florida. Hurricane Irma has hit the Keys with a Cat. 4 Storm on September 10th, destroying homes and, knocking out power to more than 6.8 million people. There was an […]