Featured Product
SIMON G. JEWELRY
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Simon Ghanimian, President of Simon G. Jewelry, knows what
women want. From bracelets to wedding bands and beyond, Simon has become the
leading trendsetter in Bridal and fashion jewelry for over 20 years. Each piece
of Simon G jewelry is lovingly made as if it were being custom created and
fashioned with the person in mind whose destiny is to wear the piece. 
Since 1983,
in the modern workshops of Simon G, some of the most innovative designs have been
born, and then developed into superbly crafted pieces of jewelry.
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Mark Your Calendars!
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Dondero Diamonds'
3rd Annual
MEN'S NIGHT
Friday, December 11th
4 - 9 pm
Visit our website
for details!
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Featured Gemstone - TOPAZ
Topaz, November's primary birthstone, has one of the most confusing
histories of any popular gem. Though topaz has been known since
antiquity, it has suffered from considerable misidentification since
ancient times, most often being confused with citrine, the alternative
November birthstone.
Both topaz and citrine were found on
an island in the Mediterranean called Topazios in ancient times. Since
the two gems were alike in color, though not in size or form, they were
often mixed up.
Even
with this confusion, topaz accumulated an impressive body of alleged
healing properties. Topaz is reputed to increase understanding,
strengthen breathing, prevent colds, enhance creativity, bring
relaxation, control angry passions, restore energy, and aid in tissue
regeneration.
The most common topaz colors are brown, yellow,
yellow-gold, and orange, all very similar to  the shades of citrine. The
finest reddish orange topaz, called Imperial topaz, can resemble
exceptional Padparadscha sapphire. Orange, reds and pinks are the
rarest topaz colors, and the light green, purple-red, and colorless
varieties of topaz are easily mistaken for other gemstones.
Nature rarely produces
a blue topaz. However, in the 20th century, due to the advent of safe
enhancement technology, blue topaz has become available and a popular
gemstone for jewelry. Most blue topaz is colorless topaz that has been
irradiated and heat treated to produce its blue color. The blue color
created by this treatment process is permanent and stable under normal
care conditions.
Topaz can
be delicate and requires special care to avoid breaking under rough
wear. Look for jewelry with mountings that protect the topaz, so that
it's less likely to break if dropped or hit. Earrings, pins, bangle
bracelets and pendants are safer for daily wear than rings or flexible
bracelets. Warm, soapy water is the best way to clean topaz jewelry.
Both beautiful and affordable, topaz is a gem that any wise buyer can enjoy.
To learn more, click here......
(Information Courtesy Jewelry Information
Center and AGTA)
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Coupon expires November 30th, 2009
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Jewelry Care - Caring for Alternative Metal Jewelry
With the cost of precious
metals soaring the past two years, the use of alternative metals i n the
manufacturing of fine jewelry has increased dramatically. Mostly used in gents
jewelry, titanium, steel and tungsten carbide pieces now fill cases in most
jewelry stores. The designs are sharp and appealing and the durability and
price points often make alternative metal jewelry the "perfect gift".
When it comes to caring for
these pieces however, the procedures are a bit more complicated than those used in caring for
jewelry made with traditional precious metals. In previous news letters we've
given you useful advice on how to clean and maintain your gold and silver
pieces at home. Those same tips may not always apply to this "new metal"
jewelry. Simple cleaning of surface dirt and grime can be done with a home
made cleaning solution and an old toothbrush as described in our April 2009
Newsletter. The jo  b of polishing and refinishing  needs the skill of a trained jeweler in a shop with the proper grits and wheels. A lot of alternative metal
jewelry is satin or brushed finished, with highlighted outlines.
At Dondero's we can clean
and refinish most steel and titanium pieces. Tungsten carbide doesn't scratch
and therefore cannot be refinished. As always, when in doubt stop in or give us
a call or e-mail. As your full service jeweler since 1948, there is no one more
qualified to service your jewelry needs than the professionals at Dondero
Diamonds and Fine Jewelry.
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Jewelry News - "60 Minutes" Segment Targets Conflict Gold
- Jewelers of America affirms industry's concern for human rights
The national news program, CBS' "60 Minutes," is expected to
run a segment in the next few weeks that focuses on the issue of artisanal gold
mining in the eastern  Democratic Republic of Congo (eDRC). Warring factions there are believed to currently control a significant portion of the mining and exportation of gold
and other minerals, using the profits to fund their military activities.
While only 0.2% of annual global gold mine production is estimated to come from
the DRC, we certainly believe that even
one ounce of gold from a conflict source is one ounce too many.
Dondero's Jewelry, in association with JEWELERS
OF AMERICA (J A), affirms the industry's serious concern
over the violence and human rights violations that are taking place and the
effect this is having on the communities in the region.
JA is committed to sustainably and
responsibly mined gold, and is working closely with a wide range of industry
stakeholders, including the World Gold and Responsible Jewelry Councils, to
support good practices at every level of the gold jewelry supply chain.
The organization is also engaged with
non-industry stakeholders, including the U.S. Department of State and
non-governmental organizations (NGOs), in support of a multi-stakeholder
approach to the complex problem in the eDRC.
For our part, Dondero
Diamonds and Fine Jewelry has chosen suppliers who are committed to the responsible
sourcing of gold and gold jewelry products, to ensure that the gold we sell has
not originated from conflict sources, including eDRC. Our
customers can feel confident that the jewelry they wear has not come as
a result of any violations to the human rights of our fellow members of this
global community.
- Excerpt from National Jeweler Network October, 2009
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Staff Profile - Julie Levari
Administrator - AGS Certified Sales Associate and
Certified Diamontologist, Diamond Council of America
Julie has been with
Dondero's since the fall of 2000. She was born and raised in the Vineland
area and is a graduate of Vineland High School. In her spare time, she enjoys
spending time with friends and family, reading, music, being outdoors, and
of course playing with her Lil Pup.
Click here for more on the rest of our staff.
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