2008 was certainly a year to remember (or forget)! We hope that you and yours are well and that 2009 is brighter and better for everyone. We at Mardon Jewelers want to thank you, our loyal customers and supporters, for keeping us going in the midst of very tough times—without you, our business cannot exist. […]
My lovely wife and I were sitting at the dinner table reminiscing about our day, and she told me about two gentlemen who came into the store. They had been admiring some of the new things in our front window and wanted to know the price of a very fine two carat D VVS1 emerald […]
My daughter Jenny and I have been developing a new product for several months and just finished the first prototype. Our CAD/CAM system with ArtCam software gives us the capability to convert photographs and digital images into three-dimensional renderings on precious metal! I decided to try making some Christmas presents to test out the technology, […]
Every year in the fall, I receive the materials to prepare for my annual recertification exam. Sigh! All titleholders in the American Gem Society are required to pass an examination of skills and gemological knowledge annually. The AGS hosts yearly conclaves around the USA, in which seminars and classes present the latest information on gemology […]
Harley riders are known for customizing their bikes with loads of chrome and plenty of fancy leather. We just acquired a perfect watch that will show off the rider too! When we purchased this watch, I wasn’t familiar with the Bill Wall phenomenon—the owner offhandedly said “The bracelet is a Bill Wall original,” which went […]
Recently, we had the pleasure of creating a one-of-a-kind engagement ring for a young man who is a student at our local Cal Baptist University, and is also in the Marine Corps. As you might expect, our Cal Baptist clients take marriage seriously – one of the standing jokes around campus is “It’s spring, do […]
While photographing gems for our website, I was working with a really beautiful Australian opal, a “picture” stone with lots of bright red rolling flash. We shoot with a 100 mm f/2.8 macro lens mated to a Canon Rebel XT in our ImageDome, and can really get great close-ups. Looking through the camera, I noticed […]
