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Natural Colored Diamonds Are the Rarest of the Rare November 5, 2024 17:17

Thank goodness for the Gemological Institute of America (GIA). Once the popularity of diamond rings and jewelry took off after World War II, this group was formed to help jewelers and the public understand a grading system for diamonds. GIA is the most respected gem laboratory in the world.

Here is a fun fact about NATURAL diamonds with color: They represent a very small fraction of the diamonds dug from the earth. Just one in every TEN THOUSAND of diamonds is colored. Red and blue diamonds are so rare they go for an insane amount of money. Of the rarest diamonds, yellow ones are the most common. They represent 60% of the natural colored diamonds we find.

We have some beautiful, natural yellow diamond rings at our store. They all come with paperwork from GIA attesting to their natural origin. You can take a look at our natural yellow diamond rings here: Natural Yellow Diamonds


Estate Jewelry - More Jewelry Bang for your Shopping Bucks! October 26, 2024 12:24

We have a very nice selection of gently used Estate Jewelry in our store and posted online.

Gemstone Sale - We have too many! Save up to 30% September 17, 2024 11:18

Save money on loose gemstones at Chimera Design. The more you buy, the more you save.

Chimera Design joins Greenville Chamber of Commerce September 7, 2024 11:01

Since Greenville has no jewelry store at present, we have decided to join their Chamber of Commerce.

 


Hollow Gold Chains Save You Money - Unless They Need To Be Repaired April 13, 2024 15:00

The price of gold is sky rocketing. Gold is mostly sold by weight. Hollow gold jewelry seems like a good value, but is it really?

Cats Helping Cats - We want to help the Ionia County Animal Shelter July 11, 2023 15:54

Your purchase of a pair of Naughty Cat earrings in sterling silver will help feed real cats at the Ionia County Animal Shelter. We love a win-win situation.

Wearing Jewelry - Especially Rings and Chains - 24/7 is NOT a good idea. April 17, 2023 13:12

Wearing your diamond ring 24/7 is really not a good idea.

 


Most Jewelry You Purchase is NOT an Investment February 27, 2023 13:25

I tell people jewelry is something to express love and/or celebrate some kind of milestone; it is not an investment.

Custom Design or Help With Your Estate Jewelry By Appointment January 3, 2023 01:30

Things can get a hectic in our little store, so starting in 2023, we will be available to meet with you by appointment for engagement ring shopping, custom design or help going through the box of estate jewelry you just inherited.

We will schedule appointments with you between 10am to noon. So you can come in before the store opens at noon. This will allow us to focus all of our attention on you - without interruption.

Call us at 616-897-9480 to set up your appointment.

Or you can email Cliff - cliffy777(at)comcast.net

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Deal Of The Day - Jewelry on Sale at Chimera Design December 6, 2022 08:28

Check out the Deal of The Day from Chimera Design.

We now offer fine jewelry from Allison-Kaufman October 27, 2022 14:24

Chimera Design in Lowell now has fine jewelry from Allison-Kaufman.

The Chimera Advantage - What it Means For YOU March 9, 2022 17:54

Learn about The #Chimera Advantage. We are celebrating our 20th year in Lowell. Part of that celebration is telling you all the advantages of doing business with Chimera Design.