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How to Check if Your Gold Jewelry is Real—and What It’s Worth
Wondering if your gold jewelry is real or what it’s worth? Learn how to check for hallmarks, what impacts value, and when to get an expert opinion. Visit K. Hollis Jewelers in Batavia, IL for professional evaluations, trade-ins, or to redesign your gold into something new.

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3 min read


Understanding Diamond Characteristics: The 4Cs and What Makes Each Diamond Unique
Discover the 4Cs of diamonds—color, clarity, cut & carat weight—and learn how to choose the perfect stone for you!

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3 min read


Gold Prices Are Rising – What Does It Mean for You?
Gold prices have been climbing and K. Hollis Jewelers wants you to know how it could impact when you buy or sell gold jewelry.

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2 min read


Creating the Perfect Engagement Ring: Unique Designs that Reflect Your Love and Style
Design a ring as unique as your love story. From custom creations to reimagined heirlooms, explore ways to craft the perfect engagement ring

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4 min read


Your Guide to Jewelry Financing
At K.Hollis Jewelers, Boutique & Wine Bar, we offer special financing options to make your jewelry purchase stress free. We want to be...

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4 min read


Demystifying Lab-Grown Diamonds: What you need to know.
Curious about lab-grown diamonds? Learn how they compare to natural diamonds, how to spot the differences, what impacts price and value, and the most common myths. K.Hollis Jewelers breaks down the facts so you can choose the right diamond for you—lab or mined.

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The Science Behind Lab-Grown Diamonds
Lab-grown diamonds are man made using one of two types of processes. Both begin with a carbon seed.

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Diamonds: The Short Story.
Mother nature is perfect. Like people, she made no two diamonds exactly alike – each has its own unique personality. One of the...

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Avoid These 5 Mistakes When Buying a Diamond
Avoid the top 5 mistakes people make when buying a diamond. Learn why cut matters most, not all grading reports are equal, and why who you buy from is just as important as the diamond itself.

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4 min read


How Do You Choose the Right Diamond?
Pick the Diamond that's Right for You So you walk into a jewelry store and see dozens or even hundreds of diamonds - how do you choose...

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3 min read


How to Care For Your Engagement Ring in 4 Tips
Did you know that your engagement ring, particularly its diamond, collects film from cosmetics, lotion, soap, and even skin oil? These...

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3 min read


What You Need To Know About Insuring Your Jewelry.
Learn how to insure your jewelry the right way. Explore the pros and cons of jewelry riders vs. personal jewelry insurance, appraisal tips, and what to look for in coverage to protect your valuable pieces.

KHJ
3 min read


7 Warning Signs Your Jewelry Is About To Break
Learn the key warning signs of loose stones, damaged clasps, and worn prongs so you can protect your diamond engagement ring and fine jewelry from loss. Expert jewelry care tips from K. Hollis Jewelers.
Rob Hollis
3 min read


Is a High-Quality Lab-Created 10 ct Diamond a Good Thing?
The production of New Diamond Technologies' largest verified lab-created diamond and how it could impact the diamond market.

Karen and Rob Hollis
3 min read
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