Silver Silver is a white metal that is the most highly reflective metal. Silver fine jewelry is usually fashioned into sterling silver, an alloy of silver that is 92.5 percent silver and 7.5 percent copper. Sterling silver is more durable than pure silver. Silver is less expensive than platinum and gold, but it tarnishes over […]
Gold Gold is a beautiful, malleable, and strong yellow metal. In its pure form (24k gold), however, gold is too soft for everyday wear. For this reason, it is combined with other metal alloys (such as copper, nickel, and silver) in different proportions to make it more durable. Because gold jewelry tends to be fashioned
Platinum Platinum is a durable, hard, and dense metal that is very resistant to scratching. It is hypoallergenic and tarnish-resistant. Platinum is a beautiful metal, and diamonds show a lot of life when they are set in platinum. Platinum develops a patina and looks prettier with wear. Platinum jewelry is 90 to 95 percent platinum
Gemstones and special jewelry pieces have been a part of human history since the world began. From a time when jewelry was a simple shark teeth necklace, jewelry has been a part of human history. At one point in history, it was worn as an amulet for protection from evil sources. In more recent history
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Here at McAuley Fine Jewelry, we love the holiday season. And November marks the beginning of this season. This is the time of year everyone begins to think about what gifts to give their loved ones to show them how much they care. We would love to help you pick out the perfect gifts for
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What you experience when you walk into McAuley fine Jewelry is going to be different than what you find in larger jewelry stores. One of the main reasons for that is our incredible staff. Being a small mom n’ pop local jewelry store allows the employees to be friends with their customers. They create a
Over the past 2 years, you may have noticed significant changes in the landscape at 664 Oakfield Drive. In addition to the unique jewelry and attentive service that you have always known, you now notice the updated shop. Local artists’ paintings and photos adorn the walls, there are new floors and lighting. Ed McAuley opened
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So many large jewelry stores in our area need to get customers in and out quickly so they can serve the next client. McAuley Fine Jewelry is unique in that it is local to the Brandon area and our staff is local. Our aim is to make sure each customer experience is one that will
What you experience when you walk into McAuley fine Jewelry is going to be different than what you find in larger jewelry stores. One of the main reasons for that is our incredible staff. Being a small mom n’ pop local jewelry store allows the employees to be friends with their customers. They create a
Wow…. You can do that? The answer is a resounding yes! Yes, they can do that! Talk about a wow factor! When customer Shaun C came in a couple of months ago with an idea for a ring with which to propose to his beloved girlfriend, Ed McAuley and his team created a ring that
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