Many jewelers feel that their competition is the guy next door. We at NGL have seen a marked increase in jewelry returning from cruise line purchases. According to one client, "Our sightseeing tours made the local jewelry stores out to be 'points of interest.' I was angry!"
The items of interest seem to center around total weight pieces such as tennis bracelets, colored stone rings and other items of promotional nature, all which can be found here. While the prices paid are generally fair, they are not necessarily better than at home. The quality of some articles left a lot to be desired and a few clients have returned their jewelry for refunds or replacement.
Loose tanzanite seems to be cruising out the doors as well, with merchants selling their customers on the idea of an imminent rise in its value.
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- Northwest Gemological Laboratory
- Northwest Gemological Laboratory, Inc. (NGL) is the Pacific Northwest's leading independent appraiser of fine jewelry and gemstones, with state-of-the-art facilities in Bellevue, Washington. Our Graduate Gemologists adhere to the highest gemological standards in the industry, without ethical compromise.
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