March 20, 2024
I do a lot of custom jewellery work. I love the engagement with the client and the creative experience. But have I had custom jobs that went bad or did not work? For sure! I can say that luckily it hasn’t happened too often. In fact, I keep track. In over four decades of doing custom […]
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March 13, 2024
Let me start by saying this is not a “Karen” dig because my wife’s name is Karen and a few months ago she asked a question that led me to write this blog. I have been performing all types of jewellery repairs from the first day I started in business back in 1980. I have been […]
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November 2, 2023
Your jewellery is more than metal and gemstones. It’s personal. It’s a future heirloom. While sentimental value is irreplaceable, getting your jewellery insurance coverage is an extra level of care for some of your most cherished possessions. Insuring jewellery usually costs you 1-2% of the appraised value, per year. For example, a $5,000 ring may […]
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September 18, 2023
We love jewellery – especially when it sparkles! Have you ever noticed that your jewellery starts to look a bit dull and less sparkly after only a few days of wear? Everyday products like soap, shampoo, and moisturizer coat jewellery and make it look less shiny than it was originally. At Troy Shoppe Jewellers in […]
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May 26, 2017
My name is Nicole and I am fairly new at Troy Shoppe Jewellers. I have had jewellery training before coming to the store but one of my biggest assets is that I am a millennial. I wanted to comment on one of our competitors that has brass models only. A brass model is like a […]
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May 19, 2016
We love the swirls of colour and shimmer in opals – check out these beauties! Which is your fave?
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