Does your favorite watch look worn and in need of a little care and maintenance? Many watches are worn every day, and exposed to dirt, moisture, or just everyday wear and tear. Here at MJR, we perform watch band replacement and repair services every day. Let us help you make …
Friction Earring Posts are the most common type of post and are found on basic stud earrings. They have a push on and pull off design. The ear nut (also called an earring back) holds on to the post using friction, and the post has a notched end to prevent …
How Proper Watch Care & Maintenance Can Get You The Most Out of Your Favorite Timepiece Many watches are worn every day and others just on special occasions, but do they get the routine care and maintenance needed to not only keep them running properly, but also looking good? There …
The Clean & polish process Jewelry isn’t just an accessory; it’s a treasured reflection of your style and memories. Our guide covers everything you need to keep your jewelry, whether it’s sterling silver, gold, or plated metals, in pristine condition. With expert cleaning, polishing, and inspection, we ensure your pieces …
You May Have a Water Resistant Watch, But Not All of Them Are the Same Water resistance is a very confusing topic for many consumers. In fact, many consumers believe if their watch is marked water resistant, they can immerse it in water, which is not always the case, as …
Deep Diving Into Everything About Pearls A pearl starts as a foreign particle (a pebble, shell , or sand) in an oyster or mollusk. The particle irritates the mollusk and it secretes a substance called nacre. The nacre protects the mollusk from the particle. Over the years, layers upon layers …
Message, Placement, & Font Styling For Jewelry Engraving Going the Extra Mile In the world of jewelry and watches, it is quite uncommon to find a piece uniquely expressed to share a lasting message of love, encouragement, or commitment. Adding a little something to your jewelry can make all the difference. Going …
What is an Invisible Setting and Where Does It Come From? A centuries-old, originally French technique, invisible set gemstone jewelry (aka the Invisible Setting), is one of the most beautiful setting types available. It involves the process of setting stones side-by-side, hiding the metalwork underneath, which can give the appearance of …
How They Tie Together White gold needs to be rhodium plated to achieve the beautiful white finish that we see on any new piece of white gold jewelry. Rhodium plating is like coloring your hair, only for jewelry. When you have grey hair, you get it colored. When color is …
A timepiece does more than just tell the time. Often, there are personal stories associated with a watch, making the sentimental value outweigh the financial value. However, if the watch is not properly taken care of, especially when it is water resistant, then it will be much more difficult to …
