Empire Jewelers' Report: First Wives' Jewelry, Gem Powers

Welcome to the October Issue of Empire Jewelers’ Report. With former First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis back in the news, we are reminded of the influence that many First Ladies have had on culture and fashion. In this issue, we take a look back at some iconic presidential spouses and their penchant for eye-popping jewelry. Also in this issue, we explore the healing powers of gemstones — myth or science, you decide!

Enjoy this issue and love your jewelry!

Sincerely,
Mitch Kushner, Empire Pawn of Nassau

Fine Estate and Vintage Jewelry

First Wives’ Jewelry Club — Tastes and Trends of Presidential Spouses

With First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis back in the news with a never before released interview and new book, Jacqueline Kennedy: Historic Conversations on Life with John F. Kennedy, we’re reminded of how influential First Ladies have been on culture and fashion. Here’s a look back in time at some of our country’s most iconic First Ladies and their penchant for eye-popping jewelry.

The Healing Power of Gemstones and Crystals

Throughout history, gemstones and crystals have been valued for more than just their aesthetic beauty. Since ancient times, kings, queens, priests and others of influence have used crystals and gemstones to increase their potency and power. And still today, people throughout the world believe certain gemstones and crystals are small storehouses of power with healing and/or magical properties — from the ability to cure mental and physical maladies to attracting good fortune and love. Here’s a list of gemstones and some of the powers they are said to bestow upon their wearers.

Empire Jewelry FYI

The value of a gemstone is based on four variables, also known in the jewelry industry as "The 4 Cs" — color, clarity, cut and carat. All characteristics being equal, the factor that influences a gem’s value is its rarity, or how difficult it is to find and harvest it.

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Thinking about selling your unwanted gemstones or other fine jewelry? Find out what it’s worth by one of Empire Jewelers’ GIA-educated employees. Give us a call at (800) 729-6746 or contact us with any questions.

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Empire Pawn of Nassau Inc., located in East Meadow, Long Island, NY is more than just another pawn shop. It is owned and operated by Mitch Kushner, who is a third generation jeweler. Mr. Kushner’s family has been in the business of buying jewelry since 1930, and after 60 years, the company is now the oldest established pawn broker and jewelry buyer on Long Island.

The appraisal staff of Empire Pawn is educated by the GIA (Gemological Institute of America), ensuring professional expertise in the valuation of our customers’ fine gems and precious metals. Empire Pawn of Nassau specializes in fine estate and vintage jewelry, diamonds, gold, coins and other precious metals. We are also members of the National Pawnbrokers Association.

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