<?xml version='1.0' encoding='UTF-8'?><?xml-stylesheet href="http://www.blogger.com/styles/atom.css" type="text/css"?><feed xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom' xmlns:openSearch='http://a9.com/-/spec/opensearchrss/1.0/' xmlns:georss='http://www.georss.org/georss' xmlns:gd='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005' xmlns:thr='http://purl.org/syndication/thread/1.0'><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-296723189616940460</id><updated>2012-02-16T09:41:04.237-06:00</updated><category term='Cruise Purchases'/><category term='Diamonds'/><category term='so'/><category term='Valentine&apos;s Day'/><category term='Internet'/><category term='Sterling Silver'/><category term='Gold'/><category term='Master Graduate Gemologist'/><category term='TV Appearances'/><category term='4 C&apos;s'/><category term='Engagement Rings'/><category term='Pendant'/><category term='IJO'/><category term='Pink Tourmaline'/><category term='Jewelry Appraisals'/><category term='Platinum'/><category term='Custom Designed Jewelry'/><category term='Wedding Bands'/><title type='text'>Measetique Jewels</title><subtitle type='html'>The Diamond and Custom Jewelry Design Experts</subtitle><link rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#feed' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://measetique.blogspot.com/feeds/posts/default'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/296723189616940460/posts/default?max-results=100'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://measetique.blogspot.com/'/><link rel='hub' href='http://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com/'/><author><name>The Mease Behind Measetique</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/03345277993694710365</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='21' src='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ZNTWO3UVGNs/TUbPMoZVqgI/AAAAAAAAABw/iFWgasLpl5Y/s220/mease_3_small.jpg'/></author><generator version='7.00' uri='http://www.blogger.com'>Blogger</generator><openSearch:totalResults>8</openSearch:totalResults><openSearch:startIndex>1</openSearch:startIndex><openSearch:itemsPerPage>100</openSearch:itemsPerPage><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-296723189616940460.post-3698966150762432749</id><published>2011-09-26T16:28:00.001-05:00</published><updated>2011-09-26T16:39:00.589-05:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Diamonds'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='IJO'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Master Graduate Gemologist'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Jewelry Appraisals'/><title type='text'>A Fabulous Diamond Appraiser Just Got Better!</title><summary type='text'>How can you go wrong with diamonds?! 

Well, it’s impossible when they are being appraised by Martin Mease, at Measetique Jewels. Martin just came back from a convention with the Independent Jeweler’s Organization (IJO) where he was recognized as a Master Graduate Gemologist. Congratulations to Martin on this prestigious position! 
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The IJO began in 1972, and has since become the largest buying</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://measetique.blogspot.com/feeds/3698966150762432749/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://measetique.blogspot.com/2011/09/diamonds-are-girls-best-friends.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/296723189616940460/posts/default/3698966150762432749'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/296723189616940460/posts/default/3698966150762432749'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://measetique.blogspot.com/2011/09/diamonds-are-girls-best-friends.html' title='A Fabulous Diamond Appraiser Just Got Better!'/><author><name>The Mease Behind Measetique</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/03345277993694710365</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='21' src='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ZNTWO3UVGNs/TUbPMoZVqgI/AAAAAAAAABw/iFWgasLpl5Y/s220/mease_3_small.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-DguSrtkhf3w/ToDsOpQm3lI/AAAAAAAAACg/mGVIoTNQSKM/s72-c/measeloupe.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-296723189616940460.post-1664869295481214347</id><published>2011-04-15T21:18:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2011-04-15T21:18:56.385-05:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='so'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Jewelry Appraisals'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Cruise Purchases'/><title type='text'>Purchase Jewelry on a Cruise</title><summary type='text'>
Think twice before you leave your money in a foreign country.  The cruise lines do a great job of helping promote jewelry purchases by their recommended jewelry sources at ports of call.  Make sure they disclose what their financial interest is in the transactio. The guarantees don't mean much after they have your money.  The jewelry stores and cruises make it virtually impossible to get your </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://measetique.blogspot.com/feeds/1664869295481214347/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://measetique.blogspot.com/2011/04/purchase-jewelry-on-cruise.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/296723189616940460/posts/default/1664869295481214347'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/296723189616940460/posts/default/1664869295481214347'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://measetique.blogspot.com/2011/04/purchase-jewelry-on-cruise.html' title='Purchase Jewelry on a Cruise'/><author><name>The Mease Behind Measetique</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/03345277993694710365</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='21' src='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ZNTWO3UVGNs/TUbPMoZVqgI/AAAAAAAAABw/iFWgasLpl5Y/s220/mease_3_small.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-296723189616940460.post-1918954002481408485</id><published>2011-03-11T08:51:00.000-06:00</published><updated>2011-03-11T08:51:15.728-06:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='TV Appearances'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Jewelry Appraisals'/><title type='text'>Is My Jewelry Worth Anything?</title><summary type='text'>
Find out at the upcoming Appraisal Fair hosted by KCPT.  Marty Mease, Kansas City's only C.G.A, will be a jewelry appraiser at the upcoming KCPT Appraisal fair on April 30th.  Be sure to bring your jewelry for Marty to give you valuable information about it.  Is it real? What is it worth? Bring your jewelry and get the answers!</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://measetique.blogspot.com/feeds/1918954002481408485/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://measetique.blogspot.com/2011/03/is-my-jewelry-worth-anything.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/296723189616940460/posts/default/1918954002481408485'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/296723189616940460/posts/default/1918954002481408485'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://measetique.blogspot.com/2011/03/is-my-jewelry-worth-anything.html' title='Is My Jewelry Worth Anything?'/><author><name>The Mease Behind Measetique</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/03345277993694710365</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='21' src='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ZNTWO3UVGNs/TUbPMoZVqgI/AAAAAAAAABw/iFWgasLpl5Y/s220/mease_3_small.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-296723189616940460.post-8506380745657198822</id><published>2011-02-07T19:27:00.000-06:00</published><updated>2011-02-07T19:27:55.305-06:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Sterling Silver'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Valentine&apos;s Day'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Pendant'/><title type='text'>Valentine's Day-Is it Just a Card and Candy Holiday or Can it Include a Jewelry Bobble?</title><summary type='text'>

Guys, you don't have to go all out for the day, but it doesn't hurt to spend your hard earned money on something that might last past the weekend, especially if you expect her to last past the weekend! 


Sterling Silver and Diamond Necklace

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Silver Filigree Heart

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Sterling Silver Heart Pendant and Chain


﻿Silver isn't that expensive!</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://measetique.blogspot.com/feeds/8506380745657198822/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://measetique.blogspot.com/2011/02/valentines-day-is-it-just-card-and.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/296723189616940460/posts/default/8506380745657198822'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/296723189616940460/posts/default/8506380745657198822'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://measetique.blogspot.com/2011/02/valentines-day-is-it-just-card-and.html' title='Valentine&apos;s Day-Is it Just a Card and Candy Holiday or Can it Include a Jewelry Bobble?'/><author><name>The Mease Behind Measetique</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/03345277993694710365</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='21' src='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ZNTWO3UVGNs/TUbPMoZVqgI/AAAAAAAAABw/iFWgasLpl5Y/s220/mease_3_small.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ZNTWO3UVGNs/TVCZPdVtOtI/AAAAAAAAACU/eDDQuH8G7H8/s72-c/measetique+jewels+diamond+and+silver+heart.JPG' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-296723189616940460.post-4827874090540367398</id><published>2011-01-23T14:31:00.000-06:00</published><updated>2011-01-23T14:31:20.373-06:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Diamonds'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Jewelry Appraisals'/><title type='text'>Cheapest Price for a Jewelry or Diamond Appraisal</title><summary type='text'>
When calling around for the cheapest price for a jewelry or diamond appraisal, you may want to think about what it costs you in insurance premiums for the overvaluation of the appraisal value of your jewelry. Worse yet, not receiving the correct amount if you should have a loss of your valuable jewelry when it is undervalued.  Be sure to check not only the gemological credentials of the person </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://measetique.blogspot.com/feeds/4827874090540367398/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://measetique.blogspot.com/2011/01/cheapest-price-for-jewelry-or-diamond.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/296723189616940460/posts/default/4827874090540367398'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/296723189616940460/posts/default/4827874090540367398'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://measetique.blogspot.com/2011/01/cheapest-price-for-jewelry-or-diamond.html' title='Cheapest Price for a Jewelry or Diamond Appraisal'/><author><name>The Mease Behind Measetique</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/03345277993694710365</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='21' src='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ZNTWO3UVGNs/TUbPMoZVqgI/AAAAAAAAABw/iFWgasLpl5Y/s220/mease_3_small.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ZNTWO3UVGNs/TTyO0Wqv8eI/AAAAAAAAABk/V7YdDqM2A2g/s72-c/measetique+kansas+city+jewelry+store++gem+laboratory+report+GIA++diamonds+AGS+appraisals++gem++001.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-296723189616940460.post-1142250042201382360</id><published>2010-10-10T21:50:00.001-05:00</published><updated>2010-10-11T15:26:20.499-05:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Platinum'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Pink Tourmaline'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Custom Designed Jewelry'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Pendant'/><title type='text'>Opal or Pink Tourmaline, Take Your Pick! Help with the Cure!</title><summary type='text'>





Pink Tourmaline Pendant


Opal is commonly known as the October birthstone, however many don’t know that pink Tourmaline is the other birthstone selected by women wanting a gemstone less fragile than the Opal. It is also the gemstone usually used when designing most mother’s rings. It is bright and a very desirable pink color. Either way, October has beautiful options for jewelry that is </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://measetique.blogspot.com/feeds/1142250042201382360/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://measetique.blogspot.com/2010/10/opal-or-pink-tourmaline-take-your-pick.html#comment-form' title='1 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/296723189616940460/posts/default/1142250042201382360'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/296723189616940460/posts/default/1142250042201382360'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://measetique.blogspot.com/2010/10/opal-or-pink-tourmaline-take-your-pick.html' title='Opal or Pink Tourmaline, Take Your Pick! Help with the Cure!'/><author><name>The Mease Behind Measetique</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/03345277993694710365</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='21' src='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ZNTWO3UVGNs/TUbPMoZVqgI/AAAAAAAAABw/iFWgasLpl5Y/s220/mease_3_small.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ZNTWO3UVGNs/TLJ4aTn79aI/AAAAAAAAABI/3ciVzLoiGIw/s72-c/measetique+jewels+pink+tourmaline+susan+b+komen+kc+fund+raiser+blog+005.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>1</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-296723189616940460.post-8438756405877540707</id><published>2010-10-02T08:35:00.001-05:00</published><updated>2010-10-11T15:24:26.674-05:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Wedding Bands'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Platinum'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Engagement Rings'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Gold'/><title type='text'>Silver, Gold, Platinum-Good, Better, Best</title><summary type='text'>



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Platinum and Gold 
Wedding Band

﻿ What’s the difference? Is it only money? White metal is still very popular for engaged couples in both the diamond engagement ring mounting and the wedding bands. Many couples don’t know the difference. Although silver is great for fashion jewelry, not a good metal to use for the rings you plan to wear for the rest of your life. There is a difference in </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://measetique.blogspot.com/feeds/8438756405877540707/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://measetique.blogspot.com/2010/10/silver-gold-platinum-good-better-best.html#comment-form' title='1 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/296723189616940460/posts/default/8438756405877540707'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/296723189616940460/posts/default/8438756405877540707'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://measetique.blogspot.com/2010/10/silver-gold-platinum-good-better-best.html' title='Silver, Gold, Platinum-Good, Better, Best'/><author><name>The Mease Behind Measetique</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/03345277993694710365</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='21' src='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ZNTWO3UVGNs/TUbPMoZVqgI/AAAAAAAAABw/iFWgasLpl5Y/s220/mease_3_small.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ZNTWO3UVGNs/TLNwJeVp7dI/AAAAAAAAABU/49113bx6sI4/s72-c/measetique+jewels+kansasa+city+platinum+and+gold+wedding+band.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>1</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-296723189616940460.post-2861991372759752677</id><published>2010-07-06T19:38:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2010-10-10T22:17:11.154-05:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Diamonds'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='4 C&apos;s'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Jewelry Appraisals'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Internet'/><title type='text'>Diamonds Bought on the Internet</title><summary type='text'>
I did another appraisal on a diamond that some poor guy bought on the internet.   It is always the professional, the attorney, accountant or engineer who thinks he can buy smarter than dealing with his local jeweler he can trust in person.  The diamond isn't pretty, doesn't sparkle, has no life, wonders why she doesn't like it.  It looked great on paper!  The one's that cert well and sell cheap </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://measetique.blogspot.com/feeds/2861991372759752677/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://measetique.blogspot.com/2010/07/diamonds-bought-on-internet.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/296723189616940460/posts/default/2861991372759752677'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/296723189616940460/posts/default/2861991372759752677'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://measetique.blogspot.com/2010/07/diamonds-bought-on-internet.html' title='Diamonds Bought on the Internet'/><author><name>The Mease Behind Measetique</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/03345277993694710365</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='21' src='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ZNTWO3UVGNs/TUbPMoZVqgI/AAAAAAAAABw/iFWgasLpl5Y/s220/mease_3_small.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry></feed>
