A Fabulous Diamond Appraiser Just Got Better!

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!

The IJO began in 1972, and has since become the largest buying group in the world. The members of IJO provide customers with expertise, knowledge, trust, honesty, integrity and the core of the IJO, the “Brilliance You Deserve®.”


Measetique Jewels is proud to be the IJO Certified Gem Lab and Certified Diamond Grader in the Kansas City  area. It is a top value of Measetique’s to provide customers with high fashion jewels in high quality, at the best prices.

Martin stays on top of the most current happenings in the Independent Jeweler’s Organization and jewelry world by attending 2 trade shows put on by the organization each year.




Martin Mease M.G.G., C.G.A., G.G.
Measetique Jewels







Purchase Jewelry on a Cruise

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 money back when you return to the states.  Rarely have I ever seen anyone get a good deal while on a cruise, unfortunate that I have to be the bearer of bad news, once the excitement wears off when landed on US ground.  Tough to explain to family members how you got sucked into such a bad deal.   Don't ever spend over $200 when on a vacation cruiseline at least it won't be your life savings. Remember, not much in the way of jewelry comes from the islands, so why the great deal?  Be sure to get your jewelry appraisal as soon as you get home.

Is My Jewelry Worth Anything?

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!

Valentine's Day-Is it Just a Card and Candy Holiday or Can it Include a Jewelry Bobble?

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



Silver Filigree Heart



Sterling Silver Heart Pendant and Chain

Silver isn't that expensive!

Cheapest Price for a Jewelry or Diamond Appraisal

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 who will perform your jewelry or diamond appraisal, but also the credentials as a jewelry valuation expert.



Gemological Appraisal Lab



Opal or Pink Tourmaline, Take Your Pick! Help with the Cure!

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 full of meaning for women who wear their birthstone or of those they love. With October being the official month for the Susan G. Komen for the Cure, what a perfect gemstone for October! Percentage of Measetique Jewels October Opal and Pink Tourmaline sales to benefit Susan G. Komen for the Cure Kansas City fund

Silver, Gold, Platinum-Good, Better, Best



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 gold and platinum. Platinum though the most expensive metal is the purest form of white metal, you will want to have it polished periodically if you like the high polished look, but it will retain its color and you can’t beat the feel of platinum. Gold is naturally yellow gold, it is the alloy that is added to make it 14kt (58% gold) and 18kt (75% gold), the alloy mixture used determines whether it will be white gold or yellow gold. The use of 18kt gold is always great, but platinum is in fact the best! Remember you plan on wearing the ring the rest of your life, this is the one thing in your wedding you should splurge on.  Better yet, why not have both!