Family History Day

Jewelry, Family Heirlooms

On Family History Day it is important to set aside a bit of time to think about our family, even the family we didn't know. You know who I mean, great-great-grandma whose diamond ring you are still wearing. Why not learn more about her by coming in for an appraisal to learn more about the diamond, or setting. You will feel even closer to your family when you know more about the stones and family estate pieces. 

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!

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



Diamonds Bought on the Internet

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 on the internet are why they are there, no educated jeweler would buy it for a reason.  When a gemologist appraises that diamond there are other factors that go into determining value besides the 4C's.