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About nationalestatejewelers

Welcome to National Estate Jewelry! We’ve been family owned and operated for over 40 years. NEJ is the smart choice for all your jewelry needs – whether it’s selling your unwanted jewelry, coins and diamonds, or purchasing a unique estate piece for yourself or that special someone.

Get to know Boehm!

Nature lovers, wildlife enthusiasts, and art collectors alike are in for a treat. Not too long ago, we purchased a rather large and exquisite collection of fine porcelain sculptures- created not too far from our own town. This collection was … Continue reading

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November Birthstone: Terrific Topaz

For those born in the month of November, there are two golden-hued gems that are considered to be their birthstone. One is topaz, and the other is citrine. How did such a thing happen?, you may ask. The two stones … Continue reading

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Star Sapphires: How to Determine a Natural Star from a Synthetic

Ah, the exotic and elusive star sapphire. If you’ve been fortunate enough to look upon a natural one in the flesh, your first thought- after, “Wow, that’s beautiful!” –might’ve been, how is this created? At least, that’s how some of … Continue reading

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October Birthstone: Opulent Opal

The leaves are changing, it’s getting a bit colder outside, apples are back in season along with pumpkin-flavored everything… It is officially fall. October has always been a particularly festive month with the seasonal harvest and Halloween fun. This is … Continue reading

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September Birthstone: Spectacular Sapphire

When you think of precious gems, what are the first types that come to mind? Most likely, sapphires were one of the stones you thought of. Sapphires have been praised for their beauty for centuries. Most commonly praised for their … Continue reading

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August Birthstone: Pretty Peridot

Summer is winding down, and if you’re in the same climate that we are, then you know it can also be one of the hottest periods of the season. Birthdays are likely spent at cook-outs in the backyard, or at … Continue reading

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We Proudly Announce Barry’s Jewelry Loans!

Need cash fast? Have  something you can part with for a few days or months? Let Barry’s Jewelry Loans help you out! Because we’ve added a new item to our list of services: pawn. Having already established a reputation for being … Continue reading

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Know Your Vintage Jewelry Periods!

When you hear the term “vintage”, what do you think of? Old movie posters? Black and white photographs? Hoop skirts and fishnet stockings? Mid-century sofas? Okay, now what do you think of when you hear “vintage jewelry”? The pearls and … Continue reading

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Staff Interview: Eric Freiwald

Interview: Eric Freiwald, G.G., A.J.P. Qualifications: Graduate Gemologist from GIA, Jeweler Program at FIT Longtime gem lover and professional buyer here at NEJ, Eric Freiwald, Graduate Gemologist, takes some time to answer some regularly asked questions concerning the authenticity of … Continue reading

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July Birthstone: The Ravishing Ruby

Red…it’s the color for passion, romance, wealth, and prosperity. It’s bold and it’s beautiful…and it’s the color of July’s coveted birthstone, the ravishing ruby. Rubies have long signified power, wealth, and, of course, love. Here’s what this sweet little poem … Continue reading

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