We’ve all seen the occasional stranger pull a pocket watch out of his or her pocket, click it open, and check the time. Maybe you personally own one or have a friend who does, or maybe you didn’t even know they still exist. These gorgeous and historical timepieces paved the way for more elaborate and advanced watches, from the wrist watch, all the way to the Apple Watch. But what are they worth now? What purpose (if any) does a pocket watch serve in 2018? 

When winter rolls around, choosing what jewelry to wear becomes complicated for a lot of reasons. With new layers of clothing that certainly weren’t there in spring and summer, we must devise a new game plan. Afterall, what’s the purpose of wearing gorgeous jewelry if no one can even see it?

Hats and scarves tangled up in your earrings? For these trends, it may be worth it. Don’t let the cold air bring you down.

With tall buildings and endless traffic, sometimes New York City feels absolutely inescapable. As tourists flock and natives cringe, it becomes more and more difficult to remember that the world extends past the Hudson. This goes for the world of retail as well. While many consumers believe that NYC is the world’s hub for all things retail, they are surprisingly mistaken.

And no, we do not mean coal! 

Now that winter has settled in, it is natural for our wardrobes to gear up for the change. We adopt darker clothing and pack up our summery colors and styles for summer 2018. While the days could not get any shorter and the sun sets far before 6 O’clock, we can’t help but feel the impact of the wintery darkness that has become the absolute norm, so why not embrace it?  

Here at Luriya, we’ve encountered jewelry sellers of just about every kind. However, it’s difficult to pinpoint whether the majority of clients who come in to sell their diamond rings are male or female. We believe the numbers are just about the same, after all, why wouldn’t they be?

Doesn’t a man have every right to sell a diamond ring? Doesn't a woman? Shouldn’t everyone be treated equally -- especially, in what should be an extremely objective field?