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Curated directory of jewelry businesses in Antwerp, live pricing tools, and guides written by people with 5+ years in the trade.
Production
How Jewelry Casting Works: The Complete Lost-Wax Process
Every step from wax carving to finished gold piece.
Production
Jewelry Pricing Formula: Material, Labor, Markup
The actual formula jewelers use to set prices. Material cost, labor rates, overhead, and retail markup broken down.
May 21, 2026
Market
Lab-Grown vs Natural Diamonds: The Real Numbers
Lab-grown prices fell 70% in two years. What that means for retailers, resale, and your next purchase.
May 23, 2026
Market
How Much Does a 2 Carat Diamond Cost in 2026?
Retail ranges from $8,000 to $60,000+. The 4Cs explain why. We break down every variable.
Jun 12, 2026
Free Tools
Calculators and reference data you can use right now. No signup.
Gold Price Today
Live spot price with per-karat breakdown. Updated daily.
XAU/USD
$4,348.88
Updated daily · Market data
Diamond Estimator
Estimate retail value by carat, cut, color, and clarity.
1CT G/VS2
$4,850
Updated daily · Market data
Scrap Calculator
Melt value and dealer buy price for scrap gold.
MELT VALUE
$409
14K · 5g example
Ring Size Converter
US, UK, EU, Japanese, and metric conversion.
CONVERTER
17.5 mm
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Clear Guides.
Smarter Decisions.
Written by people with trade experience. Focused on what actually works.
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Diamond Shapes: Every Cut Compared
Round, oval, cushion, emerald, and 10 more. Brilliance, pricing, and how to choose.
Education
The Complete Diamond Buying Guide
The 4Cs, certifications, lab-grown economics, and pricing from a dealer's perspective.
Pricing
How to Price Jewelry for Profit and Precision
Cost your materials, set your margins, and price with confidence.
Production
How Jewelry Casting Works: Lost-Wax Process
Every step from wax carving to finished gold piece, explained by people who do it.
Explore
Reference guides and encyclopedias for buyers, sellers, and makers.
Diamond Shapes
14 shapesEvery cut from round to rose-cut. Brilliance, pricing, and how they measure up.
Gemstones
15 guidesProperties, grading, pricing, and care for every major stone used in jewelry.
Comparisons
10 matchupsLab-grown vs natural, gold vs silver, moissanite vs diamond. Side-by-side data.
Setting Types
10 typesProng, bezel, channel, pave, and more. Security, cost, and visual impact.
Glossary
20+ termsIndustry language, explained. From melee to vermeil.
Directory
AntwerpJewelry businesses rated and reviewed. Starting with the diamond capital.
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