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 Why Certificate
of Authenticity?
The Pippin Bass designs
are manufactured with the
strictest standards, therefore
we stand behind our quality
and workmanship. Each purchase
from PippinBass.com will
include a "Certificate of
Authenticity". This will
show your invoice number
and date, should you have
any questions about the
quality of your purchase.
We would like you to wear
and enjoy your designs for
many occasions in many years
to come.
Whether it is diamond jewelry,
gemstone jewelry or just
un-studded gold, platinum
or sterling silver designs,
we provide a free jewelry
authenticity card or diamond
grading card along with
your purchase - irrespective
of the order value. Your
diamond appraisal card will
state the 4Cs of diamond
and approximate retail value
(on the date of the purchase)
and the gemstone certificate
of authenticity will state
that the gemstones and Russian
amber is authentic along
with the precious metals
used.
Genuine Precious
Metals
We do not sell
silverplate or silvertone,
all designs are made in
fine quality real gold (10KT,
14KT or 18KT), platinum
or 0.925 purity sterling
silver. There is something
to be noted about silver
that is claimed to be used
in jewelry by stores in
general. We do not use peweter
in our jewelry and we do
not sell imitation or just
fashion jewelry. Most of
our Baltic amber jewelry
is made with white shiny
sterling silver. Silver
- one of the world's most
useful metals, is also one
of the world's most valuable
metals. It can achieve a
great polish and does not
tarnish in its pure form.
Because pure silver is so
soft, most silver jewelry
is alloyed with other metals
(alloys). This makes it
more suitable for general
jewelry use such as in handcrafted
jewelry featuring weaving
and other intricate designs.
Our jewelry is made in 14K
gold, platinum or pure sterling
silver with certified diamonds
and genuine gemstones.
Certified Diamonds
Thinking of diamonds evokes
sparkling, brilliant and
scintillating images of
light shimmering through
the world’s most beautiful
gemstone. No wonder, diamonds
have always been sought
after gems, enslaving humans
by their beauty. The Romans
thought diamonds as splinters
from falling stars, while
the Greeks regarded them
as tears of Gods. We offer
only authentic and conflict
free diamonds and give you
a free diamond grading card
with each diamond purchase.
We also offer GIA or AGS
diamond appraisal certificates
for diamonds over 1 carat
weight. GIA (Gemological
Institute of America) and
AGS (American Gemological
Society) are the most respected
institutions that issue
reliable diamond grading
and appraisal certificates.
Authentic Baltic
Amber
Since the ancient times,
the word amber meant only
one thing – the Baltic Amber!
However, the process of
how amber is formed traced
more amber varieties in
different parts of the world.
Although more than 125 types
of fossil resins are known
in the world, these resins
are not amber but its relatives.
They are mostly found in
Europe and America and each
of them has its own name.
But the Baltic amber is
uniquely known for its quality
and is most sought after.
We carry authentic Baltic
amber designs including
exclusive handcrafted amber
designs with leather and
amber jewelry with pre-historic
insects.
Genuine Gemstones
Pippin Bass uses only genuine
and natural gemstones in
its designs. The nature
has given us beautiful precious
and semi-precious stones
such as Amethyst, Garnet,
Citrine, Peridot, Aquamarine,
Tourmaline, Blue Topaz,
Blue Turquoise and also
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire
and Diamond. With his artisanship
of refining, cutting, faceting
and polishing, man has brought
the nature's beauty into
our every-day lives. Once
available only to royalties,
these beautiful gemstones
studded in gold, silver
or platinum are now available
to us all world over. Thanks
to the marvels of the new
inventions and technology,
especially the electronic
revolution including the
internet. Technology is
one reason why we can bring
you beautiful jewelry at
very affordable prices without
the middlemen and high price
markups.
Unique Handcrafting
and Polishing
Pippin Bass artisans are
unique just as their art
is. The art is passed on
from a generation to the
next generation and certain
artwork can be undertaken
and completed only by such
artisans or artisan families.
The designs are produced
painstakingly and sometimes
the rough marks seen around
the edges are the sign of
handcrafting that makes
it unique. We know how it
works and make sure that
enough of such exquisite
designs are in stock for
you.
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Diamond Appraisal
vs. Certificate
