Jack Hood Jewelers

read moreWe offer a comprehensive Jewelry Appraisal Service, primarily for determining retail values of jewelry articles for insurance replacement policies. All appraisals are done by our owner, Jack W. Hood, who holds a Graduate Gemologist degree from the Gemological Institute of America (GIA). Our appraisal laboratory contains a comprehensive list of gemological testing equipment, sufficient for most levels of Gem Identification, including a Video Microscope with a color monitor and video tape capability.

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read moreWe frequently produce jewelry items based on ideas, pictures or sketches provided by our clients. With our in-house lost wax casting capability we can design and create jewelry using your precious metals, diamonds and gemstones or they can be used to allow a trade-in value. At today's high gold and platinum prices this can significantly save you money. Please contact us for details. We had a customer from another state come in looking for a unique charm for her bracelet to commemorate her visit to Louisiana for a Mardi Gras ball she would be attending.

read moreAll styles are available through our custom order department. Most of them are available on an overnight express basis. Please provide the desired style description, metal type, width in millimeters, and finger size to receive a current price quote. Weight in grams can also be helpful. The prices vary based on the size of the ring. The most common styles of gold wedding bands are comfort fit, half-round, milgrain, flat, and tapered. Both the Comfort Fit Wedding Band: and half-round bands are domed on the outside, the difference is the rounded inside edge of the comfort-fit rather than a flat inside edge.

read moreFor a price quote, please provide the specifications for the chain you desire, such as style or description, type of metal (gold/silver/platinum), length in inches, width in millimeters, and type of finish (high polished, satin, diamond cut, etc). You may also specify an approximate weight, usually in grams.