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September Birthstone Spotlight: Sapphire
Can you believe that it's already September? Where did the summer go? Fall in Santa Fe is my favorite time of year: warm, sunny days and...

James Kallas
Sep 1, 20201 min read


Need an Appraisal? We Can Do It!
Is your insurance company asking you to have your jewelry appraised? Most insurance companies require an appraisal on jewelry in order to...

James Kallas
Aug 18, 20201 min read


Santa Fe, New Mexico
At James Kallas Jewelers, we're crazy about Santa Fe. We think it's one of the most beautiful places in America and we feel fortunate to...

James Kallas
Aug 11, 20201 min read


The Repair Lowdown
We do a lot, I mean a LOT, of repair work at James Kallas Jewelers. Need a stone reset? Is your engagement ring too big? Did your dog...

James Kallas
Aug 4, 20201 min read


The Custom Jewelry Process Made Easy
James Kallas Jewelers is known as the premier custom jewelry store in Santa Fe. People often think that having a piece of jewelry custom...

James Kallas
Jul 28, 20201 min read


22k, 18k, 14k.....What's the Difference?
Gold jewelry (white, rose, and yellow) is typically stamped with a karat quality stamp. But what do the different stamps really mean?...

James Kallas
Jul 21, 20201 min read


Where You Can Find Us!
Find out about what we're up to in the store by following us on social media. Current projects, new creations.....follow and like us on...

James Kallas
Jul 14, 20201 min read


Turquoise- We Love It!
As you can tell by our inventory, we love turquoise at James Kallas Jewelers. What separates our turquoise from the rest? First, we buy...

James Kallas
Jul 7, 20201 min read


The 4 C's of Diamonds: Carat
Our final installment on the four C's of diamonds addresses carat, or carat weight. Carat refers to the weight of a diamond. There are...

James Kallas
Jun 30, 20201 min read


The 4 C's of Diamonds: Clarity
Our third foray into the four C's of diamonds will address diamond clarity. The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) refers to diamond...

James Kallas
Jun 23, 20201 min read


The 4 C's of Diamonds: Color
The second segment of our four part series dedicated to the four C's of diamonds addresses color. When we think of diamonds we typically...

James Kallas
Jun 17, 20201 min read


The 4 C's of Diamonds: Cut
Buying a diamond can be confusing, but it doesn't have to be. The next four blog posts are going to be dedicated to the four C's of...

James Kallas
Jun 11, 20201 min read


How to Clean Jewelry at Home
Nearly everyday we have a customer ask us, "How can I clean my jewelry at home?". Well, the answer is pretty simple. While there are many...

James Kallas
Jun 3, 20201 min read
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