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Guides from Melby's Jewelers
Straight answers to the questions we hear most, written for our own customers.
September 2, 2026 · 3 min read
A Hundred Years on the Central Coast: The Melby's Story
Four generations, one trade, and a clock that's moved twice in a hundred years.
September 2, 2026 · 3 min read
Why Pearls Need Restringing (and How to Tell When Yours Do)
The silk holding your pearls together wears out long before the pearls themselves do.
September 2, 2026 · 3 min read
Turning an Heirloom You Never Wear Into Something You Do
You don't have to sell an old piece or leave it in a drawer. There's a third option.
September 2, 2026 · 3 min read
What a Mechanical Watch Service Actually Involves
Disassembly, cleaning, oiling and reassembly, done one part at a time. Here's what a real overhaul looks like.
September 2, 2026 · 3 min read
How Often Should You Have Your Jewelry Appraised?
A five-year-old appraisal is worth less than you think. Here's what actually changes, and when to get a new one written.