About Lapeer Gold and Diamond

Lapeer Gold and Diamond offers the highest quality jewelry and gemstones, at competitive prices. We are proud to impart legitimately low prices to our clientele, every day of the week. Our custom designed jewelry is unique, captures the personality of the gemstone, and reflects the style of the designer and wearer alike.

All of our Karat Gold Chains and Bracelets come with an unconditional Lifetime Warranty against breakage. Simply bring the damaged piece to us, and we will return it to the manufacturer for a new replacement. In the event that the style has been discontinued, or the customer only has a part of the original piece, the manufacturer replaces the item "weight for weight".

Lapeer Gold and Diamond is committed to sharing with our community, where most of our clients live. We are active members of the Jewelers Vigilance Committee, the Lapeer Chapter of Kiwanis International, the Michigan Retailers Association, Michigan Jewelers Association, Jewelers of America and the Gemological Institute of America.

We have made monetary or merchandise contributions to Lapeer Kiwanis Key Club, Lapeer 4-H, Boy Scouts of America, Girl Scouts of America, Mayfield Little League, Lapeer East Project Graduation, McLaren Regional Hospital, Muscular Dystrophy Association, Seven Ponds Nature Center, Lapeer Kiwanis, Lapeer Optimists, Lapeer Teamwork, Lapeer Family Literacy Center, Lapeer Pregnancy and Family Care Center, American Cancer Society, Lapeer County Courthouse Restoration Fund, Bishop Kelly School, WFUM-Channel 28, Chatfield Charter School, The Foundation for Mott Community College, the Make-A-Wish Foundation, McLaren Visiting Nurse and Hospice Services and others.

Why We Don't Buy Gold

There are several reasons for it.

1. I do not sell previously worn jewelry. When you make a purchase from Lapeer Gold and Diamond, you know there is NO chance you might be buying your neighbor's wedding ring. You have the reassurance that the item you are going to be wearing for many years to come is not stolen, and that we are not a pawn shop.

2. We are different than many, many if not most stores.

3. Years ago, I was buying gold until I had some people selling me just TOO many old wedding sets. I mean really, how many times did these people get married? I was having real trouble buying stuff that I was uneasy about. We were getting fingerprints and valid ID, sending all the appropriate forms in to the City Police Department, but the last straw was when the State Police Post Commander called me and said "Hey, the next time xxx xxxxx comes in, call me, we have a warrant for his arrest." I didn't want a line of police cars every week out front, so I stopped.

4. We participate with The Kimberley Process, which is a system of warranties that helps insure we are not buying Conflict Diamonds. We buy diamonds from legitimate sources not involved in funding conflict and in compliance with United Nations Resolutions, the seller guarantees that these diamonds are conflict free, based on personal knowledge and/or written guarantees by the supplier of these diamonds.

So, to be confident I am not selling conflict diamonds, I do not buy off the street as individuals selling their own personal diamonds have no idea where they came from.

5. Also, I have a friend who worked at another store in the area for a few days. She quit because she didn't like their business practices. Case in point: A woman went in to the store to sell her wedding set. The owner of the store was called in to give the woman a price on her wedding set. He offered $140. The woman was aghast and offended. She had purchased the wedding set six months earlier for $3600. Now I ask you, will that woman EVER buy anything from that store? Not a chance. Will that woman tell every one of her friends about her experience there? You can bet your last dollar. I'm sure not about all, but some stores are buying gold for pennies on the dollar because people are hurting and would likely sell for whatever they can get. Sad. I truly believe in helping our community, not taking advantage of it.




About Lapeer Gold and Diamond Lapeer Gold and Diamond offers the highest quality jewelry and gemstones, at competitive prices. We are proud to impart legitimately low prices to our clientele, every day of the week. Our custom designed jewelry is unique, captures the personality of the gemstone, and reflects the style of the designer and wearer alike. All of our Karat Gold Chains and Bracelets come with an unconditional Lifetime Warranty against breakage. Simply bring the damaged piece to us, and we will return it to the manufacturer for a new replacement. In the event that the style has been discontinued, or the customer only has a part of the original piece, the manufacturer replaces the item "weight for weight". Lapeer Gold and Diamond is committed to sharing with our community, where most of our clients live. We are active members of the Jewelers Vigilance Committee, the Lapeer Chapter of Kiwanis International, the Michigan Retailers Association, Michigan Jewelers Association, Jewelers of America and the Gemological Institute of America. We have made monetary or merchandise contributions to Lapeer Kiwanis Key Club, Lapeer 4-H, Boy Scouts of America, Girl Scouts of America, Mayfield Little League, Lapeer East Project Graduation, McLaren Regional Hospital, Muscular Dystrophy Association, Seven Ponds Nature Center, Lapeer Kiwanis, Lapeer Optimists, Lapeer Teamwork, Lapeer Family Literacy Center, Lapeer Pregnancy and Family Care Center, American Cancer Society, Lapeer County Courthouse Restoration Fund, Bishop Kelly School, WFUM-Channel 28, Chatfield Charter School, The Foundation for Mott Community College, the Make-A-Wish Foundation, McLaren Visiting Nurse and Hospice Services and others. Why We Don't Buy Gold There are several reasons for it. 1. I do not sell previously worn jewelry. When you make a purchase from Lapeer Gold and Diamond, you know there is NO chance you might be buying your neighbor's wedding ring. You have the reassurance that the item you are going to be wearing for many years to come is not stolen, and that we are not a pawn shop. 2. We are different than many, many if not most stores. 3. Years ago, I was buying gold until I had some people selling me just TOO many old wedding sets. I mean really, how many times did these people get married? I was having real trouble buying stuff that I was uneasy about. We were getting fingerprints and valid ID, sending all the appropriate forms in to the City Police Department, but the last straw was when the State Police Post Commander called me and said "Hey, the next time xxx xxxxx comes in, call me, we have a warrant for his arrest." I didn't want a line of police cars every week out front, so I stopped. 4. We participate with The Kimberley Process, which is a system of warranties that helps insure we are not buying Conflict Diamonds. We buy diamonds from legitimate sources not involved in funding conflict and in compliance with United Nations Resolutions, the seller guarantees that these diamonds are conflict free, based on personal knowledge and/or written guarantees by the supplier of these diamonds. So, to be confident I am not selling conflict diamonds, I do not buy off the street as individuals selling their own personal diamonds have no idea where they came from. 5. Also, I have a friend who worked at another store in the area for a few days. She quit because she didn't like their business practices. Case in point: A woman went in to the store to sell her wedding set. The owner of the store was called in to give the woman a price on her wedding set. He offered $140. The woman was aghast and offended. She had purchased the wedding set six months earlier for $3600. Now I ask you, will that woman EVER buy anything from that store? Not a chance. Will that woman tell every one of her friends about her experience there? You can bet your last dollar. I'm sure not about all, but some stores are buying gold for pennies on the dollar because people are hurting and would likely sell for whatever they can get. Sad. I truly believe in helping our community, not taking advantage of it.