You know how everyone keeps saying now’s a great time to buy a house? tiffany on sale from all the sales going on it’s apparently also a great time to buy jewelry, which may be even better because it’s cheaper, doesn’t involve a 30-year commitment and looks shiny and pretty when you put it on.

OK, so maybe there’s not the return on investment potential there, but the instant gratification of buying something beautiful and cheap might make up for that.

If you’re worried about not having enough extra cash for a jewelry-buying spree, your dollars may get you a lot more than you bargained for at Kingoff’s Jewelers Front Street store, which is selling its entire inventory down to the walls in preparation for its move to Hanover Center in October after 90 years in downtown Wilmington.

The store’s owners are calling it the “sale of the century” because items are marked down to what they call “ridiculously low prices” and “pennies on the dollar,” including giftware. The savings started last week and will continue as moving day draws closer, so the sooner you shop the better selection you’ll find. discount tiffany is closed on Sunday.

On the Web: www.kingoffs.com

Another shiny sale

Speaking of jewelry, just a couple of blocks from Kingoff’s another big sale is going on, but this one’s not due to the closing of a store but the closing of a season.

JP Jewelry & Accessories, 248-1 N. Front St., is having an “End of Summer Sale” with up to 50 percent off items through September. Stop by to browse the selection and register to win a Tiffany necklace to be given away in an Aug. 31 drawing.

On the Web: www.jpjewelryonline.com

Brides get something back

Getting hitched soon? Both Wilmington Belk locations, Independence Mall and Mayfaire Town Center, are having an In-store Wedding Expo 1-5 p.m. Sunday.

Start or add to your wedding registry with the help of certified bridal consultants while getting information from other local wedding businesses that can help with planning the big day of your dreams. It’s free and open to the public. If you register as a result of the expo, you’ll receive a $25 gift card to be used with a minimum purchase of $75 through Oct. 4.

On the Web: www.belk.com

Supplies savings

The sales tax holiday is over, but you can still get some great back-to-school deals to get the kids ready for the first day and beyond. Walmart has a special bargain collection that includes the following items for $9 each: an elementary school supplies basics bundle, lunch kits, notebooks, a flash drive, a tiffany jewelry on sale calculator, socks and underwear packs, backpacks, sneakers, eyeglass frames, tops and tees. And Walmart will match the price of any local competitor’s printed ad for an identical product.

On the Web: www.walmart.com

Great buy for going green

Think buying green materials for your home is out of your price range? Before you write off the environmentally friendly route, check out Sapona Green Building Center’s Marmoleum click-on flooring sale through Aug. 31. The sustainable and natural floating floor in select colors with easy, glueless installation is discounted to $3.95 per square foot from $5.99. The material is the first floor covering to be certified by the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America as asthma- and allergy-friendly and comes with a 25-year warranty.

On the Web: www.saponagreen.com

A winning deal

You could be next! Jessica Worriax, Hanover Center’s first Shopping Made Easy Raffle winner, recently arrived at stores with her guests in a chauffeur-driven limousine, where she spent $150 in shopping money she won as part of the contest. The limo, from Above the Rest, came with champagne and goody bags. Hanover Center will choose a winner monthly from those who fill out the online form found at the “Shopping Made Easy” link, so start clicking!

On the Web: www.hanovercenter.com

Taste and see

Spectrum Art & Jewelry, 1125-H Military Cutoff Road, is having an open house and wine tasting 6-8 p.m. Friday. Featured artist Sarah James, a glass beadmaker, has a collection of popular jewelry that will be on display.

On the Web: www.spectrumartandjewelry.com

New arrivals for “Project Runway” fans

Are you a “Project Runway” fan? The designs of former contestant Carol Hannah are discount tiffany at Ziabird Studio Inspired Jewelry & Accessories in Lumina Station, and the shop is celebrating from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday.

On the Web: www.ziabird.com; www.carol-hannah.com

Read Judy Royal’s column weekly for great deals and fun finds at local shops. Send tips to Judy.Royal@StarNewsOnline.com.