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I LOVE the necklace!!! Better yet, Catherine LOVES it!!

July 27, 2010

Here’s a custom jewelry project with a long history. Christine and I have been friends since grade school. We attended Tavan Elementary, Ingleside Middle and Arcadia High schools together. Christine’s parents were customers of my father’s and for Christine’s high school graduation, her parents had a gold and diamond initial pendant made. Now, a “few” years later it’s Christine’s daughter Catherine who is graduating.

So Christine contacted me several weeks before the big day to talk about carrying on the tradition. Her idea was to do something a little more updated; have the piece made in white gold rather than yellow gold and to update the type style somewhat. In addition, she wanted to make it even more personal and special by incorporating diamonds from her collection along with diamonds from her sister, Daphne’s collection (Daphne also received a diamond initial for her high school graduation). The results are below. Click on the images to see larger versions.

Posted in Custom Jewelry Designs, Customer Testimonials, Gift Giving Advice, Jewelry Stories

Alternative Metals Jewelry Catalog

July 17, 2010

Here’s a great line of alternative metal jewelry that is available to you. There is a great selection of titanium, tungsten carbide, ceramic and stainless steel wedding rings, necklaces, watches, money clips, etc. Click on the picture to view the PDF version of the catalog. It’s kind of a big file, so be patient.

Also, the retail prices are MSRP, you’ll get a substantial discount from these. Call for details or send us your questions here.

Posted in General Jewelry Info, Gift Giving Advice, Holiday Jewelry, Jewelry Trends, Metals, New Jewlery Items, Wedding bands

A Great Proposal Photo

May 18, 2010

Thanks again for all your help. Some of my friends have been asking why I
went with a jeweler from across the country; it’s because when i started
calling and emailing around about the tension-set rings, you were by far the
most helpful, friendly, and responsive. In the end, it didn’t matter that I
wanted to go with something completely different; I was already sold.

M

Posted in Customer Testimonials, Gift Giving Advice

Om mani padme hum pendants

May 10, 2010

Posted in Customer Testimonials, Fashion trends, General Jewelry Info, Gift Giving Advice, Holiday Jewelry, Jewelry Trends

Mother’s Day – The Heat is On!

May 6, 2010

My mom is a neverending song in my heart of comfort, happiness, and being.  I may sometimes forget the words but I always remember the tune.  ~Graycie Harmon

You’re one of them, aren’t you? One of those people who waits until the last painful moment to grab a gift for holidays and birthdays. Well, luckily you came to the right place. If you place an order within the next 24 hours, we can supply you with a beautiful piece of jewelry that mom is guaranteed to love.

Take a look at our Gift Ideas page. You’re guaranteed to find something just right.

Flowers and candy? Come on. You don’t really want to go down that tired road again, do you?

A mother is one to whom you hurry when you are troubled.  ~Emily Dickinson

Posted in Gift Giving Advice, Holiday Jewelry

Mother’s Day Suggestions, Guaranteed to Please

May 3, 2010

The heart of a mother is a deep abyss at the bottom of which you will always find forgiveness.  ~Honoré de Balzac

Jewelry is a gift that is extremely “mom friendly.” It send an extra special message to the mother in your life – one that shows you care enough to think out of the “flowers and candy” mindset.

Many people (men in particular – sorry guys!) shy away from buying jewelry because they don’t want to buy something that Mom might not like.

To make life easier, here are a few tried and true pieces of jewelry – ones we know moms like because we sell to them!

Style 133M-ON SALE NOW

Classic Wire Basket Moissanite Earrrings

On Special: Save Up To $550!
Classic wire basket earrings with Charles and Colvard created round moissanite.

Single Strand Freshwater Cultured Pearls – 8.5mm – 11.5mm

Single strand freshwater cultured pearls, 17″ with 14kt yellow gold clasp.

8.5mm-9.5mm: Now $299
9.5mm-10.5mm: Now $399
10.5mm-11.5mm: Now $499

Style 5353M

Round Bezel Set Moissanite Bracelet

Elegant, feminine bracelet from our “Cut Lace” Collection with Charles and Colvard created round bezel set moissanite.

Posted in Gift Giving Advice, Uncategorized

A Little Bit on Birthstones

April 26, 2010

Birthstones are a wonderful way to really personalize a piece of jewelry. If you’re giving that certain someone a jewelry gift, adding the “birthstone touch” makes it that much more special. Here’s a great list we found on Buzzle that not only details each month’s birthstone but the meaning behind it.

And remember, any custom designed jewelry we make can include the stone of your choice. Special orders do not upset us!

January Birthstone – Garnet
Garnet is similar to a ruby in appearance and is found in almost all colors except blue. A garnet has a hardness of 7 to 7.5 on the Mohs scale. It has a very high refractive index, which is responsible for its brilliance. Garnet is found in abundance and is a much sought-after gemstone, for making fashion accessories. It is considered to channel faith, consistency and virtue to the people born in January.

February Birthstone – Amethyst
This is an extremely beautiful gemstone with brilliant violet color. It is said to possess miraculous powers and bring good luck during wars or hunts. It is also believed to ward off the evil spirits and keep them at bay. Besides, it also has medicinal and cleaning properties. The color palette of amethyst ranges from pale lilac to deep purple. Amethyst gives sincerity to the people born in February.

March Birthstone – Aquamarine
Aquamarine is found in myriad hues of blue, from pale yellowish blue to deep blue. Aquamarine is very hard and the hardness ranges between 7.5 and 8 on the Mohs scale. The price of aquamarine is directly proportional to its intensity. It fosters feelings like sympathy, trust, harmony, friendship, etc.

April Birthstone – Diamond
Diamond is the most precious and expensive gemstone. It is most desirable as it is extremely luminous and rare. Color, clarity, cut and carat are the properties which rule the appearance and durability of a diamond. Diamonds symbolize true love, commitment and passion.

May Birthstone – Emerald
Emerald is a fascinating green colored gemstone, desirable for the people born in May. A fine quality emerald can be more expensive than a diamond, and hence was favored by kings and monarchs of the past. Emerald enhances clairvoyance, love and commitment. They are also said to possess healing powers.

June Birthstone – Pearl
Pearl is the only gemstone formed as a result of biological activities of living creatures. A pearl is used for making jewelery, since ages, due to its luminance and inner glow. It symbolizes beauty, love, happiness and wealth.

July Birthstone – Ruby
This brilliant gemstone is most famous for its fiery red color. It is responsible for bringing peace and prosperity. It also has certain medicinal and healing powers. It stands for blood, love, romance and passion.

August Birthstone – Peridot
A green gemstone, the peridot is rightly called the ‘evening emerald’, as it resembles emeralds in the glow of lamps. During ancient times, it was taken internally for curing asthma. It is considered as a symbol of power and influence.

September Birthstone – Sapphire
Even though blue is the only color associated with sapphires, they come in various other colors as well. They are one of the hardest, durable minerals. Sapphires render the qualities like clear thinking and wisdom, to the people born in September.

October Birthstone – Opal
Opal is available in almost every shade of each color. From translucent to transparent and milky white to dark black, opal exhibits all the colors of the rainbow. This vivid-colored birthstone is said to impart hope and harmony, to the people born in October.

November Birthstone – Topaz
Topaz is usually found in shades of yellow and brown. Topaz is believed to offer long life and fidelity to those born in November. It symbolizes beauty, splendor and joy.

December Birthstone – Turquoise
Clear blue Persian turquoise is considered as one of the most expensive and precious stones in the world. Turquoise brings very good fortune and prosperity to those born in the month of December. It also promises good health and peace for these people.

Birthstones are considered as lucky charms by many. Wearing the appropriate traditional birthstones can heal your body and soothe your mind. Birthstones are a great way of harnessing the cosmic power of planets and using it to enhance your living.
By Ashwini Kulkarni

Posted in General Jewelry Info, Gift Giving Advice, Jewelry Education and Advice

A Special Aquamarine Necklace for A Special Person

March 31, 2010

Note from Joe. Every year during the holidays it seems that I have one project that I pay particular attention to, one that captures my interest more than the others. This past season it was a necklace for my dear friends Peter and Liliana. It was a lot of fun working with Peter on this piece, choosing the aquamarine, working with the wax carver, working with the goldsmith, doing all that we do to make a custom piece of jewelry. It was big fun for me partly because of whom this piece was for, as both Peter and Liliana are special to me, and partly because I got to play with one of my designs! So thank you Peter for this!

Posted in Custom Jewelry Designs, Customer Testimonials, Fashion trends, Gift Giving Advice, Holiday Jewelry, Jewelry Stories

Anniverary Pearls

March 27, 2010

hi Joe. Thanks so much for helping Keith with the pearls. I love them! We are celebrating our wedding anniversary early tonight. Happy new year! Greetings to Katia! Teodora

Pearls are always a great gift, and especially on anniversaries! Today, larger Tahitian, South Sea and Chinese freshwater pearls are all the rage ranging from 9-11+mm in diameter.

Check out our selection of Freshwater pearl necklaces ranging from 8.5-11.5mm.

Posted in Customer Testimonials, Fashion trends, Gift Giving Advice, Holiday Jewelry, Jewelry Education and Advice

Joe Jewelry Maltese Diamond and Pearl Crosses On Sale

December 1, 2009

We added a couple of items to our sale page that I’m especially fond of. I’m fond of them because I designed them! Anyway, they’re great pieces, in my opinion anyway, and would make terrific holiday gifts! They’re in stock and ready to ship!

Posted in General Jewelry Info, Gift Giving Advice, Jewelry Trends, Sales and Special Promotions