What is it about the sound of bracelets clanging together that sounds so pretty and inviting? In the winter, its reminiscent of the sound of tinkling icicles. In the warmer months, an armful of bracelets is an audio accompaniment to a pretty summer outfit, like your own personal band.
But there’s a method to layering your bracelets. This video gives some loose tips to keep your bangles beautiful!
When it comes to necklaces, we can’t tell you how often we hear, “Is it easy to put on?”
Let’s face it: if a necklace is continually difficult to hook, you’re simply less likely to wear it. It then finds a home at the bottom of a pile of jewelry in your box, gathering dust.
Popular YouTube star “Hot and Flashy” comes up with several solutions so you don’t have to be plagued with futzing around behind your head trying to connect two small parts.
We love Pantone’s Color of the Year! It feeds us with all sorts of colorful inspiration for new custom design jewelry pieces. This year, we got two for the price of one.
It looks as if Pantone has taken into consideration the tumultuous climate of today’s world and chosen a combo that creates a sense of calm and serenity. From their press release:
“As consumers seek mindfulness and well-being as an antidote to modern day stresses, welcoming colors that psychologically fulfill our yearning for reassurance and security are becoming more prominent. Joined together, Rose Quartz and Serenity demonstrate an inherent balance between a warmer embracing rose tone and the cooler tranquil blue, reflecting connection and wellness as well as a soothing sense of order and peace.”
Stay tuned for jewelry updates. We’ll find just the right pieces to compliment these fine colors.
We’ve said it before: jewelry is a highly personal choice. And not just because it signifies love and personal taste. You also will be wearing the jewelry frequently (we hope) and it has to fit your particular lifestyle. (Think of the jewelry you don’t wear as frequently because its uncomfortable or hard to put on.)
Rings–especially engagement rings and wedding bands–need to be particularly comfortable. Consider the frequency that you use your hands. That ring is always coming along for the ride, right?
Here are some pointers if you’re looking for a beautiful and comfortable ring:
- Thinner bands tend to be more comfortable. (Simply put, there’s less weight on the hand.)
- Comfort-fit wedding bands are a little more expensive than non-comfort-fit wedding bands (because of the extra metal required to make the inside of the ring domed) but they are built for comfort.
- Some pave rings can have a “rough” feel that may or may not suit you. The same applies with rings with side stones. Try one on a wear for a little while. You can tell quickly whether a pave ring will be right for you.
- Habituation helps. Over time, most pieces of jewelry will grow on you. If there’s a blingy ring you simply must have, don’t deny your heart! Give it some time and soon, that ring will feel like a natural extension of you.
- Talk to us. We understand the importance of a comfortable ring and exact sizing. Let an experienced jeweler (insert us here) guide the way and you’re that much closer to a comfortable fit.
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Comfort Fit Engagement Ring With Channel Set Round Brilliant Side Stones Comfort fit channel set engagement ring with just under 1/2ct t.w. round brilliant side stones. (setting only, does not include center stone
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If you’re looking for a completely unique gift this holiday, our recently acquired pyramid necklace is a gift for the ages.
So what does a pyramid symbolize?
The pyramids were tombs for the kings of ancient Egypt. They represented the power of the royalty entombed within. (The bigger the tomb, the more powerful the king, basically.)
The actual shape of a pyramid is said to represent the rays of the sun. It is also said to symbolize the “primordial mound” – the first earth to rise from the waters of chaos.
In this jeweler’s eyes, it’s a another amazing symbol of strength and power of eternal love.
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It can seem overwhelming to layer necklaces. Which length? And how much layering? When it too much layering well…too much? This sweet little video gives you just the right pointers so you’ll layer like a pro in no time!
“Be sure to keep the more detailed necklace on top.”
Like this jeweler, we often encounter a frequent dilemma when customers are choosing metals for their wedding rings. This video gives you a detailed picture of the differences between white gold and platinum. Ultimately the decision is personal but this video provides you with the information you need to make an informed decision.
Just the words “diamond dust” conjure up visions of pretty drops of sparkling magic, delicately hanging in the air, catching light…something like this:
But is it diamonds?
(Well maybe in your imagination.)
Can you use it as glitter?
(Sure, but it will be cold and short-lived glitter.)
According to the Weather Guys:
Diamond dust is a cloud composed of tiny ice crystals that forms near the ground. It is often reported under clear sky conditions and so is also known as ‘clear-sky precipitation.’
The formation of diamond dust requires very cold temperatures, typically less than minus-13. When the air is very cold the water vapor that is always present condenses to form ice crystals.
Though it forms in air near the ground, diamond dust is not an ice fog. An ice fog initially forms as tiny drops of liquid water that then freeze. Diamond dust forms directly as a crystalline piece of ice. The shape of these ice crystals is similar to tiny, thin, six-sided pencils. The ice crystals are small and few in number so diamond dust is sometimes hard to see.
During daylight, bright sparks of light can be generated as the sun hits the ice crystals. This happens as the light bends as it passes through the crystals. This can make the air sparkle, much like a diamond ring can sparkle if the light hits the ring at the right angle. Because it is shaped like crystals, diamond dust can generate some beautiful optical phenomena, such as halos and sun dogs.
Photo and caption by Makoto Mizuki. Diamond dust comes out infrequently in time of sunrise. It is a phenomenon that is reflecting in the light of the sun moisture in the air freezes. Natural phenomena mystical gives the impressed to the beholder.
How do you like your anklet to sit? While it ultimately does depend on preference, we offer this bit of guidance:
Choose an anklet that sits loosely…but not too loose. You want to be able to move your anklet around with ease (an anklet that fits too firmly around the ankle not only feels uncomfortable but risks breakage), but you don’t want too much of a gap, where it falls beneath your ankle or too low on your ankle.
Here’s a quick and easy video to help you on your way to the perfect anklet fit!
Tomorrow is Veteran’s Day and undoubtedly, you’ll see people donning red poppies in honor of those who have fallen in battle.
So what is the history of the red poppy’s significance?
The red remembrance poppy has become a familiar emblem of Remembrance Day due to the poem “In Flanders Fields”. These poppies bloomed across some of the worst battlefields of Flanders in World War I; their brilliant red colour became a symbol for the blood spilled in the war.
Jeweler Adrian Buckley created amazingly beautiful poppy brooches five years ago whose proceeds go toward The Royal British Legion. Celebrities such as the Duchess of Cambridge, Angelina Jolie, Jude Law, Lady Gaga and Stephen Fry have proudly worn them.
Here are a few examples of his work:
