Happy Stories From our customers

Undoubtedly you’ve heard the expression “jet black” but did you know where it comes from? It’s based on a gem called Jet. Except that jet isn’t a gem but fossilized wood compressed over millions of years.

The finest quality Jet comes from England, near the north-east coast of Yorkshire. It’s smooth and lightweight as well as comfortable to wear.  And get this: it can be polished to such an extent that it can even be used as a mirror.

Queen Victoria loved her Jet jewelry and wore it as a remembrance of her beloved husband Albert who died in 1861. (She loved it so much that the only jewelry allowed to be worn in court during the period was Jet. That’s some serious Jet love.)

Here are some fine examples of this not-quite-a-gemstone:

Coming soon! For info, give us a call. It’ll be on the website soon.

If you’ve ever been to France, undoubtedly you noticed the element of style. It’s everywhere. The interesting part? It all seems so simple and uncomplicated, as if it was breezily thrown together in 10 minutes or less. And that’s for good reason: it probably was!

Here’s a quick review of Parisian styles and what makes their simple lines and colors a cut above the rest:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DpF43f7dKFc

Weddings can be one of the most stressful events in our lives. And for good reason: not only are we making a lifetime (we hope) commitment but the cost of a wedding can be exorbitant.

At our studio, we often see two different “camps” of couples: the ones who have a budget and firmly stick to it and the others who take more liberties. And we get it! It’s easy to be tempted by that piece that catches your eye, even if the pricetag is a little more.

And while it’s all right to occasionally exceed your engagement and wedding budget, we have consistently made this observation: those who stick within their budget tend to be more happy and relaxed when they purchase. They know what they can afford and appreciate the discipline of not overspending.

So before considering your purchase, sit down with your spouse-to-be (or a financially savvy friend, if you’re keeping the engagement a surprise) and give the numbers a good, hard look. What can you reasonably afford? What is your hard-and-fast cut-off number? Then begin your search with that number firmly embedded in your mind.

The great asset of working with our store? We understand and honor budgets. We don’t try to push or upsell. As a matter of fact, we’ll often remind you when you’ve gone too far (that’s what friends are for, right?).

Consider your wedding budget like a good friend that will help you keep the financial stress at bay…yet still provides you with eternal beauty and support!

Our brand new Paisley diamond eternity band in rose gold. The band measures 2mm wide. Contact us for details.

We’re seeing more and more yellow gold lately!