Happy Stories From our customers

My Love at First Sight Ring is an antique, romantic piece with a nice backstory.

My husband and I met on a New Year’s cruise in 2007. He was a chef on board and I was a guest vacationing with my sister. It’s a no-no to consort with guests but there is one day the staff is allowed to stay up and fraternize and it’s New Year’s!

My sister and I were going all around the ship looking for the best place to countdown at midnight. We stepped in the elevator and 2 cute blondes got in with us. It was getting close to midnight and I jokingly said to my sister, “I hope we don’t get stuck and miss the countdown.” One of the guys said, “That wouldn’t be such a bad thing.” And I laughed.

Anyhow, out we went and had a great New Year’s and that blonde was always hovering in the background (it can be seen in photos!). We were dancing and he’d just grab my hand out of the air and spin me around. We had a great night dancing but hardly talked that night and I didn’t even know his name!

The next day my sister and I were walking on one of the ship’s levels to go on an excursion and lo and behold, there was the very same blonde in a white chef’s uniform carrying stainless steel trays. We were surprised to see each other and said hello in passing. I found out where he worked and he came out dancing with me another night, with permission from the captain himself!

Fast forward 4 years and Kevin (I did learn his name on the cruise :)) and I are reconnected. At the last minute, he decided to visit me in LA–4 years after our meeting on the cruise!

One night, while visiting, he puts his hand on my lower back as we’re walking and I think, “Uh oh!” and by the end of the week, he proposed! He said he wouldn’t let me get away. So, interesting story…truly “Love at First Sight” two times over! :)

Since we’ve seen so many brides come and go over the years, we wanted to throw out a few tips about choosing earrings for the “big day.”

1. Don’t wait until the last minute. We’ve seen this kind of procrastination time and time again. Brides are concerned with their rings but often don’t give too much thought to their earrings beforehand. But earrings play an important role in your overall look. Countless photos of your face will be taken, with your earrings doing the “framing” work. Take some time beforehand, after you’ve purchased your gown and decided on your hair style. When brides wait until the last minute, they’re often stressed and choose something on the conservative side, which may or may not be a smart choice.

2. Think Big. We’re never one to push for an “over the top” look (unless that’s what you typically wear) but with earrings for your wedding, there’s a lot to compete with, including a gown and often, a complicated hairdo. The earrings shouldn’t get swallowed in the look, but integrate and enhance.

3. But Don’t Over-accessorize. A little contradictory to the previous point, but if you are going to choose bold, dangling earrings, you don’t want to choose a big, chunky necklace, for instance. This holds true whether it’s a wedding or not; let one piece do the talking.

Below is an example of a stylish, classic pair of earrings that enhance and support most bridal gowns and hairdos.

Style 10370MS Pear Moissanite And Natural Diamond Drop Earrings Antique design drop earrings featuring two 6x4mm (.48ct dia equiv) Charles and Colvard created pear shape moissanites and approximately 1/6ct t.w. natural diamonds. Available in 14kt white gold only. Trade Up Our Guarantee

MSRP: $1,299.00
Our Price: $995.00

I’m a huge fan of hoop earrings. They’re the perfect “go to” earrings that always add that certain touch to just about any outfit. When most customers consider us for custom design jewelry, it’s generally for our custom design engagement and wedding rings. But we’re just as happy (and crafty) in our creation of the perfect earrings. Take a look at the ones I stumbled across this morning…just stunning! If they inspire you, contact us and we’ll custom design earrings with a similar look but a personal touch!

Carmen Electra wore Allia’s white quartz large hoop earrings ($5,990) and Brumani’s 18-karat rose gold ring with round diamonds, rose quartz and yellow sapphires ($8,343) to the WWE SummerSlam VIP Kick-Off Party in Beverly Hills.

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From the archives, a set of custom made cuff links we made several years ago. This pair features tahitian pearls, white pearls, blue sapphires, all set into gorgeous 18kt yellow gold!

Estate jewelry can be a fantastic way to find a one-of-a-kind piece of jewelry for a great price. But of course there’s a “buyer beware” aspect any shopper needs to be heed. Here are a few points from Christie Romero, a respected jewelry historian, gemologist, collector, and author of Warman’s Jewelry, a guide to 18th – 20th century jewelry.

What are the most important things to consider when buying estate jewelry?

I call it the seven criteria: condition, craftsmanship, color, design, demand, scarcity and size. Condition is huge and affects value a great deal. That’s why using a loupe is so important. The first thing I teach people in my workshops is how to use a loupe. Sometimes you can overlook things without magnification. Look for damage and to see if parts are original or if they need repair. Lead solder on precious metal is a bad thing. You have to train your eye to notice these things and anyone can do that. You don’t need special training, it’s just matter of training your eye.

Read more about buying estate jewelry.

 

	Style 102095 Estate Platinum Diamond Pear Shape Ring Starting from $5,995.00
Style 102097 Estate gents diamond and sapphire ring   Starting from $1,495.00	Style 102096 Estate Platinum Diamond Pear Shape Ring Starting from $1,995.00