Happy Stories From our customers

Kate Beckinsale wears three rings on her wedding finger to signify her family: herself, husband Len Wiseman and daughter Lily. "It's a cunning way of getting more ice if I have any more children," she told PEOPLE. "It's completely calculated."

When Kate Beckinsale donned these engagement rings, the bridal world went wild. The horizontal setting, the delicate craftsmanship, the simplicity and romance of it…brides wanted rings just like those precious stackable bands.

Well, one of our clients wanted rings reminiscent of Kate’s, with her own personal touches. Here’s what we presented to her:

The keystone setting from east to west is such a unique element that it sets this ring apart from similar pave designs. The stack bands are perfect for mixing, matching and creating extra sparkle.

Do you have a celebrity ring in mind? Let us help you bring your celebrity inspired ring to life!

We took two random moissanite stones that were in our office and shot this video. The standard moissanite is labeled #1 while the Forever Brilliant moissanite is labeled #2. The Forever Brilliant moissanite is clearly several shades whiter than the standard moissanite.

Our D.I.Y. (Dream it Yourself) custom design jewelry contest is truly one of a kind. Where else can you collaborate with professional jewelers to create a one-of-a-kind piece and win big? For us, this contest is truly near and dear to our heart. The pieces we’ve co-created over the years have been so distinctive and endearing. The contestants continue to sing our praises, though they were clearly part of the process, firing us up with an amazing idea.

Because we’ve had the biggest response this year, we decided to extend our custom design jewelry contest a week longer (until August 22th).

Where do you fit in? Most of us have a picture in our head of our perfect piece of jewelry, whether it’s a simple pendant or a ring like Princess Diana wore. All you have to do is contact us and we will work together to create a piece made from your dreams.

Here are the contest details. Call or email us today!

Last year’s winner: Cris’s Hearts at Play Ring

Forever Brilliant Princess Cut (#1) vs Forever Brilliant Square Brilliant Cut Moissanite (#2)

While many critics took careful note of the fact that the American Olympic team was clothed in uniforms made in China (Really? What were they thinking?), one small jeweler in Rhode Island (a state known for their long history of costume jewelry making) created bangle bracelets that were an instant hit.

Cranston-based Alex and Ani was selected by the US Olympic Committee to produce the charms for the 2012 London Games. It’s the latest sign of success for the company, which has gone from a small manufacturing operation with 15 employees and a store in Newport to an economic dynamo with 16 stores across the country. It’s a rare economic success story in a state with an unemployment rate of 10.9 percent, second-highest in the nation.

‘‘You can do business in the state of Rhode Island,’’ said owner and designer Carolyn Rafaelian. ‘‘You can thrive in the state of Rhode Island. You can make things here. It’s about love, about helping your community. I couldn’t say those things and make my stuff in China.’’

Alex and Ani makes colorful charms, beaded bangles, and other jewelry, mostly priced at less than $50. Many feature symbols from the zodiac, gods from Greek mythology, or the logos from Major League Baseball teams. The products are manufactured in Rhode Island using recycled materials.

The Olympic charm has proved to be a hit, with silver medalist swimmer Elizabeth Beisel, herself a Rhode Islander, tweeting that she was ‘‘more than excited for the Alex and Ani charm’’ she found in her uniform bag.

Read more at Boston.com.