Earrings - The Most Popular Choice

If you had to choose one piece of jewelry that you could only wear everyday, what would it be? For many of our clients, their EARRINGS are their first choice. Some wear various types of hoop earrings, while others choose the classic diamond or pearl stud. The more daring, love to alternate their gemstone earrings with what they are wearing. It seems that even celebrities have their favorite calling when it comes to their earrings of choice.


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Silver/10kt Citrine/Multi Diamond Ladies Ring

Silver/10kt Citrine/Multi Diamond Ladies Ring

Weight Fluctuations and Rings

One of the things people worry about during the holiday season is weight gain. Yes, tis the season to be merry and jolly, but then after the holidays, you see all the diet commericals on t.v. So how does this tie together with jewelry? If someone's weight fluctuates all the time, the rings they wear can become too tight or too loose and having rings resized can be very costly. An alternative would be to have a jeweler build a ring guard within the shank that can then be adjusted by the wearer so that the ring fits them properly.

Sapphire Facts

Some Sapphire Facts - A very loved and cherished gemstoned since BLUE is the most popular color in the sapphire family. While it is the birthstone for September, it is also given as a gift for 5, 23 and 45 Year Wedding Anniversaries. It is referred to as the stone of destiny and the word sapphire means blue stone in Greek. Sapphire is the symbol of heaven and joyful devotion to God.

Engagement Ring Selections

If anyone is thinking of getting engaged or is looking for an engagement ring, click on the title link to see 50 beautiful engagement rings in a variety of styles and prices.

Gold is Attracting the Young at Heart

There seems to be a 'gold rush' with a new generation of young investors who see it as a sure thing and are investing in it. While gold prices soared over the summer and are now a little more stabilized, a new generation of investors in their 20-30's see this metal's $$$$ allure!

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Gentlemen Love Their Watches

Very interesting article in the Toronto Star over the weekend about the love affair that gentlemen have with their watches. The high end watches such as Vacheron Constantin, Piaget and Rolex seem to be the top choices for gentlemen who wear their watches like a piece of art. While Piaget is toted as the "evening, black tie, cocktail watch", Rolex, a watch that can be worn everyday, is the perennial favorite. These expensive watches range from $15,000 to $1 million.