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Turquoise – the December Birthstone

Turquoise is so versatile. It can take several different, readily recognizable forms, and each one suits a totally different style perfectly. And the history of this stuff is a trip. Have you ever laid on your back in the grass on a summer day and watched the clouds roll by? The cotton balls drift past…

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On the 5th Day of Christmas…

Kurtulan Gold Jewelry from Turkey – 30% Discount Kurtulan is hands-down one of my most successful and popular lines. It’s so unique, and it appeals to so many people. Kurtulan is manufactured by master goldsmiths in Turkey whose stated purpose in design is to capture the essence of Anatolian culture. There’s so much depth and…

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On the 4th Day of Christmas…

Coast Bridal and Colored Stone Jewelry – 30% Discount Coast is my go-to collection for people wanting a glitzy look to their jewelry, whether it’s a bridal set or some other kind of jewelry. Well-made, not too expensive, and sparkly – that’s about all you can ask for in a piece of jewelry. That’s Coast….

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On the 3rd Day of Christmas…

Margo Morrison – 30% Discount I’ve got a thing for colored gemstones. I don’t meet many people with a passion for colored gems like I have, so when I first came across Margo’s line, I was a little stunned. There are dozens and dozens of gemstones out there perfectly suitable for jewelry, but most of…

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December Birthstones: Turquoise, Zircon and Tanzanite

December sort of has the corner on birthstones nowadays. With the induction of another selection by the American Gem Trade Association in 2002, there are now three official birthstones for December: turquoise, zircon, and the newest, tanzanite. So which way do you go? Well, that depends on what’s important to you in a look, and…

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On the 2nd Day of Christmas…

Rhonda Faber Green – 30% Discount Graceful, delicate filigree; unique, eye-catching textures; the boldness of Antiquity meets the sophistication of the Romantic Era in Rhonda Faber Green’s designs. It is true artwork that goes into the making of her jewelry. “I love designing and I love to make women feel beautiful. I get such a…

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On the 1st Day of Christmas…

Philip Stein Natural Frequency Technology® timepieces – 30% Discount I don’t carry too many watches these days, but Philip Stein is one that I’m glad to keep around. Many Philip Stein watches feature dual time-zone movements, so if you’re a traveler, or you do business regularly with someone in another time zone, you can always…

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12 Days of Christmas Discounts

Starting on Friday, December 13th, I’m offering the 12 Days of Christmas Discounts. Each day, we’ll have a different daily deal – good only for that day during business hours – through the end of business on Christmas Eve. Each day will feature a different designer that I carry. I don’t know exactly what I’ll…

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Gifts for the Men in Your Life

There are two times every year I can almost set my watch by. The first is the day after Mother’s Day. The second is the week after Thanksgiving. Why do those dates matter? Well, the first one is the first day people start thinking about Father’s Day. The second is when most people start seriously…

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Aronstam Holiday Open House Thursday, December 12th from 10 am – 8 pm

Time to kick off the season with style – at Aronstam’s holiday open house Thursday, December 12th from 10 am – 8 pm. Bring in your holiday postcard to be entered into the drawing for a $500 Aronstam Fine Jewelers gift certificate. Or mention “code 99” to one of our staff members for an in-store…

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