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The Aronstam custom of creating new custom jewelry from heirlooms

In many families it is custom to give a gift of jewelry for special occasions. Sometimes in honor of significant birthday or anniversary, sometimes for a holiday. Maybe you received an extraordinary family piece from someone special this year, or inherited a ring or a brooch from someone years ago. If so, I guarantee that…

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Rich patterns + Tailored = Hellmuth

What do the stars wear?  Amy Adams, Christina Aguilera, Hillary Swank, Jennifer Lopez, Kate Hudson, and Kim Kardashian all have been seen wearing Hellmuth jewelry. Once a well kept secret, Hellmuth jewelry has become a must-have among A-list celebrity notables. You will probably recognize Hellmuth for its unusual “Croco” signature look – that elegant pattern…

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Rich, Hand Wrought, Byzantine and Gorgeous

If it were possible to sum up the Kurtulan line of jewelry at Aronstam Fine Jewelers, this description would come close. Designed in Turkey, the line is culture-specific and exotic, a blend of old and new, ancient and modern. The unique jewelry line absolutely stands out – especially with startling pairings of 24k yellow gold…

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Gifts for the guys, Part 2

This time of year, I thoroughly enjoy helping my many male clients choose the perfect gift for his wife, his mother, and often a daughter or two. But, as I said in Part 1 of this blog series, I’ve also got some amazing stuff for GUYS! Since men like upscale toys and collector stuff, I…

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Marc Aronstam delights in Alex Sepkus designs

I admire originality, craftsmanship and creativity in fine jewelry design. And that’s precisely why the fine jewelry designs of Alex Sepkus grace my showroom. Lithuanian-born jewelry designer Alex Sepkus makes jewelry like no one else. Sepkus says he sees his jewelry as a “link between body and clothing,” and as such, should be pleasant to…

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My Favorite Love Stories & Engagement Rings

I love a great love story and I’m a sucker for happy endings. 45+ years in the jewelry business and I’m still a romantic guy at heart. It’s true – just ask my sons! So it’s no surprise I love designing unique engagement rings. Send me a groom and add a diamond given to him…

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Are you a one-of-a-kind customer?

I’ve often said that creating custom pieces for my clients “is my normal.” It’s very true. I can’t think of much I enjoy more than working one-on-one with someone, coming up with the perfect design for him or her. It’s hard to say how a design comes about. I always begin by listening and watching…

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Indianapolis jeweler specializes in the unique

“I don’t want to simply make a product I can sell a hundred of. What I love is working with people, designing the perfect piece for them. My best advertising is my custom work. Custom IS my normal.” – Marc Aronstam I like that quote. I’m comfortable knowing I’m known for being different. I do…

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Wish lists for the holidays ahead

“Ohhhh, I love this black opal! I’ve never seen a stone quite like this one before. I have to have this ring – but I just can’t buy it for myself.” I must have heard that at least a dozen times in one form or another at the Aronstam Fine Jewelers Opal Trunk Show. These…

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Gifts for Guys

When you think of Indianapolis jewelry stores, you generally think about jewelry. And this time of year, when you think about Aronstam, I bet you think: “gifts for women.” Although I’ve got some truly heart-stopping holiday jewelry perfect for the women in your life… I’ve also got some cool stuff for GUYS! Men like stuff…

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