You never know what you will find at the Tucson Gem show. These are some of the most beautiful and unusual sinks and… Posted by Aronstam Fine Jewelers on Wednesday, January 27, 2016
One of my favorite times of the year is coming up, the Tucson Gem and Mineral Show. I have the opportunity to see (and… Posted by Aronstam Fine Jewelers on Thursday, January 14, 2016
Jewelry is very much a ladies’ game these days, but it was not always so. Going back through history, from the Indian Maharajahs to King Solomon, a man’s wealth and power was displayed via his personal adornment by jewelry: the more the better; the bigger the better. Even through the turn of the 20th Century,…
This is just a friendly reminder that the holiday season is upon us. Christmas is now six weeks away. That’s it. That’s the amount of time most special orders take, so your window to have me order or make something in time for you to have it by Christmas is rapidly closing. Special orders from…
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…
Anyone can shop anywhere for jewelry for the holidays. In many ways, it doesn’t really matter where you shop if you don’t mind giving a mainstream jewelry that hundreds (if not thousands) of others will also have. But, if you prefer to give an original gift – a creative gift – a gift from the…
Sounds trite to say, but it’s so true: The holidays really will be here before you know it! So — if this is the year you want to make a memory for someone with a special custom piece, you and I should be talking very soon. Don’t think for a moment I am just talking…
Father’s day, anniversaries, birthdays, special occasions or just needing to find something different and unique for a man, I am always looking to fill the bill. This year along with many unique men’s gifts, we are featuring William Henry Knives. William Henry Knife collectors are a special breed. They know fine quality, excellent craftsmanship, and…
If there is a man in your life that loves the unusual, thrives on nature, or would enjoy having something fantastically unusual grace the alcoves or mantle of his home or the walls of his office, Father’s Day couldn’t come at a better time for you! If you’ve ever been in my store, you know…
Sue Rioux and I met many years ago at one of the East coast craft shows. As a designer and craftsman, she has been making fine handcrafted kaleidoscopes for about 20 years, working from her home studio in Kennebunk, Maine. When I saw the detail and expert workmanship of her pieces, I was blown away….