Chances are very good that you have plenty of good jewelry that, for one reason or another, you simply aren’t wearing. The ring that doesn’t fit, gold chains that are no longer in style, a brooch or ring that you may have inherited or received for a birthday that didn’t suit you, and probably half…
Valentine’s Day is on its way, guys. Don’t shudder and don’t give up. I have a fantastic, affordable and sentimental solution for you: A brilliant gold or silver charm with your initials entwined. Plain lettering or romantic and intricate. Maybe add a small diamond between the letters. Or write her name out in her handwriting….
As the price of gold rises, so does the likelihood of theft… A couple came into the store the other day, looking at several rings and considering a beautiful pearl necklace. As we got to talking, I discovered the reason for their visit. Their home had been broken into and among the articles taken were…
If you’ve ever been to an event when more than one woman is wearing the same dress, it’s awkward but sometimes laughed off, attributing the faux paux to both “having the same great taste.” Ever seen two women with the same wedding ring? Trust me. It doesn’t go well. And it’s never laughed off. Ever….
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…
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…
“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…
“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…
My grandmother had a charm bracelet. Maybe yours did, too. As a kid, I loved to look at the charms, asking where each came from and hearing the stories. So I felt a strong sentimental pull when I first took a look at The Heather B. Moore collection of personalized jewelry. Heather Moore takes “charms”…
Today’s precious metal markets are constantly changing – but almost without fail, on the increase. From a low of around $300 per ounce about ten years ago, the price of gold today hovers around $1,750.00 an ounce, with platinum and silver increasing as well. I’m continually amazed at the rising price of precious metals. Unfortunately,…