Tag Archives: gold

How about that jewelry you’re NOT wearing?

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…

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One small step for you. A giant leap into jewelry gift-giving ease – for the future.

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….

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Update your Appraisals

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…

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Aronstam Fine Jewelry is contemporary. And antique. And traditional

It’s easy to get pigeon-holed as one type of jewelry designer or another. Some of my Aronstam custom clients know me for my intricate, more traditional, custom jewelry designs. Others, for my starker, simpler, contemporary creations. Truth is, I want to be known for my original custom jewelry work. Whether that is simple and elegant…

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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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Aronstam Recommends Up-To-Date Jewelry Appraisals

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,…

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Marc Aronstam talks about pearls

Pearls are classic, timeless and elegant and a miracle of nature. One of my favorite gem “stones,” pearls come in a huge variety of colors, from classic white to pink, silver, cream, golden, green, blue, black, and even rainbow-hued. Actually a mineral (calcium carbonate) rather than a true stone, pearls are formed in layers, slowly,…

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