Brighten Your Summer Doldrums!

I expected a nice, leisurely relaxed summer this year. Boy, was I wrong. Our repair coupon has been very successful. Lots of new faces have stopped in, and I’ve seen a lot of my locals who laid low over the busy winter months. The repairs have been flying in, and we are so grateful. In fact, I have been so busy at the counter I haven’t been able to write for quite a while. It seems that my customers most enjoy the shop shenanigans, so here is a nice update to what has been going on.

Big, beautiful, and budget friendly. This is the best way I can describe how wonderful lab diamonds really are. I have been designing the most exciting designs that would be wildly unaffordable in natural diamonds. A recent disagreement between me and Dad was over a new purchase I made. I fell in love with a bezel set 10 carat lab radiant cut diamond necklace. I had to have it. Dad was skeptical at best that anyone would want something that big. The answer is yes; women really do want something that big. Yes, it’s a lab. Who cares? It’s big, it’s beautiful, and affordable. The number of customers who immediately commented on how gorgeous it was befuddled my dear old dad. If you’re wondering if I rubbed it in that I was right, yes, of course I did. It’s a fun game we play. Come see for yourself. I have one in yellow gold and one in white gold. It’s a must-see in person.

It has been a summer for bridal jewelry. From brand new, cutting-edge designed rings to modifying tired designs, this has been the summer for the ladies. It always surprises me when a woman shows me her wedding ring of 10, 20, 30 years and says, “I don’t like it”! Ladies, why are you wearing something every day that doesn’t get you excited? How does this happen? I know we don’t want to hurt our spouses' feelings, but it’s your finger and you must look at it every day of your life. Let me help you fall in love with it all over again. There are a lot of affordable solutions. You may be surprised that a simple swap of a wedding band or adding an anniversary band can transform the whole look. Sometimes the engagement ring is a bit dated, and all we must do is remount the center stone in a different solitaire band. Maybe incorporating a two-tone or three-tone color theme to the stack will make it pop. I love rose, yellow, and white gold together; it’s a great way to make your jewelry look cohesive if you’re a fan of mixing metals. There are so many fun ways to update your look it can almost be overwhelming. Allow me to help with that part. I’m always researching new styles and trends, and may be able to help you narrow down the choices. That’s what great about having a relationship with an independent jeweler, the service. Buying on the internet can be tempting, but an in-person consultation for such an important purchase is invaluable.

The most popular pieces leaving our store on the retail side are, as always, our signature sea life and nautical jewelry. Compasses, waves, turtles, sand dollars, and starfish are on everyone’s wish list. A necklace and pendant are such a great gift choice for someone who likes to swap out pieces daily. Start a new collection today! I always have a nice revolving stock of dazzling designs. The most exquisite ones sell fast! Charms are a staple wardrobe item, plain gold or sparkling with diamonds, you can’t go wrong. Women of every age who come into my store enjoy these nautical looks so much. In fact, mother, daughter, and grandmother often like to all have one to remember their special memories together on Marco Island. The sand dollar is the most popular choice in this case, followed by our exclusive design, The Marco Angel. Our angels are so beloved after 25 years, and I love hearing the stories of giving and receiving one.

Coming in the fall is a new custom Marco Island pendant. Stay tuned for more information on our latest design. We’re excited about this one. It’s another collaboration between my father and me. We agreed on nearly everything designing this one. We can’t wait to share it with you.

Thanks again, everyone, for what has been a very successful summer season. Remember, we will close Friday, August 29th, for three weeks until Monday, September 22nd.