Stunning Sealife and Nautical Looks Ahoy!

As February comes to a close, we like to take a beat and really look at our store as if we are seeing it through the customer’s eyes. We are very busy restocking our inventory after the fast-moving Christmas and Valentine’s Day holidays. I have restocked our very best sellers, even further expanding our silver selection. For those of you who love our Lafonn line, you need to come in and see their newest offerings. In particular, their gold-plated over silver line is stunning. It is very affordably priced and they have introduced some new cutting-edge designs. Fashion chains to be worn alone and great new pendants are most in demand. Their bangles are a must-see as well and lend themselves well to building a wrist stack. These offer a big look for not a lot of money. Mothers of the bride shopping for a little sparkle for their daughter’s big day especially love to come and accessorize their dress. Bring me a picture of your look so I can find the perfect sparkly accent! The Lafonn pieces also make a wonderful bridesmaid gift for the bride-to-be to give her friends and family on her big day. Come and see and try it on for yourself, it’s fun!

We also filled up our much-loved and in-demand sterling silver set with Larimar pieces. The sea lifestyles are very collectible and I think I may have every creature under the sea you could want! Octopuses, crabs, starfish, dolphins, turtles, and even jellyfish! These nautical looks are the epitome of island living. Laid back sun-soaked days with sand between your toes! The Marco Map pendant has been a fantastic seller for those of you who have fallen in love with the island vibe. The engraving on the back, “Marco Island Is My Happy Place,” has hit the sentimental spot for many of my ladies and it made the perfect Valentine’s Day gift. I’ve had several of you come in and snatch one up in every color. Thank you so much! It gives me such a sense of pride that this recent collaboration between my father and me has been so well received.

My father has been noticeably absent lately, which is fine. I’m happy he has more time to spend with his four beloved grandbabies. I did get in some trouble with him this week when I took it upon myself to invest in some amazing new yellow gold and diamond nautical pieces. I may have gone a little bit overboard (pun intended), but I got excited when I saw the innovative designs. There are 25 new nautical-themed pendants on display and these are going to be fast movers. As always, the most unusual and exquisite pieces move quickly, so come grab one and get me out of the doghouse for spending my dad’s money without his knowledge! I have learned it’s best to ask for forgiveness instead of permission with him, so please prove me right. I absolutely had to have them!

When shopping for a new pendant to add to a chain you may already have, please bring in your chain. Sometimes the little bails on the pendant don’t fit over the end ring, or the length or weight of the chain might not be right. When we have your chain, we can make sure it’s a perfect fit and hangs perfectly. I always have a nice selection of gold chains in stock if you may need one, but to save a little cash, it helps if you can repurpose a chain you may have kicking around in your box. We will check it over for any wear and clean it nicely for you to display your new purchase.

Bridal is hot right now. From custom remounts to brand new engagement rings and stacking wedding rings for the perfect bespoke look, we offer it all. I have the largest selection of wedding rings we have ever offered up to now. I love having a nice variety so ladies can see how much a subtle change to the wedding ring can bring their center stone back to life. It’s always nice to refurbish your existing wedding ring with a high polish and maybe even a rhodium dip so everything looks brand new and sparkly when you add a new band. This is all done in-house. We will also check over your engagement ring for wear and advise you of any prong maintenance it may need. Get in the habit of doing this every three to six months. Keep your rings clean, ladies! Even a giant diamond will lose its wow factor if you don’t keep it clean! A quick ultrasonic cleaning and steam bath is always complimentary. There is a small fee if you want the jeweler to buff it and restore the high polish finish.

My customers love to see the newest and best so I thought I would share what’s new and exciting at The Harbor Goldsmith. Our store is a fun place to browse, and I always try to keep it interesting. Thank you, as always, Marco Island. Your trust and recommendations to others are what make us so successful and we will continue to honor that, always.