Thank You Marco Island!

Wow, what a sparkly Christmas! I’m writing this article on Christmas Eve, imagining the joy all of you are going to experience tomorrow morning when you open your sparkly new bauble. Diamond studs were the hot item of the year. A mixture of natural and lab diamonds flew out the door. I’ve always called Marco a diamond island, and you’ve proven me right! It’s a classic look that will stand the test of time. Round was the most desired shape, but I also set up a lovely pair of dangly pear-shaped ones that looked dynamite! White gold reigned supreme for diamond studs, and I still have a nice selection in the store for those who may have missed the mark on Christmas Day. Lab diamond tennis necklaces were also popular. You can’t deny the bang for the buck. Heavy carat weights are much more affordable in labs, and we don’t have to sacrifice color or clarity. They are undeniably a showstopper.  

Sealife was a heavy hitter, as always. Our ladies must have quite a collection by now! Diamond anchors were a great choice this year, and I love the look when it’s hung on a rope chain. It’s just such a stylish nautical style. We still have a few in both white gold and yellow gold with diamonds. The white gold anchors can also be sold as a set with matching earrings. Our exclusive designs also were in high demand. Dad put together some lovely two-tone sand dollars that didn’t last long in the showcase. The Marco bracelets were a fast mover as well as our lovely little Marco Island Angels. I love how sentimental our customers are and how they commemorate their love of Marco Island with our charms.  

I had a very sweet couple in the store the other day who found a perfect matching set of Plumeria earrings and pendant. They had gotten engaged in front of a Plumeria bush and clipped a branch and planted it at home. The cutting bloomed and flourished. It was a very touching moment when she tried on that set since it had such a deep meaning to her. These moments make my job such a pleasure. The earrings looked like they were made for her; it was really cool to see.  

Another really cute moment touched my heart as well. An elderly man with mobility issues came into the store. I invited him to take a seat and took a moment to discuss with him what he was looking for. His wife had lost her 1-carat wedding ring in the Gulf of Mexico. He was looking for something to replace it with. I inquired about the budget. He mentioned the word five. I asked $5,000? He said no, $500. I paused for a moment and asked him when the last time he bought jewelry was? He said, “About fifty years ago!” We had a good laugh about that, and I quickly found a beautiful white gold and diamond wedding band that fit the budget. He was very pleased and I found it very touching that he made the trip to our store to buy something nice for her.  

We really do pride ourselves on having something for everyone. From last-minute stocking stuffers to statement pieces, allow us to help make you look good! 

We would like to take a moment to thank everyone for their loyalty and trust in us over the many years we have served Marco Island. It’s a very special place to live and visit. And it’s all of you that make our store what it is!