Jewelry 201

Stuck on what accessories for prom or bridal jewelry to wear?

Why do those little things cost so much?

Those who don’t understand diamonds will often wonder why something so small costs so much. Buying a diamond engagement ring, or diamond promise ring is a big step. We want to give you some information to help you when making this big purchase.

One of the greatest things about Day's Jewelers is our service department - both in the store and at www.daysjewelers.com. The services we offer to our customers ensure that your jewelry is safe and sparkling. Every six months, we encourage our engagement ring, right hand ring, or diamond fashion ring wearers to come in and have their ring inspected to make sure that your gemstone or diamond is securely in place. A complimentary cleaning will take place to bring out the natural brilliance of your piece of jewelry. Watch Corey, a Portland Jewelry Consultant clean a ring:

• DO insure the ring before it leaves the store. Even if something does happen to it, you’ll be covered and it won’t mean money down the drain.
• DO keep the ring in the box and store it someplace safe in your home, like a fireproof lock box.
• DO stay grounded. If you do happen to drop the engagement ring, you can more easily recover it on dry land than from the air or water.
• DO let your jeweler hold onto the ring until you are ready to propose.
• DO use the hotel’s front desk safe, never the in-room safe which can more easily get broken into.
• DON'T put the engagement ring in checked luggage, which can become lost or stolen, including all contents within it. Instead, place the engagement ring in your carry on bag.
• DON'T propose on the beach – engagement rings can too easily get lost in the sand.
• DON'T propose anywhere you have unstable footing – boat, amusement park ride, parachuting, etc.
• DON'T propose in overly crowded areas where the diamond engagement ring could get bumped out of your hand or snatched from a passerby.
• DON'T put the engagement ring in food. It could become lost, or worse yet, choked on. Nothing says “I love you” like a trip to the ER.

*Special thanks to Jessica VandenHouten of Jewelers Mutual Insurance Company 

If you have any DO's or DON'Ts to add to the list, please share them with us!

The Everlon Diamond Knot collection is a design featuring the Hercules or square knot. Everlon diamond jewelry symbolizes the powerful bond of love. A diamond, nature’s hardest substance, mounted in the center of a knot.

The Princesse Add a Pearl Collection is a wonderful and affordable way to start a cultured pearl strand and begin a life-long tradition. Create a priceless commemorative of her life events with a beautiful pearl strand that will grow along with her.

Day’s Jewelers pleased to announce they have been selected as a 2012 ­­winner in The Knot Best of Weddings, a special section in The Knot magazine and on www.theknot.com Weddings from The Knot (NYSE: XOXO; www.theknot.com), the number-one wedding resource that’s most trusted by brides. This is the second year Day’s Jewelers been voted the winner for The Knot Best of Weddings.

The dragon represents a pioneering and brave leader. In Chinese culture, each Year of the Dragon is assigned one of five elements: metal, water, wood, fire, and earth. The associated element changes every 12 years. In 2012, it is water. The Water Dragon brings additional attributes concerned with the Chinese Five Blessings; harmony, virtue, riches, fulfillment and longevity.

Inspired by the Chinese Year of the Dragon, the Jubilee Edition 2012 Dragon celebrates the 25 year anniversary of the SCS, a global network of over 300’000 members! Floating on a clear crystal base of swirls, the Jubilee Edition 2012 Dragon shines in faceted Satin crystal with breathtaking Light Siam crystal eyes. Designed by Elisabeth Adamer, this superior sculpture stands at 12.4 cm (4 7/8 inches). With its magnetic appeal creating a focal point of beauty and interest, it is an excellent choice for both home and office décor. Available exclusively for SCS members in this year only.

Happy Friday Jewelry 201 fans. Reports have indicated that an Astroid is to brush by Earth today, you can see the story here. It's ok, happens more than you think, we will be fine!  

We recently started carrying a new line, Metalsmiths Sterling; a fun, trendy, sterling silver line with big, bold, “make a statement” pieces.