Tag Archives: fine jewelers

Now’s the time to meet with me to create a one-of-a-kind holiday gift

Sounds trite to say, but it’s so true: The holidays really will be here before you know it!  So — if this is the year you want to make a memory for someone with a special custom piece, you and I should be talking very soon. Don’t think for a moment I am just talking…

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JOIN US AT THE 11TH ANNUAL DRESS FOR SUCCESS “DIAMOND DIG” EVENT SEPTEMBER 27TH AT THE DOWNTOWN JW MARRIOTT HOTEL

Every year Aronstam Fine Jewelers looks forward to being a part of the Dress for Success “Stepping Out in Style” fundraiser. This year, the event is held on Friday evening, September 27th at the gorgeous JW Marriott on 10 S. West Street. The Cocktail reception starts at 5:00pm. As he has for each of the…

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Fun, hip & trendy this season – Margo Morrison necklaces

The Margo Morrison of New York necklace collection is smashing! And popular! These long, trendy 35” necklaces are each one-of-a-kind, and tend to fly out of Aronstam Fine Jewelers’ showroom because it’s so tempting to buy several at a time. Here’s what I mean – you might want to take a Margo Morrison strand of…

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Have pearls, but rarely wear them? Let me change that!

About a month ago, a customer came in looking for ideas to give her husband for something she would enjoy for their anniversary. I asked her if she already owned a strand of pearls. She said yes but she rarely wore them, thinking them a bit too traditional. When she did wear them, it was…

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Marc Aronstam talks about pearls, June’s birthstone

June is an awesome month. Not quite the scorcher of a month we Midwesterners are known for. But pleasantly warm and beautiful. Those of you that know me know that I am also a fan of June’s birthstone – the pearl. Pearls represent taste and refinement and are a natural symbol of purity. They are…

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Meet Tracy, Aronstam’s on-premises graduate gemologist – She’s a gem!

Tracy is all about the inner – and outer beauty of our gemstones. As a graduate gemologist from GIA, she’s trained to use some of our more technical instruments. The most valuable and useful instrument to any gemologist is the microscope. Your average jeweler’s loupe has a 10x magnification.  Our microscope allows her to see…

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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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The Aronstam custom of creating new custom jewelry from heirlooms

In many families it is custom to give a gift of jewelry for special occasions. Sometimes in honor of significant birthday or anniversary, sometimes for a holiday. Maybe you received an extraordinary family piece from someone special this year, or inherited a ring or a brooch from someone years ago. If so, I guarantee that…

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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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Wish lists for the holidays ahead

“Ohhhh, I love this black opal! I’ve never seen a stone quite like this one before. I have to have this ring – but I just can’t buy it for myself.” I must have heard that at least a dozen times in one form or another at the Aronstam Fine Jewelers Opal Trunk Show. These…

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