Several years ago, I was came across a mechanism that allowed me to design clasps and pendants which could be seamlessly interchanged from one piece of jewelry to another. My appreciation of jewelry versatility was about to take off! I started designing a collection of interchangeable clasps and pendants, and showing those from other designers…
Do you know what your jewelry is worth? The answer may surprise you. Worldwide precious metal markets are constantly in flux – but almost always on the increase. Gold is a great example. From a low of around $300 per ounce about ten years ago, the price of gold today is about $1300 per ounce….
As many of my clients know, I have a lot of gemstones to work with. Some are recent finds at shows, or from cutters I work with in the US and around the world. This one contains an assembled gemstone called and intarsia, by Steve Walters, one of my favorite cutters because of his shapes…
Dress for Success is a passion of mine because it provides immediate benefits to underserved Indianapolis-area women entering the job market. DFS provides professional attire shoes, jewelry and handbags as well as a network of support and career development to promote the economic independence to help women thrive at work and in life. As we have…
Black diamonds are smokin’ hot. And they are sensual – even a little edgy and mysterious. I enjoy working with them and pairing them with other metals, as they look amazing next to gold OR silver. And they look very sexy against bare skin. What’s so special about black diamonds? I think it’s how they…
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…
I just completed creating this gorgeous custom necklace of multicolored Tahitian pearls, gold and garnets and couldn’t wait to share it! Those of you that have known me for any length of time know that I am crazy about pearls. I think that’s because there are so many colors, shapes and sizes, and of course,…
Having recently returned from the Las Vegas Jewelry Show, there is lots to talk about when it comes to hot trends in jewelry! Donna and I saw lots of gold, lots of pearls and lots of larger semi-precious stones. Let’s begin with gold. Gold is now at a 2 ½ year low right now. With…
Spring is upon us and for many, that means sorting through closets, getting rid of unworn and outdated clothing as the season changes. So — why not do the same thing with your jewelry? What I tell my clients is to bring me everything they don’t wear any more and let me show you what…
Vintage and antique jewelry is big news for spring – and Aronstam Jewelers has many long neck chains, pendants and earrings that express that look — beautifully. If you like this trend, watch for gold or silver jewelry with a distressed or darker finishes as well as colored finishes. Look for bronzed and burnished gold,…