Holiday Gifts!

We've got some awesome gifts for the Holidays. (Click the Picture to View Larger) The prices are listed below. It came to my attention the other day that our prices for the diamond studs beat Macy's advertised sale prices and their diamonds are treated...ours are the real thing. Call us for more info and to purchase. The prices are good through 1-1-09.

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Pearl Studs 7-7.5mm in 14kt white or yellow gold: $250

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Princess Cut Diamond Studs:

1/2ct total : $700

3/4ct total: $1050

1ct total: $2100

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Round Diamond Studs:

1/2ct total: $650

3/4ct total: $950

1ct total: $1900

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Round Diamond Solitaire Pendant:

1/2 ct: $950

3/4 ct: $1900

1 ct: $3000

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Princess Diamond Pendant:

1/2ct: $1000

3/4ct: $2000

1ct: $3200

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Peridot and Diamond Collection:

Ring: $350

Pendant: $325

Earrings: $350

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www.richer-or-poorer.com

Thanks!

Getting Engaged with a New Old Ring.

A customer came in with a ring that belonged to his girlfriend's grandmother. It was a fashion ring, but it held a lot of sentimental value, so he wanted to make it into her engagement ring.

The original ring had a much larger stone in it, and would have required about a 5ct diamond. The domed lattice top was bent inward and the band of the ring was very thin. So, it was a daunting task - especially because there is no room for mistakes when restoring and adapting a vintage piece.

We chose a 1.75ct oval diamond and you can see how beautifully it turned out above.

We recreated the lattice work to fill in the gap that was left by the original stone - and were able to make it look seamless. We also reshaped the top and added a completely new band with two diamond accents.

In the end it turned out to be one of the most stunning pieces I've ever worked on, and it was such a nice mix of the old - a ring that belonged to her grandmother, and the new - that ring updated with a diamond and her fiance's vision.

Congratulations Jerry and Stephanie!

Jerry and Stephanie got married on Saturday at the Chapel at Forham University.  Above is the first picture from their photographer Ryan Brenizer who was great!  The picture is stunning! Check out the website:  www.ryanbrenizer.com

Stephanie also wore a pair of diamond and pearl earrings that we custom made for her, which you can see below.