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

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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.

I love November.

Tuesday, my new assistant Lorraine starts working with me - which I'm endlessly excited about.

I think Chris (my fiance) is relieved that I will have an extra set of hands.  It feels good to see all of our nights of brainstorming, and our running around this city like crazy people trying to finish a custom engagement ring just hours before the proposal is to take place, have paid off.  

Also very excited that Chris's brother Jerry and his fiance Stephanie are getting married next weekend - can't wait!  I recently did a makeover on her ring which you can see above.  I'll be sure to put some pictures up after the wedding.

New Bangles!

Aren't they pretty?

It isn't politically savvy to be too flashy!

With the election less than a week away and all of the controversy over Sarah Palin’s wardrobe, I began wondering what type of jewelry our country’s leading political women wear.

The most prominent jewelry styles seen at recent political events have been yellow gold designs, pins, broaches, colored stone bead necklaces, and pearls.

Women in politics must walk a fine line. It isn't politically savvy to wear flashy or extremely expensive jewelry as an elected official or the wife of an elected official. Many women involved in politics turn to pearls, especially faux pearls. This is probably because the public can identify with these pieces of jewelry, and may own something similar themselves.

So, what exactly did they wear? Michelle Obama was wearing a large faux strand of pearls on the night her husband claimed the Democratic nomination. Cindy McCain was wearing four strands of pearls on the opening night of the Republican National Convention. VP Candidate Sarah Palin keeps her jewelry simple, often wearing yellow gold earrings. Hillary Clinton on the other hand has a love of designer pieces and color (which has aroused some controversy in the past, namely Bill buying her a 3ct uncut canary diamond ring which many people found offensive). Hilary was wearing a Marco Bicego "paradise" gemstone necklace for her speech at the Democratic Convention.

I vote for Hillary’s taste in jewelry. When it comes to the presidential race, on November 4th I will be voting. That’s all I will say.

Happy Voting!

(I got some of my info from National Jeweler October 2008)