Stories From The Jewelry Box

There's so many things that I love about being a jeweler. First off, playing with beautiful, sparkly gemstones is an obvious perk for a glamour-lover like me. And don't get me started with going to big jewelry shows - tables and tables of gorgeous pendants, earrings and RINGS! It's always the rings for me. Actually, most women prefer buying rings and bracelets, and men love purchasing pendants and earrings. Why? Because a woman can see and enjoy rings and bracelets on herself - they're always in her sight. Men look AT their ladies and notice the pendants (because duh - look where they hang!), and earrings (eyes up here, please). So, when C.J. came to us with an antique diamond pendant that she inherited from her grandma - a beautiful, filigree-style, with a cushion shaped diamond - she asked about making it into a ring. After the glitter, my second favorite part of making custom jewelry at our Dublin store, Scott's Custom Jewelers , is the stories....

Charlize Theron rocks the large earring trend. The 2017 Oscars were memorable for many things, but let's focus on the fun part - JEWELRY! Since most of us don't get to rock the red carpet on a regular basis (but I'm seriously jealous of the tour bus customers ), the real question is: how do we pull off great jewelry style for a trip to the grocery store? Easy. I've taken a few Oscar looks and modified them with custom jewelry from our store, Scott's Custom Jewelers in Dublin, Ohio. Let's start with the ears. Long dangle style earrings were certainly a hit. Big and bold (and probably heavy too). But you can also get this big look at a lower price with fabulous diamond glimmer earrings. Diamond glimmer earrings in rose gold at Scott's Custom Jewelers in Dublin, OH. Available in many styles, in white, yellow and even rose gold, these beauties are full of sparkle AND lightweight. We call them "cell phone worthy".  Plus, they won...

Diamond wedding rings in rose gold, beaded and rope styles are the trend for 2017 . So many choices. Today's couples have tons of options when they stop by our store, Scott's Custom Jewelers, to pick out their wedding bands. Whether it's a custom ring to match exactly , or a completely different wedding ring style altogether, the only rule is: there are no rules! A classic diamond solitaire with contrasting wedding bands. One wedding ring trend that we have seen lately is the contrasting wedding band. Mixing up metal colors, gemstones, or even textures is fun. Instead of making the band match the engagement ring, brides today want them to each stand out. (They even let their bridal party coordinate, but not match now - very cool!) Vintage inspired designs, like these custom rings from Scott's Custom Jewelers, are very popular.  What's old is new again, and that goes for another wedding ring trend - vintage bands. Delicate beaded edg...

Earring styles have been all over the place in recent years. At Scott's Custom Jewelers , we've seen them all. Cool ear climber earrings, threaded style earrings, even gauges. But according to an article in the Wall Street Journal, the 70s classic - the hoop - is back. Yes. Simple, elegant, go-with-everything hoops. Ok, Kim K is ANYTHING but simple, but you get the drift. And face it, the K empire does know fashion!   “I think hoops are coming back in a big way,” one bi-coastal retailer told the Wall Street Journal. It's true. We've been selling quite a few at our Dublin and Fairlawn, Ohio locations.   These pretty pieces in both 14k white and yellow gold are some of our best sellers. Why? Because they're light weight, well made and easy on the phone. And you KNOW it's all about comfort while talking! Hoops with a twist - these literally go with everything from office to yoga. And because Scott's likes to be just a littl...

Scott's Custom Jewelers knows about your secret stash of jewelry. What? *Not my undie drawer! We've all got jewelry tucked into our underwear drawer that we don't wear, but can't part with yet. Traditional, "Princess Di-style" blue sapphire rings, a diamond stick pin from your great grandma, maybe even a diamond tennis bracelet (broken of course - those links caught on everything)! We've seen plenty of these pieces at our two custom jewelry stores . A vintage sapphire and diamond ring. Why do we hide it away? Probably because your jewelry style has changed. Maybe you're into the multi-gemstone, bib necklaces that are so popular now. Or perhaps it's asymmetrical jewelry that catches your eye. Whatever your style, those hidden gems have plenty of potential. You just need some inspiration! That's what one of our Dublin, OH customer's recently did. She had some jewelry pieces/parts that she'd been hoarding for awhile...

So, after 27 years of marriage, Scott and I finally left our store, Scott's Custom Jewelers , and went away, for a whole week (!) by ourselves. We've left on quick getaways for custom jewelry shows, but this was a big trip. Our 50th birthday gift to ourselves. And it was awesome! This greeted us when we arrived. When our customers go on an exotic vacation, we always tell them to buy that jewelry souvenir, but don't spend a lot of money on it. Just in case... Well, we need to start following our own advise! While walking the streets of playa del Carmen, trying NOT to get assaulted by the street vendors, we wandered into a cute little jewelry store. It was filled with leather wallets, "handcrafted" pottery (stamped Made in China!), and, of course, lots of jewelry. Leather beer bottle holders - funny how the Mexican word for beer sounds like our last name:)  We decided that we wanted to get matching sterling silver bracelets to remember our trip. (I kn...

Usually, award show jewelry tends to be, well, a little dramatic. I mean, not many people can pull off wearing studded dog collars to work. (Although at Scott's Custom Jewelers , we can be a little more daring!) But at last weeks Grammy Awards, there were plenty of jewelry hits that just about everyone can wear.   Jennifer Hudson looks stunning in a diamond choker. Take the choker. It's back and the delicate jewelry style looks amazing, especially with asymmetrical necklines. Remember those thin, seed pearl necklaces from the 80s? (the ones in the bottom of your jewelry box). Restringing them into a simple choker is a great way to recycle your jewelry, and be in style this spring.  Speaking of recycling, the Grammy Awards featured a lot of fabulous vintage style jewelry . Try wearing Grandma's rings, sized to fit the index or middle finger.   A large citrine and diamond ring looks balanced with a thin sparkle bracelet.  Big rings and thin ...

Hi Ho, Hi Ho, it's off to Charlotte  Scott's Custom Jewelers  will go! Scott and I are getting ready for a weekend away. We'll (hopefully) see the sun, eat great food, and peruse booths filled with beautiful, custom JEWELRY! I know, rough life. But, as many of you already know, business trips aren't as glamorous as they sound. Sure, the location is wonderful. Heck, just seeing grass instead of snow and ice is a plus in January! But when  Scott and I go to jewelry trade shows, we Work. Which brings up the age-old dilemma: What kinds of jewelry should you pack (and how to pack it), for a business trip? Scott's Custom Jewelers has you covered. The right accessories can help you create more outfits with fewer clothes. And let's face it, woman live in mix-and-match black. So your jewelry choices can help you personalize your look and take up next to no space in your luggage. Here's some of my fail-safe tips on jewelry choices for business travel. ...

  Scott and I have six kids, ranging in age from 15-24. So far, no weddings (thank goodness - not ready for that yet!) But we do have a "bonus" daughter - Sarah.   Sarah started working for us in our jewelry store, Scott's Custom Jewelers , right out of high school. She was toying with the idea of being a jeweler, and wanted to test the waters.   We loved having her with us, and as we grew and moved our custom jewelry store out of downtown and into Fairlawn, OH, Sarah followed us. She studied Jewelry Craft at Kent State University, and while she went to school, she continued to work for us part time.   Working with Sarah was a treat. She is a feisty little Italian/Irish beauty who not only knew how to make jewelry, but was a great sales associate as well. She is engaging, sweet and really knew how to make our customer's happy. Most people assumed she was one of ours (and we may have let them believe it, because we felt like she was!)...

Nothing evokes more terror in a guy than those two little words. Diamond shopping. We see it all the time at Scott's Custom Jewelers . That look of bewilderment. It's not the "I do's" that scare them. It's trying to understand all of those letters and numbers that are supposed to make diamond engagement ring buying sooo easy. SI1, J-K, cushion cut, 1.50ct? It's traumatic. In reality, if you put five women in a line, all with the same color hair, same height, same weight and same measurements, you would still be able to tell them apart. Those numbers are simply diamond criteria to help guide you when you select your diamond. Heck, you can tell the Rockette's apart and they're supposed to match!   So, let's begin with a rundown of the 4C's of diamond buying, in lay terms.   Color:   Diamonds are graded by their color against a white background UPSIDEDOWN. That's right, diamond graders turn the stones so the po...