Engagement Rings Throughout History

Have you ever wondered where the whole concept of engagement rings originated? From the ancient times of cavemen tying rope made of grass around their beloved, to the modern day symbol of the ultimate commitment, engagement rings have come a long way! Take a look with us through the ages with a timeline of the evolution of the diamond and precious metal rings we know and honor today. Do you have a favorite engagement ring style? Take a look at the different styles of engagement rings from vintage to classic and contemporary! The post Engagement Rings Throughout History appeared first on Harold Stevens - Downtown San Diego Jewelers.
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Golden Globes 2015 – Award Season Jewelry Trends

Old Hollywood glamour is BACK! Did you tune-in to see all of the delectable jewels on the Golden Globes Red Carpet Sunday night? If you missed out, a quick Instagram search under hashtag #globejewelry will have your sparkle senses tingling. With more diamonds on the Red Carpet than we have seen in years, it is a sure sign that celebrities are embracing their glamorous legacy, and without a doubt diamonds are the hottest trend in fashion.
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Exclusively Ours– Designer: MAEVONA – New Styles Are In Now!!

These Celtic inspired engagement rings are just amazing. Over the past four years we have been selected to be San Diego’s exclusive jewelry studio for the Celtic inspired jewels of talented designer Maeve Giles – Maevona. We are working hand in hand with Maeve to offer you a first look at a hand picked collection of exclusive new engagement rings for the upcoming season! You may not know this but there is a partnership between design studios and jewelers where we both sort of interview each other. As jewelers, we evaluate their craftsmanship, their consistency of quality, and the uniqueness in designs. And for a designer, they evaluate the jeweler’s commitment to excellent customer service and providing exceptional pricing to their clients. We were introduced to Maevona’s signature Celtic inspired engagement rings with the stylish “Eriskay” engagement ring at a jewelry show. Once we touched the piece and inspected the craftsmanship we knew right away that the clean lines a
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Our Extended Family – Men & Women of Service

So you think that getting married and picking the perfect engagement ring is stressful? Imagine what it s like to volunteer for the armed forces and serve your country, often times in life and death situations! While we don t know exactly what it feels like to be a member of the armed services we do know what the impact is on the lives and families of those who serve. At Harold Stevens we are proud of our longstanding history of working with and employing men and women of service and the special bond that has formed from working closely with them. It just so happens that two of our staffers are military spouses, one who is a veteran herself and the other has a husband serving in the Navy. Having a military background, we truly understand the needs a service member desires and offer a variety of options to make their engagement ring shopping experience especially convenient and memorable. We take a special level of care and pride in catering to the specific needs of our armed forces by
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What Happens in Vegas, Can Be Found at Harold Stevens.

With the hottest jewelry trends and biggest statement pieces all under one massive roof, JCK s Luxury trade show in Vegas continues to dazzle the jewelry industry year after year. This highly anticipated annual occasion gives us at Harold Stevenan exclusive opportunity to take a look into the future of cutting edge jewelry from world renown designers both established and newly emerging. Always a delight to the senses, this year s event at the Four Seasons Mandalay Bay did not fall short of our stately expectations. The privilege of being nominated for Retailer of the Year 2014 at Luxury, made this year s event extra special for us. As one of the Top 5 Finalists (out of over 50 applicants) we truly feel honored and we thank everyone for the immense support and invaluable recognition of our hard work in Redefining Fine Jewelry Through Innovation.    Take a look with us as we recap some of this year s LUXURY highlights: The post What Happens in Vegas, Can Be Found at Harold Stevens.
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Vintage Engagement Rings On The Rise

Everything old is new again. Antique and Art Deco inspired engagement rings are rising in popularity with our brides to be, and today I wanted to share with you some of the reasons why antique engagement rings are becoming so popular and to educate you in the nuances and subtleties of their value. These engagement rings tend to capture the imagination of modern brides with their old world styling, attention to detail and beautifully cut diamonds. Each of these heirloom style pieces have their own unique history, stories to tell, and unique design elements. Antique engagements rings remind us of simpler times, before automation and computers when a diamond cutter was commissioned specifically to cut a particular diamond. Each of the stones were hand selected and methodically cut to highlight the unique sparkle of the diamond, their dedication to their craft is evident simply by looking at the beautiful designs. Every cleave of the diamond cutter’s hammer tells a unique story, not sim
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What’s Your Jewelry Worth? | Jewelry Appraisals

Did you know that Harold Stevens has an in house GIA Certified Gemologist? Jewelry appraisals are important to document the value of your jewelry collection. While there are a few reasons to have your jewelry appraised, most people are using it for insurance paperwork just in case something happens. We take the process of jewelry appraisals very seriously here at Harold Stevens because having an accurate record performed by a qualified gemologist can really make the difference during a claim and to ensure that you are well protected. Just as you have invested in your jeweler we have invested in our people and our processes, and today I d like to introduce you to Nicole Bradley.  Nicole has been with us in our downtown San Diego jewelry location for a couple of years but her experience lies well beyond that. She is an experienced gemologist who is certified by the Gemological Institute of America (GIA). GIA is the foremost authority in gemology, and they offer graduate level cou
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