Wedding Jewelry
Wedding Jewelry
Showing posts with label jewelry. Show all posts
Showing posts with label jewelry. Show all posts
Wednesday, November 5, 2014
Pop Up Shop Boston
We are pleased to be partnering with American Express & The Boston Marriott Long Wharf as part of their "Shop Small' initiative which brings local, small businesses directly to their guests. We were one of 8 hand selected businesses from the greater Boston area to participate. Proud to be a part of it & worth checking alone to discover all the other cool stores involved. A really nice plug here as well from Boston Mamma's blog relating to this. Now thru Nov. 30th!
Monday, June 2, 2014
June Birthstone Sale!
Join us this weekend in both locations and receive 15% off all Pearl Jewelry! Get a beautiful gift for all of the June Birthdays in your life.
Monday, January 6, 2014
Customer Profile : Maho
To kick off the new year we're featuring the first of a number of customer profiles on the blog. We're always interested in the lives of those who wear & enjoy our jewelry and what's meaningful & motivational to them. We've asked some of our good customers & thanks to all of them for taking part, we'll be publishing one per month. If you'd like to be involved please drop us an email.
Who are you & where do you live?
My name is Maho Ishiguro. I used to live in Northampton, but now live in southern Connecticut.
What are you up to these days?
I am a graduate student in ethnomusicology at Wesleyan University. So, I study music, culture and people's lives in my field, with focus on Javanese court music from Indonesia. I spend most of my year reading, writing, presenting, practicing, performing and traveling to Indonesia. Also, planning our wedding in summer 2014, which I hope to wear some of Rebekah's pieces.
What inspires you?
Encountering amazing people and interactions with them.
How would you define your personal style?
Fashion-wise, I try to give lots of attention and respect to colors.
Life style-wise: pelan, tapi tentu which means "to proceed slowly, but with absolute certainty. "
Vintage or Contemporary?
Contemporary
How did you discover Rebekah’s jewelry?
Before going to Wesleyan, I was finishing my master's degree at Umass Amherst, and living in Northampton. I went into Thornes to find some christmas presents for my family and found Rebekah's jewelry in her store. Ever since, for most of special occasions that call for presents (such as xmas, anniversary, and birthdays), I asked my fiancee for a piece of jewelry from her.
Do you have a favorite piece & why?
I love every single one of them. I wear at least a piece of Rebekah's everyday. Her jewelries have traveled to so many places with me-- Japan, Indonesia, Singapore, the UK etc. They all have special memories and occasions embedded to them as I received them from my fiancee. If I must choose one favorite--the blue topaz earrings, the one I am wearing in the picture. I have worn them at several performances and I always perform well when I wear them. I think they bring me luck and confidence (plus my fiancee won them at one of the drawings a few years ago at the Northampton store!)
What keeps you looking good?
I try to study at least one dance tradition each year-- this year I started to learn Bharatanatyam which is a dance tradition from South India. Awareness of the engagement between my body, sensation of movements and music keeps me alive in the moment.
Thursday, August 8, 2013
Tax Free Weekend!!
Stop by either location all weekend! It is Tax Free Weekend in Massachusetts. Hope to see you there!
Tuesday, June 18, 2013
Victorian Jewelry (Circa 1840-1890)
Victorian Jewelry (Circa 1840-1890)
The second day of our 'Antique Jewelry Primer' brings us to the Victorian era. Probably our collective favorite & the period which inspires us most in terms of our own aesthetic sensibility. Delicate, intricate motifs (often inspired by nature) prevailed with floral motifs and symbolic themes found on rings, lockets, brooches and earrings.
 |
| Victorian Cameo Necklace |
Queen Victoria influenced much of the fashion of the world. By the mid century, and with the death of Prince Albert, the Queen went into a long period of mourning and black jewelry came into fashion. Jet jewelry is timeless and strikingly contemporary as it goes with so many of our own (current) fashion trends. Later in the century, silver jewelry again took its place as diamonds and pearl set jewelry were once more in style. The end of the Victorian Era saw a move towards color & light with jewelers invoking more feminine styles & brightening their designs with emeralds, sapphires & spinel.
Monday, June 17, 2013
Georgian Jewelry (Circa 1714-1835)
Georgian Jewelry (Circa 1714-1835)
We covet any treasure from this elegant era of jewelry history! Tastes and style changed considerably over the span of this era. The start of the period was mainly gold and silver with diamonds, sapphires and emeralds. Later though, the fall of the aristocracy and neo-classicism led jewelry designs into a different world altogether - one of less costly materials and semi-precious gem stones. During this time, a rising middle class began to afford the luxury of jewels and finery. Paste jewelry came into vogue as a substitute for diamonds by a growing middle class that couldn't quite afford them. Pastes (which are glass composites) are softer than ordinary glass but have a higher index of refraction and dispersion that give them great brilliancy and fire. Quality paste stones from this era were faceted & polished in the same way an actual diamond would've been cut - and often, no less beautiful.
This stick pin is a simple example of paste jewelry from the end of the Georgian era.
Thursday, May 16, 2013
New Antiques Available Online!
We have been working hard to collect some more amazing antiques, and have only now had enough time to post them to our web store. There is a small collection of new antiques posted on the site, you can check them out here. These are some photos to show you some of the great pieces that are now being offered. Of course, because they are all one of a kind be sure to grab them quickly! And check back often for more antiques or stop into one of our stores.
Tuesday, March 12, 2013
Antique Sale in Northampton Store!
Wednesday, November 21, 2012
Friday, November 2, 2012
Holiday Gift Guide 2012: Winter Colors!
For week three of our 2012 Holiday Gift Guide we are focusing on winter colors. Deep red garnet pieces make the perfect holiday gifts as they compliment the winter palette so well. We have garnet earrings for every price point- from $25 up. Featured are the Small Circle Earrings in 14K gold vermeil ($85).
Wednesday, October 24, 2012
Gift Ideas 2012- Earrings!
For week two of our series on gift ideas for the upcoming holiday season, we are featuring our earring racks. All of our earrings on these two displays on our floor are $25-$75 and made out of all precious metals and real gemstones. They make the perfect affordable gift!
Sunday, October 14, 2012
Our Four Year Anniversary!
We are so pleased to announce that our Northampton store is now four years old! Come celebrate our anniversary with us next weekend!
Saturday, October 13, 2012
Wednesday, October 3, 2012
Gilded Windows at our Cambridge Store
One of the things we have most been looking forward to at our Cambridge store is completing our window signs. We were lucky enough to have Sandra Spannan, an amazing artist, create the gilded gold leaf signage for our windows. We are honored that we got to collaborate with such a talent- check out her other amazing work at www.see-painting.com!
Tuesday, September 25, 2012
Wednesday, July 18, 2012
Tuesday, June 19, 2012
Saturday, June 2, 2012
Engraved Victorian Ring
We just sold this beautiful engraved Victorian band made with green, white and yellow gold. We're sad to see it go but happy it went to a good home!
Wednesday, May 30, 2012
Summer Birthday Gifts
Summer is just around the corner and we have so many beautiful gifts for all the wonderful summer birthday gals in your life! Featured are our Large Heart Briolette Gem Earrings in mystic green topaz.
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Bridal Jewelry and Accessories
Wedding Season has begun and we have stocked the store with lots of bridal jewelry and accessories in preparation. From clutches to earrings to antique hair combs, we have every thing you may need for the special day!
