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Tuesday, November 11, 2008The Iowan Holiday Gift Guide I'd like to thank the staff at The Iowan magazine for including circle jewelry in your November-December 2008 Holiday Gift Guide Issue. We certainly appreciate joining the many talented artists, designers, and entrepreneurs from our home state. If you're interested in supporting other Iowan artists visit The Iowan website to learn more. posted by: chris on 11/11 at 02:58 AM permalink category: circle news Monday, September 29, 2008paper free Save a tree and go paper free...the circle fall collection catalog is now available for download. Browse our newest printed catalog of handcrafted sterling silver, gold, diamond and gemstone jewelry online. posted by: chris on 09/29 at 03:22 AM permalink category: inside the green circle Sunday, August 03, 2008Trunkt PortfolioCheck out our cool new circle portfolio on Trunkt, the premiere directory of artist entrepreneurs. Do not forget to browse the enormous collection of unbelievably talented artists...a collection in which I am very fortunate to be included. posted by: chris on 08/03 at 12:37 PM permalink Thursday, July 10, 2008with this ring… Tired of shopping in a mall for something as important as a wedding ring? Interested in a ring that creates a more individualized statement? At the circle studio we love to design custom engagement rings and wedding bands, so if you have an idea for a one-of-a-kind wedding set please with your idea or if you'd like to set up an appointment. We can design your ring in any precious metal and we have a wonderful selection of precious and semi-precious stones in all cuts and sizes. Don't forget to browse our wedding collection of 14 karat white, yellow gold and sterling silver wedding bands, both with diamonds and without. posted by: chris on 07/10 at 04:06 AM permalink category: circle news Sunday, June 29, 2008circle services In addition to our online and mail-order design catalog, we also offer a number of expert restoration services including ring sizing, cleaning and polishing, chain repair, tightening and resetting loose stones or whatever you may need to return your worn and damaged jewelry back to its original condition. You can ship us your item via US Mail Service insured, FedEx, or UPS and we will return it to you in brand new condition. We have 50+ combined years of Master Goldsmith experience and we will not work on your piece until it has been thoroughly examined and we have discussed all the options and costs. We offer these circle services: -expert jewelry restoration: take your damaged jewelry out of that drawer & restore it to brand new condition -jewelry repair: sizing, ring repair, chain repair, resetting or replacing stones...whatever your needs may be -supplier of conflict free, safe-source diamonds and diamond alternatives such as synthetics and moissanite: all cuts, colors, clarities and carat weights available -supplier of earth friendly reclaimed gemstones: every color of the rainbow in precious and semi-precious varieties -commissions and one-of-a-kind custom pieces: do you have a design idea? let us give you an estimate -custom engagement ring and wedding band design -remounting of stones from dated pieces into brand new mountings -cleaning and refinishing service: a good polish and deep cleaning can do wonders  posted by: chris on 06/29 at 05:04 AM permalink category: circle news category: inside the green circle Thursday, June 05, 2008blind yourself with SCIENCE If you are an artist, a designer, a craftsman or woman, a parent or...well, a scientist then you must check out the American Science & Surplus site. You'll find an exhaustive collection of all sorts of necessary (and unnecessary) equipment for your shop, studio, home or lab. In fact, many items from the tools and the lab equipment sections have proven to be very useful in the circle studio. They have a great mail-order catalog, as well. posted by: chris on 06/05 at 11:33 AM permalink category: blogs & sites of interest Wednesday, May 28, 2008Trunkt Artist Book Series The Trunkt Amazing Artist Book Seriesis available now. This gorgeous Book Series from Trunkt (“the premiere directory of creative entrepreneurs”) showcases the incredible work of Trunkt artists in beautiful hardcover books. If you like the amazing website, you'll absolutely love these amazing books. The series features one beautifully-photographed hardcover book in each of the following categories: jewelry, photography, beauty and spa, paper goods and kids. To order your jewelry book, featuring circle jewelry, click here. posted by: chris on 05/28 at 04:44 AM permalink category: circle news Monday, May 12, 2008spring cleaningFinally getting a handle on that spring cleaning?Don’t forget your jewelry drawer. You know the one…that scary little drawer filled with broken rings, twisted earrings and that sorry, tangled mess of necklaces that just keeps growing and growing? Go ahead, it’s time to pull out all those pieces of damaged jewelry and let the circle studio help with our expert repair and restoration services. The circle studio is your full-service jewelry studio…we not only design and hand-craft our own original jewelry pieces, but we also repair and restore those you already own. Often all it takes is a careful polish, clean and steam and voila...that favorite piece is beautifully restored back to its original grandeur. If, however, restoration just won't suffice and you're in need of expert repair service such ring resizing, re-tipping of pendant or ring prongs, chain repair, stone resetting or whatever...no problem, we do it all at the circle studio. We have 50+ combined years of Master Goldsmith experience and we will not work on your piece until it has been thoroughly examined and we have discussed all the options and costs. You can ship us your item via US Mail Service insured, FedEx, or UPS and we will return it to you in like-new condition. Please for a repair estimate or to set up an in-studio appointment. We offer these circle services: -expert jewelry restoration: we thoroughly polish, ultrasonically clean and high pressure steam your worn jewelry -jewelry repair: sizing, ring repair, chain repair, resetting or replacing stones...with 50+ years of combined experience we can do it all -supplier of conflict free, safe-source diamonds and diamond alternatives such as synthetics and moissanite: all cuts, colors, clarities and carat weights available -supplier of earth friendly reclaimed gemstones: every color of the rainbow in precious and semi-precious varieties -commissions and one-of-a-kind custom pieces: do you have a design idea? Let us give you an estimate -custom engagement ring and wedding band design -remounting of stones from dated pieces into brand new mountings At circle we only work with stone suppliers and metal refineries that practice environmentally friendly techniques and practices for details, for an estimate or to receive our repair and restoration pricelist. posted by: chris on 05/12 at 05:19 AM permalink Sunday, April 27, 2008hot off the workbench: R01183 I've been working with this rich shade of green agate of late and I love it. It's a gemstone color that you don't often see, a touch lighter than emerald or jade with a translucent milky-moonstone quality that looks beautiful set in either frosted or high-polished sterling. Check out the marquise-shaped ring and many other green agate pieces from the earth collection. posted by: chris on 04/27 at 05:22 AM permalink category: hot off the workbench Friday, April 25, 2008spring & summer trunkshows What could be more fun than picking through a huge pile of hand-crafted circle jewelry? We are now scheduling for our spring/summer 2008 season of in-home and in-store trunk shows. Set a date and we will show up with…guess what? ...yes, a trunk-full of jewelry. Provide us with the appropriate space in your home or store and we will unpack, lay out and display a vast array of circle bracelets, earrings, rings, pins, pendants and necklaces. If you are a gallery, jewelry store or boutique owner who would like to plan a show around a special promotion, such as a store anniversary, please contact us as soon as possible so we can secure the date. We have promotional posters to hang up in your store and we can also provide artwork or mailings if you wish to send flyers to your favorite customers. Finally, we will send a press release packet to the editor of your local paper informing him/her of the event (please note that it is at the discretion of the editor whether or not to print). Please if you would like to schedule an in-home or in-store event or if you have any questions. posted by: chris on 04/25 at 04:20 AM permalink category: circle news Saturday, April 12, 2008The circle solitaire Why not start the new season off right? Propose this spring with the perfect engagement ring... the circle solitaire. Available in white or yellow gold and four carat weights. We also offer the circle solitaire in a princess-cut and marquise varieties. Any stone size, color and clarity is available upon request. posted by: chris on 04/12 at 04:33 AM permalink category: hot off the workbench Sunday, March 30, 2008ship for free Don't forget, all domestic orders over $100 will now receive US Priority Mail delivery service at no charge. So don't delay, order your Mother's Day gift today. posted by: chris on 03/30 at 05:25 AM permalink Saturday, March 29, 2008spoil your Mom this year Flowers, cards and candies are nice, but the proper way to show your Mom how much you care is with the gift of hand-crafted jewelry. If you'd like her gushing this Mother's Day, try our Mother's birthstone plate pendant in frosted sterling silver. Choose up to six richly-colored birthstones (more available upon request) set into sterling plate and strung on a gorgeous sterling silver foxtail necklace. She will love it! Great for Grandmothers as well. free priority shipping on this item upon checkout. posted by: chris on 03/29 at 04:15 AM permalink category: hot off the workbench Friday, March 21, 2008SXSW National Public Radio's fantastic All Songs Considered website always has something interesting going on, but they've outdone themselves with a new collection of concerts from Austin, Texas' famously-cool South by Southwest festival. Check out circle studio faves R.E.M. (supporting their new album due out April 1st), Yo La Tengo, Vampire Weekend and My Morning Jacket...to name but a few. posted by: chris on 03/21 at 03:33 AM permalink category: music/what's spinning Saturday, February 16, 2008think spring We're currently experiencing a little winter thaw here in Iowa and I'm thinking spring. Get yourself in the mood with the circle spring catalog which is available now. Order your own right here. posted by: chris on 02/16 at 05:42 AM permalink category: circle news |
The Iowan Holiday Gift Guide
