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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, March 01, 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 03/01 at 04:49 AM permalink category: circle news 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 Thursday, January 24, 2008Valentine gift giving 101 If you are searching for the perfect Valentine gift for a special someone, try the individualized touch. One of our initial pins, available in either sterling silver or fourteen karat yellow gold, is a wonderful choice for a personal present. And if the recipient happens to be the special someone...try adding a diamond. This thoughtful gift idea, along with many others, is now available on our new Gift Ideas page. posted by: chris on 01/24 at 09:51 AM permalink category: circle news Friday, January 11, 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 for details, for an estimate or to receive our repair and restoration priceliest. posted by: chris on 01/11 at 04:26 AM permalink category: circle news category: inside the green circle Friday, December 28, 2007Thank youWhat a fantastic Holiday season I had this year. Congratulations to all the guys who gave their brides-to-be Christmas Eve proposals while presenting them custom circle engagement rings...all received that very important "yes" in return by the way...(whew). And thank-you to all my other clients who kept me hopping the last month; I had a great time putting together all your holiday gifts. I'm so thankful that you all think of circle jewelry when you're purchasing a gift for a loved one and I try to convey that importance in every piece I make.I'm taking a few days off, but I'll be back on January 3rd, 2008 with many new pieces for the new year. Look for a bunch of new frosted gold and diamond pieces that I cannot wait to show you all! Thank you again, everyone and I'll see you all next year. , posted by: chris on 12/28 at 05:00 AM permalink category: circle news Friday, December 14, 2007With this ring…![]() Are you planning a late winter wedding? Then be sure to browse our wedding collection of white gold, yellow gold and sterling silver wedding bands. Each band is crafted by hand, one piece at a time and engraved with your wedding date, if you wish. Or perhaps you have an idea for your one-of-a-kind wedding set. One of the most fulfilling aspects of being a jewelry designer is to work with you to bring your own design ideas to life on your special day. If you have any design ideas or questions, feel free to and we can discuss the possibilities. posted by: chris on 12/14 at 05:01 PM permalink category: circle news Tuesday, October 16, 2007Trunkt![]() I'm excited to announce circle's inclusion on the very exclusive online magazineTrunkt, whose creators "celebrate independent photographers, painters, illustrators, graphic designers, jewelry designers, textile designers, and handbag designers." I'm honored to be included in a magazine whose mission "is to champion wildly-talented artists and to keep mass-produced merchandise and big-box retailers from overwhelming our world." Visit the Trunkt website to see their vast collection of amazing independent wares and link to the artists' individual sites to place an order. And don't forget to check out the circle portfolio while you're browsing about. posted by: chris on 10/16 at 03:15 AM (0) comments • permalink category: blogs & sites of interest category: circle news Sunday, October 07, 2007Winter…already?![]() The winter 2007 collection is finally complete and the fall/winter 2007 catalog is now available. Prominently featured is this Japanese Akoya pearl and frosted sterling silver snowflake set which includes the pendant and pearl strand, lapel pin and earrings. Also new for winter are a number of chunky, cool-colored cabochon rings and pendants, brushed diamond and fourteen karat gold bands. Order yours today and be ready for the late fall and early winter season. posted by: chris on 10/07 at 06:25 AM (0) comments • permalink category: circle news Tuesday, October 02, 2007rich yellow gold![]() I love the look of deep, rich fourteen karat yellow gold so I've added a number new of gold pieces to our ring collection. Of course, any piece we offer in sterling silver can also be ordered in yellow gold, even if not shown that way in our online catalog. If you see a piece that you love, but you would prefer the same piece in a different metal (we work with platinum, sterling silver, and any karat and color of gold), just email us the item number and we will provide the appropriate pricing information. posted by: chris on 10/02 at 03:27 AM permalink category: circle news Wednesday, September 26, 2007Thank you, yet again I'm always excited to have one of our jewelry designs featured on Notcouture. In this case, our ocean-blue agate ring in polished sterling silver was chosen as number #975. Visit the very cool Notcouture website to see all of Jean's design and fashion finds. posted by: chris on 09/26 at 03:27 AM permalink category: circle news Wednesday, September 12, 2007custom designs![]() At the circle studio, we always welcome your custom design ideas. Perhaps you have a few old, unworn pieces of jewelry and you'd like to incorporate the stones into a brand new bracelet, pin, pendant, ring, earring...no problem. We can work together to create that one-of-a-kind, perfect piece. Just with your questions or design ideas and we can discuss all the options. posted by: chris on 09/12 at 03:19 AM permalink category: circle news Sunday, September 02, 2007pins, pins, pins Let's see... With the Fall comes the cooler weather. With the cooler weather come the coats. With the coats come the lapels. And with the lapels come...you guessed it...the circle lapel pins. We've added a pin page to our online catalog, so check out our growing selection of lapel adornment like the shout in frosted sterling silver. And keep watching, I'm on a pin kick so I'm sure there will be many more to come. Do you have an idea for a custom, personalized pin? Please with your idea. posted by: chris on 09/02 at 06:51 AM permalink category: circle news Friday, August 17, 2007It’s almost Fall![]() Fall is (finally) right around the corner so celebrate the season with a new piece of circle jewelry, like our perfectly autumny merlot carnelian pendant on Grecian leather neck cord. Our Fall 2007 catalog includes hundreds of original, handcrafted sterling silver and gold necklaces, earrings, rings, bracelets, pins and pendants and is now available. Order yours here. posted by: chris on 08/17 at 03:37 AM permalink category: circle news Monday, August 13, 2007Fall Trunkshow
Would you enjoy leisurely browsing through a huge selection of circle jewelry right in the comfort of your own home? We are now scheduling for our fall/winter 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 for details on scheduling in-home or in-store event. posted by: chris on 08/13 at 03:53 AM permalink category: circle news |