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Saturday, December 03, 2011Our New Location I'm happy to announce that my new favorite boutique, Alainn, is now displaying circle jewelry. We are currently offering a collection of sterling silver rings, bracelets, necklaces and earrings with gold pieces on-the-way. Alainn is located at 411 Pearl Street in downtown Sioux City. posted by: chris on 12/03 at 07:50 AM permalink category: circle news Thursday, September 22, 2011Beautiful Black Box Gemstones® We are now proud to offer Black Box Gemstones® from Stuller. Stuller is a direct source for gemstones committed to selling with integrity and meeting the highest ethical standards. Circle Jewelry & Stuller assures you that the mining of our gems takes place in a sustainable manner with respect to the environment and humankind. All Black Box Gemstones® come with free loss protection for one full year. This provides worldwide coverage against theft, loss, or mysterious disappearance. Your coverage begins on the postmarked date of the registration form. There is no deductible. In the event of a loss, follow the instructions provided with your purchase. Circle Jewelry, as your Black Box Gemstone® retailer, will help you take care of the rest. Most Black Box Gemstones® also come with the security of a unique identifier. A laser-engraved number on the girdle of the stone matches the grading report for proof positive identification. In addition, you can inscribe a custom message on the gemstone for a nominal fee. Share circle jewelry on Facebook
posted by: chris on 09/01 at 05:44 PM permalink category: blogs & sites of interest category: circle news Saturday, April 09, 2011KIVA Do you want to change a life in the developing world? Check out KIVA. I love to support artists/entrepreneurs like myself who have a much steeper ladder to climb. Make a micro-loan and watch...you won't be disappointed. KIVA Share posted by: chris on 04/09 at 06:55 PM permalink category: blogs & sites of interest category: circle news category: inside the green circle Friday, March 25, 2011Cool Idea What a great idea. My friend Kim had a seriously dated (and unworn for probably 15 years) tennis bracelet and thought it would be nice to reset the diamonds into matching rings for herself and her three daughters. Check out these super cool bands! It's a great idea to recycle unworn diamonds and gemstones (wasted in a drawer) and reset them into a brand new pieces. Do you have a great idea like Kim? Email us and we can discuss the possibilities: info@circlejewelry.com  Share posted by: chris on 03/25 at 07:47 PM permalink category: circle news category: one-of-a-kind pieces category: inside the green circle Thursday, March 24, 2011repair, restore, recycleRather than purchasing a brand new piece of jewelry, a great way to go a little green is to restore a worn piece of jewelry that you already own. Go ahead, pull an item out of that scary little drawer filled with broken rings, twisted earrings and that sorry, tangled mess of necklaces that just keeps growing and growing. Often all it takes is a thorough clean, polish and steam and voila...that favorite piece is restored back to its original grandeur. If, however, restoration just won't suffice and you're in need of repair as 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.But what if you own a piece of jewelry that is beyond repair or restoration (or carries with it a little un-wanted emotional baggage), try removing the stones and recycling them into a new piece. Perhaps the small diamonds from an unworn ring, say, would make nice earrings for your daughter, a center stone might even work in a pendant for your Mom or sister, or try resetting the diamonds from an impractically designed ring into a clean, modern band for yourself. The possibilities are endless, so if you have ideas for a piece of jewelry or perhaps you've seen an item right here on circlejewelry.com into which you'd like to incorporate your own stones, please let us know, we'd only be too happy to accommodate. Dig that jewelry out of that drawer and repair, restore or recycle; believe me...you'll love giving those forgotten jewelry pieces a new life.  Share posted by: chris on 03/24 at 04:08 PM permalink category: circle news category: inside the green circle Thursday, March 10, 2011definately one-of-a-kind! I love to do custom pieces and here is a great one. I do a ring every year for my friend Melodi's cool goth daughter and she really let me "stretch my wings" with this one. I used a huge moon-cut piece of black onyx for the back-drop of the gliding bat. Bat and heavy band were all done in brushed and scratched sterling silver. If you have a great idea for a one of a kind piece (no matter how out there it may be), let me know. Wait until I post the spider ring! info@circlejewelry.com Share posted by: chris on 03/10 at 05:07 AM permalink category: circle news category: one-of-a-kind pieces Saturday, January 22, 2011ship 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 Valentine gift today. posted by: chris on 01/22 at 10:59 AM permalink category: circle news Wednesday, November 03, 2010circle 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 Share posted by: chris on 11/03 at 06:27 PM permalink category: circle news category: inside the green circle Sunday, October 31, 2010frosty Celebrate the season with a little frosted white gold. I love the striking look of diamonds and pearls offset by a background of rich frosty white gold or sterling silver, in fact, I believe this is the finish I most often incorporate into our pieces. If you prefer a bright, high polish or a more rough, brushed look...no problem. We are happy to finish all of our pieces to suit your taste at no charge. Simply enter your wishes into the "message" field on our online order form and we will happily accommodate. Share posted by: chris on 10/31 at 06:01 AM permalink category: circle news Sunday, April 04, 2010Happy Easter Happy Easter Everyone! We'll (hopefully) be installing a larger display case today at Meet Virginia's so swing by in the next couple of weeks and check out our new pieces. Also, look for us this summer at the fantastic Sioux City Farmers Market...it is a ton of fun down there! We'll keep you posted on dates. Meet Virginia is located @ 306 Virginia in downtown Sioux City (just off Historic 4th St.) Share posted by: chris on 04/04 at 05:01 AM permalink category: circle news Saturday, March 13, 2010circle diamond search I'm excited to offer a great new feature...the circle diamond search. Simply set your specifications depending upon carat weight, color and clarity and search our inventory of conflict-free diamonds. We can then expertly set that perfect stone or stones into one of our exclusive circle solitaire, ring, earring, or pendant mountings. Do you have an idea for that one-of-a-kind engagement ring or wedding sets? Let's design and craft your ring together. Visit the circle diamond search to find your diamond now. Share posted by: chris on 03/13 at 04:49 AM permalink category: circle news category: one-of-a-kind pieces Sunday, February 07, 2010Circle Jewelry Trunkshow Join us Saturday, February 13th at Meet Virginia for a Valentine trunk show. We'll unload and display tons of new, handcrafted sterling silver and gemstone bracelets, earrings, rings and necklaces. Come by and see some of the newest pieces from our collection and grab a snack from our favorite coffee joint. Meet Virginia is located at 306 Virginia St. just off Historic Fourth Street in downtown Sioux City. posted by: chris on 02/07 at 05:30 AM permalink category: circle news Monday, January 18, 2010spring cleaningAre you preparing to get a little jump on your 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 Share posted by: chris on 01/18 at 03:40 AM permalink category: circle news Saturday, November 21, 2009winter trunkshows What could be more fun than picking through a huge pile of hand-crafted circle jewelry? We are now scheduling for our winter 2009/2010 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 fliers 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. Share posted by: chris on 11/21 at 01:35 PM permalink category: circle news |
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