Bracelets, Bridal Sets, Custom Jewelry Design, Jewelry
Make Your Next Travel Souvenir a Piece of Jewelry
We all have those epic vacations that leave a special place in our hearts and change us forever. These trips are more than a vacation but an experience. They represent a new start or a closing of a chapter because you will never be the same.
Traveling is a chance for many to grow, make memories and accomplish dreams. No matter the reason for your trip, every adventure is never the same. Finding the right keepsake to represent the epic trip can be a challenge because it represents the precious memories made with friends and family or a loved one. The goal of a souvenir is to keep your memories of the trip alive, and Sometimes a T-shirt or airport knickknacks just isn’t enough to represent your voyage. Let’s look at a few different trips and why jewelry is the best souvenir.
Romantic Getaway
Celebrating each other and your love is the main reason many couples embark on a romantic getaway. The best love stories are the stories left told by your loved ones. So many souvenirs end up buried in a closet or forgotten by the time we unpack them. Shot glasses break; T-shirts will fade or end up in a box somewhere because you can’t bring yourself to throw away the memories made. However, just like your love is forever so is jewelry. Update your original wedding set with an additional engraved wedding band to remember your adventure together. You can create a new family heirloom from the love and memories made by you and your partner. It is a great way to honor not only the love you share but an amazing story.
Friendship/Family Reunion
Perhaps the best keepsakes are the pieces designed to take an essence of paradise with you. This is something you will share with your friends and family, who you now hold a tighter bond with. Sure everyone can take a bottle of sand but finding a unique way to represent your bond is next to priceless. Unify your friendship or family ties by custom designing a piece of jewelry that will connect everyone to the time spent together.
Solo Trip
These trips are usually the most inspirational. Mainly because this is where you learn about you by spending time with yourself. This time is so important to your personal growth and may even stimulate a change. Jewelry is the best souvenir for these trips because you can take it everywhere! It can be an everyday piece of jewelry like a bracelet or ring to draw inspiration and motivation through your day-to-day life.
Souvenirs capture precious memories made. Jewelry allows that one in a lifetime experience to be cherished for a lifetime. At Masters Jewelers, our expert team of artisans will help you find or create the perfect piece to represent your trip of a lifetime. Contact us today, we would love to hear all about your travels.
Bridal Sets, Jewelry
Choosing your bridal jewelry
There are many intricate details that go into planning your wedding look. Of course, we would automatically assume that the dress is everything, but it is the jewelry you used to enhance your dress and style.
Picking your jewelry is just as important as picking the dress itself. It is a great way to add your style to your special day. With so many choices, here are a few tips to help you accessorize your perfect day.
Less is more
Don’t overdo it! No matter how much you love sparkling and bling. Keep this mantra in the back of your mind while picking out your jewelry. You don’t want to risk going overboard and allowing your jewelry to take your shine on your big day.
Match your Metals
It is important to know that matching your jewelry to the color of your dress matters. The color of your dress is how you decide to go with either gold or silver. A White gown is always best represented by platinum and silver pieces to enhance the bright hue. An Ivory color dress is best suited for gold or rose gold to bring out the creamy color. Champagne is another common shade of white that many choose from because it works well with different tones and colors. It matches with just about anything piece of jewelry whether it is rose gold, platinum or gold. This is something to think about when picking out your dress as well.
Pair with your neckline
Your gowns decolletage is the main focal point when matching your jewelry to your dress. It is the first thing people see when they see you. It should hold a strong statement to tie your style together.
V-Neck– Is a common cut because it is so versatile that it was made for decoration. You can pair it with a pendant, chocker or both if they are delicate enough to layer. If you go bold with this decolletage decoration, it is best to take it light and dainty for your earring.
Sweetheart or Strapless- This cut was made to show off and enhance your natural neckline. You don’t need to add any decolletage decoration nor should want to. It would look more appropriate to get with bigger, chandelier-like earrings. Maybe even add a bracelet instead.
Halter or Reverse Halter- This one mirrors the same rules of the strapless. The halter is your decolletage decoration, and to add anything to it would clash rather than enhance. It is probably best to add more bling to your hair or veil.
Add Gems
All rules from above still apply when adding gems. If you choose to add gems to your bridal jewelry, make sure that all your pieces match in some way or another. Think of something blue when adding color to your jewelry. This is a fun way to incorporate color into your look is through the gems that your wear. Beautiful sapphires are a gorgeous option and traditionally complements all shades of white. If you already have something blue pick something that resembles your personality like your birthstone or pearls.
Last but not least don’t get overwhelmed. If you still cannot find the perfect pieces, you can custom design a new family heirloom.
With over 20 years of experience, Master Jewelers will help you choose the perfect bridal jewelry with ease. Contact us today or stop by our showroom in Indianapolis to complete your wedding look.
Bridal Sets
How to Pick Out the Right Wedding Band
Planning a wedding is one of the most special times in a couple’s lives. Wedding planning comes with a number of details that need to be attended to, such as where the wedding reception will be hosted, what food will be served, what kind of cake/dessert will guest enjoy, and importantly, what wedding bands the couple will pick out together.
For many couples, the engagement ring has already been selected, though it is important to note that this is not always the case. Each couple has their own timing and own decisions to make when it comes to shopping for rings, and what might suit one couple may not suit another. Traditionally, however, the engagement ring is given on or around the time of the proposal with a complimentary wedding ring to come at the marriage ceremony. While lots of planning and preparation may go into the engagement ring, it is easy to not know where to begin when it comes to a wedding band.
Here are some simple tips and things to look for that will help you pick out a wedding band that will fit nicely with your existing engagement ring.
First, the right wedding band will largely depend on the size and shape of the engagement ring and gemstone. For example, you may need a curved diamond wedding band or a contour diamond wedding band to fit the shape of your engagement ring.
Size and gemstone count are also an important consideration. A perfect wedding band should complement, and not overpower, an engagement ring. Symmetry and balance are achieved in a good wedding band and can stand the test of time. Some couples choose diamond engagement rings, and others choose a solid gold band. The style and design of the wedding band really depends on the couple’s style, personal taste and budget.
Another part to consider on how to pick out the right wedding band is to start the process earlier rather than later. Especially if you would like the wedding band to be ready in time before a marriage ceremony, start looking and selecting the right band when you can in the wedding planning process. In many cases, it will take some time for the band to be resized, custom designed or prepared for you to pick up.
The very best way to find a wedding band that works with your existing engagement ring is to go with a trusted jeweler. While you don’t necessarily have to go to the same jeweler for your wedding band as the one you purchased your engagement ring with, it definitely has its advantages. An experienced jeweler will be able to walk you through the process and ensure that the wedding band you select not only compliments, but truly highlights, the beauty of your engagement ring.
At Master Jewelers, our experienced jewelry artists will be able to help you pick out the right wedding band to fit with your engagement ring. Our showroom professionals will also be able to help you plan ahead during engagement ring shopping, so you will know your options for wedding band pairing from the onset. Contact us today or stop by our showroom in Indianapolis to talk with one of our professionals today. We will help you start the journey of finding the perfect ring for both you and your loved one.
Bridal Sets
Custom Ring Settings: What You Need To Know
If a diamond does indeed last forever, then you will need a ring setting that’s going to also stand the test of time. It’s important to consider your engagement ring setting — or mounting — as part of the overall design. The setting contributes to the stone’s timeless beauty, so it’s good to know what is important to know about a ring’s setting.
From a technical standpoint, a ring is made up of two parts: The shank and the head. These two parts set the diamond into place. The setting provides more than security for your diamond; it also influences the diamond’s overall look.
Here’s a guide on the basic ring settings you should consider:
Prong Setting
Prong settings are a very popular setting for engagement rings. They act like small claws that grasp the diamond. They can hold any size of gem, but are typically used to hold a larger center stone. Prong settings vary based on the shape for the diamond. Typically, you will see four prongs or six prongs that will boost a diamond upward like a pedestal. When a diamond is raised up, it can disperse light more easily and create that “brilliant” look that many desire from diamonds.
Halo Setting
You may have seen the halo setting adorned on the ring of celebrities, but this setting is for the rest of the world as well! The halo setting secures the ring’s stone underneath a rim of smaller diamonds. This creates a diamond look that is brilliant and spectacular. Halo settings can be round or squared off on the sides. This type of setting usually makes the diamond look larger, thus getting a big value out of this setting.
Channel Setting
Like a water channel, a channel setting in a ring features a row of diamonds side-by-side, suspended by individual seats cut into each side of the channel. This setting is seen in many wedding band designs or for side stones accenting the center diamond of an engagement ring. This setting is popular for anniversary, eternity, or wedding bands as it symbolizes the continuity and endless commitment of love and marriage. The flush diamonds create a diamond sparkle that is beautiful, as well as protects the stone that it holds.
Invisible Setting
In invisible settings, there is a metal framework on which the diamonds are mounted. The stones themselves have small channels cut in their bases, and the framework’s rails fit into these grooves. This is how the diamonds are fixed on the metal lattice, which remains invisible underneath. The gemstones in an invisible setting look as if they were held by nothing. Invisible settings can be complex, but the look you get can be very beautiful and contemporary.
Pavé/Micro Pavé Setting
Pavé diamond rings showcase sophisticated elegance and Hollywood glamour. Literally “paving” a ring’s surface with tiny diamonds, a pavé ring sparkles brilliantly while avoiding large diamonds that some women see as distasteful or gaudy. Designs that use many very small diamonds (or gemstones) are known as “micro pavé.” Because the overall total weight of diamonds used in the ring is lower, the total cost goes down. This setting is unique and contemporary, but also offers a vintage look and style.
Bezel Setting
There are two options for bezel settings: a full bezel (which encompasses the entire stone) and a partial bezel (which holds two sides of the stone, but leaves openings on the other two). Bezel settings use a type of elevated collar which wraps the rim of the diamond in a complete metal edging. This type of diamond rings setting is the most secure fastener for the stones. The bezel setting also protects the diamond better than other types of settings, such as the prong setting.
Bridal Sets
How to Choose Your Bridal Jewelry Set
Your engagement ring is often the center of attention leading up to your big day. Surprisingly, the rest of the jewelry worn on your wedding day is generally an afterthought. However, when you walk down the aisle your bridal jewelry will have the spotlight. Bridal jewelry sets are the best accessories to complement your wedding dress, and can also be passed down to your children and other family members. Most bridal jewelry sets are comprised of a pair of earrings and a necklace, however a bracelet can also be included.
When picking out a wedding jewelry set, make sure it works in harmony with the design of your wedding dress. It should also complement your face shape and any jewels on your wedding gown. It should not clash with a tiara or any accessories you plan to wear in your hair. All items need to work together to make you feel confident before you say “I Do.”
Here are some tips when choosing the best bridal jewelry set for your wedding day:
Match the jewelry to your dress.
Consider the neckline of your wedding dress. A strapless dress can be most versatile, allowing many necklace styles to look just right. For sweetheart necklines, a simple pendant will look best since it will follow the neckline. Also take into consideration if your dress has jewels or beading on it as you may want to match the style of those gems to your bridal jewelry.
Choose jewelry that you like.
Rather than wear traditional diamonds or pearls, go with jewelry combinations that reflect your personality and style. Unlike your dress, you can get more than one use out of your bridal jewelry set, so pick the kind of jewelry you could see yourself wearing time and time again.
Consider heirloom diamonds.
Looking for your “something borrowed”? If you have heirloom diamond jewelry that has either been collecting dust or just simply isn’t your personal style, consider resetting the diamonds into an elegant piece that you’ll cherish forever. Repurpose any diamonds you don’t currently wear into the perfect pair of earrings to accessorize your wedding dress.
Don’t be afraid of a pop of color.
After you’ve found the right style of pieces to wear, don’t be afraid to incorporate colored diamonds or gems. Whatever your color scheme, use matching or complementary hues. If you’re wearing a white wedding dress and want to add some pizzazz, try colorful pieces. You can even use your jewelry as your “something blue.”
Take some time.
Don’t feel the need to rush to pick out your jewelry. Try on different pieces while wearing your wedding gown. Enlist your friends and family to help and give opinions as you consider different necklaces or earrings. Can’t find exactly what you’re looking for? Talk with your jeweler and design a beautiful custom necklace or pair of earrings for your big day!
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