The trend in men's watches for 2016 is toward technology and style. A number of famous wrist wear brands are adding smart and connected timepieces to their lines. [2] Besides the new watches' technical capabilities, these devices are turning into fashion centerpieces. Here are some...
Certain pieces of jewelry are timeless and are always in style. Others come and go as jewelry trends wax and wane. The 2016 trends, at least in the early part of the year, range from silver chains that harken to the industrial revolution to simple headbands by...
When it comes to birthstones, few are as dazzling, symbolic and eye-catching as the March birthstone, aquamarine. This gemstone boasts a fascinating past, and its stunning appearance is sure to impress anyone who sees it. The March birthstone possesses an exotic and interesting history. For a...
Do you desire a piece of jewelry that looks like it's a period piece from the early 20th century, or even something like your mother used to wear? Well, your ship has come in! We at Hemming Plaza Jewelers specialize in creating custom pieces of...
This time of year, everyone's mind is on the events of the holiday season. Don't forget those college graduates that generally receive their degrees this time of year. Companies like Jostens have cornered the market on things like class rings, but why not give your...
If you like blue, you're in luck. December has 3 birthstones associated with it, all of which are absolutely stunning. Tanzanite, as its name implies, was originally discovered in Tanzania. An early substitute for the more expensive sapphire, tanzanite has come into its own in recent...
This holiday season, give the gift of jewelry. As most of you know, this time of year is synonymous with shopping. Some people will be knocking down doors in hopes of getting a TV for a low, low price, while some will patiently wait for...
According to the American Gem Society, there are two November appropriate gems, topaz and citrine. At first glance, neither of these is probably your favorite gem, but perhaps it would interest you to know that imperial topaz was worn by the Russian Czars of the...
If you read our last blog, you know we discussed holiday jewelry. You may be thinking, "What about Thanksgiving". It wasn't an oversight. Thanksgiving's roots reside in more Puritanical times, where any kind of adornment would probably lead to reprimand for being too gaudy or...
Halloween was not long ago, and soon, Christmas will be upon us. We all go to parties or social functions this time of year, but those two holidays, specifically, are very different from one another. Halloween is much more casual so maybe you're shopping for...
