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...
As the world becomes smaller due to an evolving global marketplace, so too must jewelers, even on a local level, become more sophisticated. Whether supply or demand rises, the industry must remain flexible. As Patrice Nordey, CEO of a consultancy group said, "The jewelry industry...
Diamonds carry a lot of meaning. They are symbolic of everlasting love, and perhaps like your love, they can shine forever. They're not just for weddings or a proposal to be wed though. Diamonds convey a sense of elegance and sophistication. Because there is a...
Why do people buy diamond rings? Of course there's the obvious tradition of engagement and wedding rings, and this time of year, a lot of people are purchasing anniversary rings. Why is this? According to Gary Long, a jeweler in Stockton, California, "diamonds are considered...