Don't worry because it does not cost more!
When you shop at a chain store you'll get what you pay for and that "Clearance Sale' may soon end up a regret. We can usually provide better stones and a great design for a fair market price that is comparable - if not lower - to what you could pay at a large-scale retailer. With a family owned and operated jewelry store like Jewels QUest, you get the benefit of a more relax atmosphere, and a more personalised service.
We take pride in creating sturdy jewelry and we never cut corners in the quality we provide. We don't believe in pressure selling, we get paid to make you happy, not based on how much we can make you spend. And our relationship with you doesn't end because the project did. We stand behind our work and will continue to take care of your new custom jewelry. Stop in for a cleaning anytime, we'll inspect weakened prongs and look for loose stones.
Our workmanship is our good reference, therefore our most important priority is having you completely satisfied with your experience.
The Benefits of Custom Design
Retailers carry one or two standard sizes and send jewelry off to be resized to fit. This is why having your piece made exactly to fit you the first time, will wear better in the long run. Plus when you opt for a custom design, you set yourself apart from the mass with a one-of-a-kind piece no one else will have.
Your design will be rendered with 3-D design software mentionned above, giving you the advantage of seeing your finished piece before it's ever created. We then take that file and load it into a milling machine to carve out the wax, you will have a chance to see the wax piece. The wax is then cast into the metal of your choice - 14K, 18K, platinum or sterling silver - our talented jeweler Andre, who has over 20 years experience in this trade, will hand polish and give the finishing shine to your personalized one-of-a-kind masterpiece.
No one else will have a similar jewelry piece!
Your design will be rendered with 3-D design software mentionned above, giving you the advantage of seeing your finished piece before it's ever created. We then take that file and load it into a milling machine to carve out the wax, you will have a chance to see the wax piece. The wax is then cast into the metal of your choice - 14K, 18K, platinum or sterling silver - our talented jeweler Andre, who has over 20 years experience in this trade, will hand polish and give the finishing shine to your personalized one-of-a-kind masterpiece.
No one else will have a similar jewelry piece!
Gay Marriages
On June 16th, 2008, same sex marriages began taking place in California. Prior to May 16th, when a ruling allowing same sex marriages in California took place, gay and lesbian couples were forced to travel elsewhere to marry one another. But as of June 16th, the allowance for same sex marriages began, and wedding bells chimed all over the state.
Many gay and lesbian couples are not sure where to start with choosing wedding rings for each other. A marriage is a lifelong commitment to love, fidelity and each other, and it's not always easy to select the rings that will symbolize that everlasting bond. This is especially true with marriages that are made between men and men, and women and women, as opposed to the traditional man and woman marriage. While marriage is certainly a tradition, men marrying other men and women marrying other women is a relatively new thing in terms of being legally able to, so these couples may want to seek out rings that aren't traditional.
Seeking out a token of your love in an alternative style is now easier than ever with all the new materials and colors offered these days. Metals are being used that were never considered for fine jewelry before. Combinations of different metals can be done with new state of the art technical perfection. From wedding bands to standard rings, tungsten rings, for example, offer sleek profiles that are plain, grooved or inset with intricate designs that are sure to draw the eye.
Black titanium rings is another idea. Titanium is obviously the material used in these rings, though titanium itself is not black: it is a grayish/white color. It is turned black through a process in which Black-Ti is combined with titanium, and temperature and atmospheric conditioning cause the alloy to turn black. Black titanium rings are gorgeous, and stylish. Rings come in plain form, as well as grooves of silver and gold, and even included set diamonds.
These metals are a relatively new materials for rings, and so it brings to the table something fresh and innovative.
Many gay and lesbian couples are not sure where to start with choosing wedding rings for each other. A marriage is a lifelong commitment to love, fidelity and each other, and it's not always easy to select the rings that will symbolize that everlasting bond. This is especially true with marriages that are made between men and men, and women and women, as opposed to the traditional man and woman marriage. While marriage is certainly a tradition, men marrying other men and women marrying other women is a relatively new thing in terms of being legally able to, so these couples may want to seek out rings that aren't traditional.
Seeking out a token of your love in an alternative style is now easier than ever with all the new materials and colors offered these days. Metals are being used that were never considered for fine jewelry before. Combinations of different metals can be done with new state of the art technical perfection. From wedding bands to standard rings, tungsten rings, for example, offer sleek profiles that are plain, grooved or inset with intricate designs that are sure to draw the eye.
Black titanium rings is another idea. Titanium is obviously the material used in these rings, though titanium itself is not black: it is a grayish/white color. It is turned black through a process in which Black-Ti is combined with titanium, and temperature and atmospheric conditioning cause the alloy to turn black. Black titanium rings are gorgeous, and stylish. Rings come in plain form, as well as grooves of silver and gold, and even included set diamonds.
These metals are a relatively new materials for rings, and so it brings to the table something fresh and innovative.
Jewelry isn't just for women!
Jewelry isn't just attractive to women, it's attractive to women seeing it on men. Tired of shopping jewelry for her? Isn't it time to have a few interesting pieces of jewelry to compliment your outfits and personality? Let's skip the diamond studs, and go straight to the stylish and masculine bracelets and necklaces. You may opt for a heavy gold link chain but with the prices of gold as high as they are, sterling silver, stainless steel and titanium could become the perfect choice in men's jewelry.
Sterling silver jewelry for men is hot. It compliments any outfit, suit at your office or jeans at your friends barbecue, cool will be the word of the day. Sterling silver jewelry has an ultimate masculine look. If you like the slicker, more refined look, titanium stainless steel offer great designs in bracelets and rings. Stylish and equally masculine, you'll never want to take it off your wrist.
Today's men's jewelry are not gaudy, they exude inner strength, virility and simplicity. Men's fashion hasn't been this cool since years! Unlike gold jewelry and diamond; silver, titanium and stainless steel are not only more stylish but also reasonably priced.
Sterling silver jewelry for men is hot. It compliments any outfit, suit at your office or jeans at your friends barbecue, cool will be the word of the day. Sterling silver jewelry has an ultimate masculine look. If you like the slicker, more refined look, titanium stainless steel offer great designs in bracelets and rings. Stylish and equally masculine, you'll never want to take it off your wrist.
Today's men's jewelry are not gaudy, they exude inner strength, virility and simplicity. Men's fashion hasn't been this cool since years! Unlike gold jewelry and diamond; silver, titanium and stainless steel are not only more stylish but also reasonably priced.
Going Green!
Since green is the color of this month, I can't help but think about this "going green" craze. Yes I believe part of it seems to be a trend, though I am hopeful it becomes more of a way of life. There are many reasons to change our ways of living and thinking in order to create an environment change for our children and grand children's future. Change, after all, is the only certainty in the world. So why not nudge it in the direction that will create a cleaner, safer environment.
At Jewels quest, we have taken small steps to promote this thinking by using recycled gold to create new pieces. It's a small step that we intent to continue in a more consistent way. In our private lives, we have found several ways to contribute. Since our first baby girl, who blessed us in 2006, we started purchasing non-toxic household cleaners. We make sure to recycle, and will walk rather than drive, when ever possible.
There's a list of things one can do to help the planet. It's true that it is difficult for people to do too many things all at once, so start out small with whatever you feel comfortable doing.
A few examples:
Avoid Fast Food. Most fast food is over packaged and most fast-food companies are responsible for producing mountains of trash. By avoiding fast food whenever possible, you'll help reduce this needless waste.
Bike Instead Of Ride. Riding your bike instead of riding in a car saves energy and reduces pollution, of course. But it is also fun! That makes it a double benefit.
Reuse A Bag. Some people believe that bags made of trees--paper bags--are less harmful to the earth than bags made of chemicals--plastic bags. The fact is, making both types of bags creates a lot of pollution, and both paper and plastic bags use a lot of resources. So neither is much better than the other. The best solution is not to use any bag at all, or to bring your own bag. Some people carry a canvas or mesh bag they can use over and over. If you must use a paper or plastic bag, don't throw it away. Try to use the bag over and over--as many times as you can.
Here's more information and statistics you may find interesting http://www.geocities.com/RainForest/Vines/4990/ggstatistics.html
Green is beautiful!
At Jewels quest, we have taken small steps to promote this thinking by using recycled gold to create new pieces. It's a small step that we intent to continue in a more consistent way. In our private lives, we have found several ways to contribute. Since our first baby girl, who blessed us in 2006, we started purchasing non-toxic household cleaners. We make sure to recycle, and will walk rather than drive, when ever possible.
There's a list of things one can do to help the planet. It's true that it is difficult for people to do too many things all at once, so start out small with whatever you feel comfortable doing.
A few examples:
Avoid Fast Food. Most fast food is over packaged and most fast-food companies are responsible for producing mountains of trash. By avoiding fast food whenever possible, you'll help reduce this needless waste.
Bike Instead Of Ride. Riding your bike instead of riding in a car saves energy and reduces pollution, of course. But it is also fun! That makes it a double benefit.
Reuse A Bag. Some people believe that bags made of trees--paper bags--are less harmful to the earth than bags made of chemicals--plastic bags. The fact is, making both types of bags creates a lot of pollution, and both paper and plastic bags use a lot of resources. So neither is much better than the other. The best solution is not to use any bag at all, or to bring your own bag. Some people carry a canvas or mesh bag they can use over and over. If you must use a paper or plastic bag, don't throw it away. Try to use the bag over and over--as many times as you can.
Here's more information and statistics you may find interesting http://www.geocities.com/RainForest/Vines/4990/ggstatistics.html
Green is beautiful!
Aquamarine
Aquamarine captures the energy of the ocean, a gemstone that truly reflects the beauty of the sea, a constant favorite is the oceanic light hues of Brazilian Aquamarine. The more intense the color of an Aquamarine, the more valuable it is. The gemstone collector will find the gentle, delicate tones of Aquamarine a wonderful addition. It's gentle luster, translucent quality is so well suited to large jewelry pieces, drop earrings and pendants.
Aquamarine is the March birthstone, and the 19th marriage anniversary gemstone.
Belief and tradition:
Sailors used to carry Aquamarine or wear Aquamarine pendants believing it would give them courage, bravery. In Thailand culture it is believed that Aquamarine jewels can ward off sea sickness and prevent the wearer from drowning. Today Aquamarine is considered a cleansing gemstone that clears and the mind and thoughts.
Details of gemstone:
Origin: mineral beryl
Hardness: 7-8
Color: Iron is the substance which gives aquamarine its color, a color which ranges from an almost indiscernible pale blue to a strong sea-blue.
A Love Story and the Ring
The most often asked question by customers (you'd think something about jewelry) is "how did you and your husband meet?". I suppose, in their defense, when they find out I am originally from Canada, they do wonder. So I tell them "while we were both on vacation", they look surprised and curious, so here's the full story how André and I met.
It was 2003, fresh out of a dead end relationship and feeling as anyone would, lonely and jaded. After mourning the end of what I believed was "the one" I decided to let go of the past and focus on all that was good in my life. I refused to resign, I wanted to still believe in the possibility of true love. So I placed a couple of fresh flowers (pink of course) at my bedside every week, and woke up every morning with the certainty that the perfect man (perfect for me that is) was on his way into my life, as sure as the sun rises and sets, I maintained that certainty and held that thought no matter what life placed on my welcome doormat each day.
Well all this new age stuff, feng shui and positive thinking may seem silly to some of you, but it was my way of "dealing", and it worked. I did find joy in my days and begun to feel alive again. I proceeded to plan a trip with a girlfriend to exotic Morocco, hmmm. I love traveling. We were very excited about our decision, but when we finally came to make our reservations, we were informed that the resort we had our hearts set on was sold out. The travel agent suggested a different resort, this one was down in the Islands of Turks and Caicos.
Turks & Whooo! You ask, well that's what the crooked eyebrows on our faces expressed.
She went on talking about this wonderful paradise until my friend was sold on the idea. I never was much of a vacationer, more of a traveler. It took me a little while to agree, but in the end I went along with the decision. I found myself in Turks & Caicos two weeks later - bored out of my mind, not to mention annoyed by a fellow who kept insisting on buying me drinks. Eventually to get him off my back, my girlfriend asked his new acquaintance to help keep that guy away from me, and so he introduced me to a friend he was traveling with.
His name was André, he was a jeweler, owned his own retail store in Southern California, oh and he spoke my language (armenian), he seemed to know me for years, and was a perfect gentleman. We met near the end of our trip, realizing that all this time our rooms were two doors away; yet we had never ran into each other.
It was 2003, fresh out of a dead end relationship and feeling as anyone would, lonely and jaded. After mourning the end of what I believed was "the one" I decided to let go of the past and focus on all that was good in my life. I refused to resign, I wanted to still believe in the possibility of true love. So I placed a couple of fresh flowers (pink of course) at my bedside every week, and woke up every morning with the certainty that the perfect man (perfect for me that is) was on his way into my life, as sure as the sun rises and sets, I maintained that certainty and held that thought no matter what life placed on my welcome doormat each day.
Well all this new age stuff, feng shui and positive thinking may seem silly to some of you, but it was my way of "dealing", and it worked. I did find joy in my days and begun to feel alive again. I proceeded to plan a trip with a girlfriend to exotic Morocco, hmmm. I love traveling. We were very excited about our decision, but when we finally came to make our reservations, we were informed that the resort we had our hearts set on was sold out. The travel agent suggested a different resort, this one was down in the Islands of Turks and Caicos.
Turks & Whooo! You ask, well that's what the crooked eyebrows on our faces expressed.
She went on talking about this wonderful paradise until my friend was sold on the idea. I never was much of a vacationer, more of a traveler. It took me a little while to agree, but in the end I went along with the decision. I found myself in Turks & Caicos two weeks later - bored out of my mind, not to mention annoyed by a fellow who kept insisting on buying me drinks. Eventually to get him off my back, my girlfriend asked his new acquaintance to help keep that guy away from me, and so he introduced me to a friend he was traveling with.
His name was André, he was a jeweler, owned his own retail store in Southern California, oh and he spoke my language (armenian), he seemed to know me for years, and was a perfect gentleman. We met near the end of our trip, realizing that all this time our rooms were two doors away; yet we had never ran into each other.
I kept his number well tucked in my wallet days after I had returned to Montreal, not yet convinced if he was worthy of long distance calls. He, on the other hand, made AT&T happy calling every second day, and then every day. A few trips back and forth, and one year later I was moving to L.A. It was a difficult decision, after all the success of this new found relationship also meant moving miles away from my home town, all my family and childhood friends.
When finally we decided to get married, I insisted on designing my own ring. As a graphic designer for fifteen years, there was no way of keeping me uninvolved in the design process. And so I begun sketching my ring, I wasted many papers until I was satisfied. The day of the reveal, Andre looked at my sketch and was startled, he went in his back office and begun digging up his old jewelry drawers. ( I need to organize him, I thought) He eventually (Lord give me patience) pulled out an unfinished mold of a ring, it was identical to my drawings. It was the strangest feeling, eerie. That moment I knew we were truly meant to be! Customers who hear my story, always re-affirm this statement "it was meant to be!"
When finally we decided to get married, I insisted on designing my own ring. As a graphic designer for fifteen years, there was no way of keeping me uninvolved in the design process. And so I begun sketching my ring, I wasted many papers until I was satisfied. The day of the reveal, Andre looked at my sketch and was startled, he went in his back office and begun digging up his old jewelry drawers. ( I need to organize him, I thought) He eventually (Lord give me patience) pulled out an unfinished mold of a ring, it was identical to my drawings. It was the strangest feeling, eerie. That moment I knew we were truly meant to be! Customers who hear my story, always re-affirm this statement "it was meant to be!"
Today when I look at my ring, I don't see the diamond, its size, color or shape, I remember the synchronicity of all the events that brought us together!
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