Peace Pendants

Dakota Fanning wearing a pendant which is the famous symbol for peace.

But where did this symbol originate?

The dove and the olive branch used to symbolize peace until mid twentieth century when the peace sign as we know it became the world recognized symbol for peace.

It was initially designed for the British nuclear disarmament movement by designer Gerald Holtom, the design was completed on February 21st 1958 for the 4 April march planned by the Direct Action Committee against nuclear war (DAC). The symbol was later adopted by the Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament, then by the Anti-War movement in 1960 and then by the counterculture and finally by our popular culture.

The peace sign flag first became known in the US in 1958 when Albert Bigelow, a pacifist protester, sailed his small boat outfitted with the CDN banner into the vicinity of the nuclear test.

More on the history of the peace sign at wikipedia.org

Why You Should Consider the Mom & Pop Jewelry store!

Consider an independent jeweler before you rush off to the large jewelry retailer promising up to75% off. Independent jewelers are not dead, as some may believe, and the independent jeweler can often provide more to its customers than the large-scale jewelry store.

1. Quality

2. Low prices

3. Personalized service

4. Knowledge from an experienced jeweler on the premise

5. Exclusive jewelry pieces (not mass produced)

The overhead of an independent jeweler is much lower making it easier to offer great savings to their customers without hurting their bottom line. You might find a similar piece at both the independent as well as the large jewelry retailer, but you will surely pay more or less same regardless of their discount as their mark up was exaggerated in the first place. At Jewels Quest, we don't play the high mark-up game. And while you may find great bargains, be assured that the quality of diamonds may not be as good, it's easy to sell at low prices when the diamonds are commercial and of low quality. At family owned and operated jewelry stores such as Jewels Quest fine jewelry, customers also enjoy the benefit of a more relaxed atmosphere, and a more personalized service. An added benefit to shopping at an independent jeweler is that they often have exclusive pieces and also offer services you may not find at the larger jewelry chain store. Not to mention that you have an experienced jeweler right in front of you.

When it comes to special orders, the custom jewelry we design at Jewels Quest will usually be of better quality, and the customer will be more implicated in the process. Another very important aspect of our jewelry store, which sets us apart from others, is that all repairs on jewelry and watches are done on the premises rather than sent out. Customers once again benefit as the savings are passed down to them. Many customers don't want their four carat diamond ring or their Rolex shipped out and back to third parties, knowing that their item is staying in store reassures them.

So if you're in the market for diamond or gold jewelry, or even fashion sterling silver jewelry; consider the mom and pop jewelry store like Jewels Quest. Beyond the fact that you'll be supporting a local small business, you will definitely be benefitting by getting quality, savings and personal service by an experienced jeweler.