Jewelry

Custom Shop – Create Your Own Custom Jewelry Design

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We are proud to introduce Novell Group’s new Custom Shop division, where our state of the art manufacturing facility brings the independent retail jeweler an easy way to say – “Yes, I can custom make that for you.”

Custom Shop offers 3D printing, so your customers can try on their jewelry before it’s put into production. Here are more Custom Shop capabilities:

• We provide price quotes and CAD renderings within forty-eight hours for customer approval.
• Finished pieces are delivered within three to four weeks.
• Every creation is 100% made in America, so there’s no waiting for your order to arrive from overseas.
• Our domestic manufacturing muscle, with casting facilities, an extensive machine shop, and a skilled hand fabricating staff, gives our authorized retailers a clear path to market advantage.
• Some of our other technologies include casting, mold making, machine fabricating, finishing, setting, jewelry work, restoration, engraving, braiding and plating.

Interested retailers can call 888-668-3551 for more information.

Are you a consumer wanting to have a piece of jewelry custom made? Please contact one of our authorized retailers and tell them you want Custom Shop to make your jewelry dream come true.

Please note: Custom Shop examples below are one-of-a-kind, and may not be replicated for other customers.

What’s Best for YOU – Choosing a Metal That Will Last a Lifetime

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Novell is primarily a precious metal company.

Almost all our designs are available in platinum, palladium, gold and Argentium Silver.

But we also understand that there are plenty of other metal choices out there.

We’ve made the following chart to help you compare the characteristics of platinum, palladium, gold, tungsten, titanium and cobalt.

Plus, we’ve added a few other factors to consider when choosing the metal that’s right for you.

Keep in mind that precious metals can be resized and refinished. Popular alternative metals cannot.

And tungsten can also crack or shatter.

Metal chart - easily compare popular metals for jewelry.

Download our Precious Metal Comparison Brochure

Why is Platinum The Most Precious?

Quite simply, platinum is one of the earth’s rarest elements. Its naturally white color will not oxidize or decay over time.
Scarcity makes platinum highly prized, but its demanding nature also means that only the most skilled artisans can work with it. A single ounce of platinum not only requires exceptional effort to mine and refine, it involves weeks of expert handling to craft into a piece of jewelry.

A Brief Overview to Consider

Choose…

…YELLOW GOLD if you prefer a yellow color metal surrounding your diamond.
…WHITE GOLD if you prefer white color and don’t mind a ring that may lose its whiteness over time or due to wear.
…PALLADIUM for a silvery white color that lasts, but is less treasured than platinum.
…PLATINUM for an eternally white, naturally enduring metal, whose beauty and rareness will be treasured for generations

There are eight factors you should consider when you are deciding on the metal for your bridal jewelry.

INTRINSIC VALUE
This is the basic worth of a metal. Prices of all metals fluctuate according to supply in the market and demand by consumers. The more pure and precious a metal, the more limited its availability tends to be. Scarcity drives demand, making a metal like platinum more likely to maintain its intrinsic value over time.

LIFE SPAN
In addition to a metal’s ability to withstand wear and tear, life span is judged by certain practicalities. Platinum is highly durable and platinum jewelry can last for generations. Tungsten is also a highly durable metal, however, it’s not considered a precious metal, and tungsten rings cannot be resized.

PRECIOUS-METAL PURITY
How much precious metal content does your ring actually have? 14kt gold is a mix of 58% pure gold and 42% non-precious metal. 18kt gold is 75% pure. Platinum and palladium, both precious metals, are at least 90-95% pure. Tungsten and titanium are also 90-95% pure, but are not considered precious metals.

HYPOALLERGENIC
Hypoallergenic metals reduce or minimize the possibility of an allergic response by minimizing potentially irritating substances. Platinum is the only truly hypoallergenic precious metal.

SURFACE STRENGTH
How much metal (and consequently value) will a ring lose to scratching and denting? All metals scratch, but with gold that scratch actually removes a sliver of metal. With platinum, scratching just ripples the surface. The displaced metal can be moved back into place by polishing.

RESTORATION FACTOR
Can your ring be made to look new again? Can it be refinished, re-sized, or re-conditioned easily? Platinum performs beautifully in each case. Something that can’t be said for the other metals.

RARITY
This relates not only to the scarcity of a given metal, but to the demand for it in uses other than jewelry. For example, while
supplies of both platinum and palladium are very limited, platinum is utilized in far more ways than palladium. Platinum is 30 times more rare than gold. And the greater demand from medical and industrial interests, on an already smaller supply, makes platinum more highly prized.

FEEL
For many, the feeling a metal has on their finger is important. Platinum is twice as heavy as palladium, 60% heavier than 14kt gold, and 40% heavier than 18kt gold. In addition to a significant feeling, this weight, due to platinum’s density, is also part of what makes platinum an extremely durable metal.

Precious Metals for Your Jewelry – What to Know

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Precious metals are sometimes confusing.

Yet – here you are. You are making a commitment to or marrying a partner you’ve chosen to spend the rest of your life with. If you choose to purchase commitment jewelry, like an engagement or wedding band, the following will help you quickly select the type of jewelry metal that is best suited for you and for your lifestyle.Need help with precious metals for your bridal jewelry?

 

Who should buy Platinum?

You appreciate fine quality jewelry and want to be able to pass it on to someone from the next generation. You prefer the classic white color and are willing to spend a small premium for the noblest of all precious metals.

Why should you buy Platinum?

Fine Platinum jewelry is usually 95% pure, certified by the stamp – PLAT. Platinum is 100% hypoallergenic and cloud white in color so there is never a reason that it needs to be plated. Platinum can be combined with other colors and types of precious metals so design possibilities are limitless. Platinum is considered to be the best precious metal to protect expensive diamonds. Like all precious metal, Platinum scratches. Unlike the other precious metals, when Platinum scratches, no metal is lost. Platinum doesn’t wear down and get thinner and lighter in weight over time so Platinum jewelry can almost always be reconstructed by an experienced platinum craftsperson. Even a century later. Platinum has a premium intrinsic value.

What to AVOID!

Strong opinions about platinum, for or against, obscure the facts and should not be relevant to your decision making. Because Platinum is such a dynamic precious metal, it isn’t available everywhere, and not every jeweler is equipped or experienced enough to work on it. Beware of jewelers who advise you against Platinum. This is easily avoided by using a reputable retailer.

Want to dig deeper? Ask us a question about Platinum.

If you are looking for a splash of color in your jewelry than Gold is your best choice. You like the tradition of Gold, the way the word rolls off of your tongue…Gold.

Why should you buy Gold?

Gold is probably the most readily available precious metal jewelry product and smart shoppers can find good value because of abundant availability. Gold is almost always mixed with less valuable metals in order to make it harder or to change the color from its natural color, which is Gold, of course, so it lends itself to a lot of different creative applications. As a whole, the jewelry industry is probably most knowledgeable about gold and can usually be counted on to give accurate advice to consumers. More bench jewelers are experienced at working with gold than Platinum or Palladium. As one of the precious metals, Gold has a premium intrinsic value.

What to AVOID!

There are so many different mixtures of gold in the different products available today it is hard to compare quality and even harder to compare value. Do not have unrealistic expectations; if you wear your Gold jewelry every day, it will wear down over time. Some Gold jewelry needs constant plating to maintain the color it is when purchased. Because there isn’t one purity for Gold, it is an easy product for dishonest people to utilize in scams. Play it safe. Do not buy Gold jewelry of any type except from a reputable retailer!

BUYER BEWARE! Gold plating products are often over sold and misrepresented in a way that might lead a consumer to think they are getting gold value. The truth is that the Gold on plated jewelry is worth pennies to dollars. That is because it also falls under the category – Costume Jewelry.

Want to dig deeper? Ask us a question about Gold.

Who should buy Palladium?

You’re a trendsetter who wants a crisp white piece of jewelry with the always white characteristic of Platinum but a better value buy. You do the research, you researched Palladium and you get it!

Why should you buy Palladium?

Palladium jewelry is almost always 95% palladium pure, certified by the stamp – PALL. Palladium is only available in white. Palladium can be combined with other colors and types of precious metals so design possibilities are limitless. Palladium is often referred to as Platinum’s kid sibling, without a real reputation of its own, but it is an unfair characterization. As a Precious Metal alternative to white Gold because it is really white and does not have to be plated, Palladium is often less expensive too. It has a funky stormy white sky hue and stones look great set in it.

What to AVOID!

Good, honest information about Palladium jewelry can be hard to separate from the marketing done for and against it. Because Palladium is such a dynamic precious metal, it isn’t available everywhere, and not every jeweler is equipped or experienced enough to work on it. This is easily remedied by using a reputable retailer that has a good Palladium supplier. Like jewelry made from Gold, Palladium scratches and wears down over time.

Want to dig deeper? Ask us a question about Palladium.

About Silver

Silver is the most affordable of the precious metals. Larger designs and even fashion accessories like belt buckles can be produced without breaking the bank. Silver is soft and even Sterling Silver (92.5% Silver/7.5% hardening metal) will not hold up to a vigorous lifestyle unless the jewelry is made very heavy. That usually doesn’t translate well into wedding and engagement jewelry. Although it can be found by a persistent customer, Silver is not readily available as wedding and engagement jewelry. Platinum and Gold have dominated this category since it became traditional.

Want to dig deeper? Ask us a question about Silver.

Now you might be thinking – “Okay. I know more about precious metals. But I don’t want to buy something just off the shelf. I want my own design.”

If that’s the case, then Custom Shop can help.

What is Custom Shop?
Novell Group is extremely excited to introduce our new Custom Shop division, where our state of the art manufacturing facility brings the independent retail jeweler an easy way to say – “Yes, I can custom make that for you.”

Custom Shop offers 3D printing, so your customers can try on their jewelry before it’s put into production. Here are more Custom Shop capabilities:

• We provide price quotes and CAD renderings within forty-eight hours for customer approval.
• Finished pieces are delivered within three to four weeks.
• Every creation is 100% made in America, so there’s no waiting for your order to arrive from overseas.
• Our domestic manufacturing muscle, with casting facilities, an extensive machine shop, and a skilled hand fabricating staff, gives our authorized retailers a clear path to market advantage.
• Some of our other technologies include casting, mold making, machine fabricating, finishing, setting, jewelry work, restoration, engraving, braiding and plating.

If you want to make your very own design, contact one of our authorized retailers and tell them what you want.

Jewelry Contest: Chance to Win Two Handmade Silver Bracelets

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Prize for our new jewelry contest!

This jewelry contest is back by popular demand!

Get a chance to win a set of classic handmade silver bracelets with gold accents – courtesy of Custom Shop and Novell Design Studio.

All you have to do is earn points by following our simple social media sharing list featured on ther official contest page (see below). The more sharing options you complete – the more points you earn. The participant with the most points wins.*

A combined $500 retail value, our handmade silver bracelets have been a company staple for over a generation. Bracelet design 125, with its classic hook-and-eye styling, features yellow gold accents. Bracelet design 173, a best seller for years, has rose gold accents (see official contest image for reference). First made exclusively for a legendary New York-based retailer, these made in America styles are truly a part of jewelry industry history.

Contest ends August 30, 2018. No purchase necessary. Must be 19 or older and a United States resident. See official contest rules below for more information.

Please note: If you have won a jewelry contest by Custom Shop or any other Novell Group divisions (Robert Manse Designs, Novell Design Studio, Lieberfarb or Wright and Lato) in the past 90 days, you are ineligible to win.

 

Contest by Rewards Fuel.

What is Custom Shop?

Novell Group is extremely excited to introduce our new Custom Shop division, where our state of the art manufacturing facility brings the independent retail jeweler an easy way to say – “Yes, I can custom make that for you.”

Custom Shop offers 3D printing, so your customers can try on their jewelry before it’s put into production. Here are more Custom Shop capabilities:

• We provide price quotes and CAD renderings within forty-eight hours for customer approval.
• Finished pieces are delivered within three to four weeks.
• Every creation is 100% made in America, so there’s no waiting for your order to arrive from overseas.
• Our domestic manufacturing muscle, with casting facilities, an extensive machine shop, and a skilled hand fabricating staff, gives our authorized retailers a clear path to market advantage.
• Some of our other technologies include casting, mold making, machine fabricating, finishing, setting, jewelry work, restoration, engraving, braiding and plating.

Interested retailers can call 888-668-3551 for more information.

Are you a consumer wanting to have a piece of jewelry custom made? Please contact one of our authorized retailers and tell them you want Custom Shop to make your jewelry dream come true.

More about Novell Design Studio
Novell Design Studio wedding bands are manufactured only in our East Coast jewelry factory. We do not import or rely on other sources for our product.

All merchandise is sold through our nationwide authorized retailers. Our wedding bands can be special ordered in platinum, palladium, 18kt gold, or 14kt gold (yellow, white or rose).

Not sure which metal is best for you? Here’s a precious metal guide that can help you.

Every style is made to order within approximately 12 working days. Rarely do we discontinue a wedding band that we have designed. Orders can be rushed, at no extra charge, when specified while placing the order with an authorized retailer.

Keep in mind that almost all Novell wedding bands can be custom-manufactured to your specific dimensional requirements. We can alter the width, height or even color of our product when requested. In many cases, aspects from several designs can be combined into one unique piece.

*In the event of a tie, the winner will be selected randomly from those with the same amount of points.

Chance to Win Your Own Gold Four Leaf Clover – $450 Retail Value

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four leaf clover

Our contest is now over. Congrats to Erica Weaver!!

Feeling lucky? Here’s a chance to win your very own gold four leaf clover – just in time for St. Patrick’s Day! Specially created by Custom Shop, this one-of-a-kind pendant is set with a beautiful green Tsavorite garnet, and dangles from a 18 inch gold-plated chain. Delivery will be before March 17th, so you can show off your Irish during the holiday! Not available in stores. Approximate retail value – $450.

All you have to do is earn points by following our simple social media sharing list featured below. The more sharing options you complete – the more points you earn. The top participant with the most points wins. Remember to like and share as much as possible!

Enter today. Your chance to win a one-of-a-kind gold four leaf clover ends March 12, 2018. No purchase necessary. Must be 19 or older and a United States resident. See official contest rules below for more information.

Please note: If you have won a contest by Custom Shop or any other Novell Group divisions (Robert Manse Designs, Novell Design Studio, Lieberfarb or Wright and Lato) in the past 90 days, you are ineligible to win.


Contest by Rewards Fuel.

What is Tsavorite?
Tsavorite is a trade name for the emerald-green variety of Grossular Garnet that was first found in Tanzania in 1967. It was subsequently found in the same geological formation across the border in Kenya in 1970 near Tsavo National Park, a wildlife preserve in the African Serengeti. Tsavorite was given its name after the national park. Due to its rarity, Tsavorite has become one of the most popular Garnets.*

What is Custom Shop?

Novell Group is extremely excited to introduce our new Custom Shop division, where our state of the art manufacturing facility brings the independent retail jeweler an easy way to say – “Yes, I can custom make that for you.”

Custom Shop offers 3D printing, so your customers can try on their jewelry before it’s put into production. Here are more Custom Shop capabilities:

• We provide price quotes and CAD renderings within forty-eight hours for customer approval.
• Finished pieces are delivered within three to four weeks.
• Every creation is 100% made in America, so there’s no waiting for your order to arrive from overseas.
• Our domestic manufacturing muscle, with casting facilities, an extensive machine shop, and a skilled hand fabricating staff, gives our authorized retailers a clear path to market advantage.
• Some of our other technologies include casting, mold making, machine fabricating, finishing, setting, jewelry work, restoration, engraving, braiding and plating.

Interested retailers can call 888-668-3551 for more information.

Are you a consumer wanting to have a piece of jewelry custom made? Please contact one of our authorized retailers and tell them you want Custom Shop to make your jewelry dream come true.

*Information courtesy of Minerals.net.

Ever Notice the Jewelry Worn on Real Housewives?

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Real Housewives Lisa Vanderpump jewelryThe two guilty pleasures of mine – the Real Housewives reality show and jewelry – are near and dear to my heart. And quite frankly, they feed into one another. Am I the only one to notice the truly remarkable pieces worn on the show? Sometimes I feel that way!

With the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills new season just starting, the number of magnificent pieces residing in the closets never ceases to amaze me. I mean – it’s really difficult to even say whose jewelry collection takes the cake – Erika Jayne or Lisa Vanderpump? It’s a tough call.

I am not proud to admit this, but I can truly gush and gaze over their various rings, bracelets, necklaces that are sported so casually. In fact, some of the housewives are decked out in the diamonds just taking the dog for a walk.

This is obviously to the extreme of luxury as that is seemingly the purpose of the Real Housewives series. However, there is something to be said for those stable, glamorous pieces of jewelry in one’s collection. Just like the ladies on the show, I think that a fine piece of jewelry is appropriate for many occasions and dresses up any outfit. Whether it’s a flashy bracelet or simple studded earring set, the right piece of jewelry makes a statement and be the highlight of an outfit. As the housewives make more than clear – a diamond can suit any occasion.

My appreciation for fine jewelry stems from the fact that I find it to be true art. Art that can be worn and appreciated by others and most importantly oneself. Regardless of how glamorous one’s everyday life is, every woman deserves to feel glamorous, gushed and gazed over. Embrace your inner Real Housewives and wear your favorite piece of jewelry – no matter whatever the occasion. It is okay to stand out and catch the eye of others!

Article by Kelly Rupinski.

Chance to Win Two Handmade Silver Bracelets – $500 Retail Value

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Novell bracelet contest

 

Get a chance to win a set of classic handmade silver bracelets with gold accents – courtesy of Custom Shop (a Novell Group company).

All you have to do is earn points by following our simple social media sharing list featured on our official contest page. The more sharing options you complete – the more points you earn. The top two participants with the most points win.

A combined $500 retail value, our handmade silver bracelets have been a company staple for over a generation. Bracelet design 125, with its classic hook-and-eye styling, features yellow gold accents. Bracelet design 173, a best seller for years, has rose gold accents (see official contest image for reference). First made exclusively for a legendary New York-based jewelry retailer, these made in America styles are truly are a part of jewelry industry history.

Contest ends December 20, 2017. No purchase necessary. Must be 19 or older and a United States resident. See official contest rules below for more information. Prizes will be delivered in time for Christmas!

Please note: If you have won a contest by Custom Shop or any other Novell Group divisions (Robert Manse Designs, Novell Design Studio, Lieberfarb or Wright and Lato) in the past 90 days, you are ineligible to win.


Contest by Rewards Fuel.

What is Custom Shop?

Novell Group is extremely excited to introduce our new Custom Shop division, where our state of the art manufacturing facility brings the independent retail jeweler an easy way to say – “Yes, I can custom make that for you.”

Custom Shop offers 3D printing, so your customers can try on their jewelry before it’s put into production. Here are more Custom Shop capabilities:
• We provide price quotes and CAD renderings within forty-eight hours for customer approval.
• Finished pieces are delivered within three to four weeks.
• Every creation is 100% made in America, so there’s no waiting for your order to arrive from overseas.
• Our domestic manufacturing muscle, with casting facilities, an extensive machine shop, and a skilled hand fabricating staff, gives our authorized retailers a clear path to market advantage.
• Some of our other technologies include casting, mold making, machine fabricating, finishing, setting, jewelry work, restoration, engraving, braiding and plating.

Interested retailers can call 888-668-3551 for more information.

Are you a consumer wanting to have a piece of jewelry custom made? Please contact one of our authorized retailers and tell them you want Custom Shop to make your jewelry dream come true.

Win A $250 Customized Silver Nameplate Necklace

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silver nameplate necklaces

PLEASE NOTE: This contest has ended. Winners to be announced soon!

Get a chance to win your own personalized silver nameplate necklace – courtesy of Custom Shop. All you have to do is earn points by following our simple social media sharing list featured on our official contest page. Three winners will be selected. The more sharing options you complete – the more points you earn. The top three participants with the most points win.

A $250 retail value, our handmade nameplate necklace may be personalized up to 12 characters. Hanging from an eighteen inch chain, each necklace is adorned with .12 points of diamonds (8 stones total – sorry, no substitutions).

Contest ends November 17, 2017. No purchase necessary. Must be 19 or older and a United States resident. See official contest rules for more information.


Contest by Rewards Fuel.

**Estimated retail value per prize is $250.**

Custom Shop is Your Own Personal Jewelry Factory (video)

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Custom Shop
Have a great idea for your wedding ring or engagement ring? Want to design your own special piece of jewelry? But don’t know where to start? Custom Shop is here to make your bridal jewelry vision come true. Take a behind the scenes look, and visit our Custom Shop page to learn more.

What is Custom Shop? It’s a division of Novell Group. And it really can be your own personal jewelry factory.

Just bring your idea – a simple sketch, diagram or even picture with notes drawn on it – to a local jeweler. They can contact us with your idea, and we’ll take it from there. You don’t have to be an outstanding artist to get your idea across.

Need help finding a jeweler? Just visit our retailer locator and enter your zip code.

Follow Custom Shop on Instagram.

Want the Scoop on Women’s Watches?

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Ladies watch featured on WhatsOnHerWrist.com

If you find yourself being drawn to the world of watches, or even jewelry in general, then you’ll want to follow WhatsOnHerWrist.com. Industry pro Barbara Palumbo puts together her very unique and not-very-shy perspective on the world of ladies’ watches.

Guys – do you often wonder what a lady may think of a certain watch brand or style? WhatsOnHerWrist.com also offers opinions on men’s watches as well.

Happy reading!

Think Pink with Hurst Fine Diamonds.

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Think Pink with Hurst Fine Diamonds.

Authorized Novell wedding band retailer Hurst Fine Diamonds (located in Lawrence, Kansas) will donate proceeds for each featured Think Pink item sold during the 2011 Breast Cancer Awareness Month. 20% of every Think Pink item’s price will be given two local charities – The Lawrence Memorial Hospital Endowment Association and The Ellis Fischel Cancer Center. The Lawrence Memorial Hospital Endowment Association benefits breast cancer treatment, early detection, education and awareness, while The Ellis Fischel Cancer Center is one of the most comprehensive health-care networks in Missouri.  Think Pink articles available to buy include $11 pashmina scarves, $20 Jelly watches, and fabulous glass bracelets (three for just $20). So stop by Hurst Fine Diamonds and support Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Visit Hurst Fine Diamonds jewelry website.

LIKE Hurst Fine Diamonds on Facebook.

LIKE Breast Cancer Awareness Month on Facebook.

Palladium jewelry – new palladium bracelets featured on Kitten Lounge.

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Kitten Lounge.Novell Design Studio’s latest creations – hand-crafted palladium bracelets with pink gold accents – have recently been featured on the leading fashion blog Kitten Lounge. Over the past few years, Novell has worked hard to perfect the art of creating jewelry in palladium, and now can be consider a leader in palladium jewelry design and manufacturing. Kitten Lounge  was part of the Get Palladium Pretty campaign which focused on being over heavy metal and yet still having phenomenal gorgeous pieces that are luxurious, light weight and is cost effective due to the use of this palladium versus other more expensive precious metals. Here are some highlights:

Palladium bracelets.

“Novell Design Studio which makes it precious metal pieces in NJ, presents a new line of hand-crafted bracelets created with one of the Earth’s great precious metals – palladium.”

“Palladium’s purity and preciousness make it an extremely attractive value for precious metal jewelry. Should your palladium bracelet become scratched over time (as all precious metal jewelry will), it can be refinished and restored to look new.”

Read more of “Mingling Mondays: Sponsored Post ~ Novell Design Studio” on Kitten Lounge.

See Novell’s collection of palladium bracelets.

See Novell wedding bands at Ames Silversmithing.

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Ames Silversmithing

For over 25 years, the artists at authorized Novell wedding band retailer Ames Silversmithing have been creating jewelry of all kinds to help celebrate the special times in our lives. From classic wedding band designs to unique one-of-a-kind creations, Ames Silversmithing creates jewelry with a specific attention to detail and quality. The success and growth of Ames Silversmithing centers around their ability to offer excellent jewelry, competitive prices and customer service that is second to none. They also carry some of Novell’s classic wedding band designs, such as this great woven style.
 
View Ames Silversmithing’s collection of wedding bands online.

Ames Silversmithing 
220 Main Street
Ames, IA 50010-6266
(515) 232-0080 ‎

Jewelry Weblog highlights Novell’s Great American Metal Exchange.

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Jewelry weblog

Leading online jewelry authority The Jewelry Weblog recently featured Novell’s new initiative to put affordable platinum bridal jewelry into jewelry store showcases – The Great American Metal Exchange (GAME). The premise of GAME is simple; jewelry stores can exchange precious metals from merchandise that is unwanted, broken or just not selling for a platinum engagement ring collection with a substantial retail value. GAME answers questions that many jewelry stores have in a tough economy – what can retailer do with old jewelry that’s not moving? And how can a jeweler actually increase their inventory without spending a lot of money?

Read Novell’s GAME Puts Affordable Platinum in Jewelry Stores.

GAME has also been featured in Yahoo! News.

Kassab Jewelers gives away jewelry on Facebook.

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Kassab Jewelers jewelry

Authorized Novell wedding band retailer Kassab Jewelers is giving away a piece of jewelry every week via their Facebook page ALL YEAR LONG! Kassab Jewelers gives you a chance a chance to win jewelry in any of their upcoming drawings, and you can also earn FIVE additional entries for every friend that you refer to their Facebook jewelry giveaway as well. The odds at winning are better than you’ll find in Atlantic City or Las Vegas.

Visit Kassab Jewelers’ Facebook page to enter their jewelry giveaway today.

JG Kronenberger celebrates Mother’s Day all May!

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JG Kroneberger

Authorized Novell wedding band retailer JG Kronenberger is celebrating Moms all month long. You can take advantage of a 20% discount off of their beads and charms, get $10 off an order over $75 and $25 off an order over $150 (with specified promotional codes). JG Kronenberger’s Spring Sale ends May 31st, 2011.

Shop for jewelry at JG Kronenberger.com.

“Like” JG Kronenberger on Facebook.

Visit Clarkson Jewelers for Mother’s Day gifts.

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Clarkson Jewelers

For this year’s Mother’s Day, authorized Novell wedding band retailer Clarkson Jewelers (in Ballwin, Missouri) has many special gifts at very affordable prices. Clarkson Jewelers will be featuring diamond stud earrings from $170, David Yurman earrings from $125, Pandora bracelets from $50, and designs by Charles Krypell from $160! Clarkson Jewelers also has FREE 1-year financing with approved credit for any purchase of $500 or more.

Visit Clarkson Jewelers today!

Clarkson Jewelers
1306 Clarkson Clayton Center
Ellisville, MO 63011-2171
(636) 227-2006

Visit Calvin’s Fine Jewelry in Austin, Texas.

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Calvin's Fine Jewelry.

Authorized Novell wedding band retailer Calvin’s Fine Jewelry, established in 1997, is a locally owned and operated family business deeply rooted in Austin, Texas. Calvin Smith has over 30 years’ experience in the jewelry industry and has built his store with commitment to integrity, quality, and customer service.

Calvin’s Fine Jewelry has recently been voted “Best Jeweler in Austin” on Citysearch.com.

Store hours: Monday 10-4, Tuesday-Friday 10-6, Saturday 10-5, closed Sundays

Location: 3818 Far West Blvd. #102 in Austin, Texas 78731

If you have any questions, please call Calvin’s Fine Jewelry directly at (512)794-1911. Or e-mail them directly via customerservice@calvinsjewelry.com.

You can also visit Calvin’s Fine Jewelry on Facebook and Twitter.

Bay Hill Jewelers holiday jewelry shopping event.

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Bay Hill Jewelers.

Authorized Novell wedding band retailer Bay Hill Jewelers invites their area’s preferred jewelry clients to a special holiday shopping event!! The Bay Hill Jewelers shopping event takes place on December 18th and December 19th, 2010. Guests buying jewelry may qualify for the following perks:
 
~Purchase 1 piece of  jewelry and receive 10% off.
~Purchase 2 pieces of jewelry and receive 20% off.
~Purchase 3 pieces of jewelry and receive 30% off.

Please note: This offer excludes custom or special order pieces. Contact Bay Hill Jewelers directly if you have any questions or to be sure that you qualify for this offer.
 
Be sure to mention this special holiday jewelry shopping invitation when you visit, and private appointments are available upon request.

Bay Hill Jewelers
7782 West Sand Lake Road
Orlando, FL 32819
407-226-6882
www.bayhilljewelers.com

The Jewelry Book Spring 2010 issue online now.

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Read The Jewelry Book

View the latest online issue of The Jewelry Book in an interactive Flash format or as a PDF download. Previous digital editions have been viewed over 10,000 times combined, so be sure NOT to miss the latest issue!

Articles include…

• M. Lemp Jewelers – We aren’t in the jewelry business. We are in the business of love.

• Made in America – A new way to think about Made in America. Featuring bracelets by designer Susan Sadler.

• Red Carpet Revelations – Research demonstrates and marketers agree that consumer spending habits are definitely influenced by what celebrities wear. This year’s red carpet gave them plenty of variety to choose from.

• Charles Krypell “On The Cover” – Jewelry designer Charles Krypell reinvents jewelry time and time again.

• Giving Back – Louis Anthony Jewelers of Pittsburg is a true star in the community.

• Season to Season – Platinum rings for $500? You better believe it!

• Slowly Rebounding Jewelry Market – Beware the fast changing landscape in the mature, slowly rebounding fine jewelry market.

• Trends and Views – Highlighting two new jewelry collections from John Apel, and JB Star’s innovative mobile applications.

Top jewelry designers and retailers highlighted in the Spring 2010 issue of The Jewelry Book are:

Alex Sepkus, Charles Krypell, Christopher Designs, De Hago, Gem Platinum, Jack Abraham, Jack Kelege, JB Star, Jeffrey Bilgore , John Apel, John Buechner, Katharine James, Louis Anthony Jewelers, M Lemp Jewelers, Makur Designs, Novell Wedding Bands, Precision Set, Quadamas Asscher Cut, Rudolf Friedmann, Supreme Jewelry and Susan Sadler.

Read The Jewelry Book.

Visit The Jewelry Book website.

See Novell on The Jewelry Industry Facebook page.

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A new Facebook page entitled The Jewelry Industry has recently been launched. The Jewelry Industry will cover the latest jewelry products and news. Highlighted on this page are some of Novell’s best selling wedding bands, links to the Top 200 jewelry Internet retailers, authorized Novell retailers, ‘til Death .925 sterling silver jewelry and much more. This Facebook page is brand new and growing daily.

Join The Jewelry Industry Facebook page.

The Jewelry Industry Facebook page.

Novell wedding bands featured on the Reis Nichols jewelry website.

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Reis Nichols jewelry website

Reis Nichols, an Indianapolis-based jewelry store that has been voted Best Jewelry Store by Indianapolis Woman Magazine, has just created a new web page dedicated to some of Novell’s best wedding band sellers. The retailer features some of the leading jewelry designers in the industry, and has their own line of jewelry as well. As one of Novell’s authorized retailers for many years, Reis Nichols is a trusted name in Indianapolis jewelry. They also feature some great website jewelry specials.

Visit the Reis Nichols jewelry website.

Get directions to Reis Nichols.

K-Jon’s Fifth Annual Ladies Night is a success.

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K-Jon's Fine Jewelers.

Recently, California jewelry store and authorized Novell wedding band retailer K-Jon’s Fine Jewelers held their 5th Annual Ladies Night. The charity event raised awareness for both The Susan G. Komen Foundation and Hospice Partners of The Central Coast. Novell donated handmade “love knot” bracelets, which are specially created with Argentium Sterling Silver. Congratulations to K-Jon’s for hosting such a successful evening for worthy causes.

Bracelet winner.

Showing off Novell's "love knot" bracelet.

RSS for Jewelry Blogs features the Novell wedding band blog.

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Sometimes shopping for wedding bands can be an uneasy task, especially if you do not know where to start. Novell’s wedding band blog is a featured blog on a new Squidoo lens – RSS from Jewelry Blogs. RSS from Jewelry Blogs collects feeds from some of the leading regional jewelry blogs and connects to them in one convenient place. It’s just a simple page with links that can be a useful tool for the future bride or groom that needs a good place to start.

Visit RSS for Jewelry Blogs.

Thoughts about choosing a tungsten wedding band.

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Top online retailer Amazon.com, the extremely popular website that sells everything from books to jewelry and beyond, regularly highlights best selling items in each of it most popular categories. And as jewelry industry expert Cheryl Kremkow recently pointed out on Twitter, “…only two of twenty five items on Amazon’s bestseller jewelry list are above $50, [with the] top price [being] $59.99 for small gold hoops.” So with today’s economic condition, consumers for Amazon.com are looking to purchase moderately priced jewelry items.

An interesting item to notice is a featured tungsten carbide wedding band that is selling for just $49.99. The highlighted design is 8mm wide and has a carbon inlayed center. There is a similar design with a beveled edge selling on Amazon.com for even less – $39.99. However, TungstenWorld.com has a very similar design priced at $179.00.

So maybe the question is this – what is the true value of similar tungsten wedding band products? If all of these items are truly similar (i.e. the same weight, millimeter and features), why does the price range from $39.99 to $179.00? And at first glance, weight and thickness difference do not seem to vary with the common tungsten wedding band styles being featured online today.

Precious metal wedding bands can certainly be sold at different weights or thicknesses with varying prices but not with the disparity in prices of Tungsten.

Shopping for jewelry from HIS point of view.

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“It’s a Man’s World,” a recent video from the bridal publication and online wedding portal Engagement 101, provides insights and tips about shopping for jewelry from the man’s point of view. This short video is full of advice for the guy that may be nervous or unsure with a jewelry, wedding band or engagement ring purchase. “It’s a Man’s World” has practical information that any man can use.

Here’s more in-depth information from Engagement 101:

The newest episode of Engagement 101 TV is all about men. The webisode delves into several manly topics, such as who should pick out the engagement ring (the guy or the girl), what guys like about women and what they do when they want to turn on a little romance.

The video features several well-known jewelry designers, such as Rick Mulholland from Novell*, Mark Schneider from Mark Schneider Designs, Berge Abajian from Bergio and William Pung from Parade.

Shant Hovsepian from Danhov gives a little advice for clueless guys going engagement ring shopping, while Abe Abaci from Gelin Abaci talks about how he knows what women want.

The episode also includes several street interviews from average guys who talk candidly about love and making that daring step toward commitment.

*Disclosure – Novell is an advertiser with Engagement 101.

Charity bracelet benefits PAWS.

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Gem Gossip, a popular fashion jewelry blog with a unique view of current jewelry trends, has created a fun and versatile bracelet to help benefit PAWS, which stands for Pet Adoption and Welfare Services. While charity usually begins at everyone’s local level, this Murphreesboro, Tennessee-based organization strives to create a safe environment for both animals and people alike. PAWS also keeps an eye on local animal laws and the overall humane treatment of our little friends.

This charity bracelet is a sexy red silk chord with a nice sized14kt gold bead, and can be adjusted to fit most common wrist sizes. It can be worn with your fancy diamonds or to compliment your favorite jeans on a sunny afternoon. Don’t forget – 10% of each bracelet sold goes to assist the furry little critters of the land.

Charity bracelet sold by fashion jewelry blog Gem Gossip. Proceeds benefit the animal organization PAWS.

Charity bracelet sold by fashion jewelry blog Gem Gossip. Proceeds benefit the animal organization PAWS.

Gold or platinum roses from Steven Singer Jewelers.

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Gold roses from Philadelphia's Steven Singer Jewelers.

Gold roses from Philadelphia's Steven Singer Jewelers.

Steven Singer Jewelers, a Philadelphia-based jewelry retailer that is an authorized Novell retailer, has a special item for Valentine’s Day. The store will be selling real long-stem roses dipped in 24-karat gold for $59.95, according to a related press release. For those who want some even more pure and precious, platinum-dipped roses also are available for $89.95. It is great to see a unique jewelry item for under $100.00!

For additional information or to purchase online, please visit www.ihatestevensinger.com. Or read the entire article about Steven Singer’s long-stem roses on the National Jeweler website.

Steven Singer Jewelers
739 Walnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106
1-888-IHATESTEVENSINGER
ssj@stevensingerjewelers.com