Specializing in restoration, custom designs and repairs.
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FAQ's
Where are you located?
We are in beautiful, Historic Downtown Stillwater, birthplace of Minnesota. The entrance is located on the river side of Main Street, in the block between Chestnut and Myrtle Streets. Look for us under the green and white striped awning. While you are downtown take time to enjoy the St. Croix River and lovely Lowell Park, just steps from our front door.
Can I bring in jewelry to be redesigned?
Definitely! Part of the fun of family jewelry is getting it reworked to go with your personality and life style. Use grandmas stone and the family gold and make something uniquely yours. You still have the stones, the gold and the memories to go with the smiles.
Do you do repairs?
We offer a full range of services to take care of our customers including jewelry repair, watch repair, pearl stringing, and engraving. While most jewelry repairs are completed in a few days, some complex repairs take more time. When you bring in your items, we will be clear about how long your repairs will take and what the costs will be. 90% of our repairs are done right in the store!
Why do you measure jewelry in millimeters?
The millimeter is our standard unit of measurement for jewelry dimensions. By using millimeters, we can provide you with the most accurate height, width and length for your jewelry. To give you a better idea of your jewelry's dimensions:
25MM is approximately 1 inch
3MM is approximately 1/8 inch
6MM is approximately 1/4 inch
13MM is approximately 1/2 inch
19MM is approximately 3/4 inch
25MM is approximately 1 inch
50MM is approximately 2 inches
75MM is approximately 3 inches
Caring for your Jewelry
We are in beautiful, Historic Downtown Stillwater, birthplace of Minnesota. The entrance is located on the river side of Main Street, in the block between Chestnut and Myrtle Streets. Look for us under the green and white striped awning. While you are downtown take time to enjoy the St. Croix River and lovely Lowell Park, just steps from our front door.
Can I bring in jewelry to be redesigned?
Definitely! Part of the fun of family jewelry is getting it reworked to go with your personality and life style. Use grandmas stone and the family gold and make something uniquely yours. You still have the stones, the gold and the memories to go with the smiles.
Do you do repairs?
We offer a full range of services to take care of our customers including jewelry repair, watch repair, pearl stringing, and engraving. While most jewelry repairs are completed in a few days, some complex repairs take more time. When you bring in your items, we will be clear about how long your repairs will take and what the costs will be. 90% of our repairs are done right in the store!
Why do you measure jewelry in millimeters?
The millimeter is our standard unit of measurement for jewelry dimensions. By using millimeters, we can provide you with the most accurate height, width and length for your jewelry. To give you a better idea of your jewelry's dimensions:
25MM is approximately 1 inch
3MM is approximately 1/8 inch
6MM is approximately 1/4 inch
13MM is approximately 1/2 inch
19MM is approximately 3/4 inch
25MM is approximately 1 inch
50MM is approximately 2 inches
75MM is approximately 3 inches
Caring for your Jewelry
Fine Jewelry is a precious possession designed to last a lifetime. However, proper care is required to assure the lasting qualities of your jewelry. Use the following information as a guide for cleaning and protecting your jewelry.
General Care Tips
- Visit your jeweler at least 2 to 3 times a year for a professional cleaning and inspection. That's me!
- Store your jewelry in a clean dry place. I know - it seems like a DUH, but you should see how dusty some of my pieces get when I just drop them on the dresser and don't wear them for a while!
- Keep your jewelry in a fabric-lined jewelry case or in a box with compartments and dividers.
- Always thoroughly rinse and dry your jewelry after cleaning at home and before storage. Again - it sounds like a DUH. But if you clean your jewelry at home with a little jar of jewelry cleaner and don't rinse it well the chemical can dry under the stones and cause you irritation next time you wear it!
- Remove all jewelry before showering, swimming and doing housework because chlorine and bleach can permanently damage or discolor gold jewelry. CHLORINE AND BLEACH ARE BAD BUT MERCURY IS WORSE!
Gold, Platinum and Diamond Jewelry
- Clean your jewelry regularly using a commercial jewelry cleaner or mild detergent. Dip the jewelry into the solution and use a soft brush to dislodge dirt form under the setting and in the cracks.
- Do not wear your jewelry while doing rough work, especially rings. You can easily break or bend a prong and even though diamonds are one of natures hardest materials, a sudden blow can chip it.
- Avoid touching your diamonds: body oils create a film on a diamond’s surface that diminishes its brilliance. Diamonds are little grease magnets!
Colored Gemstones
- Some colored gemstones require specific care and cleaning: check with your jeweler for specific instructions.
- Apply Cosmetics, lotions or sprays before putting on colored gemstone jewelry to avoid damaging or dulling the brilliance of your gemstones.
- After wearing wipe with a clean, soft, slightly damp cloth to enhance the luster of the gemstones and remove any chemicals or body oils.
- Do not expose gemstones to saltwater, pool water or harsh chemicals, such as chlorine. These liquids may slowly erode the finish and polish of gemstones and damage their mountings.
- If you have an active lifestyle, take extra precaution with some types of gemstone jewelry. Ask your jeweler which gemstones are more prone to breakage.
