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As with any precious heirloom, pearl jewelry requires some care to preserve its freshness and beauty. As an organic gem, pearls are vulnerable to chemicals found in cosmetics, hair spray, and perfume.  To preserve the luster of your pearls, always put on your jewelry after ...

Saturday, December 8 | 11am - 1pm Bernard is celebrating big this year and has invited his friends searching for their forever homes from AHeinz57 Pet Rescue and Transport to join him at our store for a birthday bash! Stop by between 11am-1pm to meet his adoptable ...

Diamonds and other gemstones are weighed in metric carats: one carat is equal to 0.2 grams, about the same weight as a paperclip. (Don't confuse carat with karat, as in "18K gold," which refers to gold purity.)   Just as a dollar is divided into ...

Cut is the factor that fuels a diamond's fire, sparkle and brilliance. The traditional 58 facets in a round brilliant diamond, each precisely cut and defined, are as small as two millimeters in diameter. But without this precision, a diamond wouldn't be nearly as beautiful. ...

Diamond color is all about what you can't see. Diamonds are valued by how closely they approach colorlessness – the less color, the higher their value. (The exception to this is fancy-color diamonds, such as pinks and blues, which lie outside this color range.) Most ...

At the end of July, AHeinz57 Pet Rescue was in desperate need of supplies to assist them in the life saving efforts they make everyday. We love this organization and wanted to help in any way we could, so we called on you and are ...

We had the honor of having Jorge Revilla at our store on June 28! Jorge gave us a first look at his new Fall Collection and we had a great time learning more about his unique and elaborate design process.  We introduced Jorge’s line of ...

1.) Regular Cleaning Jewelry loses its shine with the buildup of makeup, dirt and oils. Give your jewelry renewed beauty and sparkle any time with a free ultrasonic cleaning at our store. No appointment necessary! 2.) Store Properly Be sure to store your diamond jewelry ...

Gemstones are one of nature's most durable creations. By following these care tips, your gemstones will continue to be as beautiful as they are today for years to come: To clean your gemstone jewelry, fill a bowl of water and add a few drops of ...

Choosing a wedding band that personifies your unique style and perfectly complements your engagement ring takes the help of a wedding expert! We are here for you! Follow these 3 steps to find your dream wedding band. 1. Start Shopping Early Have you been late ...

    To support Breast Cancer Awareness during the month of October, we are donating 20% of any purchase from our Nina Nguyen Designs Line to the American Cancer Society - Making Strides Against Breast Cancer. In addition to supporting women fighting this terrible disease, your purchase of Nina Nguyen Designs helps ...

Dress for Success Des Moines' Passion for Fashion 2015This years Passion for Fashion Event raised over $20,000! Congratulations and thank you to everyone who attended Passion for Fashion!An evening full of friends, philanthropy, and fashion! Dress for Success Des Moines' Passion for Fashion Event is a runway ...