Austin Bling Blog | Discussing Fine Jewelry in Austin, TX | By Calvin's Fine Jewelry

Calvin's Commerical

Have you seen our new Calvin's commerical starring Calvin's son, Steven and his beautiful bride, Emily? We have been getting a wonderful response from it! Be sure to catch it on KVUE and FOX 7!

Rocky & Michelle

First time Calvin's customers, Rocky & Michelle, shared their beautiful engagement photos with us. Thank you both for letting us be apart of this special time.

Ron Hami Trunk Show

        Save these dates for upcoming holiday events & designer appearances: 

 

Dec. 1-3  |  Varna Designs
Dec. 8-10  |  Calvin's Couture, Katharine James, Mastaloni
Dec. 15-17  | Calvin's Collection

 

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Calvin's Fine Jewelry 3818 Far West Blvd #102 Austin, TX 78731  

512-794-1911 in Austin or 1-866-794-1911

 

Why Platinum is so Precious!

The most appealing characteristic of platinum is its durability. It is excellent for securing diamonds in your most precious jewelry. It is a dense, malleable, ductile, precious, grayish white metal. Platinum's white sheen beautifully accentuates the sparkle and brilliance of a diamond, and its great strength holds the gem firmly. The majority of platinum jewelry is 95 percent pure platinum combined with 5 percent iridium, palladium, ruthenium or other alloys. If scratched, platinum will not lose any metal and it does not wear away over time. Platinum jewelry is very easy to care for. Soaking platinum in a mild solution of soap and warm water and gently scrubbing it with a soft-bristled brush is usually all that is required to maintain the metal's luster. While it is the strongest of jewelry metals, it can scratch but a jeweler can polish your jewelry to bring back the original reflective finish. We highly recommend platinum for your jewelry. Stop in today and take a look at our beautiful selection of platinum jewelry.

Tips for Picking Out the Perfect Engagement Ring

How does a guy pick the perfect engagement ring for his future wife? When it comes to engagement ring shopping there are a few tips every guy needs to know.

Find out her ring size: You can try taking a ring of hers and slipping it on your own finger and take a note on where it stops on your finger. Or if you don’t mind involving a friend or family member they can always get the ring size for you.  

Ask others for help: Asking her best friend or family member may help your search for that perfect ring go much smoother. While someone else’s opinion may help, you may risk blowing the surprise of the proposal.

Know her style: Does she like contemporary designs or more traditional? Is her jewelry flashy or more understated? Does she usually wear silver-colored jewelry or pieces made of yellow gold? Pay attention to subtle hints she may drop. This will make choosing the perfect ring easier!

Don’t forget to ask your jeweler questions. After all, that’s what we are here for!

Finally don’t stress, after all you’ve found the perfect girl… the hardest part is done!

Importance of Cleaning Jewelry

Have you noticed your jewelry just isn’t sparkling the way it used to?  Jewelry can lose its shine when it gets dirty. It can be from natural body oils or it can be from lotions and perfumes that we wear every day. Different types of jewelry require different cleaning methods. You need to know what you have before you start cleaning. All diamonds and most gemstones are hard enough to be cleaned on a regular basis. Opal, onyx, pearls and turquoise should never be cleaned at home. You can use a soft toothbrush and mild soap to clean your jewelry at home but remember to take your jewelry in to have it cleaned and checked professionally every 6 months.

 

 

Updating Your Jewelry Appraisals

It’s that time of year again! Time for you to make sure your jewelry appraisals are up to date. Insurance companies recommend that appraisals be updated every 3 years so if your appraisals are older than 3 years it is strongly recommended that you contact us about having your jewelry re-appraised. Our on staff Graduate Gemologist is happy to assist you with appraising your jewelry from Calvin’s Fine Jewelry. Please contact us at 512-794-1911 if you are interested in having a new or updated appraisal done!

 

Sell Your Jewelry At Calvin's

Want to sell your jewelry? Make an appointment today to meet with our Estate Jewelry Buyer every Tuesday between 11-3p.m. Bring in your gold, platinum and diamonds & receive an offer today!

Tribeza Fashion Show 2011

Thursday night was full of high fashion and sparkling diamonds! Calvin's Fine Jewelry participated in the 2011 Tribeza Fashion Show V.I.P. Party and we showcased our most beautiful jewelry from Joshua J, Michael B. and Calvin's Collection. Everyone was invited to try on jewelry and add their favorites to their wishlist! Many were excited to try on large diamond pieces, colored diamonds and beautiful sapphires. This was truly a night to remember. Thank you Tribeza for the invitation!

 

 

Pictured: Leah, Annie and Angelica at the Tribeza Fashion Show

Zoe Chicco Visits Calvin's Fine Jewelry!

L.A. designer, Zoe Chicco, stops by our store during her first visit to Austin! Zoe's designs are fun and flirty and can be worn every day! Thank you Zoe for showing us your incredible fashion jewelry line!