With Valentine's Day just around the corner we have a beautiful selection of Valentine's gifts for everyone! Whether you are looking for a heart pendant or men's cufflinks we can help you pick out that perfect gift! Shop online or stop by our store!
Featured pendant by Kristina Nicole Designs
We have such an amazing selection of Katharine James Fashion Jewelry in stock we thought what better way to show it off then on our very own Sweet Pea! Perfect for any princess!
Calvin's and our designer, Katharine James, have teamed up to create a beautiful new ad just in time for Valentine's Day! It features her "Bella's Love" Flower Garden Collection in platinum and 18 karat yellow gold. Absolutely stunning!
Calvin’s and Harout R. Jewelry have come together to show off our newest bridal line! With over 40 styles to choose from in store, this is one jewelry line you won’t want to miss! The designer, Harout R. Aghjayan has years of experience in the jewelry industry and knows exactly what women want on their ring finger! The classic and intricate designs are a must see for this collection.
Harout R. Aghjayan started his career in the jewelry industry at the age of 17 as a bench jeweler and diamond setter. In 2001, he started his own successful jewelry brand, RITANI. In 2009, he began to build his new brand, HAROUT R. Harout R jewelry has been featured in InStyle, Cosmopolitan, Brides Magazine, Martha Stewart Weddings and the Platinum Guild International publication.
Harout R pieces are available to view in store and online AS SAMPLES ONLY. The jewelry can be ordered in 14k, 18k yellow & white gold, and platinum. Please stop by and see this beautiful new collection and let us know what you think!
I’m sure you’ve heard the term “The 4 C’s” when shopping for diamonds. This is a quick overview about what you should know about the 4 C’s before you shop!
Carat is the unit of measurement used to describe the weight of diamonds. 1.00carat equals .20 grams. Carat weight is commonly expressed in points or fractions. There are 100 points in 1 carat. For instance, 0.33 carats is generally expressed as 33 points, or 1/3 of a carat.
Cut describes the face up shape and style of facets the diamond has. It also refers to the proportions of the diamond. Cut is a diamond's most important characteristic. It has the greatest overall influence on a diamond's beauty. When a diamond is cut with the proper proportions, light is returned out of the top of the diamond. If the diamond is cut too shallow the light leaks out of the bottom. If it’s cut too deep the light escapes out of the side. This is important to you because this relates to the amount of light that a diamond returns to you = THE SPARKLE!
Clarity has six possible grades that refer to the size, location and number of internal inclusions or external blemishes viewed by 10x magnification. Clarity should be thought of as a diamond’s fingerprint. The grades begin with Flawless (FL) for a diamond with no internal inclusions or external blemishes. Next is Internally Flawless (IF) followed by Very, Very Slightly Included (VVS1-2). VVS diamonds show very few, small inclusions. Very Slightly Included (VS1-2) is next followed by Slightly Included (SI1-2). SI clarity stones show inclusions that will easily be seen with 10x magnification. Lastly, Included (I1-2-3) diamonds are highly included and inclusions may be seen without magnification.
Color begins with D and ends with Z, before “fancy” color grades begin. D is the grade given to a diamond that is completely colorless. Most diamonds set in engagement rings today are in the near-colorless range with G/H color.
If you have any questions about the 4 C’s please give us a call: 512.794.1911.
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!
Calvin's Fine Jewelry is thrilled to innounce our new jewelry line, Coast Diamond! Since 1978, Coast's mission is to create jewelry that is stylish and innovative with the highest standards. We have a beauitful selection in store and you will be able to shop online and on facebook!
Found in Tanzania in 1967, Tanzanite has since become a well known and widely distributed gemstone. It has become so popular that in October of 2002 the American Gem Trade Association announced that tanzanite had joined blue topaz and turquoise in the traditional list of birthstones for the month of December. Tanzanite is associated with contentment and understanding while topaz is associated with wisdom, honor, and wealth and turquoise represents new possibilities and happiness. Any of these beautiful blue stones would make a perfect gift this holiday season!
