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

Our Newest Jewelry Model: Sweet Pea!

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! 

Our New Austin Monthly Ad

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!

Introducing COAST DIAMOND Jewelry!

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!  

 

 

You Can Now Shop on Facebook!

Did you know that you can shop directly from our Facebook page? All you have to do is be our friend and click on SHOP and you can browse all of our jewelry available online!

SHOP NOW!

 

 

Fall Inspired Jewelry

It's finally starting to feel like fall around here! Time to bring out the sweaters, scarves and wonderful fall accessories. With warm colors and elegant designs these make for the perfect compliment to any fall wardrobe! 

 

Pictured: Varna Ring, Katharine James Necklace, Michael. M Ring

                      

Blue Sapphire and Diamond Jewelry is Everywhere!

Every week we read about celebrities getting engaged with beautiful blue sapphire and diamond engagement rings. Whether its a gorgeous right hand ring or a stunning bracelet, blue sapphire and diamond pieces are showing up everywhere! We wanted to showcase a few selections from our Calvin's Collection blue sapphire and diamond jewelry. How beautiful are these?!

Is My Jewelry Worth Appraising?

The first question we always get is: why should I have my jewelry appraised? The most common reason to get a jewelry appraisal is for insurance coverage. A detailed document describing your jewelry and its
worth assure you of a comparable replacement in case of loss or theft. Appraisals are generally performed on items valued in excess of $1,000, have sentimental value or when you choose to sell the jewelry. It is crucial to get an appraisal on items you wear daily or if you own a piece that you could not afford to replace. The Insurance Institute of America recommends that jewelry be re-appraised every two years. If you are interested in having your Calvin’s jewelry appraised or updated we have a Graduate Gemologist on site and with metal and diamond prices at their highest there is no better time to protect your jewelry! For more information contact our Austin store.  

 

Are stack bands on your wish list? Because they're on mine!

It seems like everywhere you look, people are rocking stack bands. Today at Calvin's we were matching and mismatching several fun styles. You can playfully stack diamond bands or even add some color to them with a gemstone of your choice. I’ve seen stacks of different colored mother’s rings, funky hammered thumb stacks, and even sparkly, delicate wedding stacks in different metals and textures. I’m in love with so many styles and they are definitely next on my wish list! Here are a few samples of stack bands, “Calvin’s style”. Show us how you like to wear your stacks, keep Austin sparkling!

 

Here is Jacqueline modeling some of our fun and fashionable stack bands!

 

 

A Proposal Over Austin

After dating for nearly six years, Jeff surprised Shelby with an incredible proposal on a helicopter ride over Austin. Here is her story:

It was Valentine's Day, and Jeff was being awfully secretive about our plans, which definitely wasn't the norm. We ended up in San Marcos after the long drive from north Austin, with me guessing the entire way what we were doing. Unfortunately, it wasn't outlet shopping, but we had an amazing brunch with yummy mimosas at the Cool Mint Cafe. I was still baffled as to why we were in San Marcos (assuming Jeff had simply waited too long and couldn't get a brunch reservation in downtown Austin), and was still more baffled when we got back in the car and started driving toward the middle of nowhere and not back to Austin. After a long drive through pastures and crops, I saw a giant sign on the side of the road: "SKYDIVING." As we started to turn into the driveway, I didn't know what to think! That's not an idea you just spring on someone, especially when they're wearing cute shoes! Jeff said "No, no. We're not going skydiving; we're not even getting into a plane." This caused confusion, since we were at an airport. Once we drove a little bit further - I saw it. A helicopter fueled up and ready to go, just for us! After a beautiful flight over Austin, where we met, dated, and fell in love, Jeff pulled the most beautiful ring out of his pocket and asked me to be his wife. Elated, I said "yes!" about a million times, and the pilot joked that he was glad they weren't going to go with Plan B and drop me off somewhere for saying "no." It was a completely unexpected, grand romantic gesture from a man who isn't usually prone to them. I couldn't have asked for a better proposal, and I couldn't have asked for a more beautiful ring!

It is so incredibly special that all of the girls at Calvin's had such a hand in creating my beautiful ring! It was so fun that everyone kept the secret with my husband and I was kept out of the loop when he picked up the ring. When I look at my left finger I don't just think of the sacred vows I took on my wedding day; I think about the hours of time spent by my amazing co-workers, vendors, and jewelers creating it just for me! -Shelby

Since the proposal, Shelby and Jeff got married and moved to Houston to begin their lives together. We miss seeing Shelby's smiling face everyday but she will always be apart of our Calvin's family! Congratulations to you both!

 

Journey of a Gemologist

For the last month I was attending the Gemological Institute of America (G.I.A.) campus to finish my Gemology degree. The campus is located in Carlsbad, California and was by far the most beautiful campus I had ever set foot on. With its location on top of a flowering hill with the ocean in clear view I knew this would be an experience I would never forget! The majority of my days were spent in a student workroom with lab equipment. My goal was to successfully complete my final course, Gem Identification, in a timely manner. The focus was separating natural versus synthetic gemstones and being able to identify any stone I was given.  After four weeks I was able to successfully complete the course and come back to Austin a Graduate Gemologist! Hooray!