As a small business, we’re thrilled to be a part of the Shop Small Movement, proudly backed by American Express. This movement is a nationwide effort to support and celebrate small businesses every day and everywhere. 

We’ve been a proud member of the Houston community since 1953, and it’s been exciting to watch other small businesses in the area flourish as well. 

When you shop at small businesses, you not only support our local economy but also promote thriving communities across the country. In fact, for every dollar you spend when you Shop Small, approximately 67 cents stays in the local community.* That’s something we can all get behind. 

Plus we warmly welcome all major credit card brands, including American Express^® Cards, so you can pay for things you need in the way that’s most convenient for you.

Whether you’re looking for diamonds or other fine jewelry, you’re a part of something bigger when you Shop Small with us. We appreciate your year-round support!

*The statistic cited is an estimate based on calculations using data on small businesses with under 100 employees from the U.S. Small Business Administration, as reported in the 2018 Small Business Economic Impact Study conducted by Econsult Solutions, Inc. (ESI) on behalf of American Express.

Seasonal Trends

Record High Gold Prices have people rushing in to sell their old gold & silver items to Houston’s award winning gold buyer, multi year BBB award winner, Houston Jewelry!

The Fine Art of Ring Stacking

Today’s popular fashion trend is the wearing of numerous rings at once. Whether all on one finger, one hand, or on multiple fingers and both hands, there are no rules to ring stacking. Simply start with a focal piece and move outward. 

What is it you want to highlight? Possibly your favorite all-time go-to ring, a wedding, engagement, class, or birthstone ring. They’re your fingers; only you can decorate them to suit your personality and style. 

A modest approach. Start with your ring finger and add a second to your middle-finger. If you’re comfortable with the look, duplicate it on your other hand. Try mixing and matching a statement piece with a delicate design. If you’re using rings of the same size, highlight the middle finger by building a stack of two or three designs. 

Feel bold? Use the triangle method to balance your look. Since it is usually the longest, use your middle finger as the focal point, add a delicate ring to the top joint. Place another to the bottom joint of your ring finger and a third to the bottom joint of your index finger. For the more, the merrier look, add an inverted triangle to your other hand. 

Feel free to express yourself by experimenting with new shapes, widths, colored metals, and textures, plain or embellished with gemstones or diamonds. 

Did You Know?

Rings can harbor bacteria, although if washing your hands thoroughly and frequently with warm water and a non-abrasive soap, it shouldn’t be a problem. The CDC recommends using a hand sanitizer with a 60% alcohol-base, which is not harmful to jewelry. However, stay away from non-alcohol sanitizers as they typically use chlorine-based compounds which can be harmful and NEVER use ANY hand sanitizer on pearl jewelry! Confused? Be safe and bring your rings to us for a thorough cleaning. 

September Birthstone

Sapphire.

Second only to diamonds in hardness, sapphires are ideal for daily use and make beautiful additions to engagement rings. Sapphires are thought to ward off disease, bring peace and happiness, and have long been given as a token of love and loyalty.  

Dazzling Diamond Choices

When purchasing a diamond for a loved one or for yourself, the enormous amount of information to sort through can be quite overwhelming. Keep calm, we’re here to help you make a confident and educated decision. 

First, for whom are you buying this spectacular piece of diamond jewelry? Will this purchase involve a life changing event, represent a heartfelt gesture of love or gratitude? Or, is it an exciting, impromptu, self-purchase?

The diamond’s shape is an essential factor and you will want to consider what might be preferred by the person for whom you are buying it. Will it match their sense of style and will they be comfortable wearing it?

Today, there are a wide variety of diamond shapes to select from, most popular being the round, emerald, pear, oval, princess, cushion and marquise. It is the cut that describes the proportions and angles of a diamond. Many people confuse cut with the shape of a diamond. A well-cut diamond is one that will reflect light from one mirror cut facet to another and projects the light through the top of the stone. 

Color is yet another player. No longer is diamond jewelry limited to classic pure white, colorless gems. Thanks to advanced technology, fancy colored diamonds are among today’s gemstone best sellers. 

Carat is a diamond’s measure of weight, not size. One full carat is equal to 100 points, a ¾ carat diamond is the same as 75 points, etc. the cut and the mounting can make a diamond appear larger than its actual weight. 

Did You Know?

Men are no longer taking a back seat when it comes to wearing jewelry. While watches are probably the most useful piece, today’s gender-neutral accessories are all pieces men can use to complement an outfit. Whatever the occasion, you can’t go wrong with a metal or leather bracelet, diamond stud earring or a basic gold, stainless or sterling chain to add an edge to a simple outfit. Signet rings, cuff links and tie tacks are always a safe bet for a classic, sophisticated look.

December Birthstones

Turquoise and Zircon are both prized since Biblical times for their beauty and promise of prosperity. Tanzanite, a glittering purple-blue gem named in honor of Tanzania, where it was discovered in 1967, is today one of the world’s most popular gems.   

Holiday Highlight

Enchanting Gift Ideas

Valentine’s Day is the one special day of the year when tokens of affection are given to family members, close friends and specific loved ones. February 14th is a day set apart for the display of emotion, devotion, passion and sincerity. It is not only a day for sweethearts, but a day filled with sentiment and feeling for anyone sharing a special bond. Since the 19th century, Valentine’s Day has been celebrated with flowers, candy and of course, the everlasting gift of fine jewelry.

Traditional gifts include heart shaped designs, as the heart is thought to be the center of all human emotions, and since love is a strong emotion, heart shaped jewelry is a classic gift of love. Other popular Valentine’s gift ideas include love knots, friendship bracelets, cuff links, message and personalized jewelry.

There are also certain colors associated with Valentine’s Day. Orange represents a possibility of love, pink is a promise of love, red is believed to be true love, and white represents fidelity and the pledge of undying love. Whether a walk in the park, candlelit dinner, or a gift of fine jewelry, thoughtful offerings from the heart are always appreciated on the day devoted to celebrating love.

Did You Know? At this year’s Golden Globe Awards, statement necklaces took first place on the red carpet, edging out the longtime reigning earring. Elegant, dramatic, sophisticated necklaces were seen in all shapes and sizes, ruling the necklines of some of the biggest stars and A-listers today. Congratulations to this year’s Golden Globe’s fashion forward accessory. We look forward to seeing more of you!

February Birthstone Amethyst. Few gemstones are as famous or as distinctive as the purple-lavender amethyst, the most popular form of precious quartz. Sincerity and sober thought are the traditional virtues given to those of February birth. Amethyst is said to promote calm, balance, peace, and to eliminate impatience.

Holiday Gift Bag

Designs for Spirit & Support   

Unique designs inspired by the thought of healing and the comfort of mind, body and soul are being seen in abundance this season. Jewelry created with the intent to enhance spirituality, comfort loss, ward off disease and offer inspiration, hold both meaning and significance, while encouraging the mindset of a positive future.

Awareness Ribbons. The meanings of these colorful ribbons folded into a loop depend on the color. Each is a show of support or to raise awareness for a cause. The use of a ribbon was first seen in the early 1970s, when the song “Tie a Yellow Ribbon Round the Ole Oak Tree” was released.

The Tree of Life. For centuries, the tree has been a symbol of family and immortality. As the tree grows old, it bears seeds that contain its very essence, allowing it to become immortal. It is a symbol of strength, a fresh start, positive energy, good health and a bright future.

The Evil Eye. Tied to a popular legend dating back 3,000 years, it is considered one of the strongest symbolic images known around the world. Once thought of as a look given to inflict harm and bad luck, today wearing the evil eye is the only way to protect against the power of the evil eye by “reflecting” the evil look.

The Hamsa (Hand). A protective sign thought to bring its owners happiness, luck, health, and good fortune, the hand can be worn with the fingers pointing up or down. Most importantly, it is believed to offer its owner protection from the evil eye.

This holiday season, treat yourself or give a gift of meaning and inspiration to someone special.

Did You Know?

Sotheby’s Geneva recently held and auction of the royal jewelry collection partially owned by Marie Antoinette. For the first time in 200 years, this extraordinary jewelry collection was revealed to the public. The diamond and pearl pendant that once belonged to Antoinette sold for $36.2 million, setting a world auction record for a natural pearl.

Before her execution, the Queen wrapped her jewels in a box and sent them to Vienna for safe harbor. In 1796 her daughter was presented with the family jewels.

December Birthstones

Turquoise and Zircon are both prized since Biblical times for their beauty and promise of prosperity. Tanzanite, a glittering purple-blue gem, in one of the newest birthstones and has quickly become one of the world’s most popular gems.