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Goodbye Canopies
Annandale’s downtown is getting a facelift in 2020, and the initial steps of that process are underway with the demolition of the remaining canopies. Today…
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5 Ideas for Valentine’s Gifts
Flowers, chocolate and jewelry have always been the go-to gifts for Valentine’s Day. Here are a few ideas that fit those traditional genres, some with…
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We Buy Old Gold
So, what is old gold? You may have broken chains, a single earring, older fashions you no loner enjoy, a ring worn thin and beyond…
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A Classic Color of the Year
PANTONE® has announced the Color of the Year for 2020, and it’s a true classic. Classic Blue 19-4052) is calm and confident, and fuels connection…
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Jewelry Cleaning Gifts
Everyone enjoys admiring jewelry, especially clean jewelry! While we love seeing you stop in for regular inspection and deep cleaning of your frequently worn pieces,…
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Fancy Diamonds: The Asscher Cut
Fancy cut diamonds are a great start to creating a unique look in any piece of jewelry. Diamonds come in a wide range of interesting…
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Project Spotlight: Wedding Ring Makeover
If you love a gorgeous wedding ring makeover, read on! Our customer was looking to upgrade the look of her ring while maintaining as many…
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A Winning Chili Year
Annandale’s annual Chili Cook-Off, held the Saturday of Memorial weekend, never disappoints! Beautiful weather brought out another incredible crowd to sample a variety of recipes…
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Project Spotlight: Three Stone Rose Gold Ring
In this Project Spotlight, take a look behind the scenes at the creation of a stunning three-stone diamond ring. This beautiful engagement ring was envisioned…
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Project Spotlight: Custom Grey Diamond Ring
A customer approached us last summer with an idea for an engagement ring. He was looking for a pear-shaped grey diamond, with smaller white diamonds…