Jewelry Shopping Guide

When the occasion arises when you need to purchase high-quality jewelry, there are many options besides the ubiquitous shops. These jewelers may well have some quality items, but they are mass produced and can’t customize jewelry. Schwanke-Kasten Jewelers has created a handy jewelry shopping guide to help you through this process.

Jewelry Shopping Guide – Occasions

Proper jewelry usually marks special occasions such as weddings, anniversaries, birthdays, and the like. To really have a perfect gift, a personal jeweler is more of  craftsman at your service. Rather than working for them, trying to sell the items the store has, a personal jeweler possesses artistic skill and will work with you to come up with the perfect design, perfect ring settings, and custom stone arrangement. The personal jeweler is passionate about their craft, and is proud of their work. Whatever special ideas or necessary elements of your item, your personal jeweler works for you and won’t rest until you get exactly the piece you need for that special occasion.

Between online reviews and physically visiting the jeweler, you can decide if the selection on offer suits your style. If it doesn’t, then move on to the next shop and do the same, until you find one that makes you feel like you’re in the right place for what you want.

Antiques?

If you have a bit of knowledge about jewelry, a fantastic choice for a first stop would be a shop that specializes in used/antique items, usually bought from estate sales of affluent people. In this type of shop, you can find beautiful jewelry in antique styles and stones with unique cuts.

The Affordable Option

The chain stores carry an inventory, are relatively affordable, and can perform minor repairs. The quality of their selection, although adequate, is a bit generic.

Individual jewelers such as on the High Street carry unique pieces created in-store. Many of these non-chain jewelers, particularly the ones that look like they have been in that location for a long time, are family owned and can perform complex repairs due to their expertise in metallurgy.

With so many choices, you want to sure to find the right jeweler.  Explore what Schwanke-Kasten Jewelers have to offer you today!