Celebrating Your Roots...

  • By sarah sockolof
  • 17 Mar, 2023
Sometimes the most precious gifts we can give (or receive) are already sitting in our jewelry box. 

Heirloom jewelry is one of the greatest ways to connect with loved ones through time. As such, these pieces are not meant to sit in the back of a jewelry box. They are meant to be worn with pride and treasured from generation to generation. That said, sometimes you might acquire a piece that doesn’t suit your style or taste – but it still means something to you.  
 

This is where we come in...

Whether you've inherited jewelry from loved ones, or you have a piece you'd like to pass down, we want to make sure your heirlooms will be well preserved and well loved. First, we will evaluate the piece’s metal and gemstone durability and condition to discern whether it can and/or should be repaired or altered. Then, we can dream together. You may already know what changes you'd like to make, but if not, that's ok too! We would love to make some suggestions.... 

 

- Wear It Differently: Maybe necklaces just aren't your style... we can turn a strand of pearls into stackable bracelets or take gemstones from one piece and set them in a ring that you'll wear with you everywhere you go. Many gemstones can be ‘repurposed’ into different pieces. And we encourage you to think of what you would like best. Earrings? A ring? A bracelet? Or a necklace? Options can be abundant and provide an opportunity for you to see the jewelry in a new light. 

- Reset Precious Stones: If you inherited an engagement ring, we can update the style by crafting something completely "you" with the stones that preserve your family's history – a pendant, per se, or maybe inserted into a stylish gold bangle.  

- Elevate Your Metals: If you love the gemstones featured in the jewelry, but not the metal setting, we can help find a new mounting – of a similar or a different style. Maybe you’d prefer platinum to yellow gold to make your diamond "pop." Maybe rose gold goes better with your skin tone than white gold, or you simply don't care for the style of your necklace's chain. Whatever the case, we have options. 

We honor the priceless value of these heirlooms and take great care in breathing new life into them. Thank you for entrusting us with your most treasured pieces. Please stop by for a visit or give us a call if you have a piece (or pieces) you'd like to reimagine. 


Your friends at Simms. 

By Simms Jewelers 17 Feb, 2024

The Basics:
Mineral: Quartz
Chemical Formula: SiO₂
Color: Purple tones, pink, and green

Mohs Scale Hardness: 7

 

A stone that can range from the lightest of lilacs to the deepest of violets, amethyst has captured hearts for centuries, and is the lucky birthstone of February as well as the gemstone for 6th and 17th wedding anniversaries.

Early Greek legends associated amethyst with Dionysus, the god of wine and pleasure (also known as Bacchus by the Romans) - as such, legends reflected the belief that wearing amethyst kept the wearer clear-headed and quick-witted, and that the stone helped prevent drunkenness. We can't attest to THAT, but appreciate the sentiment.

If you're looking for a larger gem, amethyst may be your friend - this stone can be found in relatively large sizes with immense clarity. Did you know that the GIA Museum displayed an amethyst crystal that weighs 164 pounds?

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The Basics:
Mineral: Corundum
Chemical Formula: Al₂O₃
Color: All variations of red, from pinkish to dark brownish red

Mohs Scale Hardness: 9

 

As the color of passion, courage, and resilience, rubies are the life of the party. And resilient they are! Ranking just behind the diamond in strength, rubies register a 9 on the Mohs scale of hardness. Said another way, they can handle the heat and will NOT get out of the kitchen, thankyouverymuch.

The party has ARRIVED! Not only is ruby the birthstone for July, it is also used to celebrate 15th and 40th wedding anniversaries. If ever a gemstone were to celebrate love, it's the ruby.

Deriving from the Latin word rubens , which means red, rubies have been renowned for centuries. They were even recorded in Sanskrit as the "King of Gems".

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As we enter Women's History Month, punctuated by International Women's Day, we are joining the celebration to honor female contributions and achievements.


Being especially partial to fine jewelry, we have a fierce gratitude for the women pioneering, innovating and leading this industry.


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