If you are on the lookout for jewelry - whether it be a chain for yourself, or a bracelet for your significant other - Washington DC has quite the offerings. And I am not talking about pawn shops either (although they sometimes make a great steal). Here are some of the finest Washington Jewelry stores in the DC area:
Alan Furman & Co
(202) 331-0671
Washington, DC 20001
Shah & Shah Inc
(202) 223-6001
1001 Connecticut Ave NW
Washington, DC 20036
Boone & Sons Inc
(202) 785-4653
1025 Connecticut Ave NW
Washington, DC 20036
Continental Jewelers
(202) 833-3366
1010 Connecticut Ave NW
Washington, DC 20036
I Gorman Jewelers
(202) 775-8544
1120 20th St NW
Washington, DC 20036
The Jewelry Factory
(202) 638-4949
Washington, DC 20001
Mervis Diamond Importers
(202) 293-0600
1828 L St NW
Washington, DC 20036
Mervis Diamond Importers
(202) 293-0600
1700 K St NW
Washington, DC 20006
Phoenix
(202) 338-4404
1514 Wisconsin Ave NW
Washington, DC 20007
Afram Jewelers
(202) 347-0332
803 15th St NW
Washington, DC 20005
Tabandeh Inc
(202) 244-0777
5300 Wisconsin Ave NW
Washington, DC 20015
Judy Diamond Assoc
(202) 728-0506
1155 15th St NW
Washington, DC 20005
Jewelry prices can fluctuate wildly with the market- whether its gold, diamonds, or platinum.
Well, I've been putting my nose to the grindstone over the last couple weeks on putting all the final pieces together for the grand opening of my new Wiccan supplies store downtown. I have already had the web store up and running for a little while now, and business is not bad when you consider what a short time the site has been up.
For the actual Wiccan store, we're going to be concentrating less on incense and candles and that type of thing than on lifestyle merchandise. Most of what we are anticipating to have in the boutique are things like Wiccan clothing, but we'll also carry some Wicca witchcraft supplies. There is plenty that sells to the older and more established Wiccans as well as some really sexy and youthful clothes that sell more to the teenage crowd. There will also be pretty jewelry with different precious and semi-prescious stones, each with little gift cards outlining the special significance of the gemstones in the piece. I probably won't be getting in too many books, since I sort of feel like the profits are too low on them and that they don't sell as well as I would need, but I can only think that I'll have a reasonable selection of some of the very best.
And we will probably stock just one or two shelves of your basic witchcraft gear, as much for decoration as for any other reason, and I will put a lot of funky Wiccan decorations around the shop and candles and incense burning and all of this. I have an image of the place in my mind's eye that I sure hope I can pull off when bringing it all together since if I can it will be such a totally awesome place to work at and earn a living. I'm also anticipating getting an opportunity to get together with more people in the nearby Wiccan community as well, as we haven't yet been introduced to that many of them since I moved out to the country and I have always found the people that are a part of this community to be so nice.
Here are six quick tips to help you choose the best Replica Watches retailer. While they are not foolproof they are certainly some great advice and will help you avoid problems with your order or with the company you are ordering from.
1. Make sure that watches on the website are the pictures of the actual watches being sold and not stock photos. This is good because you will be able to see pictures of the actual watch you will be buying, before you buy it.
2. Send an e-mail before you make a purchase and ask if the watch you are buying looks exactly as the watch on the picture. Also observe on how quick they are in responding to your e-mails. If they do not respond to your e-mail within a few days, avoid that website.
3. Use a credit card. By using a credit card you are protecting yourself in more way than one. First off you can have some assurance that if the company is able to process credit cards that they are probably a legitimate company, since it is hard to join credit card processing companies (but this is still not a guarantee). Second most credit cards today offer fraud protection, so you can purchase with the peace of mind that the credit card company will protect you if there are any unforseen problems with your purchase or with the company you purchased from.
4. Avoid any replica watch retailer that can only accept payment via Western Union, bank wire, check or money order. If you send a check or money order, wire money or use Western Union, the chances of getting your money back in the even of a problem are slim to none.
5. Make sure that the website you are buying from offers a money back guarantee. Getting a money back guarantee lets you know that the company you are buying from is confident in the products that they sell.
6. Look for companies that will keep your information confidential. You know how annoying it is to get those darn telemarketing and spam emails. So try and find a company that will keep your information confidential. If they do they will usually promote this to you on their home page or with some type of privacy protected seal.
So if you are looking for a Replica Watch, be it a Bell & Ross Replica Watches or Breitling Replica Watches, if you follow these quick tips you should be OK when it comes to getting your next Replica Watch online. And if not you will at least have properly protected your self against any problematic orders or problematic companies.
Nothing is as outstanding and incomparable in its beauty sterling silver jewelry. Not only does the brilliance of silver jewelry appeal to almost every person of any age, it also possesses that sublime sophistication that gold jewelry always seems to overdo.
If you don’t agree with this, try imagining any person completely covered in sterling silver jewelry.Let’s deck that person in sterling silver earrings; let’s place silver ropes around that person’s neck; a couple of silver rings to go along, and for good measure, we will even throw in one or two silver toe rings. So, what is the result?You see everyday wear. Now, picture that same person wearing the same jewelry, only this time, turn every piece into gold jewelry. And what do you have? This time you have a person who almost represents an entirely lit Christmas tree.
We are exaggerating, of course. However, it does truly describe the unreachable sophistication which sterling silver jewelry possesses.Even mixing and matching this kind of jewelry with any other gem or mineral, will still give you a stylish look. CZ jewelry or cubic zirconia jewelry, particularly CZ rings and CZ earrings are often paired with silver, and these always manage to look wonderful.
You should keep in mind however, that to preserve the beauty of your sterling silver jewelry, you should give it the proper attention that it deserves.First of all, you need to treat your silver exactly as its worth. You certainly would not wear your best dress to do menial chores around the house or do harsh corrosive applications, now would you? Sterling silver is basically the same. You should keep your jewelry away from objects that could scratch it or any harmful substances that could destroy it, like bleach or paint.
An occasional cleaning with silver-safe jewelry cleaners is also recommended. Over time, a build up or residue from months (even years) of use can cause silver to tarnish and look aged (somewhat gray and yellow in discoloration.) However, make sure that you take caution when cleaning sterling silver. This is especially true if you silver is matched with other minerals or gemstones.
I like gold, diamonds, precious gems, and fine watches as much as the next woman, but I wouldn't say that I've ever been attached to a particular brand of designer jewelry. After all, when people look at a diamond ring, they're more likely to admire the stone itself than to inquire where I got it from or who manufactured it. As long as my rings, necklaces, and earrings looked fabulous, I didn't really care what brand was attached to them. At least, that's how I felt until I discovered Cartier jewelry.
Of course I had heard about Cartier Jewelry before, and had even seen some pieces from their collection. But I always figured Cartier jewelry was way out of my league. If you have to ask the price you can't afford it, right? That was pretty much the situation I was in. But one day I had the opportunity to look at some Cartier jewelry close up, and I took a peek at the price tag. I was surprised to see that even though it was quite expensive, it certainly wasn't out of reach. I mean, I wouldn't have to mortgage my home to buy the watch I liked or anything like that. So I went ahead with the purchase.
I can't believe how different I felt while wearing my new watch! All Cartier jewelry is stylish, elegant, and luxurious, and my watch was no exception. To say that I was very impressed by the craftsmanship and sheer beauty of my timepiece would be an understatement. I own a bunch of watches because I usually prefer the variety, but I ended up wearing my new one all the time. I wore it to work, I wore it to go out with my friends, and I even wore it with jeans and a t-shirt on the weekends. Soon I wanted more Cartier jewelry to go along with my new watch.
Since I'm not made of money, however, I had to hold off until I had saved up enough to buy the ring I wanted next. While I was saving, I visited stores like Saks Fifth Avenue and other high end retailers just to look at Cartier jewelry and keep myself motivated. I also started checking websites and auction sites to see if I could get better prices on Cartier jewelry than I was seeing at the mall. I actually did find some reputable websites that sell discount designer jewelry , which meant I was able to get my ring much faster than anticipated.
I couldn't be happier with my Cartier jewelry purchases! I just love the way the pieces express a quiet elegance without being gaudy at all. I don't think I'll be purchasing any other brand for a long, long time.