Caring for you Jewelry

CARING for your Jewelry

I’VE been fortunate my whole life to have a wonderful family. I’ve also been fortunate to have a family that works hard at our business, which is Turley Mfg. Jewelers. Recently my dad (Bryan) and I sat down, to talk about some tips that we could offer to our customers that may help them get the best quality and longest life out of their jewelry. I did quite a bit of asking, which left dad doing a fair amount of answering.

We have this to offer. With any ring that has prongs and stones that is worn on a regular basis, you should have it checked at least twice a year. If the ring has small stones, like a lot of the modern halo settings do, it should be checked more frequently, as it has more opportunity to become damaged given the size and number of the prongs. We often see wedding sets that have the engagement ring and wedding band separate, and we encourage folks to have them soldered together, because when they can spin and move against one another, they cause wear and diminishing that isn’t necessary. Often times we see customers whose rings are a bit over or under sized. We recommend that to avoid losing the ring or causing damage, that you try your hardest to keep your ring properly sized (although we understand that doing so is harder during the holiday season…). We also understand that you and your ring do not like being separated, but would like to remind you that diamond rings weren’t made for laying stone or landscaping.

So while it may be hard to not wear it, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.

My grandfather (Everett) often reminded customers with watches that need maintenance, to pick a date about 6 months apart and have their watch checked around those times. He would offer that if you pick your anniversary, and then a holiday or milestone around 6 months later, it can be more easily remembered. Dad and I hold the same true for jewelry. Another incentive to getting your jewelry checked is that when you bring it in, and we inspect it, we clean it so that we can see any flaws, or imperfections. If all is well, you leave the shop with a much brighter and eye catching ring. We appreciate our customers and know that you appreciate your jewelry, and if you can remember these tips we know that you’ll be pleased with your jewelry for a long, meaningful time.

- Matt Turley

Located in downtown Evansville, Turley Jewelers provides one-of-a-kind jewelry designs and is the oldest family jewelry store in the area. For more information go to www.turleymfgjewelers.com or visit their store at 12 NW 3rd St. Evansville, Indiana

GIFTS FOR YOUR GUYS

THIS issue’s editor pick for best groomsmen gifts are the Corkcicle Chillsner and the Corkcicle Whiskey Wedge sold at Thyme in the Kitchen, located at 2308 W Franklin Street in Evansville. The Corkcicle Chillsner is an in-bottle, drinkthrough beer chiller. You just freeze it and then insert it into any standard size bottled beer (9") bottle. The Whiskey Wedge is designed to melt much slower than smaller traditional ice cubes because who likes watered down whiskey? Keep your drink’s full flavor, and make those groomsmen happy with these thoughtful gifts!