Hometown Close-Up

Photography by JACK FOLEY

How well do you know Hingham? We sent photographer Jack Foley out to capture closeup snapshots of local sights around town. See if you can recognize where each image was taken. Turn the page to check your answers!

Answers:

A. “A Bale of Turtles, a Croak of Frogs” sculpture by David Phillips, located at Founder’s Park at intersection of North and South Streets.

B. Wire flower sculpture at Derby Street Shops

C. Hingham Liquors Sign

D. Bronze sculpture of St. Paul at St. Paul’s Parish by artist Susan Luery

E. Hingham Maritime Center

F. Heart on the road by Glastonbury Abbey

G. Hingham Maritime Center

H. Bare Cove Fire Museum

I. Mural behind The Snug

J. Scarlet Oak Tavern

K. Derby Pride Mural - Snap a photo and share it on social #DerbyPrideWall and Derby Street Shops will donate a dollar per photo to Hingham Pride Project (up to $1,000).

L. A rock gifted from Hingham, England, located near the door to Hingham Memorial Bell Tower.

M. Iron gate by Old Ship Church

N. Intersection of North and South Street

O. South Shore Model Railway Club

If you’re considering investing in a special piece of diamond or gemstone jewelry, it’s important to go to a trusted source. Here in Hingham, we’re lucky to have local experts who are happy to answer all of your questions. We stopped by two local jewelery stores to highlight a few of their exquisite pieces and gather a few helpful tips for buying and caring for gemstone jewelry.

Photography and Styling by Lisa Czech

LOCAL EXPERT: DESCENZA DIAMONDS

114 Derby St., Hingham | 781-740-2070 | descenza.com

ONE-OF-A-KIND

Like a human fingerprint, each diamond is unique and has distinctive characteristics. The 4Cs (cut, color, clarity, and carat) set the standard when assessing a diamond’s value. The word carat derives from the word carob, a Mediterranean seed, which has an extremely consistent weight for measuring. The greater the carat weight, the more valuable the diamond is.

Consider Colors

September’s Birthstone is the sapphire. The word comes from the Greek Sappheiros, which means blue stone. While it is most common to see deep blue sapphires, they also come in a range of other colors, including pale pink, orange, green, yellow and violet.

Timeless Treasures

High-quality jewelry is always a good investment. Not only will you feel elegant when you’re wearing it, but it also holds its value and can become a cherished family heirloom. Jewelry that is made from superior materials is also easier to have reshaped, resized, or redesigned without losing quality.

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Hingham Jewelers is a local business with deep roots in the Hingham community. Founded in 1948 by Angelo “Mike” Manjos in a tiny storefront in Hingham Square, the business has continued to expand its offerings over the years to best serve its customers. The family-owned business is now located on Whiting Street and is managed by Stacey Page (Mike’s daughter), her husband Dave, and their son Michael, who joined the business full-time in 2020.

LOCAL EXPERT: HINGHAM JEWELERS

35 Whiting St., Hingham | 781-749-2108 | HinghamJewelers.com

Watch For Wear

Your jewelry, particularly your rings, should be inspected twice a year. This will ensure your stones are tight, and secure with properly built-up prongs.

Hingham Jewelers offers free inspection and while-you-wait cleaning.

Damage Control

Don’t wear your jewelry to the gym. Exercising with your jewelry on can change the shape of your rings, in particular, which can result in metal fatigue, or losing stones.

Renewed Style

Don’t let your jewelry sit unworn in your jewelry box! Your gems and gold can be repurposed into a new custom piece of jewelry made to match your style. We offer free custom jewelry design consultations, and many pieces can be made by our team of goldsmiths on the South Shore.

1. A. Jain two-tone sterling silver and 18k yellow gold Swiss Blue Topaz Timeless bracelet, accented with 0.40 ctw of diamonds. 2. 18k Yellow gold geometric diamond necklace featuring 1.40 ctw of diamonds.

3. 18k Yellow gold geometric diamond necklace featuring 1.40 ctw of diamonds. 4. 14k Yellow gold triple-row diamond bangle bracelet, featuring 2.32 ct. of diamonds. 5. 14k White gold emerald-cut diamond eternity band, featuring 4.72 ctw of diamonds. 6. 14k White gold with sapphire and diamond eternity band, featuring 1.84 ctw of diamonds and 2.36 ct. of sapphires. 7. 14k White gold with sapphire and diamond bracelet. Sapphire total weight: 5.73 ctw, diamond total weight: 4.48 ctw.