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Around Your Finger: Perhaps the
most symbolic and lasting items associated with marriage are the engagement and
bride and groom’s wedding rings, and then further down the road, anniversary
bands. Eastern North Carolina features many well-known and well-thought-of
custom jewelers who take great pride in their major name offerings, as well as
their custom-designed items. The area also features trusted jewelers
specializing in fine vintage jewelry, so the choice is up to you, something old
or something new – either way it will be very special.
When talking to a jeweler about ring purchases, show him (or her) the style you
like, or tell him about the person the item is intended for and let the
conversation and the options for rings go from there. Also ask the jeweler about
gemstone quality and how it’s measured. It’s an important and also a very
interesting factor. Keep in mind cut, clarity, color and carat weight as talking
points.
Those getting married should note that there is a growing trend to let the bride
or groom-to-be, be involved in the selection of their own ring. Remember this
wedding item lasts forever and is worn every day, so the selection process
should involve great thought either by the person giving the ring and/or the
person who will be wearing it.
While visiting the jeweler, also consider asking what gifts he or she might have
for wedding attendants. You’re sure to get some great ideas such as earrings,
brooches or nautical bracelets for women or unique cufflinks for men, and you
may be able to walk out of one store with your entire gift list covered.
Just make sure
that for attendants, men or women, each gift is exactly the same or about the
same price.
Read more about big event jewelry & local jewelers
in the print version of the
Coastal Event Planner.
Select
Jewelers:
Diamond Shoal Jewelers
4737 Arendell Street, Morehead City, NC
252.726.9582
DP
Jewelry Designs
4667-c Arendell Street, Morehead City, NC
252.727.0550
www.dpjewelry.com
Hearne’s Jewelers
22 Rivertown Square, New Bern, NC
252.637.2784
Stamper’s Jewelers
435 Front Street, Beaufort, NC
252.728.4967
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