Checking In All The New Goodies From Atlanta!

Well...I'm sitting here tonight after returning from the Southeast's largest jewelry show in Atlanta and I'm looking over all the new pieces we purchased for our clients.  You see, for jewelers...Christmas is beginning right now..yes, I mean right now!  We have to be thinking many months in advance, anticipating what our clients will like and following consumer demand and trends.

It's not always easy to do either...but thanks to our good customers, they're great about letting us know what they like and we do watch purchases like a hawk.  No we're not doing surveilance like the government but we do try to see what trends our client's purchases show us.

Right now one of the hot items we see coming along is the "Rhythm of Love" diamond jewelry which is powered by her heartbeat.  What do I mean by this?  Simple...with every movement made, the diamond in the center of one of these pendants or earrings will vibrate and I'm here to tell you its like nothing you've ever seen!

We've been testing and tracking sales of these "Rhythm of Love" items and so far, you (our clients) have judged them a winner by the way you're purchasing them!  If you really want to get a good look at them..watch this short Youtube video clip and you'll see what I mean  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lYb5eYfB-QM

Of course, we also picked up many new items such as a complete new line of men's titanium rings at super prices plus some diamond cocktail rings that will take your breath away!!!  Give us a few days to get all of this checked in and stop by for an early peek...yes, Christmas will be here before you know and your friends at The Gold Mine will be ready to serve you!

Take care,

Bill Warren, DDJ (Doctor of Dynamic Jewelry) & Owner
The Gold Mine
www.hudsongoldmine.com
828-726-1009

P.S. - mark your calendars now...this year marks our 20th Year Anniversary in Business and we've got great things planned for you in October!!

What Is The Right Kind Of Wedding Band For Him?

What is the right kind of wedding band for a man?  I guess I'm asked this question at least a couple of times every week.  My stock in trade answer is usually in the form of a question such as, "What kind of work does he do?"  This often dictates what the best band is.  An important consideration besides the usual price & budget consideration would be...what kind of material do you want the wedding band made of and what kind of conditions will it be worn under?  Here are a few materials to consider for "Him":

1.  Yellow or White Gold - this comes in either 10k, 14k, or 18k gold.  10k is the hardest form of gold while 18k gold has the highest gold content.  14k has often been cited as the favorite mix of both with price & durability.

2.  Platinum - a very hard, rare and dense material that in the precious metals is probably the most durable and is naturally white in color.

3.  Alternative Metals - a new thing on the market would be metals made from space age technology such as tungsten carbide, titanium, cobalt, black zirconium and many others.  The benefits of each of these are that they're extremely durable and scratch resistant.  Plus, unlike the gold & platinum wedding bands, the cost is usually under $250 making them a very attractive choice for rugged men and young couples on a budget.

Personally speaking, I've enjoyed wearing a titanium and 14k gold combination band for many years giving me the precious metal that I as a jeweler enjoy plus the durability of the new space age materials.

What is right for you?  Of course, only you can make that decision.  But, we would be glad to guide and assist you...stop by the Gold Mine, take your time, have fun and get the wedding band of his dreams!

Until Next Time,

Bill Warren, DDJ (Doctor of Dynamic Jewelry)
www.hudsongoldmine.com
828-726-1009

Star Wars Invades Hudson

Ok, I must admit it...I'm pretty tickled with myself right now!  Why you might ask?  Simple, we've just made one of the most important purchases ever for our store, "The Gold Mine Fine Jewelry & Gifts, Inc."  The purchase was of a 7000 Series Rofin Star Weld Laser Welder, quite simply the most powerful laser welder in the jewelry industry for the repair & intricate working on of fine jewelry.

No, you won't hear the sounds of Darth Vader or light sabers rattling about, but you will have the opportunity to have your jewelry designed or repaired using the coolest, most efficient laser technology available!  So, what does all this mean to you?

Again its simple...repairs that once were near the realm of impossibility can now be done with relative ease in minutes!!!  Maybe you owned an opal ring and because of opal's delicate nature, you couldn't have prongs rebuilt or retipped for fear of shattering an expensive opal.  Now with pinpoint accuracy, the repair of jewelry containing opals, emeralds, pearls and any other delicate gemstone is as fast as the swoosh of Luke Skywalkers light saber!

What's more, we can now safely weld and repair such items as broken eyeglass frames, costume jewelry and much, much more!  You'll discover just as I have that the repair is of a much higher quality when done with this laser and by a capable goldsmith such as the one's at The Gold Mine!

I invite you to stop by...you'll see me grinning from ear to ear...let me show my new machine and you'll wonder why you would ever let anyone but the Gold Mine repair your delicate jewelry.  Hey, you might even get the feeling that you're seeing the firing of the main weapon from the "Death Star"...can you tell I'm a Star Wars fan?  Take care and stop by for a demonstration...

Success,

Bill Warren, Owner/Registered Gemologist

The Gold Mine - Hudson, NC

828-726-1009

www.hudsongoldmine.com

P.S. - yes, we now wield a very powerful tool that we promise to use for the "Good of Mankind"...LOL

The December birthstone "Blue Topaz" is derived from the word "Tapas" meaning fire. This was because the ancients thought this gem had cooling properties. Some have sad that it not only cooled boiling water when thrown in, but that it could also cool boiling tempers. The gemstone was also credited with many healing powers such as the ability to cure insanity (I need this one sometimes), asthma, weak vision and insomina. Some even thought the blue topaz to have magical powers rendering its wearer invisible in certain situations.

Pure topaz is colorless but due to certain elements, it can come in a variety of colors such as blue, pale green, red, yellow and pink. Topaz is often heat treated to give the various blue colors such as sky blue, swiss blue and the treasured london blue.

Topaz is found in the USA, Brazil, Sri Lanka, China and Mexico.

In researching this article, I found that the gift of blue topaz is a symbol of love and fidelity. Luckily, this cool gemstone has no legendary power to put out the burning flame of love!

Stop by during this Christmas season and check out our blue topaz selection as well as other wonderful gifts for your loved ones!

Sincerely,
Bill Warren, Registered Gemologist Appraiser & Owner
The Gold Mine
545 Main St.
Hudson, NC 28638
828-726-1009
www.hudsongoldmine.com