How To Find A Ring That Suits Your Hand

Everyone’s hand is a little bit different. Fingers can be long, short, thin or wide; they can be spaced close together or far apart. Rings can always be resized for a perfect custom fit, but there are certain ring designs that flatter certain types of fingers, in the same way that certain dress patterns compliment certain figures. If you’re looking for a ring that will perfectly embellish your finger, follow these helpful tips for finding a ring that suits your hand.

Short Fingers

If you have short fingers, your ideal ring should lengthen your hand. Narrow-width bands are the best way to create that elongated shape. Marquise, oval or pear-shaped centers are more elongating than rectangular or square centers.

Long, Slender Fingers

Many different styles of bands and stones will be flattering on long, slender fingers. The engagement ring or wedding band you choose is really dependent on your personality, so find a ring that suits your unique style. Rings with a princess-cut center diamond, are a particularly strong and dynamic choice for people with long, slender fingers.

Wide Fingers

Slender bands may accentuate the width of your fingers, so you may want to avoid them if you have wide fingers. A split-shank band can help to elongate the finger, drawing the eye along the length of the finger rather than focusing on its width.

Knuckles

If you’re trying to draw attention away from your knuckles, a ring is the perfect way to re-shift the visual focus of your hand. Wide bands and ornate centers are a great way to pull the eye along your finger away from your knuckles. Let the ring become the centerpiece of your hand, and all the other features of your finger will fade into the background. 

Finding the most flattering ring for your finger can be a challenge. It’s important that your ring be proportionate and attractive without compromising your personal style. If you’re looking for your dream engagement ring, wedding band, or anniversary ring, you’ll find it in The Gold Mine's wide range of styles and designs.

Stop by soon,

Bill Warren, Owner/Registered Gemologist

The Gold Mine www.hudsongoldmine.com

828-726-1009

The Gold Mine is featured on "Life In The Carolinas" TV Show

To our surprise, we were recently contacted about appearing on Carl White's "Life In The Carolinas" syndicated TV program that is aired all over NC & SC.  The show features people, places and events going on in the Carolina's!

I have to admit it was a bit nerve racking during filming but also lots of fun as Carl and his staff put everyone here at ease.  He was also very kind to focus not just on us but our town and a charity that is very near and dear to our hearts.

He also showed our son Dillon performing as well as telling a bit of background about our family and our biz...I thought our friends would enjoy seeing this if they missed the original airing of it on TV.  Click on the link below to watch our portion of the show at:

http://hudsongoldmine.com/news-and-events

You just never know what is going to happen in downtown Hudson and this program came as a pleasant surprise to us all.  Let us know your thoughts!

Take Care,

Bill Warren, Registered Gemologist/Owner
The Gold Mine of Hudson
www.hudsongoldmine.com 
email:  goldman86@bellsouth.net

Store Address:  545 Main St. Hudson, NC 28638  Telephone:  828-726-1009

He Hung The Moon & Stars Hits Stores Across America

It is a nice feeling of confirmation when you know you have a winner!  Our new Christian themed jewelry collection known as "He Hung The Moon & Stars" has certainly done well here at The Gold Mine and continues to grow daily.  However, a very nice surprise is in the requests we've had from several retailers around the USA to carry the line which was designed by owner Bill Warren.

Therefore, a whole new company called B & A Enterprises has been created to handle the requests for retailers elsewhere to carry the product.  Hard to believe but this whole thing is a North Carolina born & bred idea!!

The outpouring of support from our clients has been unreal and we're tickled to death that you love both sizes of this popular pendant!

With several necklaces to choose from, you can easily accessorize your Moon & Stars pendant...men and women both can enjoy them by changing the necklace.

Best of all, a portion from each sale of "He Hung The Moon & Stars" is donated to the Robin's Nest Children's Advocacy Center who helps abused children and their families!  Its a true Win/Win for everyone!

Who knows where this may lead?  And it all started right here in good 'ole Hudson, NC!!!

'til next time,

Bill Warren, Owner
The Gold Mine
828-726-1009
www.hudsongoldmine.com

A Worthy Development - He Hung The Moon and Stars Jewelry Collection

HE HUNG THE MOON & STARS Jewelry Collection

One of the biggest pleasures I derive as a jeweler is to help a local charity near and dear to my heart.  The Robin's Nest Children's Advocacy is one of those charities and they help abused children and their families.  Recently, we created a new line of jewelry called, "He Hung The Moon & Stars" TM that honors our loving Creator and Psalms 8:3.  See the story about the creation of this below:

Doing something of this nature puts a lot of "ME" out there and realizing that some folks probably thing, "Oh, he's just trying to line his pockets by doing this", let me explain...

The story above is true and it really did happen to me.  I believe when God gives you an inspired idea like this...its very important to act upon it and to "Give back" as only you can do.  You see, the Robin's Nest does a ministry in its own right by helping needy children and their families.

In doing this line of jewelry as our way of ministry, we are donating 10% of the sale from each Moon & Stars pendant to the Robin's Nest and better yet, we're doing our best to bring national recognition to them.

Recently, we were interviewed by Southern Jewelry News, Mid-America Jewelry News and Instore Magazine...all national publications and of course, we told them all about this wonderful charity and how we're trying to bring recognition to them and guess what?  They're printing articles in each publication for us...wow..isn't God awesome!!!

Getting back to the pendants for a moment...here are a few pics to give you an idea and of course, they can be worn by men and women depending upon the necklace you choose to go with it!

  

The bigger versions sale for $99 with your pick of necklace and the smaller versions sale for $79 with your choice of chain...very reasonable wouldn't you say?

Stop by and take a look at them and support a very good cause, "The Robin's Nest Children's Advocacy"

Thanks,

Bill Warren, Owner

The Gold Mine

www.hudsongoldmine.com

goldman86@bellsouth.net

828-726-1009

545 Main Street Hudson, NC 28638

Www.facebook.com/hehungthemoon

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!!

It's A Roller Coaster Ride On The Precious Metals Market

Ok, I must admit myself that the last few weeks have been a roller coaster ride in the precious metals market!  Many folks have asked if they should go ahead and sell their old scrap gold & silver or continue to wait for prices to go back up...well....

Perhaps we can look at this a couple of different ways:

1.  It appears that the economy is strengthening albeit slowly and as things progress and get better and the dollar strengthens, precious metal prices will go down.

2.  There are those who say that the economy is completely bankrupt and that we should hold onto our precious metals as a "Safehaven" investment.  Of course, this is a bit negative and I tend to feel that America, who has the world's largest economy in scale has quite a way to go before its bankrupt.

Everyone is obviously entitled to their personal opinion but here is mine...

Its better to take advantage of the gold & silver prices still being historically high and make a little than lose a lot!  Almost daily we're still seeing folks bringing their old metals in and we've put cold, hard cash in their pocket.

What are things that we purchase from clients?  Old broken gold & silver chains, rings, bracelets, mis-matched earrings, dental gold (yes, old teeth), platinum...you name it, if it has precious metal we probably buy it.

Why do we buy it?  Because much of it can be recycled and used in our very large repair department to fix other's jewelry items or to make new jewelry with.  Sometimes we might purchase a nice, older item to sale as estate jewelry.

You can simply bring your items by any time for a FREE, no hassle, no obligation evaluation and if things feel good to you, we'll purchase your items on the spot!

"til next time,

Bill Warren, DDJ (Doctor of Dynamic Jewelry) & Owner
The Gold Mine of Hudson, NC
828-726-1009
www.hudsongoldmine.com
email:  goldman86@bellsouth.net

Memories of Mother's Day

Mother's Day is fast approaching on May 12th.  My dear mother has been gone now for a couple of years and I really miss her so.  Thinking back over the years, it was always a happy occasion to visit her over the Mother's Day holiday along with my two sisters, enjoy fellowship and a good meal.

Usually, we gave Mom a lil' something every year although she was just as happy if we just spent time with her.  One year I gave Mom a new Mother's Ring and it always brought me lots of joy to see her wearing it...it was also one of the first things I found after she passed away while going thru her cherished treasure box.

As a jeweler, I often see people who come in to buy their Mom's a present for Mothers Day and of course, fine jewelry does "Capture the Moment" but I also think its even more important to let her know just how much you love her and care.

If you're looking for a great Mother's Day present, I invite you to stop by...our staff will be glad to take lots of time to insure you pick the perfect gift for her.  But even more importantly, I hope you'll take time out of your busy schedule to spend some time with that important lady who brought you into the world!  Looking back, I have great memories of Mother's Day, but oh what I'd give to have one more Mother's Day with my Mom!

Take care,

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

The Life of A Jeweler at a Trade Show

So....here I am today in Atlanta, Georgia preparing to go to the southeast's largest jewelry show.  Surprisingly, for "Hotlanta"...its really cold here and I'll be glad to get warmed up at the show.  Some people ask me what its like for a jeweler to go to such a large jewelry show so I'm going to tell you..

First of all, when I go to a major trade show, I keep in mind what my customer's have been asking me  for in the way of jewelry and I also look for emerging trends in the jewelry industry.  Many times, I've been able to spot a hot and upcoming jewelry trend months ahead of my competition simply because I keep abreast of such things at these shows.

Going to a major jewelry show can be a bit overwhelming when you consider there is more jewelry under one roof to look at than going to 100 jewelry stores.  The security at an event like this is just like you think it would be...tight!!  With cameras, security guards, plain clothes detectives everywhere..it would be really hard for theft to happen although I'm sure it probably does.

With hundreds of jewelry vendors to see...the scope of the whole thing is quite amazing.  I simply try to look for things I think my customers will be interested in, visit my best suppliers to see what they're offering and of course we look at what everyone says is going to be hot.

Seminars are also of great importance to me as today,  I plan to go to two different ones.  One is on the four seasons of the jewelry biz and deals greatly with how to market to my customers and the other is on Estate Jewelry buying.  We are considering do even more estate jewelry biz at The Gold Mine so this seminar will help make me even better at it.

By the end of the day, we'll have walked 10 miles or more seeing everything, talking with friends both old & new..but it will all have been worth it.  Its fun but I'm always glad to get back to downtown Hudson.

Tim Call, our store's goldsmith will be trying out lots of new jewelry repair equipment and later on we plan to have some great brazilian food...so thats it..the life of a jeweler going to a major trade show.

'til next time,

Bill Warren, Owner/Registered Gemologist
The Gold Mine of Hudson, NC
www.hudsongoldmine.com
828-726-1009

Introducing Lafonn Jewelry

Introducing the "Lafonn Jewelry Collection"

 

Ok, I must admit it...I'm a little tickled with myself today!  You see we recently added something that I believe our customers are going to love!  Of course, this is none other than the "Lafonn Jewelry Collection".

 

Lafonn jewelry features the ultimate in vintage jewelry design at a price that puts owning a fine piece of jewelry in everyone's budget.  With Canary yellow colors, sapphire blue as well as chocolate looks...these pieces of "Eye Candy" capture everyone's imagination!  Most of these rings, pendants, bracelets and earrings fall within the $100-300 price range...hard to believe, but true!!!

You may be asking yourself, "Ok Bill, just what is Lafonn anyway..is diamond, cz or what?"  Lafonn jewelry features Lassaire man made gemstones which are actually one of the closest things to real diamond you can get.  The gems are very tough & durable and are cut to very exacting standards.  The mountings are made of the finest sterling silver bonded with genuine platinum for look & durability.  In the purchase of a Lafonn item, you're getting a very well made piece of fine jewelry that looks like pieces that only royalty could wear but that are affordable for everyone!

I invite you to visit Lafonn's website to get a closer look at all of the beautiful jewelry that is offered at: http://www.lafonn.com  

Stop by the Gold Mine today to see the latest pieces in person and do some early Christmas shopping...you'll be glad you did!

'til next time,

Bill Warren, Owner/Registered Gemologist
The Gold Mine
828-726-1009
www.hudsongoldmine.com