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An Engagement Ring that gives back…..

We all love when we have an opportunity to give back to our communities or to others. PCH_hospital_stk_RGBWouldn’t it be nice to know when purchasing an diamond engagement ring that part of the proceeds were actually being donated to charitable organization?  Now, you can!  Alexa Rose Fine Jewels is a proud corporate partner with the Phoenix Children’s Hospital and upon request we will donate a portion of the sale of your fine jewelry purchase to the hospital. We believe in giving back as we are a family owned and operated business.  We know the importance of family and community.  We have been blessed with 2 beautiful and healthy children.  However, we have had the opportunity through minor childhood illnesses to experience,  the kind and giving nature of the Phoenix Children’s Hospital.  It is for this reason, that we are giving back to the Phoenix Children’s HospitalGR2312So, now when you’re searching for the perfect engagement ring, earrings or diamond necklace not only will you be certain of getting a great deal but you’ll also have the warm fuzzy feeling knowing that you are indeed giving back to your community and to a sick child.   So, let us help you create a lasting memory with your fine jewelry purchase and allow us to help give back to our community. For further questions, please contact us at 480.656.0652 or visit us on line at alexarosejewelry.com 

 

Your Bridal Jewelry……

QP10927You’ve been working for months on selecting the perfect venue, the flowers, the caterer, the music and yes even the perfect set of wedding bands and your wedding day is suddenly upon you.   Do you feel ready?  Or are you suddenly remembering some of those little things that had slipped your mind?  Well, you’ll be happy to know that if you’re like most of us; you’ll suddenly remember a flood of items right before the wedding!  Unfortunately, they usually pertain to either your jewelry or shoes or both.   Hopefully, what I am about to type here will be of assistance or at least make you feel better.   I was reading an article recently that described which items are most often purchased at the last minute – would you like to guess what topped the list?  It was (drum-roll, please) the little black clutch, followed by earrings and necklacesfor a special occasion.  I found this fascinating,  as most of us, plan our outfits to the office, the gym and even weekend wandering down to the T, including the jewelryso, why do we so often forget it for special occasions?  Well, we all know the answer, it’s so very simple; we’re consumed with all of the other details that our thought process becomes this will get done during this outing or that outing but somehow it always manages to get pushed to the 11th hour.  At least, it does for me?  I can not tell you how many times, I have rushed out to find the perfect little bag or the perfect earrings or pendant. While, I have not been married, I have several friends who have been brides and each one of them shared with me that they felt their jewelryfor their ceremony was rushed and more of an impulse buy rather than something thought out and even tried ahead of time.    After speaking to my friends, I asked the question, what if you could have tried on your bridal jewelry ahead of the ceremony; would it have made a difference? A resounding, YES was my answer!  So, with the input of quite a few of my friends; we’ve added this service to assist our brides.  In short, this is how it works,  you come in to our boutique and look through the wide variety of styles we have available.  You select up to 7 different pieces, let us know the date of your next fitting, its location and we’ll meet you there so you can see which items will look best with your gown.  Once you’ve made your selection; we’ll make arrangements for payment or need to rethink your look, we can do that as well.  Best of all, you have flexibility in styling, selection and as we’re wholesale to the public, we can assure you’re getting the best possible price.  So, regardless of your desired look, we can help you ensure your perfect day has the perfect bridal jewelry as well. Check out some of the different options available.  If you don’t find what your searching for on our website, give us a call at 480.656.0652.  I’m certain we can help you create the perfect look for your wedding day.

Pandora – Create your own jewelry

Everyone has heard about Pandora but few really know the true flexibility of their jewelry.  You have so many options when creating your perfect bracelet, necklace and they are now even getting into rings and other jewelry.   As we’re (Alexa Rose Fine Jewelry) new to the Pandora family of authorized dealers; we’ve been having a lot of fun mixing and matching beads to create our own fabulous designs.  I think this goes to the root of why Pandora is so popular.   Pandora offers almost unlimited possibilities for creating a special piece of jewelry and its very affordable! I think for us, we find the colors, the selection of beads and the online program to create your own bracelet; which you can print off and bring to us to be the most fun and rewarding.   For me, the creative aspect is the best part and isn’t life suppose to be fun?  We think so and its why we actually really enjoy Pandora jewelry. So, if you’re curious about Pandora, we invite you to come in and create your own signature Pandora bracelet or necklace.  Give us a call at 480-656-0735 or contact us via email at mary@alexarosejewelry.com.

Buying and Selling Diamond Jewelry (Engagement Rings)

Style # YJS6501

Style # YJS6501

If you’ve been reading the paper, watching television or even your in-box you’ve seen and heard, ‘Sell your diamond and gold jewelry for a profit!’  And I’m sure that many have noticed that these commercials are on the rise.   I’m sure the one question that runs through everyone’s mind;  how do you know that you’re getting the right price, a good deal, etc.  Well, it can be tough to tell.   Retail prices for diamonds and for gold jewelry like most commodities rise and fall based on market demand and availability.   In most cases, large stones will appreciate but only those that are deemed extraordinarily rare or are in short supply.  The bottom line?  Buy jewelry for sentimental reasons not as an investment.   If your intention is to invest in diamonds, seek out professional assistance and make sure you read all the fine print. Below are a few tips to consider when purchasing or should you choose to sell your diamond engagement ring or diamond jewelry.One:  For an engagement ring, make sure the diamond is certified.   This will assist you later whether its lost, stolen or should you decide to upgrade.  The certification aids in determining the value of the diamond.    GIA (Gemological Institute of America) is the leading authority on diamond grading and certification but EGL (European Gemological Institute) and AGS (American Gem Society) are all other reputable organizations that provide diamond certifications. Two:  If selling a piece of diamond jewelry,  do you your homework.  Check current pricing trends and seek out professional advice.   As mentioned above during times of economic recession prices for larger stones may actually drop because they are becoming more plentiful on the market.   If should you decide to sell a piece of diamond jewelry; it is strongly recommended to seek out professional advice. Three:  If you’re in the market to purchase a diamond engagement ring.  During economic recessions larger diamonds become more plentiful and thus market prices tend to drop.   While this is not an absolute, shopping around will help you save money in the end.  Compare prices for similar diamonds be certain to also take into account if the diamond is certified and by whom.    The price will fluctuate slightly between a GIA, EGL or AGS certified diamonds, make certain you are comparing apples to apples. 
Style Code GR1519

Style Code GR1519

Four:  Decide on a budget and stick with it.  I know this sounds simple enough but, this is an exciting time.  You’ve decided to get married!  It’s easy to get caught up in the excitement of the moment.   Keep in mind, most retailers will allow to upgrade your diamond engagement ring.  Check with the retailer about their upgrade policy if you think that you would want to upgrade in the future. Five:  If you are forced to sell your diamond engagement ring.  Seek out professional advice as the diamond may actually be worth more out of the ring’s setting.   A professional can guide you through these waters.  Please keep in mind, the ring you purchased 3 years ago may not be as valuable today due to market conditions.  Keep an open mind and ask what factors are affecting the diamond and gold pricing. Please know these tips are not meant to replace professional guidance. These are some of the factors to consider if you should decide to sell your diamond engagement ring or if you are purchasing a diamond engagement.   If you are in the market for a diamond engagement ring, check out our five tips to find the ring of your dreams in a not so sparkling economy.  If you have further questions, please feel free to contact us and we can expand upon the information provided. We’re also available to help, send any inquiries to Sales@alexarosejewelry.com  We’ll be more than happy to help you find the diamond ring of your dreams.   Feel free to stop in our North Scottsdale Boutique, located at 9917 E Bell Rd #140, Scottsdale, AZ 85260 or call us at 480-656-0735.

Shopping for Diamond Jewelry

Shopping, some love it and others tolerate it.   Shopping is something we all do, we have different ideas of customer service, of selection and what represents a good deal.    We all love to find a smoking deal no matter what the item and we all hate to feel like we have been taken for a ride. We at Alexa Rose Fine Jewels feel the same!   We offer our clients the best of all worlds,  competitive pricing, large selection of merchandise and all with first class service.   As our location is a non-traditional retail space we are able to offer our client personalized attention and since we’re direct importers are prices are hard to match.   We invite you today to come and visit us  so you can see why shopping with Alexa Rose Fine Jewels  is different.    You need not take my word for it, below are a couple of the testimonials from some of our customers.   “You only have one change to truly surprise your spouse (in my case my wife) with a special gift and have your expectation of their reaction meet the quality of the gift.  Without my wife ever knowing it, Alexa Rose Fine Jewelry perfectly coordinated with me using every trick in the book (I think they even came up with some new ones!) as I was traveling in and out of town during the weeks preceding my wife’s 40th birthday.  The result was exactly the reaction I was seeking, and the necklace has brought my wife much joy and many compliments.”

“I arrived at Alexa Rose Fine Jewelry at the recommendation of a friend who purchased his fiancé’s engagement ring.  I wasn’t sure what to expect as I arrived but I was amazed that 20 minutes later I had an engagement ring!  It was so easy and painless.  Elan, the owner, definitely needs to receive some praise for recommending my setting.  I surprised her with the ring and she loved it!  She gets so many complement about how amazing it looks and people can’t believe I picked out the ring myself without her input! People are just amazed how the ring turned out and words cannot explain how happy we both are.  The entire experience was just so easy ,painless and best of all convenient!  Again thank you for all you did and thank you to your staff for all of their help!”
Let us help you select the perfect gift or engagement ring!  You’ll be surprised at how easy, convenient and affordable shoppping for diamond jewelry really can be. 
 

 

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