anniversary

For any married folks, you’ve probably heard of anniversary gifts. The tradition of giving gifts at certain years of marriage originated in Central Europe in the Middle Ages, and it’s continued since then with a little tweaking. The silver and gold wreaths of the Germanic people in the Middle Ages morphed into a more extensive list of designated gifts in Victorian England, mostly focused on the addition of diamonds. In 1922, Emily Post cemented the idea of anniversary gifts with her publication of the “Blue Book of Social Usage.” Emily Post’s list of gifts for every wedding anniversary through the 15th, and including the 20th, 25th, 50th, and 75th became a standard that was once again updated in 1937 by the American National Retail Jeweler Association, including an extensive list of gifts for every anniversary through the 20th, and every 5th year after that up to the 75th. ...

Do you love pearls? Do you love color? I do.. and I'm going to share my secret with you...Honora Pearls! That's it! Honora Pearls are a great way to spice up your pearl collection. The colors range from soft pastels to bold cherries and blues. For over 60 years, Honora has stood for value and quality in the jewelry industry. Honora is the largest importer of fine Freshwater Pearls in the United States. They use astounding cultured pearls to create colorful and affordable pearl jewelry for the pearl lovers. With the winter months upon us here in New England adding a little spice to heat up the wardrobe is all we need to feel better! My favorite colors right now for winter are the Honora Cherry and Honora Peacock collections. Pearls aren't just for wedding days and your grandmothers anymore. You can wear pearls with ...

Day's Jewelers has been a part of the New England community for almost 100 years. Thank you for sharing many birthdays, weddings, anniversaries and holidays with us. As this Christmas holiday grows near, please remember to thank others in your life who have brightened your day. Happy Holidays to you and your family from everyone at Day's! ...

The warm honey colored stone synonymous with November is known as Citrine. This stone has many attributes that some believe aid in curing a variety physical ailments like depression, muscle soreness and digestion issues. The stone is thought to have powers that deter negative thoughts and people and give the owner strength to overcome any personal detrimental behaviors. Citrine is also credited to promoting optimism and protection. If it is given as a gift, the recipient should wear it with great pride. Citrine was popular in the 1940's due to its brilliant and bold color. The stone matches well with other gemstones including ruby, peridot, amethyst or blue topaz. Most jewelry designers set the stone into yellow gold which beautifully compliments the color of the stone. See Day's Jewelers wholeCitrine collection ...

Anniversaries are almost as tricky to buy for as the holidays! Download our guide and find the perfect gift for your perfect someone! Pearls, diamonds, silver and gold - this guide tells you what to buy when. Did you know that certain gemstones and metals are symbols of different anniversaries? Between our guide and our personal shoppers, Melissa and Kathy, we will make sure that you find the perfect gift for your anniversary!   Download the guide! ...