Custom Design
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January 13, 2023At Day's, we strive to bring you jewelry that captures the essense of love and life, whatever that means for you. For many people, a wonderful way to achieve this is through custom jewelry that can showcase important, cherished bits of past family heirlooms or gemstones that you've come to love. Take a look at some of the custom design jewelry we have created throughout the years, and start designing your own custom piece at any Day's location! Does this look familiar to anyone? Its actually the casing of a bullet that has been crafted into a ring! The skilled goldsmiths in the Waterville, Maine location created this piece for a very happy hunter. ...Read more »This entry was posted in: Custom Design
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April 23, 2022Mother’s Day is right around the corner and what better way to celebrate Mom than with a personalized gift that she can wear day after day? Celebrating Mom goes beyond a simple “thank you” and a few flowers. For all she does for you, she deserves something that will remind her of your appreciation of her as often as she wants it. Mother’s rings are a wonderful way to give a gift with meaning and symbolism that she’ll love to wear with anything she chooses. Whether she’s more of a white gold woman or a lover of classic yellow gold, likes simple styles, or more elegant designs, and loves larger, or smaller bands, we have options that anyone can enjoy. ...Read more »
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October 29, 2021Congratulations! Whether you’re just beginning to think about proposing, you’re discussing the ring style design with your partner, or you’ve decided exactly what you both want and are ready to dive right into making it a reality, this is a time for celebration! Did you know that Day’s Jewelers can help you custom design the engagement ring of your dreams? The obvious benefit of custom designing your own engagement ring is that you don’t have to settle for what’s available. Custom designing means that you can change, alter, and play with different options until the perfect ring for you and your partner is created. It also means that you’ll have the freedom to use stones or settings that hold special sentimental value to you and your future fiance. Though this may seem like an intimidating process, it could not be easier! It can even become a fun, exciting time that you can remember for the rest of your life with the one you l ...Read more »
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May 31, 2021Maybe you’ve been looking for the perfect engagement or wedding ring, and you’ve found a few designs, but you just can’t decide between them. Maybe you’ve inherited a special piece of jewelry that needs a few tweaks to bring a more modern look, or it’s not your style but you want to wear it as a way to remember and celebrate the loved one it once belonged to. Maybe you just want to redesign a piece you no longer love! Whatever your reason is, our custom design events are the perfect opportunity to create a piece of jewelry that you’ll love and cherish! Events like these can seem daunting and you may be worried that your concerns and questions will get lost in the hustle and bustle of a busy store. While we can tell you that our team will help you, we hope you won’t feel overwhelmed or confused, and you’ll leave happy and excited for a new piece of custom jewelry, that doesn’t help to prepare you for what you’ll b ...Read more »This entry was posted in: Custom Design
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August 26, 2019You may have heard the adage “born in the wrong decade;” you may have even used it to describe yourself, reflecting on your preference for different clothing, different music, or different social customs. At Day’s, our collection of stunning estate jewelry holds a treasure trove of pieces for those of us that desire a piece of the past. Art Deco (1915-1935) ...Read more »This entry was posted in: Custom Design
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October 09, 2015Many of us have jewelry that has been passed down to us from people we love. These are treasured reminders of our spouses, parents, and grandparents. Unfortunately, these pieces often sit unworn in a jewelry box because they're not practical for everyday wear for one reason or another. A recently widowed customer came into our Topsham location with a similar situation. She wanted to create a memorial piece to commemorate her late husband using their wedding bands: a piece that she could wear daily and enjoy. She brought in both their bands and her diamond engagement ring. We sat and talked for a while and we learned that her loss was still fresh and she found is very difficult for her to discuss altering her and her husband's wedding bands in any way. A pendent was discussed, but in this instance we wanted to create something unique to her style. After 3 visits we finalized the design. With the help of Mike Smith, our amazing and talented jeweler of 30 years, we ...Read more »This entry was posted in: Custom Design