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January 29, 2020It was a night full of memories. Billie Eilish swept the Grammys; Demi Lovato gave a moving and powerful performance; the Jonas Brothers took the stage with an energetic set. The night was also full of fabulous trends and stunning outfits, our favorites being - you guessed it, the jewelry! We spotted a great mix of unbelievable accessories and stylized gowns, coats, and trousers. The stars didn't hold back with their fashion choices this year, and we're living for it. Lizzo ...Read more »This entry was posted in: information about , maine jewelers , jewelry trends , did you know , pearl necklaces , 2020 trends , grammys 2020
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November 29, 2019Calling all sleuths! Day’s Jewelers is spreading holiday cheer this holiday season. Beginning on Black Friday – Nov. 29, 2019 – eagle-eyed individuals can find themselves as the lucky winner of a $250 gift card to Day’s Jewelers. Day’s Top Secret Santa program will give away eight $250 Day’s Jewelers gift cards every Friday and Monday, starting on November 29 through Monday, December 23 (weather dependent). One gift card will be hidden within the community surrounding each of the eight Day’s locations across Maine and New Hampshire. Day’s Jewelers will go live on ...Read more »This entry was posted in: family , information about , Day's Jewelers , Jewelers in Maine , maine jewelers , did you know , customer service , social media , what's new , New Hampshire jeweler , Maine jeweler , christmas , new hampshire jewelers , holiday , christmas gifts , new england jewelers
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October 21, 2019Bringing home that sparkling, new piece of jewelry is an exciting moment in your life! A new gemstone ring, a pair of luxurious gold cufflinks, or a quality watch is a fabulous addition to your ongoing jewelry collection, but how would you feel if you lost that new item? What about if a favorite vintage piece goes missing while you’re out and about doing errands? We insure our homes, our cars, our lives, but we don’t often think about insuring our jewelry. Jewelry insurance is a simple, yet incredibly effective insurance policy that all jewelry owners should consider. For a small annual premium, consumers can enjoy the peace of mind that comes with jewelry insurance. If your jewelry is insured and it’s lost or stolen, not only from your home but while you’re on vacation or otherwise traveling, most insurance policies will cover that loss. You may not be able to replace a precious heirloom ring or a spe ...Read more »This entry was posted in: family , information about , Jewelers in Maine , jewelry services , jewelry education , did you know , heirloom jewelry , family jewelry , estate jewelry
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September 09, 2019As lab-grown diamonds become more prevalent in mainstream jewelry, there’s still a lot of mystery surrounding the gems. The phrase “lab-grown,” "synthetic," or "lab-created" brings to mind scientists stirring a vat of mysterious liquid that somehow results in something similar to a diamond being created, but that’s not quite the process. Let’s review a few of the burning questions that may be on your mind when it comes to lab-grown diamonds. Photo courtesy of Lightbox Are they real?In short, yes, lab-grown diamonds are real diamonds. They have the same physical, chemical, and optical properties that natural diamonds do; the only difference between l ...Read more »This entry was posted in: gemstones , diamond , information about , gemstone information , gemstone facts , Day's Jewelers , jewelry education , did you know , online shopping , jewelry , gift , diamond prices , diamonds online , buying a diamond , internet diamond prices , tips on buying a diamond , diamonds , synthetic diamonds , man made diamonds , diamond information , lab-grown diamonds
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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: information about , Jewelers in Maine , designer jewelry , jewelry education , did you know , learn about , estate jewelry , vintage jewelry
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In 2007, Day’s Jewelers became one of the first retail jewelers in the United States to join the Responsible Jewellery Council. The Responsible Jewellery Council is a worldwide network of jewelers, vendors, and manufacturers committed to ensuring that a set of best business practices are enforced within the jewelry industry. RJC is a very intense commitment, but what does this mean for Day’s Jewelers customers? Why should you care that Day’s is an RJC participant? What benefit does an RJC membership offer to you, and how does it affect the jewelry you buy ...Read more »This entry was posted in: information about , gemstone information , Day's Jewelers , Jewelers in Maine , maine jewelers , jewelry education , did you know , learn about , buying a diamond , jewelers that care , socially responsible , New Hampshire jeweler , Maine jeweler , american jewelers , new england jewelers , conflict free diamonds , jewelers online
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At Day’s we’ve been busy creating designs and collections as we start to move some of the 3,700 carats of Maine tourmaline into our 8 locations as finished jewelry. Once all the loose stones were sorted and organized into their corresponding shapes, sizes, and colors, the real fun began! Loose Maine tourmaline prior to being Various shapes and colors of Maine tourmaline Sorti ...Read more »This entry was posted in: gemstones , birthstones , information about , Jewelers in Maine , maine jewelers , did you know , trends , jewelry , gemstone jewelry , personality jewelry , jewelry styles , New Hampshire jeweler , maine tourmaline , maine tourmaline jewelry , bi-colored tourmaline , tourmaline maine gemstone , tourmaline
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July 08, 2019For those living in the Nashua, NH area, you’re in luck. Day’s Nashua store has been selected as one of the top five choices for the INSTORE editors’ exterior, interior, marketing, and online presence categories. You can view the full article here. Our Nashua store started as a wish in May 2016. After opening our 7th store in Augusta, ME, Day’s wanted to construct a modern, contemporary store in New Hampshire that would be convenient to our customers as well as offer a comfortable browsing experience. The perfect location was found on 567 Amherst Street in Nashua, and construction eagerly began. Day’s was fortunate to be able to utilize the talents of Ouellet Construction of Brunswick, ME, and CWS Architects of Scarborough, ME to mana ...Read more »This entry was posted in: information about , Day's Jewelers , Jewelers in Maine , did you know , learn about
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In February of 2019, Day’s Jewelers acquired nearly 3,700 carats of the last remaining mined Maine tourmaline from the Western Hills of Maine. The 3,700 carats are made up of both rough and polished gems – ranging in color from green, pink, bicolor, and amongst the rarest, indicolite tourmaline, which is a captivating deep blue. The investment was significant, but with the future of Maine tourmaline an uncertain one, Day’s jumped at the chance to ensure our customers will be able to purchase beautiful Maine tourmaline jewelry for generations to come. View a video of the purchase here! Some of the cut tourmaline selection ...Read more »This entry was posted in: birthstone , did you know , maine tourmaline , maine tourmaline jewelry , watermelon tourmaline , bi-colored tourmaline , tourmaline maine gemstone , birthstone jewelry , tourmaline , october jewelry
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October 05, 2017Day's Jewelers proudly presented a $5,000 grant from Jewelers for Children (JFC) to Camp Sunshine on September 21 at Day's Jewelers in Augusta. Camp Sunshine is an organization dedicated to helping children cope with serious illnesses along with their families. JFC, a non-profit organization founded by the jewelry industry in 1999 is dedicated to helping children in need. More than 20,000 people across America were motivated to vote for their favorite, local charity. Day's Jewelers worked in conjunction with Camp Sunshine to encourage people to vote. When the final tallies were reported, Camp Sunshine earned a spot in the top 10 winning the $5,000 grant. Day's Augusta Store Manager Valentin (LT) Sierra, describes Camp Sunshine and their works. "One of the great things of working for a family owned company ...Read more »This entry was posted in: Day's Jewelers , charity , camp sunshine , did you know , changable jewelry , days awards , award