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What is the proper salutation for a blog post written mid pandemic? My first instinct was to type, “Hey Day’s fam!” Full disclosure, I actually typed this. Then I quickly pounded away at the delete key. “No, Vanessa. You can’t begin a blog post about the jewelry industry as if the last 4 months never happened!” The last 4 months, has in fact, happened. On March 18th, I made the agonizing decision to temporarily close our Auburn store. The safety of my team, my family, and our customers was at the forefront of my mind. The fear of the unknown; exacerbated by the global news, media, and social chatter; the inadequate lifesaving equipment and supplies flashed before my eyes. For the first time in my professional career – for the first time in ALL of our professional careers – business and commerce was co ...

Even with the abrupt change in the way the world operates as a result of coronavirus, students are still graduating. This year marks a harder-than-ever year for those graduates, dealing with remote learning, a lack of face-to-face interaction, and limited time with their friends. As we enter graduation season, let’s remember our graduates, the students that have worked so hard to get through these last few tumultuous months to come out victorious on the other side of their degrees. Here’s ten of our favorite graduation gift ideas for 2020 graduates. Northern Star Martini Style Diamond Stud Earrings in 14kt White Gold ...

The ever-changing news surrounding COVID-19 has thrown the balance of normal life into upheaval.  Day’s Jewelers has closed all of our stores to keep our employees and our customers safe in this time of uncertainty, but we’re still here for you and your family. Our online store is still going strong, with same-day shipping on most items ordered before 2pm EST. And our team is here to answer your questions. We’ve gathered some of the most frequently asked questions we’ve received in these uncertain times, and have carefully curated the answers to these questions. So if you find yourself with a question, check out our list; we may just have your answer. ...

I’ll admit it: I’m crazy about Christmas. I listen to Christmas music in August. Once October rolls around, I’m planning out my holiday decorations. My tree goes up no later than November 1st. I love snow, I love Christmas carols, holiday treats, peppermint sticks and sparkling lights. This is a completely magical time of year for me, and I absolutely love it!  It’s a little late in the 2019 holiday season to talk about gifts (unless you’re pushing it right down to the wire) but that doesn’t mean I can’t spin a little fun in this blog post and make it about my absolute favorite time of year. Swarovski figurines are charming gifts for any time of the year, but their Christmas selection is especially sweet. ...

Christmas is just a little more than a week away, and if you haven’t gotten all your shopping done, Day’s is here to help! Not only do we have a great quiz to help make choosing the right gift as simple as can be, but we also have an outstanding collection of classic gifts that never go out of style. Hoops  ...

Calling 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 ...

Bringing 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 ...

National Dog Week kicked off on September 22nd, and there’s no better time to celebrate our furry friends! A dog’s loyalty, playfulness, and unwavering, unconditional love make these pets a part of your family through and through. At Day’s, we love dogs, too; in fact, all of our stores are pet-friendly, and we certainly encourage a visit with your beloved companions to one of our eight locations.   ...

June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month, and as part of this month of recognition, a fundraising event happens every year on June 21. The Longest Day, an event signifying the care and patience that is required of cherished Alzheimer’s caretakers, occurs on the literal longest day of the year, the summer solstice. The number of fundraising events that will occur on June 21 vary; participants are encouraged to be creative in their events and meet the biggest goal possible. From the Longest Day’s website: “The Longest Day is the day with the most light — the summer solstice. On June 21, thousands of participants from across the world come together to fight the darkness of Alzheimer's through an activity of their choice. Together, they use their creativity and passion to raise funds and awareness for the care, support and research efforts of the Alzheimer’s Association.” The battle to cure Alzheimer’s is a personal o ...

2019 is nearly halfway over already! As we speed towards June, Father’s Day is coming up, and fast, so there’s no time to lose. Now is the time to get those gifts for your old man, no more procrastination. Lucky for you, Day’s makes buying Father’s Day gifts a breeze. Whether he’s athletic or a couch potato, Day’s has an assortment of great gifts that dear old Dad will appreciate for years to come. Sporty He can tell you the scores of any baseball game that happened in the last ten years. When the World Cup comes around, Dad’s got the stats on every team. He spends his mornings jogging with the dog. If this is your dad, we’ve got just the thing for him: a sporty watch, a sport-themed tie tack, or an angler’s money clip. ...