Susan Eisen's Blog

Jewelry tells a story

2011-12-05T23:40:00.001-07:00

Today a client came in with a sad face and thought something had fallen out of her ring.
It appears her husband asked her for a divorce and now she wants to sell her wedding ring.
All the more reason to keep receipts and appraisals as jewelry can save your life
in an emergency.

Prince William with now wedding band?

2011-04-02T22:46:00.002-06:00

The wedding band is the symbol of love and commitment, and its circular shape symbolizes a world with no beginning and no end. Surely he has been made aware of this symbol and should definitely wear one to show his commitment to Kate. See what I mean at www.susaneisen.com

Selling Your Gold Jewelry in El Paso is as Easy as 1,2,3!

2010-08-31T18:01:00.001-06:00

Sterling and gold trends in jewelry

2010-07-29T17:09:00.002-06:00

Just got back from serving on a national panel about jewelry issues and saw so much oxidized silver with yellow gold jewelry. Because the gold price has risen so high, we will be seeing so much more silver mixed with gold. It gives it body, substance, and beauty and does not cost as much as all gold jewelry. Try some of this mixed up with your other jewelry and you will see what I mean. We have some on our website for sale at www.susaneisen.com.

Crazy cobalt in El Paso

2010-05-06T11:13:00.002-06:00

If you haven't checked out the new wedding rings made of Cobalt, you are missing something! We have designer wedding bands that are fabulous for men and women and they are 4 times harder than other metals. My El Paso jewelry store number is 9155840022.

Use a woman jeweler!

2010-05-02T17:38:00.001-06:00

Who wears the majority of the jewelry in this world and knows what is comfortable? A woman of course. Use one. SE

Michelle Obama's jewelry

2008-11-06T09:31:00.002-07:00

Wow it was a wild week with the elections. I was pleased to see Michelle Obama's jewelry include multi strand bangle bracelets that looked like silver, and some long dangle earrings, oval shaped with some form of white stone, either cubic zirconia or diamond. It's been a long time since a political woman has worn some long dangly earrings and I hope she continues. Since Oprah Winfrey is a friend of theirs and she is a lover of jewelry like I am, I am sure she will be showing us some fashionable jewelry with her outfits. I love bling bling and writing about it.
Stay turned for more from "Crazy About Jewelry" my book on jewelry and bling. Susan Eisen, Author

Jewelry Appraisal information

2008-10-07T22:46:00.002-06:00

I heard today from a customer that they needed to have their large diamond removed for an appraisal. Rarely is this necessary and should be questioned if requested. Most offen a qualified appraiser can determine the weight of a diamond within 5%. Susan Eisen, author of Crazy About Jewelry and creator of Lifetag, medical identification for diabetics.

I feel for the Gustav victims

2008-09-01T19:48:00.003-06:00

I sit here in the beautiful sunshine and wonderful mountains of El Paso, Texas, feeling for the people who have to deal with Hurricane Gustav. My heart goes out to them and their families and I hope that their lives and property are spared. Sending positive vibes out hopefully will make their lives better.

Susan Eisen, author of Crazy About Jewelry and jewelryexpert@crazyaboutjewelry.net.

Now Obama wears a lapel pin!

2008-08-28T21:47:00.003-06:00

I have been amazed at the controversy over who wears a flag pin. Obama has not worn one because he said in April that "it has become a substitute for true patriotism." But, on the evening of his acceptance of the Democratic nomination for president, there he was with a rectangular pin symbolizing patriotism. Jewelry really means much more than adornment! It symbolizes support for a cause, political statements, charity, etc. Everyone should wear pins all the time! I challenge America to wear a pin of your choice, whether it costs $2 or $2000. Jewelry is more than just a accessory!

Susan Eisen, author of Crazy About Jewelry, jewelryexpert@crazyaboutjewelry.net

Hillary Clintons bling!

2008-08-27T12:36:00.004-06:00

I watched the presentation last night especially interested in the jewelry Hillary wore. I was stunned by the choice of an orange pantsuit, because if I was making one of the major debuts of my life, something more fabulous would have been my choice. I always opt for simple clothes with jewelry to accent it. You could not even see her necklace or earrings and they blended into her skin. A choker of cultured pearls would have been the perfect accent to her outfit along with pearl studs. With a scoop neck, chokers look the best and even double strands would have made a great impression. And what would be even better, would have been a fabulous brooch that would have shown her class. Let me know what you think. Susan Eisen, author of Crazy About Jewelry

Where is the jewelry on Michelle Obama?

2008-08-26T08:00:00.003-06:00

I watched the Michelle Obama speech last night and the main thing I missed was the jewelry. Why do people think that it is taboo to wear jewelry? Jewelry sets the stage for fashion, flair, and design. It does not have to be expensive........it can be well made, a nice design, and flattering to the person. A tasteful necklace with the collar she had on would have done the trick for me. A call to the presidential candidates and their wives out there..................let's see some more bling!!!
Susan Eisen, author of Crazy About Jewelry

Nothing is impossible!

2008-05-11T21:55:00.003-06:00

There are so many repairs we are doing to things that other jewelers told them could not be done. For instance we just lengthened a 14K yellow gold mesh watchband by adding an extension at the end. If you get no for an answer on something you want to do, just email me for a YES! Just look me up at http://www.susaneisen.com.

Different Ways To Propose

2008-03-21T09:41:00.002-06:00

HOW

Bottom of champagne glass
Ice sculpture
Engraved on a pen
Engraved on a jewelry
Engraved on glass
Hung on a dog collar
Hung on a chain with other pendant

WHERE

In an aquarium
Top of a ski hill
In the desert
On an airplane
Policeman stops you
On a TV commerical
Called up to a band
In a crowded airport terminal
In a decorated hotel room, flowers and wine and candles
On a wine bottle label
At the movies as a commercial
Hiking dropped it what is that shining thing
Scavenger hunt in the house
At a concert
In a grocery store

WILD

On a billboard
Announcer at sporting event, down on knees baseball diamond inning
On talk show or radio show
Scroll sign on freeway
Sign on the side of a bus
In the newspaper
In a middle of a speech by him or someone else
As a prize winner at a charity function
At his or her business party
Make scrapbook chronologing buying, giving, took on a trip invited family and all showed up there
Pinata ring finger with big diamond largest one I could find
Cut out the cake, put box in, gave her the piece

Every day is a new experience in my store

2007-11-27T23:02:00.000-07:00

The jewelry business is amazing. Each day we get a new story. Today a lady came in with an old wedding band that she wanted updated for her 40th anniversary. We size it up, hammered it to give it a more contemporary look, and she loved it! It is amazing what a little bit of cosmetic work will do to an old wedding band with alot of sentiment behind it! I write about it in my new book, Crazy About Jewelry. See crazyaboutjewelry.net.