Vintage Engagement Ring...Re-imagined.

This Summer, we had the pleasure of working with a long time client.  She is always on the move, crisscrossing the country.  Boston is a frequent stop for her, however the West Coast is where she calls home.  She has a deep appreciation for all jewelry, so we can all connect on that level creating some amazing pieces for her through the years. Recently she became engaged, her fiancé gave her an amazing and unique vintage ring including twin European cut diamonds bezel set side by side on top if the ring.  The condition of the ring was typical for a ring that is over 100 years old.  The shank was worn, thin and split.  All the settings on the sides were worn as well as the under gallery being compromised by wear over the years.

Our Customer provided this image
when she first acquired the ring

The condition of the ring
 when it arrived to us

Our client loves color, so to truly make this ring hers and one she would love to wear for years to come, she wanted to incorporate (somehow) an
incredible gem in the center sandwiched between the two twin diamonds.  She has an impressive collection of loose gemstones in various shades and intensities, but a cushion shaped sapphire with intense color was the perfect selection. The bezel setting was created in CAD and fitted into place, however the remainder of the transformation was hand tooled in our workshop.  Our team worked together to make our client's dream of the perfect 'enhanced" engagement ring possible. 



Work in Progress:  Side image of the ring while the
 stones are being set

Work in Progress: The diamonds on the side bezel
 being set in place.






When our customer arrived to pick up her ring, she was overjoyed.  Not only was her vintage ring restored to a wearable condition for everyday use, but her ring had transformed into the style that she had always envisioned for her engagement ring.  Having vision and trust in the design and restoration process to create a spectacular heirloom to enjoy for many years to come.

Do you have a vintage ring that just does not suit your style?  Can it be re-imagined?  Contact us to discover the possibilities or visit our website for more information on restorations and our process.

Bostonian Jewelers Restorations

Photo Credit: Bostonian Jewelers and Client Photo

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Super Bowl Bling - NFL's Crowning Jewels

With the Super Bowl this weekend, what better topic to discuss than NFL jewelry! and how are jewelers are involved in the game? But first, some interesting facts.  These rings are not only huge, but expensive.  Upwards of 5K per ring per player and multiple carats of diamonds.  Many players say they simply don't wear jewelry and will only wear these things for public appearances. The Super Bowl ring represents a collective and symbolic memento for the players and team members to immortalize their victory. So who has the most bling?  Wikipedia update: Neal Dahlen. He earned 7 rings in his many years as an administrator with the 49ers and the Broncos.  Read more about Neal Dahlen 'Lord of the Rings" . We'll see if anyone tops his record this weekend.

Who makes the rings? That honor goes to a list of 6 or 7 jewelers that bid each year on a design contract of 150 customized Super Bowl rings, bragging rights and great publicity. The NFL cap's the spending at $5,000 per ring, which means that the jewelers will have to absorb the cost for anything over that $5,000. On the opposite end the company who is awarded the contract also creates the losing team rings. According to NFL policy the losing team ring is only allowed to cost half of the winning team's ring. A company called Jostens tops the list of ring designers with a total of 26 Super Bowl Rings. They were also the first company to design a ring for Super Bowl I champs, the Green Bay Packers.
Each Super Bowl ring is unique in the design and representation.  Check out the "NFL's Crown Jewels",
a great timeline through Super Bowl history.

The rings over the years have evolved from humble to humongous! The first Super Bowl ring was designed out of yellow gold and a single round diamond. Today they're "blinged" out and covered in diamonds, intricate pave and multiple color gemstones. One of the most impressive Super Bowl rings ever was the Patriots 2005 Super Bowl ring. It boasts 124 diamonds, 3 of which are shaped like footballs and a total weight of 4.94 carats. It's made out of 14k white gold and has intricate diamond pave wording and small side sapphires on the ring.

This years ring's have yet to be released but in the spirit of the Super Bowl...I predict many, many diamonds, 14K white gold and quite the big ring size! So while some of you watch the game for the sportsmanship, some for the company or food, and still others for the commercials; we'll be waiting for the next day when the designs are released and our predictions are right!

If you have any design questions, ideas or are looking for customized jewelery please visit our website at www.bostonianjewelers.com

Design this Space!

You hear the studies regarding the number of hours at home vs. the office; the cubical dread of Monday mornings is “facebook’d” about far and wide; and your ability to create an entire meal out of vending machine fare is more than an impressive party trick, it’s a survival skill. Here at Bostonian we understand the long hours, the vending machine skill we tip our hats to but we’ve taken a different approach to the cubical. We recently designed our space to combat that business feel and have created a comfortable balance between work and play.

The newly redesigned space has a feeling of contemporary warmth mixed with a peaceful atmosphere. From what I’ve heard around the shop the old space was a bit more, how should I say this kindly…drab. It was a space that was neither inviting nor easily maneuverable. When the decision to renovate commenced there were so many overwhelming choices, from paint colors, to cabinets, to security, that an Architect firm by the name of Studio Troika was called in to help streamline the process.

The outcome was a beautiful balance of form and function. Sleek floors, Custom double-side display cabinets, recessed lighting and a design studio have all been implemented. In the design studio, a seating area is provided with a comfortable couch for those longer, more in depth design sessions. While in the main space high top tables and ample seating are available if there are more than two viewing.

As an observer, I have come up with a theory about this newly redesigned space. When a jewelry store feels like an extension of your home, customers don’t mind visiting it more than once. It seems that here most customers love to visit a lot and have their mothers visit and their sisters visit and their friends visit and…well you understand the point.

SO come combat that cubical dread with a relaxing visit to our new design space, view our portfolio’s and lets talk over a glass of chardonnay about what you’d like to create. If you have a sister, mother, friend or the like, bring them along and enjoy what Bostonian and the staff has to offer.


For more pictures or to find directions please visit our website at www.BostonianJewelers.com

New Designs

Above is a small slide show to show you some of the custom designs available. All of these designs can be set with our expert selected gemstones or with your personal collection. These photographs can also be used as inspiration for your next piece. All designs can be mixed and matched or altered to fit your personal style and taste.

Please visit our website to view more unique and custom designs at www.bostonianjewelers.com