October Birthstones! Individuals born in October get to choose between two birthstones — tourmaline and opal. Each birthstone comes in a rainbow of shades and color combinations, giving October babies a variety of options. Between tourmaline (whose color depends on trace elements in its chemical makeup) and opal (which diffracts light to show a play […]
Dive into the depths of March with Aquamarine
“A March born shall always be soothed by Aqua, gem of sea this mermaid’s treasured stone you wear will bring happiness, love, affection and care.” The Latin word for seawater, Aquamarine, is said to calm waves and keep sailors safe. Known for its greenish and blue hues, it is also thought that it enhances […]
The Gemstone Roundtable
You are invited to our 3rd Annual Gemstone Roundtable Learn the story of the stone! Saturday, October 27th from 6:30 – 9:00pm and Sunday, October 28th from 12:30 – 3:00pm. Request your invitation The Roundtable Event is such fun and destined to become Asheville’s premier jewelry event. Mark your calendars now and contacts us with the […]
A Jeweler’s Art
What is Art? This age old question has as many answers as there are questioners. The Merriam Webster dictionary defines art as “the conscious use of skill and creative imagination especially in the production of aesthetic objects”. Georgia O’Keeffe, American painter, defined art in the December 1977 issue of Art News, as “Filling a space […]
It’s hard to believe but it’s true, Jewels That Dance is 35 years old this year!
Many things have changed over the years: Paula’s workshop and retail store grew from a tiny shop on Lexington Avenue to the spacious state of the art workshop and retail fine jewelry store you find on Haywood Street today. Staff, both sales and jewelers alike, have come and learned and moved on. Some things have […]
Thank You Mom
It goes without saying that being a mom is one of the toughest and the most rewarding jobs out there. Not a day goes by that we are not grateful for all the hard work and sacrifice that moms’ have made for their families. This Mother’s Day offers us a special chance to say “THANK […]
Overwhelmed by the idea of repairing you broken jewelry? Don’t be.
Spring is a wonderful time for cleaning up, fixing that which is broken and refurbishing and repurposing jewelry you haven’t worn for some time, or perhaps ever. Now is the time to let the expert goldsmiths at Jewels That Dance help you polish up those pieces of jewelry that have been lying dormant and bring […]
30th Annual Have-A-Heart Sale, Feb. 1-14th
Candy hearts, chocolates, cards, flowers, and stuffed animals are all over the shelves for the upcoming holiday. However, in other countries you won’t find everyone celebrating Saint Valentine. For example, the people of Wales celebrate Satin Dwynwen, the Welsh patron saint of lovers, on January 25th. One traditional romantic Welsh gift is a love spoon. […]
A Sweet Season
Believe it or not, jewelry isn’t all we think about here at Jewels That Dance this time of year. Sweets and treats are also forefront on our minds – so – we thought we’d share a couple of our favorite cookie recipes with you. Marlene’s Favorite: Almond Raspberry Thumbprint Cookies Ingredients 1 cup butter, softened […]
A jewelry designer shares what matters in her world
What inspires you? The world around me — how can it not be the most inspiring thing imaginable? If you weren’t a custom jewelry designer and jewelry store owner what would you like to be doing? I would be making other forms of art – no doubt about it! What talent would you most like […]
